Team Leader RIDSAS, Dunedin (Ōtepoti)

Full time role for our RIDSAS Services (Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service)

Full-time | Salary: $82,000 per annum

We are delighted to be seeking a full-time Team Leader to join our RIDSAS team based in Dunedin. 

To be successful in this role your personal values will align with those of Community Care Trust Aotearoa: Respect, Reliability, Transparency, and Responsiveness.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Community Care Trust Aotearoa’s vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity. We work in partnership with adults and youth across the South Island who need some support in their lives to achieve their goals. We work alongside people to ensure they live the life they want and achieve their dreams and aspirations as valued and contributing people within their community.

Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and any employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

Our RIDSAS service is contracted to provide rehabilitation services to people with high and complex needs who have had contact with the judicial system.

As a Team Leader in our RIDSAS services you will be responsible for leading a team of Support Workers working alongside people in our community with the overall objective of providing a safe and supportive environment for both staff and people we support. You will lead a team to assist individuals to follow their Care and Rehabilitation plan while developing practical life skills including, household tasks, meeting education/vocational needs, cultural awareness, community activities and participation, building positive relationships with whanau and peers, everyday problem solving, and coping strategies.

Coaching and mentoring will be a big part of your role, you will have great leadership skills and know how to relate to your support workers, people we support, and various stakeholders.

You will have knowledge of the enabling good lives principles, and an understanding of what living a good life looks like.

You will walk alongside the people you are supporting, realising it is their journey and allow them the space to grow.

This is a full-time, salaried position, which may include one weekend day. You will also be included in the on-call roster. Occasionally, work is required outside of these hours, so a degree of flexibility is required.

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• Experience working in youth, disability, or mental health services

• An understanding of trauma informed support

• A proactive and person-centred approach to support.

• Clear communication, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

• The ability to advocate and promote the voice of the supported person in various settings

• Proficiency in report writing and using Microsoft Office

• Previous experience in leading a team

• Hold a full current NZ Driver License

 It would be beneficial to have, (but not essential):

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

• Good knowledge of the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

• Knowledge of the IDCC&R Act 2003

To work for us you must:

• Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one at our cost)

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand and have a valid visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry

• Hold a FULL, clean New Zealand Driver License

We can fill you in about what makes us unique at an interview or let us know if you have any questions by contacting one of the Human Resource team on 0800 800 001 and ask for Sandy or David.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 18th February 2026.

We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and may fill the position before the closing date.

Position description – Team Leader