Lead Weekend Coordinator
Mō tāua | About us
Visionwest Community Trust is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation with faith-led roots that provides a range of social services to communities in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Christchurch. Visionwest exists to address homelessness, reduce poverty, support the elderly, and ensure young people have hope for the future. For over 30 years, Visionwest Home Healthcare has been providing quality Home Healthcare and Individualised funding services for older adults and people living with disabilities with a team of over 1,300 support workers spread throughout the different regions.
Mō te tūnga | About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Lead Weekend Coordinator to join our Home Healthcare team in Hamilton. In this permanent part-time role, you’ll lead a dedicated team of Coordinators and Administrators who support our network of Support Workers, delivering essential in-home care to older adults and people with disabilities. This is a key leadership role where you’ll ensure efficient coordination, team support, and service continuity during weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work alternate weekends (Saturday & Sunday) with some flexibility.
- Set working hours: On call from 6 am - before the shift, and until 9 pm after the shift.
- Oversee effective rostering and placement processes for Support Workers
- Provide strategic input into scheduling and recruitment planning
- Deliver strong leadership, coaching, and support to weekend staff
- Ensure coordination services are responsive and aligned with service needs
- Promote a strong Health and Safety culture, supporting the organisation’s H&S Management System
Mōu ake | About You
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enjoys leading and motivating others, and is passionate about supporting people to live well in their communities.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Proven experience in leading and managing a team
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative and solutions-focused approach
- Excellent planning, time management, and organisational skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
- Previous experience in the healthcare or community services sector
Nōu te rourou | What’s in It for You
- A cohesive and supportive team environment
- On-the-job training and support
- The chance to further your work experience at an inspiring and dynamic organization
- The opportunity to be part of the solution to home healthcare in NZ
- 5 Wellbeing Day each year.
- Sick leave from commencement.
**You must have the right to work in New Zealand, and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position. Applications close once the role has been filled.
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