Service Manager – Education, Disability

Kaikaranga

Service Manager leading a new wraparound service designed to support disabled and neurodiverse tamariki. Collaborating across education, disability, health, and community sectors to promote learning.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMt Wellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading, supporting, and developing a team of Kaitūhono delivering high-quality wraparound support to tamariki
Building and maintaining strong partnerships across the Ministry of Education, health, disability, and community sectors
Managing risk, escalations, and complex situations with confidence and care
Overseeing commissioning resources to fill gaps where services don't yet exist
Driving evidence-informed practice and contributing to system-level change
Assisting in shaping a learning-focused service from the ground up

Requirements

What you’ll need

Leadership experience in disability, education, health, or community services – with a focus on education and disability
A track record of working across complex systems and getting things done within them
The ability to build credibility and lasting relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
Strong knowledge of the challenges facing disabled and neurodiverse tamariki in the education system
A commitment to equity, Kaupapa Māori approaches, and culturally responsive practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing learning and development
EAP and staff benefits
A workplace that welcomes, supports and thrives on difference

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Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam DevelopmentProblem SolvingCommunication