GENERAL MANAGER

This is an exciting time in the history of WALSH Trust. With the relatively recent appointment of a new CEO, this is a newly created senior leadership role designed to support and drive service development, inspire and lead a group of great managers and drive values-based service excellence. This role is for you:

• If you have initiative, creativity and a passion to make a difference
• If you want to be part of continuing mental health reform through the development and provision of exceptional mental health and well-being support services
• If you have held previous senior leadership positions in the mental health sector
• If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that supports people to explore and achieve their potential

Who are we? WALSH Trust has been a provider of mental health support services, delivering in West Auckland since 1988. We provide a range of mental health services including housing support, maternal services, mobile community support, employment and vocational support. The role This role of General Manager is a newly created role. You will be responsible for the provision of inspirational leadership to our deeply committed managers and their teams. To meet our strategic objectives and deliver exceptional services we want you to foster innovation and improvement, to ensure our service offering is the best it can be. This is a varied and exciting role as a member of WALSH Trust's Senior Leadership Team, based in West Auckland. Experience as a senior manager with experience working in a variety of mental health settings is essential. You will have a confident understanding of the community mental health and well-being environment in New Zealand and will have a reputation as a values-driven, outcome-focused leader. Responsibilities include:

• Senior management responsibility of all service delivery teams who are delivering a range of support services
• Relationship management with key external stakeholders
• Development and implementation of business opportunities that support WALSH Trust strategic objectives
• Leadership activities - operational and strategic - that contribute to the development and overall well-being of WALSH Trust, and the provision of exceptional services
• Coaching/mentoring of a team of mental health managers

We think you will be the person we want to meet if you have:

• Significant experience in a management/leadership role(s) - exercising contemporary management practices
• Experience working within both the NGO and clinical settings is preferred
• An ability to inspire, motivate, support, encourage and develop a diverse team of professionals to achieve tangible goals
• An appreciation of the challenges of delivering responsive services within diverse community environments
• A relevant tertiary qualification

We will offer:

• A competitive salary package
• Ongoing training, with professional development opportunities
• A vehicle for work and private use
• A great team support network

Closing date for applications is 30th August 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted during the week beginning 9th September. If you are seeking a role that is satisfying and utilises the full range of your skills and creativity, we look forward to hearing from you. You can visit our website for more information about the WALSH Trust. Applicants for this position should have an entitlement to work in New Zealand. WALSH Trust conducts Police vetting checks for all successful candidates. Under the requirements of the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014, new candidates that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process. For current employees, these checks are repeated every three years. WALSH Trust is an equal opportunity employer and supports a smoke-free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr