IDEA Services in Invercargill are seeking an energetic and proactive Schedule Coordinator to support the scheduling of approx.

140 Support Workers across the Southland / Gore areas.

• Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight
• Located on Dee Street, Invercargill
• ASAP Commencement, however willing to wait for the right applicant

Being a Schedule Coordinator is an exciting opportunity to truly make a difference to the people in our community with intellectual disabilities.

You will be building strong relationships with Support Workers and Service Managers to successfully deliver rosters that meet the needs of our service users.

This is a vital role that ensures that the people we support continue to receive services with minimal disruption.

This is a fast-paced role that would suit someone who is able to handle pressure when things do not go as planned and is willing to help others.

You will be on the phone frequently with Support Workers to successfully fill rosters and short-notice sick leave requirements.

You will be working within a collaborative and hardworking team environment that knows how to have fun and enjoyment in the work that we do.

Supported by the Service Manager Workforce, ample training and development will be provided to ensure your success in this role.

Hours of work are 80 hours per fortnight as per the below :

• Week 1 - Monday-Wednesday & Saturday-Sunday
• Week 2 - Monday-Friday

You will bring :

• Previous experience within a scheduling or administration role would be desirable but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a professional telephone manner
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and problem-solve to reach successful outcomes
• Confidence with computer systems including Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

We offer you :

• The opportunity to work for an established not-for-profit organisation, contribute and add value to support our workers and the people in our community living with intellectual disabilities.
• Hourly rate of $21.98ph.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with a focus on people's wellbeing.
• Energetic team environment - we enjoy what we do and have fun while doing it!
• Learning and development opportunities - many of our Schedule Coordinators progress into other roles within the organisation.

About IDEA Services

IDEA Services supports adults of all ages with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities.

We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

IDEA Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IHC Group is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly-owned subsidiaries, committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities to lead satisfying lives in the community and to providing housing and tenancy services to people in need.

To Apply :

Please submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the selection process, please provide an up to date CV, and a cover letter outlining why this role is of interest to you.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising early if a suitable applicant has been identified.

When requested, you must be able to provide proof of your full vaccination against COVID-19, as mandated by the government.

If you have a valid exemption from vaccination, we will consider that against the requirements of the role applied for and our operational environment.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.