CareerPlan

Tranisiton House Coordinator Kairuruku Whare – Kaupapa Rakatahi

Georgetown, InvercargillFull-time$65k–$70k2026-10-19 → 2026-10-28

Core

Lead a team of supervisors to deliver life-skills and life-roles support for young people experiencing homelessness, including youth and young mums, within a transition house environment.

Role type

Senior Community Services Coordinator (Transition House)

Builds

A supportive living environment and life-skills program for up to 9 residents (6 youth, 3 young mums) and their whānau.

Domain

Social Services / Youth Homelessness / Community Support

Required skills

Team leadership, rostering and leave management, conflict resolution, de-escalation, stakeholder engagement, house plan development, health & safety management, cultural awareness (Māori best practice), written and oral communication.

Preferred skills

Experience working with Māori youth and whānau, tertiary qualification in community services/social work/health, experience in bicultural organizational transition.

Technologies

FIT (Feedback Informed Treatment) tools

Responsibilities

Coordinate and develop life-skills for clients; lead the supervisor team; maintain house environment and resources; manage rostering and shifts; generate house plans; ensure client-centered service delivery; act as Health & Safety Champion; distribute household tasks; complete reporting and documentation checks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC