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General Manager
About Us
At Atawhai Industries, we empower individuals with disabilities to fully participate in society, enhancing their well-being and independence. Our commitment is rooted in our core values of community engagement, empowerment, and inclusivity. As a pivotal player in the disability services sector in Taranaki, we foster meaningful connections and relationships that support our clients’ journeys towards fulfilling, empowered lives.
The Role
Reporting to our Board of Trustees, the General Manager will lead Atawhai Industries towards achieving our strategic goals with a focus on optimising client outcomes. This role is as diverse as the people we work with; from strategic oversight, to operational management, and leadership, this role is also responsible for ensuring the organisation’s financial health, growth, and sustainability.
As the face of Atawhai Industries, this role is responsible for building strong and effective relationships with a wide and diverse audience (from our clients to government departments and local businesses).
This role is also responsible for providing leadership to a close knit and passionate team, this is a hugely rewarding role where you play an active role in identifying new opportunities that will see Atawhai Industries benefit a wider range of people.
A detailed copy of the position description is available – email hello@traceconsulting.co.nz to request a copy.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Our ideal candidate will possess a high level of emotional intelligence, they will be an agile individual who can seamlessly alternate between high-level strategic thinking and hands-on operational management.
In addition to this, we are interested in hearing from individuals who can demonstrate the following:
- Minimum 10 years’ management experience with a proven track record of effectively leading teams
- Experience in, or knowledge of the disability sector preferred
- Strong written communications skills and experience preparing (Board) reports
- Proven success fostering strong, productive relationships across a broad array of stakeholders
- Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and financial reports
- Deep empathy for people with disabilities
Applications close 12th May 2024!
We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period so we encourage you to get your applications into us quickly.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role. To discuss this role in more detail contact Tracey Soffe on hello@traceconsulting.co.nz to arrange a call.