Area Manager

As an Area Manager, you’ll lead and support a team of Kaitātaki (Team Leaders) to provide high quality, culturally grounded support to tāngata whaiora (people we support). You’ll oversee service delivery across your region, working closely with your teams to ensure tāngata are supported to live with dignity, independence and connection.

This is a senior leadership role that combines people leadership, operational oversight and cultural integrity. You’ll build string, high performing teams and ensure services reflect our kaupapa Māori values in day to day practice.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and coaching Kaitātaki to grow effective, connected and values-based teams


• Overseeing service delivery across multiple whare, ensuring safe and consistent support


• Monitoring performance, reporting, audits, health and safety and quality improvement


• Supporting recruitment, induction, staff development and performance management


• Managing workforce planning and contributing to strategic service development


• Building strong relationships with tāngata, whānau, iwi and community partners


• Ensuring kaupapa Māori values and te ao Māori are upheld across your region  

What we offer:

• A values-based, inclusive workplace where your mahi matters


• Company Vehicle + Laptop + Phone


• Five weeks annual leave


• Regular team events and opportunities to grow


• Free life and trauma insurance cover


• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support


• Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app

What you’ll bring:

• A least 5 years’ leadership experience in disability, health, aged care or social services


• Proven ability to lead people, drive performance and manage change


• Strong planning, budgeting and operational management skills


• Excellent communication and relationship building across diverse teams and stakeholders


• A calm, proactive and supportive approach to leadership


• Openness to kaupapa Māori ways of working and a commitment to inclusive practice


• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field is preferred


• Full driver’s licence and flexibility to travel across your region

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

Mō mātou – About Te Roopu Taurima

Te Roopu Taurima is Aotearoa’s largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider. We support tāngata whaiora from all walks of life who live with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.

With almost 400 kaimahi across Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Waikato, and Ōtautahi (Christchurch), we provide 24/7 care through residential, vocational, respite, and mental health services.

At the heart of everything we do are kaupapa Māori values – we walk alongside tāngata so they can live with purpose, whanaungatanga, and a strong sense of identity.