Team Leaders - LLDS Nelson 2026

Team Leaders, Nelson Permanent Fulltime
Live Life Disability Support - Supporting people to live their best life

• This role enables you to feel you are making a real difference
• If you’re passionate about supporting disabled people to live their best life,  this is the role for you.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will be leading teams working in community residential homes with  people who have intellectual and physical disabilities.

We currently have permanent, full-time opportunities available working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday 7.00AM to 3.30PM. There is no on-call required.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) provides support to people who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlborough community. 

We support people to manage their day to day lives in ways and at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range of abilities, gifts, and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursue their dreams and try out new experiences and can guarantee that no two days working at LLDS are ever the same. 

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As a Team Leader, you will:

• love to make connections across community groups and activities,
• be someone who lives the Enabling Good Lives principles.
• ensure that people are supported to fully participate in community life. 

You will hold a minimum NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), or an equivalent health or disability related qualification as assessed by the Ministry of Health (see link below).

Experience working in the field of disability would be an advantage.

Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 04 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Karen Bailey (Group Manager Residential and Supported Living) at Karen.Bailey@nmdhb.govt.nz

Job ref: N26-TL-LLDS-Jan-Mar

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.