Roster Coordinator

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Roster Coordinator to become an essential member of our team. As part of a team of five, you will be responsible for deploying staff resources within rosters to ensure the needs of the people we support are met.

This role is crucial to our organisation’s success, so we are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with the staff to ensure engagement and help us maximise our exceptionally talented employees.

Duties include:

• Working collaboratively with the Roster Team to ensure rosters are maintained

• Co-ordinate and manage rosters to ensure they are appropriately staffed at all times

• Receive last minute leave requests (sick, bereavement, discretionary etc) and provide effective rostering solutions for these

• Record and provide accurate occurrence logs throughout each shift

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours

This is a permanent role, with regular opportunities to pick up additional hours within the team. The rostered hours outlined below are fixed term until the end of May 2027, covering parental leave. After this time, the hours may change; however, permanent hours will continue to be available within the team.

We have two roster options available.

OPTION A fortnightly roster:

• Sunday: 6:30am-4pm (1hr break 12-1pm)

• Monday: 6:30am-5pm (1hr break 12-1pm)

Total hours = 36 per fortnight

OPTION B fortnightly roster:

• Sunday: 6:30am-4pm (1hr break 12-1pm)

• Thursday: 6:30am-5pm (1hr break 12-1pm)

Total hours = 36 per fortnight

There is also the option to pick up one additional afternoon shift (1:00pm – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday) per week, increasing total hours to 44 per fortnight.

Mō koe | About You

To thrive in a Roster Coordinator role at Hōhepa you will have:

• The ability to work well under pressure

• The ability to think flexibly, creatively, and on your feet

• Very strong organisational skills

• Experienced and competent in using different software systems

• Reliable and dependable

• A team player who supports and uplifts one another

• Previous rostering experience is desired but not necessary as above full training is provided

• A commitment to upholding the pinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of your role

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters

• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development

• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4

• Long service leave

• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts

• Laptop and Phone included

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!

Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury