Assistant Operations Manager

About the Company The Salvation Army is a global evangelical Christian church and human service provider dedicated to caring for people, transforming lives, and reforming society through the love of God as demonstrated by Jesus. We believe that workplaces thrive on diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide clinical and staff leadership across our service. In this important role, you will collaborate closely with our experienced Operations Manager to address day-to-day operational needs and step in to provide staff leadership in their absence. You will manage a team of staff while also being actively involved in the care and support of the men in our service. This position is hands-on and requires you to engage directly with clients, addressing conflict and problem-solving on a daily basis. You will also participate in our on-call roster once a month. Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience: - An NZ-approved degree-level qualification in Social Work, Addictions, Nursing, Counselling, or a related field. - Full NZ registration with NZAC, Dapaanz, Nursing Council, SWRB, or an equivalent organization. - A minimum of five years of employment experience in Housing, Corrections, Addictions, Social Work, Health, or a related area. - At least one year of experience in a leadership role. - A passion for and ability to work in a men's hostel environment, acknowledging that the majority of our staff are female. - Strong skills in crisis management and the ability to facilitate safe and respectful outcomes. - Experience working within a culturally diverse population. Benefits In return, we offer several benefits to support your professional and personal well-being, including: - An additional week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on July 1. - Free confidential counseling services to support your well-being. - Free flu vaccinations. - Discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross. - A TSA discount card that provides discounts with various retailers, including Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, and Torpedo7. - Free parking on-site. - Support to undertake approved postgraduate certificate study in Mental Health/Addictions. - Onsite internal training. - Paid annual registration and monthly clinical supervision. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, energetic, self-motivated, and committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives, and reforming society. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week. The salary for this role will fall within the Social Work pay equity leadership scale, ranging from $95,000 to $122,000, depending on qualifications and leadership experience. We invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.