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Part-Time Management

Job Description

Manager – SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi

Christchurch | Up to 15 hours per week

Are you passionate about supporting people to build practical life skills and stronger futures? SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi is seeking a capable, community‑focused Manager to lead our Christchurch Branch.

This is a hands‑on, values‑driven role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, coordinating volunteers, and building strong relationships across the community and social services sector.

About SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi

We work alongside individuals, whānau and communities by sharing practical life skills and knowledge, enabling people to take greater control of their lives and futures. We support people one-to-one or in group sessions running workshops and opportunities to meet and talk and share skills and conversations.

About the Role

As Manager, you will be responsible for the effective day‑to‑day running of the branch. You will provide leadership to volunteers, manage programmes and workshops, support people accessing our services, and collaborate with partner organisations. You will also lead fundraising activity and report to the Board.

This role offers flexibility and autonomy within a supportive governance structure that is located at The Loft, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Linwood, Christchurch. You will be onsite 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Running and coordinating the Christchurch branch
  • Supporting individuals and whānau in a compassionate, strengths‑based way
  • Recruiting, inducting, supporting and valuing volunteers
  • Coordinating, developing and marketing workshops and community activities
  • Completing fundraising and grant applications and reporting
  • Building strong relationships with other social service providers and stakeholders
  • Attending collaboration meetings and representing SuperGrans in the community
  • Managing administration, reporting, and basic financial oversight
  • Ensuring health, safety and wellbeing for volunteers, clients and activities

About You

You will bring:

  • A genuine passion for supporting others and strengthening communities
  • Experience in community, not‑for‑profit, education or social services work
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
  • Confidence working independently and unsupervised
  • Comfort leading and motivating volunteers
  • A collaborative approach and ability to work with diverse communities

You’ll be a proactive self‑starter who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and making a positive difference.

Organisation

SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi

Job Summary

Hands on, values driven role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, managing the branch, coordinating volunteers, and building strong relationships across the community and social services sector

How to apply

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience as soon as possible.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values and commitment to community wellbeing.

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing
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About Lister - SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi

SuperGrans SuperSkills Network is a collective of 12 agencies across New Zealand who through Whānau mentors, share our knowledge and skills with the people in our communities through the concept of Kaitiaki mentoring, this is the sharing of generational knowledge. SuperGrans SuperSkills Ōtautahi's purpose is to engage and empower people regardless of barriers to strengthen their own skills and knowledge and to gain the confidence needed to make changes that will benefit themselves, their whanau and the wider communities where they live.

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