General Manager - Disability Services

Are you a values‑driven leader who believes in inclusion, empowerment, and creating meaningful opportunities for disabled people? Evaro is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead our organisation into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and impact.

About Evaro

Evaro supports disabled people to live connected, purposeful, and self‑directed lives. Through our three core services — Community Participation, Employment, and Transition — we partner with participants, whānau, employers, and community organisations to create pathways that honour each person’s aspirations.

We are a passionate, person‑centred organisation with a strong reputation in the disability sector. We are now looking for a strategic, collaborative, and inspiring leader to guide our people and services into the future.

https://www.evaro.nz/

The Opportunity

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial sustainability of Evaro. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead a dedicated team and ensure our services continue to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred outcomes.

This is a role for someone who thrives on meaningful work, relationship‑building, and leading positive change.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Drive the implementation of Evaro’s strategic plan.
• Provide visionary leadership that promotes innovation, sustainability, and growth.
• Advise and support the Board on strategic, operational, and financial matters.
• Identify opportunities for service development, partnerships, and funding diversification.

Operational Management

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations across all Evaro services.
• Ensure high‑quality, person‑centred programme delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement, risk management, and business continuity planning.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage organisational budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure responsible resource use.
• Support funding applications, contract management, and reporting.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and empower managers and staff.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Oversee recruitment, performance, development, and wellbeing.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with participants, whānau, funders, employers, and community partners.
• Represent Evaro at sector events and networks.
• Advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and the rights of disabled people.

Quality, Compliance & Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain robust quality assurance and reporting systems.
• Champion a strong health, safety, and safeguarding culture.

About You

Essential experience

• Senior leadership experience in disability, health, social services, or community sectors.
• Strong operational and financial management capability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of the NZ disability sector and person‑directed approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience with contracts, reporting, and compliance.
• Understanding of employment law, health and safety, and organisational compliance.

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience in community‑based disability services.
• Knowledge of transition services, vocational pathways, or supported employment.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.

Personal attributes

• A genuine commitment to the rights and aspirations of disabled people.
• Integrity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Why Join Evaro?

• Lead an organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Work with a passionate, values‑driven team.
• Shape the future of disability services in Aotearoa.
• Opportunity to innovate, influence, and create meaningful change.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal person for this role.

For a confidential conversation or to request the full position description, contact Patrick Lane, Chairman on 0275 741 417 or patricklane198@gmail.com.

 Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 26th June.  (As an appointment needs to be made at the earliest, we will be managing applications as they come in.)