About us
will&able is a proudly New Zealand social enterprise with a big heart and an even bigger mission. We create meaningful employment for Kiwi's with disabilities while delivering high-quality products and services. We believe in creating a world where everyone is valued. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a small, passionate team who genuinely live our values every day: we are whānau, we do our best. We laugh together; we grow every day. We help each other shine.
The job
As 2IC to our amazing team of Production Supervisors, you oversee, support and coach employees with disabilities. This support is carried out while you ensure daily production schedules are followed safely and to a high standard. You have a hands-on approach with a supportive people-focus.
You will provide ongoing on-the-job training and coaching to our neurodiverse Production Assistants, fostering a collaborative and strengths-based team environment.
Act as a trusted point of contact for your team, provide constructive, empathetic support and proactive solutions alongside our people with disabilities.
Ensure all production activities are carried out safely per standard operating procedures, conducting regular workstation inspections and reporting hazards, incidents or near misses.
Step up as 2IC to your Production Supervisor in their absence, taking full responsibility for your designated team and production area.
About You
As our Production Team Leader, you show empathy as you coach, mentor and support our team of Production Assistants with intellectual disabilities and neurodiversity. You adapt your instructions, your pace and your patience to bring out their best. You see potential first and a job description second. When someone in your team nails a new task, builds their confidence or takes home a pay cheque that reflects real, valued work, that's down to you. If you want to provide supportive leadership that changes lives as well as hitting production targets, this is the role for you.
You will bring:
A valid, full New Zealand driver's licence.
Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey instructions clearly and patiently
Strong people skills, capable of building positive relationships at all levels
Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills.
A genuine commitment to supporting employees with neurodiversity, mental health and other intellectual and physical disabilities.
Great extra skills:
Workplace First Aid Certificate.
Forklift Certificate.
Health & Safety qualification.
NZQA Level 1, 2 or 3.
Apply Now
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply and tell us why you'd be a great fit for the will&able whānau.
will&able is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.