Director of Services

• Significant leadership opportunity within a thriving organisation
• Contribute to the mental health addictions and social housing sector
• Achieve work life balance in beautiful Ōtautahi Christchurch

THE OPPORTUNITY

Comcare Trust is looking for a dynamic Director of Services to lead and drive the organisation’s service delivery and development functions. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional people leadership skills, a strong ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, and a deep commitment to community wellbeing. They want an exceptional leader with extensive expertise in the mental health, addictions, and social housing sectors.

Comcare Trust is an innovative, forward-thinking organisation that delivers positive results for people and their families to live well in the community. Based in Waitaha (Canterbury) and Ōtepoti (Dunedin), Comcare provides support to people experiencing mental health and addiction needs and housing challenges.

THE ROLE

The Director of Services, reporting to the Chief Executive (CE) and serving as a key Executive Leadership Team (ELT) member, will provide operational oversight across Comcare’s service portfolio. This includes, Peer Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Community Housing and Housing Support Services and Employment Services. The Director will ensure that all services are delivered to the highest standards and remain aligned with Comcare’s mission to create meaningful impact within the community.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will be a candidate with over ten years of leadership experience in managing core services across complex, geographically dispersed environments. You will possess strong clinical leadership skills, sound financial management abilities, and a proven capacity to translate strategic plans into actionable outcomes. Using data to inform decision-making, you will focus on enhancing service quality and outcomes for people experiencing mental health and addiction needs and housing challenges.

As a values-driven leader, you are passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering an environment where people with lived experience can thrive. You are committed to creating positive, lasting change for individuals and communities. You will have a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori.