Programme Lead

About EDCS

Eating Disorders Carer Support (EDCS) supports families, whānau and carers of people experiencing eating disorders through community connections, resources, programmes and partnerships. The organisation combines lived experience with accountable service delivery to improve access to effective carer support and build sustainable services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programme Lead is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating EDCS carer education and support programmes.

This is a hands-on specialist role requiring experience in programme development, evidence-informed practice, quality assurance and stakeholder collaboration. The successful candidate will oversee programme delivery, develop learning resources, monitor outcomes and ensure compliance with EDCS frameworks and Health NZ commitments.

The position requires 12 hours per week, with additional hours and commitments subject to prior approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development, implementation and evaluation of education and support programmes.
• Develop and maintain tailored programmes covering eating disorder carer support, including ARFID, Māori, Pasifika and neurodiversity-focused content.
• Prepare curriculum materials, facilitator manuals, session plans, workbooks and evaluation tools.
• Coordinate clinical, cultural, lived-experience and accessibility reviews.
• Facilitate approved workshops, webinars and programme sessions.
• Develop learning frameworks, competency standards and training materials for family mentor volunteers.
• Monitor programme participation, outcomes, feedback, risks and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate programme resources, delivery schedules and requirements with internal teams and external specialists.
• Maintain programme documentation, approvals, version histories and intellectual property records.
• Prepare progress reports and escalate delivery risks, capacity gaps and approval requirements.

The 12-hour role requires a prioritised, costed work plan and access to specialist clinical, cultural and delivery expertise. AI-assisted drafting may improve productivity but does not replace independent quality assurance or live delivery. New commitments and additional hours require prior approval.

Skills and Experience

• Programme and curriculum development
• Adult learning and facilitation
• Eating disorder carer support knowledge
• Programme evaluation and reporting
• Risk management and safeguarding
• Cultural responsiveness and stakeholder engagement
• Digital productivity and responsible AI use

Qualifications and Experience

• A qualification in education, health, social services or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing, facilitating and evaluating learning or support programmes.
• Strong understanding of eating disorders and the needs of carers and whānau.
• Experience with evidence-informed practice, safeguarding and programme quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Māori and Pasifika partnerships and culturally responsive practices.

Key Relationships

• Executive Director
• Programme Coordinator
• Facilitators and specialist advisers
• Carers and whānau
• Health NZ