Spectrum Care
Marija Jelesic Janic is a seasoned professional in organizational leadership within the health and social services sectors, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Spectrum Care since October 2022. Prior to this role, Marija held the position of Senior Human Resource and Workforce Development Advisor at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand from April to October 2022. Marija's extensive experience includes serving as District Manager at Emerge Aotearoa, where responsibilities involved leading service delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing resource management from July 2015 to January 2022. Earlier roles include Residential Services Manager at Recovery Solutions and Service Manager at Challenge Trust. Marija holds a Master in Business Studies with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Applied Mental Health, all from esteemed New Zealand institutions.
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Spectrum Care
Spectrum Care is an independent charitable trust that provides services for children, young people and adults with disabilities, and their families. Our services include 24-hour support for people living in residential homes throughout the Auckland and Waikato regions, respite care for adults in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, and respite care for children in Auckland. We also offer specialised Home Support, Transitions and Aspirations services for people in the greater Auckland region, along with a School Holiday Programme of activities for children. Our Lives of Choice and Choice in Community Living programmes are specifically focused on supporting people to their lives of choice - lives like any other - in the community. Watch person-centred movies about the people we support: As an organisation, we believe in providing person-centred services and options that focus on individual needs. All our services support people to identify their personal goals and aspirations. These are developed into a personalised and achievable ‘Outcomes’ plan, which supports our service users to achieve their immediate and lifelong objectives. Spectrum Care supports the principles of the New Zealand Disability Strategy and places great emphasis on the worth of the individual, personal growth and the provision of holistic support for people with disabilities. Open two-way communication and the development of community partnerships are integral to our philosophy.