Job description Community Service Coordinator

Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

The role sits within the Children and Families team of the Waikato Branch. You will work in partnership with children, youth and their families to develop deliver and/or coordinate a range of person directed services that aim to empower and enable the individual to achieve their personal lifestyle goals.

Job specific information

As a Coordinator you will support across all services with a key focus on service delivery for Supported Lifestyles Under 19, Intensive Wrap Around, Youth Transition and Foster Care services to disabled people, their family/whānau and caregiver(s) to a high standard and in accordance with the CCS Disability Action’s values and mandates.

As a Coordinator, you will:

• Advocate to funders/NASCs for services and resources which meets the needs of disabled people, their family/whānau and caregiver(s).

• Provide prompt and efficient response to service enquiries and provide relevant information and support to people we support.

• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to service delivery

• Work in a way which promotes the inclusion and involvement of disabled people within their community and the organisation.

• Develop good partnerships with other agencies and community organisations and share relevant information with people we support and the others.

With the support of Senior Service Coordinator, Children and Families team, in our organisation, you’ll:

Coordinate high quality services that are creative, flexible, and responsive to the needs of disabled people and their families/whānau. Services focus on improving/maintaining inclusion of disabled people within their families/whānau and the wider community.

Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.

About you

We are looking for people who have:

• Proven advocacy skills.

• Experience working with families/whānau accessing services.

• An ability to form positive relationships and networks.

• Great communication skills, both oral and written including report writing.

• Experience in current disability issues.

• An ability to work across a diverse community.

• Sound organisational and computer ability including MS Office.

• Previous experience in working with disabled people.

• A social science, social work or education qualification (is desirable).

Why us?

At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.

Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work—valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.

With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:

• Exclusive discounts

• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• A paid annual wellbeing day.

How to apply

Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.

We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.

If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please email: Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.

Applications close on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.