Job description Support Worker
Location: Te Whare Taonga respite house
Hours: Rostered shifts, which include overnight, weekdays, weekends and school holidays.
Join our close-knit team to support children and young people while they have short breaks away from home in our 5-bedroom respite house, Te Whare Taonga, supporting children and young people aged 5–17. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and where your work truly makes a difference.
You will support children and young people during short-break stays, ensuring their time with us is safe, engaging, and positive. This includes helping with daily routines, participating in fun activities, and supporting community outings.
Job specific information
As a Community Support Worker - Respite, you will:
Provide support to disabled children and young people aged 5-17 years and their whānau.
Help to design engaging activities, according to the needs and interests of individual children, and support them to participate.
Work in our respite house Te Whare Taonga and also support children and young people to participate in activities in the community.
Support the day-to-day running of Te Whare Taonga.
Work to a schedule of rostered shifts which include overnights, weekdays, weekends and school holidays.
Attend regular team hui and training as required.
With the support of the Senior Coordinator and the Respite Coordinator, you’ll:
Deliver high-quality, person-centred assistance that promotes independence, well-being, and connection to the 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:
Previous work experience with children or young people (e.g., education, youth work, childcare, disability support, coaching, social services).
Availability to work across all seven days on a rotating roster (including overnights, weekends, and school holidays).
A genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
A commitment to providing safe, respectful, person‑centred support.
Full training will be provided, however relevant experience, including lived disability experience would be an advantage.
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.
Applications close on Thursday 13 August 2026.
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 contact: Jacqui.Carlson@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.