Job description Personal Assistant
Hours: Permanent, part-time position, 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm)
An exciting opportunity! We are looking for a superstar who provides quality secretarial and administrative support to work alongside with our Adult Team Service Manager. This is a permanent part-time, 30 hours per week role based in Christchurch.
Job specific information
As a Personal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting administration needs of the Service Manager, fostering positive relationships with people around you, and contributing to the region’s focus on quality service delivery for disabled people. Please note this role also has a small personal tasks support requirement.
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 is able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:
Experience in a service delivery organisation is desirable.
Understanding of the disability sector and ability to relate to disabled people in a positive affirming manner.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
Efficient in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management skills.
Demonstrates previous experience in organising self, using time management techniques and determining priorities.
Demonstrates resilience and able to manage multiple tasks and work within short deadlines/timeframes.
Displays personal motivation for ongoing personal development.
Strong customer service focus.
Is a team player who establishes good relationship with colleagues and external stakeholders.
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 at 5pm on Friday 9 January 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 email: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.