Job description Senior Service Coordinator

Hours: Full-time position, 40 hours per week

Location: Flexible between Ashburton, Timaru, and Waitaki

Job specific information

The position is a leadership role which involves relationship building, support and administration along with leading service staff who provide support services, information, and advocacy for disabled people and their family/whānau.

As a Senior Service Coordinator, you will provide day-to-day workplace support and support leadership functions within the areas of Ashburton, Timaru, and Waitaki.

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 can demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:

• Relevant Degree of Diploma in Social Services or Human Services or acceptable equivalent qualification and/or work experience.

• Have experience working with disabled children/youth/ adults, their families/whanau, and significant others.

• Ability to lead, manage, and supervise the team.

• Networking skills and an in-depth knowledge of government, non-government and private sector services available within the community.

• Great understanding of relevant legislation and government policies.

• Strong written and verbal communication and reporting skills.

• Strong time management and organisational skills.

• Have NZ full Driver’s License

• Understanding of person and family centred planning and community development concepts, and have the willingness to be creative and innovative in delivering quality services.

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 Sunday 23 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: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.