Job description Service Coordinator

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday and be able to be on-call out of office hours on a roster basis.

Are you ready to make a difference in the community while advancing your career in Service Coordination? We invite you to be a part of our dynamic team at CCS Disability Action, where you can contribute to an organisation dedicated to creating positive change.

Job specific information

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your service coordination skills within the Otago/Clutha Community. Our work is undertaken alongside disabled people, their family/whānau, and develops individuals needs in a person directed, creative way that satisfies individual’s needs.

We work within a Human Rights framework and are an EEO employer meaning we make accommodation and openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have an understanding of working with families, youth and adults and the ways to support people to continue to grow and develop and to work across a variety of contracts.

• Have knowledge of the Social Model of Disability, including person directed planning and community development practices.

• Have strong commitment to providing quality support and outcomes to disabled people and their families.

• Have strong commitment to positive action and diversity in the disability sector.

• Have a willingness to be flexible and seek opportunities to work in innovative ways.

• Are a person that looks for opportunities to develop and maintain community connections and networks with a focus on supporting the community towards greater inclusion for all people.

• Have experience working with disabled people would be a distinct advantage.

• Have a full driver licence.

• Have an ability to form positive relationships and networks.

• Have great oral and written communication skills.

• Have an understanding and knowledge of the disability sector and can relate to disabled people in a positive affirming manner.

• Have strong time management and organisational skills.

• Be proficient in the use of data-based systems and general computer application.

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.

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 5pm, Friday 4 July 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.

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 Serene Tzeng on 027 207 6799 or email: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.