Job description Service Coordinator
Hours: Fixed term (six months), 40 hours per week
Job specific information
We highly value diversity and promote difference. We are seeking a like-minded person who is committed to making a difference in the lives of disabled children, individuals and their families/whānau in the Napier area. Key functions of this role are offering support, information and advocacy to people, and coordinating support workers to provide our services in the community and people’s homes. A key focus is supporting people through times of change in their lives and this includes liaising with schools, agencies and community networks.
This 40 hour/week fixed term position is based from our Napier Branch. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your skills by providing quality support to the team. Your responsibility will be to ensure that our work undertaken with disabled people, their family/whānau, and our related community partners, is of high quality.
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 coordinate others
An ability to work across a diverse community
Sound organisational and computer ability incl. MS Office
A creative streak and be able to think laterally
Previous experience and/or tertiary training
A social science 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.
Applications close at 5pm on 30 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 contact contact Atamea McGoon on 06 867 1249 extension 6615 or email: Atamea.McGoon@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.