Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
The primary focus for this role is providing information, advocacy and support for families/whānau accessing a 24-hour, 5-bed short-term respite service for children with physical impairments.
Job specific information
The Respite Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and leadership of Te Whare Poipoi, including operational requirements of the facility, including but not limited to management of support workers and managing bookings and rosters.
As a Service Coordinator, you will:
Ensure the operational efficiency of the short-term respite facility, Te Whare Poipoi to a high standard and in accordance with the CCS Disability Action’s values and mandates and service delivery audit requirements.
The coordinator will provide a reliable, responsive, high-quality service with an appropriate match of skilled, trained staff to support individual and family/whānau needs appropriately.
With the support of Senior Service Coordinator, Children and Families Team our organisation, you’ll:
Ensure that all staff are competent, and practice reflects the highest standards of Child Protection.
Develop and maintain clear processes and procedures to ensure that the service provided is safe and meets contractual and sector standard requirements.
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:
An understanding of the importance and value of the service we provide and ensuring that it is of the highest quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
Strong team leadership, time management and organisational skills.
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Social Services or Human Services or acceptable equivalent qualification and/or work experience is preferred.
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 9am on Monday 30 June 2025.
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: Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.