Job description Service Coordinator
Hours: 30 hours per week
Job specific information
We are seeking a person who is committed to making a difference in the lives of disabled children and adults, and their families/whānau in Tauranga.
Key functions of this role include:
Coordinating high quality services that are creative, flexible, and responsive to the needs of disabled children, adults and their families / whānau.
Provision of services, advocacy and information sharing.
Developing and maintaining positive working relationships and community connections and networks.
Partnering with disabled people, their families and whānau to support them to have choice and control in their lives.
Coordinating and managing Support Workers and carers to provide quality support and services in the community and in people’s homes.
Coordinate delivery of contracted services which meet the funders’ specifications.
Ensure that our work undertaken with disabled people, their family/whānau, and our related community partners, is of high quality and is rights based.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you:
Understand, and are committed to progressing the rights of disabled people.
Have experience working with individuals, families / whānau to access supports and services.
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.
Have excellent skills in developing and maintaining trusting and accountable relationships with staff.
Have previous experience and/or tertiary training.
Demonstrate a willingness to be creative and innovative in delivering services.
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 at 5pm on Monday 9 February 2026, however applications will be considered as they are submitted so please apply today.
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 Ashlee Price on 07 578 0063 or email Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.