Job description Community Support Worker
Hours: Part-time (8 hours per week; 10.30 am until 2.30 pm every Wednesday and Thursday)
Job specific information
We are looking for a Community Support Worker to work with an adult living in Kaitaia who needs support to attend the pre-planned community activities of their choice. They need a support worker who is reliable, patient and fun.
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 would love to hear from you if you:
Have a passion for supporting others to lead good lives.
Share CCS Disability Action’s values, supporting disabled people to be connected within their whānau and communities, and respecting that wellbeing looks different for everyone.
Have strong connections to the community.
Are willing to use your diverse background and identity to expand how we support people.
Are reliable, can work independently and communicate effectively.
Have a Health Care Assistant Qualification or a Level 2 or 3 equivalent – this is preferred but not essential. All training will be provided.
Have a full driver's license and a reliable vehicle with current WOF and registration. Part of this work includes transporting the person we support. Mileage will be paid at agreed rate.
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 on Wednesday 1 July 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: Jacqui.Carlson@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.