Community Facilitator (Support Worker)

ConneXu Whanau; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ConneXu Whanau is dedicated to empowering disabled individuals to live with dignity, choice and connection. Our Community Facilitators walk alongside people, supporting independence, education, employment and everyday activities to create inclusive communities where everyone belongs.

Join a compassionate team across a range of rosters, including casual, permanent full-time and relief positions, with a focus on respect, wellbeing and ongoing growth for staff and participants alike.

Responsibilities

• Supporting disabled people to achieve their personal goals and aspirations
• Assisting with daily living, routines and household tasks
• Providing personal care and medication support where required
• Encouraging participation in community activities, hobbies, education and employment
• Supporting people to develop independence and life skills
• Building positive and meaningful relationships
• Supporting people through challenges while promoting choice and autonomy
• Transporting people to appointments, activities and community events
• Working alongside whānau, colleagues and community partners to achieve great outcomes

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

At ConneXu, we believe everyone deserves to live a good life, with dignity, choice, connection and opportunities to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Every day, our Community Facilitators walk alongside disabled people, supporting them to live life on their terms. Whether that's building independence, learning new skills, accessing their community, pursuing employment or education, maintaining relationships, or simply enjoying the everyday experiences many people take for granted, our team makes a genuine difference.

This isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support people to achieve their dreams, and be part of an organisation committed to creating inclusive communities where everyone belongs.

We're looking for compassionate and motivated people to join our teams across a variety of support environments and rosters, including:

• Casual opportunities
• Permanent full-time roles
• Permanent relief positions

Why Join ConneXu?

At ConneXu, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace built on respect, collaboration, wellbeing and continuous growth, where team members feel valued, connected, safe and empowered to do their best work

Job Description

What You Might Be Doing

No two days are the same, but you may be:

• Supporting disabled people to achieve their personal goals and aspirations
• Assisting with daily living, routines and household tasks
• Providing personal care and medication support where required
• Encouraging participation in community activities, hobbies, education and employment
• Supporting people to develop independence and life skills
• Building positive and meaningful relationships
• Supporting people through challenges while promoting choice and autonomy
• Transporting people to appointments, activities and community events
• Working alongside whānau, colleagues and community partners to achieve great outcomes

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You don't need previous disability support experience. We're looking for people who share our values and want to make a positive difference, whether you're experienced in support work, studying in a related field, or looking for a meaningful career change.

You'll bring:

• Compassion, empathy and respect
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive and resilient attitude
• Emotional intelligence and sound judgement
• A willingness to learn and grow
• A commitment to inclusion and person-directed support

What You'll Need

• A Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• The legal right to work in New Zealand
• The ability to complete Police Vetting and driver checks

Why Our Team Members Stay

We invest in our people with benefits that support your growth and wellbeing, including:

• Training and NZQA qualification support
• Career development opportunities and role specifical training
• Birthday and anniversary vouchers
• Team Member and Team of the Month recognition

These benefits support our commitment to workforce wellbeing, capability development and creating an exceptional employee experience.