Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach | 6 months Fixed-Term

Te Roopu Taurima; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading disability support provider in Auckland is seeking a Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities. This part-time role involves helping clients develop everyday skills, supporting goal-setting, and encouraging community participation. Ideal candidates will have strong empathy, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn about Māori values. Training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Free life and trauma insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts across various brands

In-house training

Long service leave

Qualifications

• A calm, caring and respectful approach to support others.
• Willingness to learn about kaupapa Māori values and ways of working.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults or in mental health or disability is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Help tāngata develop everyday skills for independence.
• Support goal setting from budgeting to routines.
• Encourage participation in community life.

Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Patience

Good communication

Flexibility

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 or above)

Job description

Overview

As a Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach, you’ll work alongside tāngata whaiora (the people we support) to help them live with greater independence and purpose. You’ll empower and support tāngata to set and reach their own goals in ways that work for them.

This is a practical, people-focused role requiring empathy, initiative, and patience, with real impact as you walk alongside tāngata to grow their confidence and independence.

What you'll be doing

• Helping tāngata develop everyday skills so they can live more independently, confidently, and connected to their community
• Supporting goal setting — from budgeting to catching the bus or building routines
• Encouraging participation in community life, including whānau visits, hobbies, and cultural activities
• Providing calm, practical support when challenges arise
• Keeping accurate notes and communicating clearly with your team
• Managing your time across multiple tāngata and adapting when plans change

Part-time | Fixed roster

• Tuesday: 11:00pm – 7:00am (Sleepover)
• Thursday: 11:00pm – 7:00am (Sleepover)
• Saturday: 7:00am – 3:00pm (Day shift)
• Sunday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm; 11:00pm – 7:00am (Sleepover)

What we offer

• A values-based, inclusive workplace where your mahi matters
• Regular team events and opportunities to grow
• Free life and trauma insurance cover
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support
• Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app
• Dedicated in-house training to support your development
• Long service leave to recognise your commitment

What you’ll bring

• A calm, caring and respectful approach to support others
• Willingness to learn about kaupapa Māori values and ways of working
• Good communication and ability to work well in a team
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Full driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation
• Experience working with vulnerable adults or in mental health or disability is a bonus
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 or above) is also a bonus, but not essential

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you!

Mō mātou – About Te Roopu Taurima

Te Roopu Taurima is Aotearoa’s largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider. We support tāngata whaiora from all walks of life who live with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.

With almost 400 kaimahi across Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Waikato, and Ōtautahi (Christchurch), we provide 24/7 care through residential, vocational, respite, and mental health services.

At the heart of everything we do are kaupapa Māori values – we walk alongside tāngata so they can live with purpose, whanaungatanga, and a strong sense of identity.