Community Support Worker

CCS Disability Action; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Free access to the Employee Assistance

Paid annual wellbeing day

Job summary

CCS Disability Action is seeking a Community Support Worker to serve the Manawatu/Horowhenua region. We are a large pan‑disability advocacy and support organisation with a long history of empowering disabled people and whānau across New Zealand.

You will join a supportive team that values collaboration, accountability, and flexible work arrangements to support people in their everyday lives. The role offers opportunities to apply administrative knowledge and develop new skills in a

Qualifications

• Love working with others to support them to achieve their goals.
• Have strong connections to the community.
• Can work independently.

Job description

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Community Support Worker - Manawatu/Horowhenua

CCS Disability Action’s vision is to see every disabled person/whānau hauā interwoven into the lives of their whānau and community.

We are the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. Since 1935, we have been at the forefront of service provision, advocacy, and information sharing, working closely with disabled people / whānau hauā and their families across New Zealand.

Job specific information:

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your skills within the Manawatu/Horowhenua community.

You will be part of a supportive organisation that believes our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the disability sector, we will provide you with the support, resources, and development you need to apply your previous administrative knowledge and thrive in this role.

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:

Love working with others to support them to achieve their goals.

Have strong connections to the community.

Are enthusiastic and have lots of interests.

Willing to use your diverse background and identity to expand how we support people in a team environment.

Can work independently

Have experience in reporting accountability

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.

Applications closing date: 5pm Friday 25th September 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 ***************@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz We're committed to making our process accessible to all.