Community Support Worker

CCS Disability Action; Westport; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Paid wellbeing day

Job summary

CCS Disability Action invites caring individuals to join our West Coast teams in Hokitika, Greymouth and Westport as Community Support Workers. You will help disabled people to live independently at home and engage with their communities, guided by personalised plans and a person‑centred approach.

The role emphasizes flexible, team‑oriented work with on‑the‑ground learning and opportunities to grow through L3/L4 Health and Wellbeing certificates. We value diversity and community connections.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates initiative, reliability and flexibility.
• Positive attitude with a talent for supportive interactions.
• Able to relate well to a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Support disabled people to live in their own homes and participate in their community as outlined in Personal Plans.
• Collaborate with disabled people, whānau, and supports in a person‑directed, creative way to make a community impact.

Skills

Initiative

Reliability

Positive attitude

Diversity awareness

Team and independent work

Job description

Job vacancy

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CCS Disability Action – Westport, South Island

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 title:

Community Support Workers

Job location:

West Coast - Hokitika, Greymouth, Westport

Hours:

Casual

About the role:

A great opportunity to make a difference and develop your support skills within our Hokitika, Greymouth & Westport communities!

This role is to ensure that disabled people can live in their own homes and participate in their own community by accessing opportunities of their choosing as detailed in their Personal Plan.

Our work is undertaken alongside disabled people, their family/whanau, and supports the individual’s needs in a person directed, creative way, making a difference in the community.

About you:

We are looking for people who is able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:

• Has initiative, is reliable and flexible.


• A positive attitude and a talent for developing supportive interactions.


• Ability to relate well to a diverse arrange of people.


• Experienced in supporting disabled people with high and complex needs would be a distinct advantage.


• Have Strong connections to the community.


• Can work independently, but also in a team environment.


• A willingness to work with people we support to achieve their goals.


• On the job learning, ongoing support to achieve L3 and L4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.

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 close on 5pm, Wednesday 30 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.