Disability Needs Assessor & Service Coordinator (Part‑Time)

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator (Disability) for the Nelson Hospital team. This fixed-term, part-time role (64 hours per fortnight) supports individuals and families to secure appropriate disability services, across community and provider networks.

The NASC team focuses on collaborative care planning, independence, and optimal outcomes. Office-based with community work, 9-month term, 0.8 FTE, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of disability models of care and support.
• Hold a full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate support needs for individuals and families.
• Work with DSS providers, community services, and health agencies.
• Assist NASC team to meet service demand during fixed-term period.
• Office-based role with community-based work in Nelson region.

Skills

Disability experience

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Communication skills

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator (Disability) for the Nelson Hospital team. This fixed-term, part-time role (64 hours per fortnight) supports individuals and families to secure appropriate disability services, across community and provider networks.

The NASC team focuses on collaborative care planning, independence, and optimal outcomes. Office-based with community work, 9-month term, 0.8 FTE, Monday–Friday.