Disability Supports Connector — Enabling Good Lives (Hamilton)

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development is seeking a Connector in Hamilton to work with disabled people and whānau, developing options and linking to funded and unfunded supports under the EGL framework. This permanent role sits in our Hamilton office and focuses on relationship-building across homes, schools, and communities.

You will maintain records, manage a busy caseload, and collaborate with providers and stakeholders to deliver holistic, whanau-centred outcomes in line with Te Tiriti o

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the Enabling Good Lives vision and principles.
• Experience supporting people to think creatively about life opportunities.
• Strong connections to, and knowledge of, local communities and resources.
• Ability to engage effectively with Māori and Pacific families and communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with resilience and adaptability.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity principles.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a strong client focus.

Responsibilities

• Establish respectful, trusting relationships with disabled people and whānau.
• Listen to aspirations and help identify creative options and opportunities.
• Connect people to funded and unfunded supports and community resources.
• Support people to understand funding processes and self-manage budgets.
• Maintain accurate records and manage a complex caseload using EGL systems.
• Build collaborative relationships with providers, agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

EGL understanding

Creative thinking

Local communities network

Māori and Pacific engagement

Interpersonal communication

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development is seeking a Connector in Hamilton to work with disabled people and whānau, developing options and linking to funded and unfunded supports under the EGL framework. This permanent role sits in our Hamilton office and focuses on relationship-building across homes, schools, and communities.

You will maintain records, manage a busy caseload, and collaborate with providers and stakeholders to deliver holistic, whanau-centred outcomes in line with Te Tiriti o