Experienced Disability Support Worker / Lifestyle Coach

Te Roopu Taurima; South Head; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life and trauma insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Counselling, health coaching, and more

Rongoā Māori services

Staff discounts across NZ brands

Job summary

Te Roopu Taurima, New Zealand's largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider, is seeking experienced Lifestyle Coaches to join our South Auckland team. You will work alongside the people we support, helping them build confidence, life skills and independence to live the life they choose.

We offer permanent roles with 30 or 38 hours per week, with shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' NZ experience supporting people with disabilities or in a related community-based support role.
• Experience working independently and supporting people with complex needs.
• Experience in areas such as behaviour support, mental health, youth work, social services, or trauma-informed care.
• NZQA Level 3 Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification or experience).
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and household tasks.
• Assist with cooking, shopping and budgeting.
• Encourage community participation and social connections.
• Support appointments and activities.
• Help people develop skills and achieve personal goals.
• Promote wellbeing, choice and independence.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with the wider team.

Skills

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Independent work

Disability support

Education

NZQA Level 3 Health and Wellbeing

Job description

South Auckland | Permanent | 30 or 38 Hours Per Week

$24.45 - $29.60 per hour

Make a difference every day

Looking for a rewarding role where you can support people to live meaningful, independent lives?

Te Roopu Taurima is New Zealand's largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider. We support people with intellectual and physical disabilities to live great lives, build connections, achieve their goals, and participate fully in their communities.

We're looking for experienced Lifestyle Coaches to join our South Auckland team. In this role, you'll work alongside the people we support, helping them build confidence, develop life skills, achieve personal goals, and live the life they choose.

About the role

As a Lifestyle Coach, you'll provide practical support, encouragement and guidance in everyday life. No two days are the same.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting daily routines and household tasks
• Assisting with cooking, shopping and budgeting
• Encouraging community participation and social connections
• Supporting appointments and activities
• Helping people develop skills and achieve personal goals
• Promoting wellbeing, choice and independence
• Maintaining accurate records and communication with the wider team

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years' experience in New Zealand supporting people with disabilities or in a related community-based support role
• Experience working independently and supporting people with complex needs
• Experience in areas such as behaviour support, mental health, youth work, social services, or trauma-informed care
• A Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification or experience)
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Hours and availability

We have two permanent opportunities available, with guaranteed hours of either 30 or 38 hours per week.

Our services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rostered shifts may change based on operational requirements and the needs of the people we support. Applicants must be available to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Why join us?

• A supportive, values-based workplace where your contribution is valued
• Competitive pay rates based on recognised Care and Support Worker qualifications
• Support to gain further NZQA qualifications
• Career development opportunities
• Free life and trauma insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Counselling, health coaching, financial and legal support
• Access to Rongoā Māori services
• Staff discounts across 50+ New Zealand brands

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, which will include two professional referee checks (including your current or most recent manager), right to work verification, a driver's licence check, criminal history checks, a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing), an ACC history check, and qualification or certification verification.

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