Pasifika Disability Empowerment Coach

Lifewise; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office on Symonds Street

Unlimited coffee

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lifewise is seeking a Pasifika Disability Outcomes Coach to empower Pasifika disabled people, their aiga, families, and carers to achieve their goals and live good lives. In this role, you'll build trusted community relationships, support people to access and self-manage disability funding, and champion Enabling Good Lives principles of choice, control, and inclusion.

Based in Grafton, Auckland, this permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) is based at Lifewise’s Symonds Street office,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Pasifika cultures and communities.
• Fluency in at least one Pacific language.
• Experience in disability, health, social services, or community support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for empowering people and strengthening communities.
• Full NZ Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Pasifika communities, churches, and organisations.
• Support Pasifika disabled people and their families and carers to access Individualised Funding (IF) and disability supports.
• Coach people to confidently manage their funding and achieve their goals.
• Promote Lifewise services and increase community awareness and referrals.
• Represent Lifewise at community events and fono.

Skills

Pasifika cultures

Pacific language

Disability experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Driver licence

Job description

Lifewise is seeking a Pasifika Disability Outcomes Coach to empower Pasifika disabled people, their aiga, families, and carers to achieve their goals and live good lives. In this role, you'll build trusted community relationships, support people to access and self-manage disability funding, and champion Enabling Good Lives principles of choice, control, and inclusion.

Based in Grafton, Auckland, this permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) is based at Lifewise’s Symonds Street office,