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Job description Community Support Worker

Hours: Minimum Guaranteed Hours

Job specific information

Are you trustworthy, reliable, have a positive outlook on life and have some spare hours each week?

We are seeking Support Workers to support individuals in the Tauranga region to participate in activities they enjoy including cooking, going for walks, going to cafes and the movies, working out at the gym, studying, attending appointments. participating in social groups and maintaining their home and wellbeing.

If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you!

The majority of hours available are between 9am and 3pm however there is potential for flexibility for the right person. Whether you are available for just a couple of hours per week or more, we would love to hear from you.

Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.

About you

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

• Will enjoy supporting disabled people to achieve their goals.

• Can relate well to a diverse range of people

• Have initiative and are reliable

• Honest and trustworthy

• Are enthusiastic about supporting people to explore their interests.

• Have a positive attitude and can support positive interactions

• Experience is not required but is welcomed

• Full licence required

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.

How to apply

Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.

Applications close on Monday 6 July 2026, however applications will be processed as they are submitted, so please apply today.

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 07 578 0063 or email: Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.