Community Connector

**Who we are | Ko wai mātou**

Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all New Zealanders deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions. Our values of respect support and excellence are central to everything we do at NZCL. They shape and drive our behaviour along with our relationships with colleagues, partners, stakeholders and of course the people we support and their whānau.

You can be part of our team to enable people with a disability to live a life of choice, freedom and independence. NZCL provides a diverse range of support services for people with disability and their whānau. Join us and discover a rewarding and fulfilling role that can make a difference in someone's life and lead to a lifelong career.

We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to Maori in a manner that recognises and respects Maori values and beliefs. As an organisation we recognise our obligation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and acknowledge Maori as tangata whenua who have unique values, social structures and worldviews.

We work with a range of partners in local and central Government, public and private sector agencies and community groups to advise on delivering effective and efficient disability support now and in the future.

**About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga**

The **Community Connector** role is designed to enhance our client's lifestyles by delivering connections with external community networks. You will be a whiz at coordinating person centered activities as well as be a valued mentor and leader to guide our clients to attainable pathways to help them achieve their goals and be the best they can be.

As someone who is passionate about planning activities and goal setting, your calendar will be full of exciting and effective outings to benefit all involved. Naturally you are a go getter and are willing to go over and above to do your part in supporting our clients to live their best lives You will involved in a huge range of exciting tasks - from outdoor activities, swimming or supporting our clients with general household tasks, no day will ever be the same

In this role you will be working closely with families and external services, so being familiar with support services in the Waikato area would be an advantage. As a community based role, you will have your full NZ license and be comfortable getting out and about in the community.

This role will be based in Hamilton.

**What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga**
- Level Four Certificate - Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Knowledge of community services in the region and how to access these
- Attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
- Full NZ drivers license and clean Police check

**Why Us | He aha ai mātou?**

**_ All applicants must be a NZ Resident/ Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit._