Enliven Community Services Coordinator

Enliven Community Services Coordinator

Based in North Canterbury

· Permanent part-time hours per week)

· North Canterbury based role

· Passion for supporting older persons

PSUSI "Working to achieve an equitable, compassionate and inclusive society"

Kei te tae ana te ngākau- achieving a heart of love

Ko wai mātou (Who we are)

Since July 2023, we have embraced a Co-Governance model at both the Board and senior leadership levels, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and fostering shared responsibility in our leadership. We celebrate the desire and aptitude for our teams to learn Te Reo as part of our Treaty committments.

Presbyterian Support aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help to build safer, stronger, more connected families and communities. This includes supporting older people to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi & Hakatere).

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi (About the position)

The Enliven Community Services Coordinator position is an integral part of the Christchurch Enliven Team and will work in collaboration with the Enliven Operations Manager and Day Programme Team Leaders to lead the HomeShare services as well as providing relief cover and contribute to innovative service delivery and community/stakeholder relationships.

The Enliven Community Services Coordinator role will effectively promote services, recruit, train and induct HomeShare hosts and volunteers, provide support to host and volunteer teams and ensure they have the resources necessary to provide excellent customer service to HomeShare clients within the district. Volunteers are an important part of our sustainability goals: working with, training and developing our volunteers for the Homeshare service is an important part of this role.

One of the North Canterbury HomeShares is part of the Dementia Mate Wareware HomeShare pilot (background information below).  This role will also hold responsibility for participating in and contributing to pilot activities and groups.

The Homeshare programme offers small groups hosted within a host's home, to meet the individual needs of a group of socially isolated older people from within the community. The programme has a focus on providing socialisation, meaningful activities, a nutritious meal, and exercise for older persons.

Travel around the wider North Canterbury area will be required.

He aha ta matou e tuku atu ki a koe (What we can offer you)

· An opportunity to make a difference, working with diverse cultures within New Zealand

· Stimulating, challenging and rewarding work

· Work with highly passionate and motivated people

· Teamwork:  Enliven PSUSI has an enthusiastic supportive fun team

· Up to date IT systems

· A safe, healthy and supportive work environment

· A people focused culture (he tangata he tangata he tangata)

· Flexible working policies and environment

· Medical Insurance (eligibility criteria)

· Extra leave entitlements like Birthday and Whānau Leave

· EAP and employee benefits programmes )

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika?(Who is an ideal applicant?)

Someone who will:

· Have demonstrated experience working with a similar client base and an understanding of the range of opportunities and challenges influencing this cohort

· Knowledge of planning and implementation of social programmes for older persons with Dementia or Alzheimer's

· Have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues, volunteers, stakeholders and families/whanau

· Leadership experience including recruitment of employees and volunteers

· A relevant Health qualification is desirable (Diversional Therapy or Health and Wellbeing Certificate)

· Strong administration and reporting skills

· Innovative approach to service delivery and new technologies to support our programmes

· Full & Clean driver's license

· Have sound computer skills

· Demonstrate empathy and resilience

· Be willing and competent to work safely with a diverse range of cultures including Māori and Pacifica

Does this sound like the ideal role for you? If you match the above criteria, click apply now with your CV and a Cover letter

To view the full position description, visit our website: 

Hurry Applications close at 9am on 12th November 2025. We will consider applicants as and when they apply.

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Confidential enquiries about the role are welcome to Jenna Cook Enliven Operations Manager