Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach

Te Roopu Taurima

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Te Roopu Taurima is the largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider supporting tāngata (people we serve) of all ethnicities with intellectual and physical impairments. Guided by tikanga Māori, we uphold the mana and unique identity of every individual we support, creating culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering environments for tāngata to live their best lives. We are looking for a Lifestyle Coach to support tāngata across a range of needs within our whare (residential homes), with a focus on dignity, independence, and respect, while upholding tikanga Māori in every aspect of whare life.

Requirements

• Disability support
• Mental health support
• Community-based support services
• Trauma-informed practice
• Behaviour support and de-escalation
• Independent living support and coaching
• Supporting people with complex needs

Nice To Haves

• A relevant qualification is desirable but not essential. We value transferable skills, lived experience, strong relationship-building abilities, and alignment with our organisational values just as highly.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting, and respectful relationships
• Supporting daily routines and home management
• Assisting with cooking, shopping, budgeting, and household organisation
• Encouraging community participation and healthy lifestyle activities
• Supporting appointments, planning, and goal setting
• Helping tangata navigate challenges in an empowering and respectful way
• Promoting choice, independence, and self-determination
• Maintaining accurate documentation and communication

Benefits

• Career progression and assistance with NZQA qualifications
• Comprehensive wellbeing support through our EAP provider, including counselling, health coaching, financial and legal guidance, and Rongoā Māori services
• Long service leave
• Free life and trauma insurance cover
• Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed