Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach

Te Roopu Taurima

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Te Roopu Taurima is seeking a Lifestyle Coach to support individuals with intellectual and physical impairments within their residential homes. The role focuses on upholding dignity, independence, and respect, guided by tikanga Māori. As a Lifestyle Coach, you will empower individuals to live the life they choose by providing practical support, encouragement, and guidance. This involves assisting with skill development, daily routines, community participation, and goal setting, all while promoting choice and self-determination within a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

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.
• Transferable skills
• Lived experience
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Alignment with organisational values

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
• A values-based, inclusive workplace where your mahi (work) matters
• Regular team events

What This Job Offers

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