Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach | 6 Months Fixed-Term

Overview

As a Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach, you'll work alongside tangata whaiora (the people we support) to help them live with greater independence and purpose.

You'll empower and support tangata to set and reach their own goals in ways that work for them.

This is a practical, people-focused role requiring empathy, initiative, and patience, with real impact as you walk alongside tangata to grow their confidence and independence.

What you'll be doing

Helping tangata develop everyday skills so they can live more independently, confidently, and connected to their community

Supporting goal setting — from budgeting to catching the bus or building routines

Encouraging participation in community life, including whanau visits, hobbies, and cultural activities

Providing calm, practical support when challenges arise

Keeping accurate notes and communicating clearly with your team

Managing your time across multiple tangata and adapting when plans change

Part-time | Fixed roster

Tuesday : 11 : 00pm – 7 : 00am (Sleepover)

Thursday : 11 : 00pm – 7 : 00am (Sleepover)

Saturday : 7 : 00am – 3 : 00pm (Day shift)

Sunday : 3 : 00pm – 11 : 00pm; 11 : 00pm – 7 : 00am (Sleepover)

What we offer

A values-based, inclusive workplace where your mahi matters

Regular team events and opportunities to grow

Free life and trauma insurance cover

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) support

Staff discounts across 50+ well-known NZ brands via our benefits app

Dedicated in-house training to support your development

Long service leave to recognise your commitment

What you'll bring

A calm, caring and respectful approach to support others

Willingness to learn about kaupapa Maori values and ways of working

Good communication and ability to work well in a team

Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays

Full driver's licence and access to reliable transportation

Experience working with vulnerable adults or in mental health or disability is a bonus

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 or above) is also a bonus, but not essential

Apply now – we'd love to hear from you!

Mo matou – About Te Roopu Taurima

Te Roopu Taurima is Aotearoa's largest kaupapa Maori disability support provider.

We support tangata whaiora from all walks of life who live with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.

With almost 400 kaimahi across Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland), Waikato, and Otautahi (Christchurch), we provide 24 / 7 care through residential, vocational, respite, and mental health services.

At the heart of everything we do are kaupapa Maori values – we walk alongside tangata so they can live with purpose, whanaungatanga, and a strong sense of identity.

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