Make a real difference. Help create pathways into meaningful work.
In this role, you’ll walk alongside disabled jobseekers, their whānau, and local employers to create opportunities for meaningful, sustainable employment. You’ll be part of a supportive team working to build more inclusive communities.
You’ll spend your time getting to know people—their strengths, goals, and aspirations—and supporting them through their employment journey, from job search through to settling into the workplace. You’ll also build strong relationships with local employers, helping to create inclusive opportunities, and support rangatahi as they transition from school into work.
You bring empathy, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to working alongside people with diverse abilities. You’re flexible, organised, and comfortable working across the community, with a full New Zealand driver's licence.
A First Aid qualification is preferred, or you can complete one with our support. Knowledge of the Ōtepoti Dunedin community will be an advantage, along with a willingness to keep learning and growing in your practice.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa where applicable.
Community Care Trust Aotearoa is a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a vision of "A world that truly values and celebrates diversity" - Ko tō mātou tūruapō ka whakanui te ao whānui i ngā kanorau.
We support disabled people across Te Waipounamu to live the lives they choose and to be valued, contributing members of their communities. We are committed to safeguarding, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and practising in ways that are inclusive and culturally responsive.
We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from disabled people.
You’ll join a supportive team where your work truly matters. We offer ongoing training and development, opportunities to shape how we work, and the chance to be part of a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference.
Pay rates are based on relevant qualifications:
Community Care Trust Aotearoa is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and at-risk adults we support.
Successful applicants will be required to complete satisfactory reference checks, New Zealand Police and Oranga Tamariki vetting, and/or additional overseas criminal history checks for those who have lived outside New Zealand for more than 12 months, along with all other relevant pre-employment screening before commencing employment.
Please note: International applicants must provide a copy of the police clearance certificate submitted with their visa application.
If this sounds like an opportunity you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close Friday 4 December 2026 at 5pm.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Community Care Trust is a not-for-profit charitable trust that works with people to find out what they want to achieve in life and then provide the support they need to get there.
We have been awarded silver accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating our commitment to realising the potential of our employees.
People are supported to learn and maintain skills in many different areas of life such as household management, education, communication, relationships, employment, and health and wellbeing.
Community Care Trust provides a wide range of services to a diverse range of people including:
People with an intellectual disability
People on the autism spectrum
People who have an injury that has resulted in a disability (via ACC)
Children and young people requiring urgent supported accommodation (via Oranga Tamariki)
People with physical impairment
People with high and complex support needs
People with challenging behaviour
People that have a disability and have committed a criminal offence
