Community Living Support | Lifestyle Coach

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.

Location: Otahuhu, Auckland

Hours of work: Part-time, 20 hours per week   

Pay rate: Based on completed recognised Care and Support Worker qualifications 

Note: Visa sponsorship or Work visa support is not available for this position.

About the role

As a Lifestyle Coach, you will walk alongside tangata, providing practical support, encouragement, and guidance that empowers them to live the life they choose.

No two days are the same. You will support tangata to develop skills, build routines, participate in their community, and work towards goals that are meaningful to them.

Duties include:

• 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
  


• 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.

Skills and experience

• 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


• 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.

What we offer:

• 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

Apply now, we would love to hear from you!

At Te Roopu Taurima, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace grounded in te ao Māori and tikanga Māori. We support all kaimahi to feel valued, respected, and empowered in their roles. Our workplace promotes fair employment practices, encourages ongoing professional development, and prioritises a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

We welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, recognising the unique strengths and perspectives each person brings to our kaupapa.

                                   Rangatiratanga mō tātou kātoa i runga i ngā tikanga o tēnā o tēnā o tēnā

        Ensuring empowerment and self-determination regardless of disability, age, gender, race, or status