Job description Access Coordinator
Application form Access Coordinator
Hours: Permanent, part-time (10 hours per week)
Job specific information
This position involves working with all disabled people in their community, not limited to, but with a focus on the physical environment that will lead to an increase in people being able to gain access to the ordinary places, activities and opportunities within their chosen community life.
Ideally the successful applicant will have:
Experience in a service delivery organisation.
Understanding of the disability sector and ability to relate to disabeld people in a positive affirming manner.
Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of inclusion.
Knowledge of access issues.
Lobbying and advocacy skills.
Training and facilitation skills.
Creativity, lateral thinking and be solution focused.
Ability to initiate projects, and to work independently and in collaboration.
Ability to interpret legislation and policy, to research, analyse and respond, including the writing of submissions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
This position is based in our Tauranga office, with travel within the wider Bay of Plenty Region anticipated. This opportunity is part of a dynamic team who share a genuine belief in human rights and active communities.
CCS Disability Action delivers regular services to over 5,000 people with disabilities, making us one of the largest disability support service providers in New Zealand.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the CCS Disability Action application form and provide a copy of your CV and cover letter. This can be emailed to Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz or posted to Access Coordinator vacancy, CCS Disability Action: PO Box 2148 Tauranga 3144 (Attn: Shelly Narang).
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application please email Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz or phone 07 853 5689.
Applications close at 5pm on 24 May 2024, however applications will be considered as they are received so please apply today.
About us
CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. This position offers you flexibility in how you manage the role and we openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.