Disability Outcomes Coach

Disability Outcomes Coach- 2 Full-Time Opportunities Available

Empower People. Champion Independence. Create Real Outcomes.

Ready for a career where every day makes a genuine difference

Were looking for two amazing Disability Outcomes Coaches to join our passionate and supportive team at Lifewise Health & Disability.

This is more than a job. Its an opportunity to partner with people champion independence celebrate achievements and help individuals build the life they choose. If youre passionate about empowering others and want a role where your work truly matters wed love to hear from you.

About Lifewise Mō mātou

At Lifewise Health & Disability our purpose is simple: we help people live confidently and independently in their own homes.

Guided by our values of Respect Integrity Courage and Compassion we work alongside older people and people with disabilities to recognise their strengths set meaningful goals and create practical pathways towards independence.

We dont just provide services. We build confidence capability and lasting outcomes.

About the Role Mō te tūranga

This is more than a case management role.

As a Disability Outcomes Coach youll walk alongside people who self-manage their disability funding and employ their own support staff. Youll simplify complex systems build confidence and empower individuals and whānau to take control of their support journey.

Youll bring the Enabling Good Lives principles to life helping people turn aspirations into achievable measurable outcomes.

If you bring lived experience of disability either personally or within your whānau or have strong advocacy experience within the disability sector we would genuinely value your perspective.

What Youll Do

• Manage a caseload of Individualised Funding (IF) and Younger Persons with Disabilities (YPD) clients and whānau
• Coach individuals to confidently self-manage their funding
• Support the development and review of personal outcome plans
• Provide clear guidance on purchasing rules and eligible claims under Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People
• Celebrate progress milestones and achievements alongside the people you support
• Maintain accurate records that reflect each persons journey and outcomes achieved

What Youll Bring Ō Pūkenga

• Experience in disability health community or client-focused support services
• A strong belief in self-determination choice and empowerment
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and confidently
• Strong computer and database skills
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work autonomously
• A full NZ Driver Licence
• The legal right to work in New Zealand

Whats in it for You Nōu te rourou

• Join a supportive collaborative and purpose-driven team
• Work from our modern Symonds Street office
• Enjoy unlimited coffee from our awesome coffee machine
• Access our on-site gym to support your health and wellbeing
• Access our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing financial and personal support
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work that creates real outcomes for people and whānau
  

Ready to Help Change Lives

Every day your work will help someone move closer to living the life they choose.

If this sounds like an awesome opportunity for you wed love to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter and join the Lifewise team as one of our two new Disability Outcomes Coaches

Required Experience:

Manager