Needs Assessor Coordinator

• Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton – Disability Support Link
• Permanent, Full time - 80 hours per fortnight
• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

A vacancy has arisen in the disability support link team for a Needs Assessor and Service Coordinator working with clients aged 65 and under with a physical, intellectual, Autistic Spectrum Disorder or sensory disability.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Service

Disability support link is the needs assessment and service coordination agency for Waikato DHB. We are comprised of two teams; the Health of Older People team and the Disability Support Services team.

Our team cover a range of contracted services for people under the age of 65 with an intellectual, physical, or sensory disability, and autistic spectrum disorder.

About Hamilton

Hamilton is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

The successful candidate will ideally be a registered health professional, though this is not essential, and have experience working with people with disabilities and their whanau. Previous experience in needs assessment and service coordination is desirable.

We welcome your application if you:

• have proven assessment skills
• have excellent communication skills
• enjoy working in partnership with people of all ages and their families to develop an individualised support package
• enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team and across all sectors
• have previous experience working in the disability sector
• have an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi
• have a current full New Zealand drivers licence

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 15 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.