Job Description

About Us

We are a progressive organisation providing quality Home Care and Disability Support services in the Bay of Plenty. The DRC team are committed to maximising the independence of older people and those with injuries or disabilities in our community. Through the provision of home support and community services we enable people to live in their own homes, stay healthy and engage socially with others.

About the Role

This diverse Whakatane based role will see you utilise your interpersonal skills as you support the delivery of our home care service to the highest standard. This involves; working collaboratively with clients, whanau and other agencies.  You will be responsible for supervising the Support Workers in this service.

This is a full time position, with rostered on-call hours that rotate through five week period.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

  • A tertiary qualification or relevant experience

  • Co-ordination and documentation skills

  • The ability to prioritise and manage your time successfully

  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

  • The ability to build great client relationships 

  • Computer literacy at a high level

Why join the DRC Team?

  • Supportive learning environment

  • Great team that values diversity

  • We make a difference every day to our clients lives.

  • Birthday Leave

  • We laugh a lot!

  • We live our values - Compassion, Respect, Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability and Innovation

Organisation

Disabilities Resource Centre Trust

Job Summary

This diverse Whakatane based role will see you utilise your interpersonal skills as you support the delivery of our home care service to the highest standard.

Salary

$32 – $34 per hour (NZD)

How to apply

So, if you have experience working in the community and want to work in a high achieving team, we want to hear from you.  We do reserve the right to close this position early if we find that amazing candidate we are seeking, so get that application in now!

Please forward written applications, including your CV to:

Chief Executive Officer

Disabilities Resource Centre, 141-143 King Street, PO Box 528, WHAKATANE   3158

Email: bronwenf@drct.co.nz

The closing date for this position is 30th January 2026.

 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:
  • How many years' experience do you have as a Resource Coordinator?
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
  • Do you have data entry experience?

Sector

Not for Profit