Disability Outcomes Coach
Disability Outcomes Coach – Full-time & Part-time Opportunities
Join a team that empowers people to live confidently and independently.
About Lifewise | Mō mātou:
At Lifewise Health and Disability, we’re driven by a simple purpose to help people live confidently and independently in their own homes. Guided by our values of Respect, Integrity, Courage and Compassion. We partner with older people and those with disabilities to identify their strengths, set meaningful goals and develop innovative ways to achieve them.
About the Role | Mō te tūranga:
We have two opportunities available within our Disability Team. 1x full-time (40 hours) and 1x part-time (20 hours).
We’re looking for compassionate and proactive people who want to make a real difference by simplifying the disability support process and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
The people we support self-manage their disability funding and employ their own staff. You’ll guide them to make the best use of their resources, embed the Enabling Good Lives principles in their plans, and help them achieve their goals.
If you have lived experience of disability personally or within your whanau or strong advocacy experience within the disability sector, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
- Manage a caseload of Individualised Funding (IF) and Younger Persons with Disabilities (YPD) clients and families.
- Support clients to develop and review personal plans and make informed decisions about their funding.
- Coach and empower clients to achieve outcomes aligned with their goals.
- Provide guidance on eligible claims and purchasing rules under Whaikaha.
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
What You’ll Bring | Ō Pūkenga
- Experience working in client-focused or disability support services.
- A passion for empowering people with disabilities and their families.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Strong computer skills and confidence using databases.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A full NZ driver’s licence and legal entitlement to work in Aotearoa.
Why join Lifewise?
You’ll be part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that believes in collaboration, innovation and equity. We offer a supportive team culture and the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
Closing Date | Rā katinga: 11th January 2026