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Job description Regional Disabled Leadership Advisor
Application form Regional Disabled Leadership Advisor
Hours: Permanent, part-time (20 hours per week)

Job specific information

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to take a strategic lead to regionally support staff to uphold the rights and leadership of whānau hauā / disabled people. As such, this role functions as an integral link between the community and regional / national areas of the organisation by building relationships, facilitating advocacy, awareness, education, community connection, and strategic organisational development.
You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, compassion, and respect for others. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work location requirements and opportunities for professional development.
At CCS Disability Action, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we're dedicated to providing a supportive work environment where you will thrive and develop. We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer an additional day of annual wellness leave to support our employees. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme to offer free external counselling services to our employees.
About the role:

• You will be a conduit between the National Disabled Leadership team and the region, providing strategic ideas and facilitating rights-based thinking and involvement of disabled people.
  
• Support the identification and minimisation of knowledge gaps concerning disability rights and disabled leadership.
  
• Work with the National Training Coordinator and the National Disabled Leadership Team to develop, facilitate, and coordinate training programs for internal and external groups.
  
• Be an active member of the Regional Disabled Leadership group and support disabled staff collectively and individually.
  
• Develop positive connections with disabled people, governance, and the wider community.
  

About you

• You will have experience in a service delivery organisation.
  
• Understanding of the disability sector and ability to relate to people with disabilities in a positive, affirming manner.
  
• Strong understanding of disability rights and culture.
  
• Exceptional relationship and facilitation skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate ideas.
  
• Leadership skills and experience.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of working with stakeholders and knowledge of relevant sector changes and developments.
  
• Innovative thinking, with proven ability to find and deliver new approaches and solutions.
  
• Identify as a disabled person with lived experience of impairment.
  

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and application form to Midland.Recruitment@ccs Disability Action.org.nz. Please contact Colene Herbert on 027 561 4341 with any queries about the role. We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone, please let us know if you require an alternative method of application.

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 NZ 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.