Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy. 

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and compassionate LEAP Support Coordinator to join our team on a fixed‑term basis, covering maternity leave. This role suits someone who is confident working in a busy, fast‑paced environment and has proven experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities, particularly within group‑based settings.

The LEAP Support Coordinator plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide range of meaningful activities within the LEAP programme. You will work in line with EGL principles, supporting people to access rich, diverse experiences that promote learning, independence, and personal development.

We’re looking for someone who brings skills, interests, or hobbies that can be naturally woven into the role to further enrich the lives of the people we support. Ideally, you would be confident stepping into existing activity groups, such as:

• Yoga or movement‑based sessions

• Gym and fitness activities

• Cooking and baking groups

You will work closely alongside people we support—facilitating skill development, encouraging participation, and supporting access to community groups and external providers. The role includes group facilitation, supporting people to attend community‑based activities, and creating positive, inclusive environments that enable learning and growth.

This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 75

This position is a fixed-term employment starting immediately and ending on April 16th, 2027.

Mō koe | About You

You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people’s lives. To thrive in a Support Coordinator role at Hōhepa you will be:

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative. 

• A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.

• A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker. 

• A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role. 

• Previous support work, youth work or community education experience required.

• Creative, musical, sporting, performing skills or passions that you can share within the LEAP programme would be an advantage

• An enthusiastic self-starter who is adaptable and open to new experiences

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification, or an equivalent qualification

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters

• Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support

• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development

• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4

• Long service leave 

• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts

• Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now! 

Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury