Enliven Community Services Coordinator

Enliven Community Services Coordinator:

• Permanent part time (24-30 hours per week)
• North Canterbury based role, Rangiora
• Passion for supporting older persons

PSUSI: Working to achieve a just, compassionate and inclusive society 

Kei te tae ana te ngākau- achieving a heart of love 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi (About the position)

The Enliven Community Services Coordinator position is an integral part of the Christchurch Enliven Team and will work in collaboration with the Enliven Operations Manager and Day Programme Team Leaders to lead the HomeShare services as well as providing relief cover and contribute to innovative service delivery and community/stakeholder relationships.

The Enliven Community Services Coordinator role will effectively promote services, recruit, train and induct HomeShare hosts and volunteers, provide support to host and volunteer teams and ensure they have the resources necessary to provide excellent customer service to HomeShare clients within the district. Volunteers are an important part of our sustainability goals: working with, training and developing our volunteers for the Homeshare service is an important part of this role.  

One of the North Canterbury HomeShares is part of the Dementia Mate Wareware HomeShare pilot (background information below).  This role will also hold responsibility for participating in and contributing to pilot activities and groups.

The Homeshare programme offers small groups hosted within a host’s home, to meet the individual needs of a group of socially isolated older people from within the community. The programme has a focus on providing socialisation, meaningful activities, a nutritious meal, and exercise for older persons.

Travel around the wider North Canterbury area will be required.

He aha ta matou e tuku atu ki a koe  (What we can offer you) 

• An opportunity to make a difference, working with diverse cultures within New Zealand
• Work with highly passionate and motivated people
• Teamwork: Enliven PSUSI has an enthusiastic supportive and fun team.
• Innovation and up to date IT systems 
• A safe, healthy and supportive work environment where wellbeing is not just talked about 
• A people focused culture (he tangata, he tangata, he tangata)
• Flexible working policies and environment 
• Extra Leave such as Birthday and Whānau Leave
• EAP and employee benefits programme (www.myboost.co.nz) 
• Medical Insurance cover (eligibility criteria)
• Regular clinical and cultural supervision 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an ideal applicant?)

Someone with:

• Demonstrated experience working with a similar client base and an understanding of the range of opportunities and challenges influencing this cohort
• Knowledge of planning and implementation of social programmes for older persons with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues, volunteers, stakeholders and families/whānau
• Leadership experience including recruitment of employees and volunteers
• A relevant Health qualification is desirable (Diversional Therapy or Health and Wellbeing Certificate)
• Strong administration and reporting skills
• Innovative approach to service delivery and new technologies to support our programmes
• Full & Clean driver’s license
• Sound computer skills
• Empathy and resilience
• Willing and competent to work safely with a diverse range of cultures including Māori and Pasifika 

Ko wai mātou (About us)

Presbyterian Support aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help to build safer, stronger, more connected families and communities. This includes supporting older people to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections as they age and helping Tamariki, teens and families to learn, grow and thrive.

Our vision is for an equitable, compassionate, and inclusive society and our mission is to enhance the mana of children/Tamariki, young people/Rangatahi, families/whānau and older people/kaumātua to be safe, resilient, and connected.

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi & Hakatere).

Since July 2023, we have embraced a Co-Governance model at both the Board and senior leadership levels, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and fostering shared responsibility in our leadership.

How do I apply? - Me pehea ahau e tono ai?

Nau Mai Haere Mai 

Does this sound like the ideal role for you? 

If you match the above criteria, click apply now with your CV and a Cover letter!

Hurry! Applications close at 9am on 12th November 2025. We will consider applicants as and when they apply.

You can view this listing on Seek.

Confidential enquiries about the role are welcome to Jenna Cook, Enliven Operations Manager on jennac@psusi.org.nz

Read the job description here.