Local Group Assistant / Kaiāwhina - Whangārei Group

Part-time role – 8 hours a month - $26 p/h

Are you interested in self-advocacy for people with a learning (intellectual) disability? 

People First in Whangārei are looking for an Assistant to work alongside people with learning disability to: 

  • hold monthly meetings in Whangārei
  • encourage learning about self-advocacy and speaking up 
  • assist members to represent their peers in community forums 
  • promote the local group within the community

With your assistance, members will learn how to: 

  • gain self-determination 
  • advocate for themselves 
  • develop leadership skills 
  • get involved in their community 
  • be a contributing member of New Zealand society

For more information and to apply: 

Contact: Sarah Sharp, Northern Regional Coordinator

Email: [email protected] 

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Applications close:
29 August 2025