Local Group Assistant / Kaiāwhina - Blenheim

Part-time role – 8 hours a month

with the possibility of extra hours with other roles within People First NZ.

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

People First Blenheim is an established group and is looking for an Assistant to work alongside people with learning disability to:

  • hold monthly Saturday meetings in West and Central Auckland
  • 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: Ellie Parkin-Brown

Email: [email protected]



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Applications close: 10
March 2025