19/02/2026
WE'RE HIRING!
Wellington I.Lead Regional Coordinator
Part-time | Flexible hours | Disabled youth–led organisation
I.Lead is a disabled youth–led organisation that supports and empowers disabled young people to lead change in their communities. We create safe, inclusive spaces for connection and leadership development — led by disabled young people, for disabled young people.
We’re looking for a Wellington I.Lead Regional Coordinator to help grow and support our Wellington network and committee, strengthen partnerships, and support disabled young people to lead meaningful change.
About the role
As the Wellington I.Lead Regional Coordinator, you will play a key role in building connection, leadership, and advocacy across the Wellington region. You’ll work closely with disabled young people, community organisations, and the National I.Lead team to ensure local work aligns with I.Lead’s values and national direction.
This role is ideal for someone who is community-minded, organised, and passionate about disability rights, youth leadership, and inclusive practice.
Key responsibilities
-Grow the Wellington I.Lead network by recruiting new members and fostering inclusive, welcoming engagement
-Coordinate and support monthly Wellington I.Lead committee meetings
-Coordinate consultations with disabled youth and local and national organisations
-Organise and deliver community and social events that build connection and raise awareness of I.Lead
-Support the development and delivery of advocacy projects and initiatives led by the Wellington I.Lead committee
-Develop and help implement an alumni mentoring system to support leadership development and ongoing connection
-Build and strengthen partnerships with local disability organisations, government agencies, and community groups
-Maintain regular communication with the National I.Lead Coordinator, including reporting and alignment with national goals
-Build trusting, respectful relationships with I.Lead members, recognising and valuing their identities, experiences, and aspirations
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
-Shares I.Lead’s commitment to disabled youth–led leadership and inclusion
-Has strong relationship-building and communication skills
-Is organised and comfortable coordinating meetings, events, and projects
-Understands (through lived or professional experience) disability, accessibility, and inclusive practice
-Can work independently while staying connected to a national team
-Disabled people and disabled young people are strongly encouraged to apply.
What we offer
-Flexible working hours
-A values-driven, supportive, and disabled youth–led organisation
-Opportunities to support real, youth-led advocacy and systems change
-Ongoing support from the National I.Lead team
Please apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to ilead@yesdisability.org.nz
