Associate Advocate
Role description
An Associate Advocate is a trusted professional or community member who offers pro bono expertise to support the mission of Citizen Advocacy Auckland. This role doesn’t involve a one-to-one relationship with a protégé—instead, you’ll use your knowledge to help strengthen our advocacy work behind the scenes.
Whether your background is in law, health, housing, social work, fundraising, or community development, your insights can make a real difference. You may be asked to support a specific case or project, collaborate with the coordinator, or provide strategic guidance as part of our wider advocacy network.
Flexible, as-needed
Auckland
Your tasks
Every advocacy relationship is unique — shaped by the needs of the protégé and the strengths of the advocate. You might:
- Spend time with your protégé socially — going for a walk, grabbing coffee, or attending community events
- Encourage and support them to try new experiences, such as joining a local class, learning a new hobby, or exploring their interests
- Support them to speak up, access services, or understand their rights
- Act as a friend, ally, and consistent presence in their life
- Help others see your protégé’s value and potential
- Stand with them in situations where they might otherwise be overlooked or excluded
- Raise concerns on their behalf if they are in danger or not being treated fairly
Your requirements
(what you bring)
We welcome advocates from all walks of life. You don’t need to be an expert — just someone who cares. Ideally, you will:
- Be over 21 years old (exceptions may be made depending on the match)
- Be open-minded, reliable, and respectful
- Have good communication and listening skills
- Be available to commit to a long-term match (typically a year or more)
- Be willing to learn about disability rights, inclusion, and the role of a citizen advocate
- Attend an orientation and occasional support meetings or training
- Agree to a police vetting process and basic reference checks
Most importantly, you believe in the value of every person and the power of standing beside someone with trust and heart.
How to apply
- Apply online: Fill out the application form
- Initial chat: We’ll contact you for a brief chat to discuss the role and your suitability.
- Training: If your application is successful, we’ll provide comprehensive training which involves 3x 2 hour orientation and induction sessions. Plus, ongoing support from the programme Coordinator.
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