Advisor Outreach

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

Join our Outreach team and work closely with the disability community, government agencies, businesses, and employers to provide quality information and advice on issues important to disabled people and bring about real change.

Key responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Deaf and disabled people, Turi Māori, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and government agencies.


• Promote the New Zealand Disability Strategy, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Accessibility Work Programme.


• Provide innovative and purposeful advice to influence programmes of work and service delivery across government.


• Support Ministerial servicing, including briefings, correspondence, and responses to Parliamentary Questions.


•  Contribute to key projects, frameworks, and cross-government initiatives.

Mōu | About You:

You bring:

• Great relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.


• Experience providing advice or analysis on engagement and participation approaches.


• Knowledge of the priorities and issues affecting the disability community.


• Ability to communicate clearly and assemble information in accessible ways.


• A commitment to equity, accessibility, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

We encourage applications from Deaf and disabled people, Turi Māori, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and those with lived experience. If you’re passionate about inclusion and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga | Position Description:

The job description and alternate formats of this advertisement can be found here: Work with us | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People 

Utu-ā-tau | Salary: $78,691 - $95,257