Work with us
We need the right people to join our team which is working to deliver better outcomes for disabled people tāngata whaikaha Māori, their families and whānau.
We are an inclusive, flexible workplace and are open to candidates who would like different working hours or locations in their role.
We also have a reasonable accommodation in employment policy so that our people can get the necessary workplace adjustments they need to do their job.
Some roles may be advertised with part-time hours but if you see any role that comes up that match your skills, even if it is full-time, we encourage you to apply and tell us about the flexibility you require.
If you have a specific query or accommodation request for our recruitment team, please email PeopleandCulture@whaikaha.govt.nz
At the moment, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and external job websites host our recruitment advertisements.
If for any reason you cannot use these sites, please contact us and we will send you information about roles you are interested in.
Advisor, Employment Pathways
Whaikaha will be launching a summer internship programme for disabled students and graduates, with some government agencies participating in the pilot.
As the Advisor Employment Pathways, you’ll work closely with the Programme Lead to bring this groundbreaking initiative to life.
Location: Wellington
Fixed term role ending 31 March 2026
Applications close: Tuesday 15 July 2025
Apply on the MSD website for Advisor, Employment Pathways external URL
Senior Policy Analyst
Join our policy team to work on interesting and challenging policy issues, where you will be responsible for providing policy advice to help make New Zealand an inclusive and non-disabling society.
We have a busy work programme ahead, with opportunities to work on:
- the refresh of the New Zealand Disability Strategy
- implementing the Government’s response to the recommendations made by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- leading and contributing to other cross-Government policy processes to improve outcomes for disabled people
We offer work that will develop your policy and analytical skills , and training opportunities to keep lifting the quality of our policy advice.
There may be opportunities to move between teams within the Ministry to help develop a broad range of skills and experience, and to support the management of our work programme.
Location: Wellington
Position Type: Permanent
Applications close: Monday 21 July 2025
Apply on the MSD website for Senior Policy Analyst external URL