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Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People View our
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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 committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and accessible.

Flexible workplace and roles

We are a flexible workplace, and we have offices in main centres across New Zealand.

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

Whaikaha job vacancies

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.

Current vacancies

Executive Assistant

You will be responsible for providing effective and highly confidential executive support to the Group Manager including diary, email and document management, managing the flow of information, coordination of key projects and overseeing meeting and event organisation.  

Senior and Principal Communications and Engagement Advisors

We have two opportunities for a Principal and Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement to join us on a fixed term or secondment basis until 27 June 2025. 

Whaikaha is an an organisation that is committed to making New Zealand a place where disabled people thrive.

This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful communications and engagement initiatives.

These roles are well suited to people who not only enjoy the strategic side of their work but like to roll up their sleeves and do the mahi.