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.
Director, Outreach
As Director of the Outreach Team, you will develop and strengthen partnerships with Deaf and disabled people and their organisations, including tāngata whaikaha Māori groups.
Your team will collect and share the voices of disabled people about the lives they want and the barriers they face.
You will also help drive government action on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and promote the Enabling Good Lives approach.
You will take the lead in cross-government relationships, supporting in their engagement approach with the disability community, ensuring a coordinated and effective response.
- Location: Wellington
- Permanent position
- Applications close Sunday, 11 May 2025
Apply for Director, Outreach on the MSD website external URL
Director, Innovation
As Director, you will lead a small team focused on designing initiatives that bring about real change in attitudes and practices at a sector-wide level.
You will use evidence-based approaches to develop and implement interventions that influence key stakeholders and drive positive outcomes for Deaf and disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and Turi Māori.
You will also work closely with government agencies, community groups, and businesses to foster collaboration and ensure Whaikaha’s strategic goals are reflected in cross-sector efforts.
As a key member of the Whaikaha management team, you will contribute to wider organisational priorities and decision-making.
- Location: Wellington
- Permanent position
- Applications close Sunday, 11 May 2025
Apply for Director, Innovation on the MSD website external URL
Head of Communications
As the Head of Communications, you will be responsible for leading a team of communication specialists to create, develop, and deliver communications strategies and services within and external to Whaikaha that are truly accessible.
You will be responsible for the big picture strategic direction of communications for Whaikaha. You'll be able to set the course for the Whaikaha communication and engagement role and oversee it.
This is a challenging, broad ranging and exciting opportunity to lead from the front in changing the way people see and understand disability and the disability community. You will understand accessibility and be passionate about it.
You will create a powerful communications strategy that will share the perspectives and stories of disabled people within and outside of Whaikaha to support the strategic objectives of Whaikaha.
This will allow Whaikaha to build on existing and develop new relationships across the disability community to become an organisation disabled people and their whānau engage with and trust..
- Location: Wellington
- Permanent position
- Applications close Tuesday 13th May, 2025
Apply for Head of Communications on the MSD website external URL
Principal Advisor, People and Culture
As the Principal Advisor People and Culture, you will work directly with the Manager, Corporate Services to provide key advice and day-to-day delivery of comprehensive human resource management services, including wellbeing, health and safety.
You will develop and maintain broad knowledge across all aspects of human resource management to ensure people practices support Whaikaha to achieve its strategic and operational objectives.
You will have strengths in both thinking and doing, with a well-developed understanding of the challenges and opportunities that small and diverse organisations present.
- Location: Wellington
- Permanent position
- Applications close Tuesday 13th May, 2025
Apply for Principal Advisor, People and Culture on the MSD website external URL