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.

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

Business Coordinator, Corporate Services

As the Business Coordinator you will be part of a team providing administrative support across our small close-knit organisation.  The Business Coordinator is expected to provide a range of administrative support according to the needs across the organisation.  

This includes coordinating meetings and events, managing correspondence and documentation, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations.

• Location: Wellington
• 1 x Permanent position and 1 x 12 Months Fixed term position
• Applications close Sunday 18th May, 2025

Apply for Business Coordinator, Corporate Services on the MSD website external URL