Advisor Disability Strategy

• Drive better outcomes for disabled tamariki and rangatahi.
• Join a national team shaping disability strategy and practice.
• Bring your insight to a role that values inclusion and impact.

This position is based in our National office in Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Oranga Tamariki Disability team is responsible for overseeing and guiding the implementation of the Oranga Tamariki Disability Strategy within our organisation. We also work with other government agencies to ensure we are meeting our disability obligations and commitments to our tamariki, rangatahi and whānau . We are looking for someone to help support the team in our advice, advocacy, engagement, and monitoring and reporting of our disability work.

You will have experience in writing and collating content from various sources and channels alongside sound administrative and file management skills. A firm understanding of the machinery of government would be beneficial as would experience in working with monitoring and reporting frameworks.

Ideally you will have lived experience of disability and knowledge of disability matters affecting the lives of disabled tamariki and rangatahi.

We’re looking for someone at an early to intermediate stage of their career who brings strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a genuine commitment to disability outcomes

As a member of the Disability team, you will help ensure that disability information, advice and approaches reflect a social- and rights-based model of disability and are contributing to positive change within the Ministry.

Preferred location for this role is our National office Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington. Due to the operational requirements and dynamic nature of the role, it will be beneficial for you to have the close support of the team around you.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Knowledge of different perspectives of disability including medical, social, rights-based, and cultural/indigenous models
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships internally and externally with subject matter experts in the disability field as it relates to the children’s system
• Experience working with the disability community
• Experience in converting information/knowledge into easily understood content
• Ability to recommend and establish evaluation approaches for measuring /monitoring frameworks
• Demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Experience of working with different stakeholder groups, especially disability communities, to reflect community advice
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, with knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ cultures.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $77,886 and $86,082 depending on experience.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

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Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Appl y

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

For more information about the role, please review the position description. If you have any questions about role, please contact

We encourage applications from disabled persons and encourage you to talk with us about any support you may need in the application process.

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Wednesday 17 th June 2026!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.