Regional Disability Advisor

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Regional Disability Advisor - Waikato

Waikato - Permanent

Are you able to provide sound and practical vocational rehabilitation advice and recommendation? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference.

About the Role

As a Regional Disability Advisor, you'll provide specialist advice and expertise to frontline staff on queries relating to the impact of a disability or health conditions on employment.

You will assess clients' eligibility for benefits on medical grounds and their potential work options and propose solutions to returning to appropriate employment within their capacity.

You'll also provide advice on appropriate disability support services and interventions to enable our clients to resume, retain or gain paid employment.

A significant portion of this role involves effectively engaging with health practitioners, community and the health and disability sector to find capability and capacity-based solutions.

This role is part of a network of Regional Health and Disability Advisors that are supported by Principal Advisors located in National Office.

About You

What's in it for you

  • Be encouraged and supported to progress your career.
  • Diverse and supportive team
  • Salary for this position starts at $95,546 to max $116,778 (dependent on individual skills and experience)
You'll join an inclusive and friendly environment where we will celebrate achievements and prioritise action. Our team values diversity.

We are working towards Te Ao Māori being embedded in the way we do things at MSD and we would love you to join us on this journey.

Position Description

How to apply

Note:

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.


Closing date:
Sunday, 22nd January 2023

Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.

We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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