Deputy Chief Executive

4 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the Role
The Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) Corporate Services is responsible for a range of enabling functions to support groups across Whaikaha to thrive.

About You
As a senior member of the Whaikaha leadership team, the DCE Corporate has a shared responsibility and focus to develop and drive the Ministry's strategy, to ensure that the different parts of the Ministry work effectively together, comply with all relevant legislation and regulations, and to contribute to the Ministry's achievement of high levels of overall performance. They will need to work closely with the Chief Executive and in partnership with disabled people, Tāngata Whaikaha Māori, and their families to work to transform the disability system both across the Ministry as a whole and within the Corporate Services group.
To undertake this role successfully the Deputy Chief Executive-Corporate Services will be a disabled person, have lived experience of disability through whānau or be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community, as well as having empathy and an understanding of the unique and diverse experiences of disabled people.

About Us
Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People is underpinned by Aotearoa New Zealand's commitments under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) along with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). In addition, the vision and principles of Enabling Good Lives (EGL) are essential to how the Ministry does its mahi.
Whaikaha is working in a tripartite approach with disabled people and Tāngata Whaikaha Māori so that their experiences can inform changes to the policies and practices which govern the disability sector and uphold the EGL vision and principles.
Whaikaha believes in a diverse and inclusive Ministry which reflects the communities that they serve.

How to Apply
For further information or a confidential discussion about this position, please contact:

- David Hughes

**T (call or text)**: +64 021 286 4470
Or
- Paul Ingle

T: (call or text): + 64 21 0291 8623
HardyGroup is working in partnership with the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) to ensure the recruitment process is accessible.

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