Regional Disability Advisor

• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $106,416 to $117,782, depending on experience

• Dunedin

• Fixed term role until 30 June 2026

Mom tou| 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 hapu, iwi and M ori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Motetunga| About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Disability Advisor to join Oranga Tamariki. In this role you will be providing support to Oranga Tamariki managers, frontline kaimahi and contracted partners who are working with disabled tamariki, rangatahi and wh nau.

You will be supporting practitioners to confidently work with disabled tamariki, rangatahi and their wh nau and be working alongside regional and site managers to find creative solutions and developing strategies to find new ways of overcoming obstacles and support the best outcomes possible.

The preferred location for this role is Dunedin. Please note this role supports sites across the whole of the lower South Island.

Travel will be required for this role with approximately one overnight of travel required per month.

Ng pumanawatangaou| What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience relevant to disability. Alternatively, a qualification as a nurse, teacher, occupational therapist, social worker or another recognised and relevant professional background.

• Experience working in the disability sector and/or personal experience of disability (either caring or personal).

• A clean, current driver's licence is essential and a willingness to drive the Ministry's vehicles or their own adapted vehicle if required.

• Knowledge of and understanding of key disability related legislation and the ability to use them effectively.

• Experience in supporting people to navigate the disability system successfully, even when they find it difficult to access services.

• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples culture.

Nouterourou| 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 $106,416 and $117,782 dependant 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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Me peheatetukutono|How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. A strong cover letter should complement your CV by telling a compelling story about why you're the right fit for the role, why you want the role, why Oranga Tamariki and to and what you bring.

If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at 5pm on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now

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.