Advisor, Innovation
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Support projects that remove barriers for disabled people.
- Help design and implement practical solutions.
- Contribute to collaborative problem solving.
Mō te tūnga About the role:
As Advisor Innovation you will support the development of initiatives grounded in community-led and humancentred design helping to deliver meaningful outcomes and solutions.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the design and facilitation of workshops engagement and learning processes.
- Provide innovative and purposeful analysis and advice across a range of contexts.
- Help turn design and innovation ideas into practical impactful solutions.
- Collaborate with others building strong relationships with the disability community government agencies iwi/hapū partners NGOs and other stakeholders.
Mōu About You:
- Curious and motivated to contribute to meaningful system change.
- Knowledge of humancentred design communityled design or innovation frameworks.
- Understanding of the issues and priorities impacting disabled people.
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across diverse groups.
- Ability to communicate clearly and assemble information in accessible ways.
If this role feels like a good fit but you dont meet every point in the criteria we still encourage you to apply. We value a wide range of experience and skills.
We encourage applications from Deaf and disabled people Turi Māori tāngata whaikaha Māori and those with lived experience. If youre passionate about inclusion and ready to learn wed love to hear from you.
Position Description He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
The job description application process and alternate formats of this advertisement can be found here: Work with us Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People
Utu-ā-tau Salary: $78691 - $95257
Mō mātou About us:
At Whaikaha we want an Aotearoa New Zealand where Deaf and disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori are thriving.
As a Ministry we are dedicated to this goal working with government businesses and communities to drive real change.
We do this by investing in disability communities providing strategic and policy advice across government monitoring how well services are working and identifying new exciting opportunities to make a difference.
We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive environment.
Ka Kati Ngā Tono hei te Applications Close: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:
Click the Apply button to complete the online form or lets kōrero about what you need to feel supported in your application. For example you may prefer to use video instead of a traditional CV and cover letter or you might want whānau or a friend to tell us about you.
Contact us about the best way for you to apply by emailing: .
If you work for Whaikaha please apply through the myHR portal so that your employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Channel Marketing
- Accounting Tally
- CSS
- Corporate Risk Management
- Hibernate
- Brokerage
