DPA vacancy – Employment Project Advisor (Waikato)

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20 hours per week (negotiable), fixed-term contract
Work from home
Based in Waikato region (location of work negotiable)

We are seeking an Employment Project Advisor, with a focus on the Waikato region, who will be responsible for leading the development of a business case for funding of an updated DPA’s Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment programme and to support the DPA team with advice around employment for disabled people.

The skills and experience required for the job include:

  • well-developed critical thinking, analytical and writing skills.
  • experience in reviewing and analysing reports and research, identifying key findings.
  • previous experience in developing business cases and/or funding applications.
  • ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and effectively.
  • understanding of the barriers to employment facing disabled people.
  • organised, methodical, and focused on task completion; able to meet deadlines.

We are keen to hear from people who, in addition to the skills and experience required for the job, also have:

  • understanding of and commitment to a disability rights approach 
  • knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the United Nations Convention on the Right of Persons with Disability, and
  • personal experience of disability and/or identifies as a disabled person. 

Read the Employment Project Advisor (Waikato), DPA position description.

About the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) NZ
As a pan-impairment disabled people’s organisation (DPO), we work closely with our members and the wider disability community with the collective aim of creating systemic change for the equity of disabled people.

We are a small, vibrant, and enthusiastic team of predominantly disabled people from across Aotearoa New Zealand. Along with our supportive work environment, our team also benefits from working flexible hours and access to disability leave.

Applying for a position at DPA
DPA is an organisation committed to employing disabled people. We encourage applications from people who also identify as Māori, Pacifica, former refugee, migrant, and rainbow.

Your application should include a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the job requirements and a CV.

We will be considering applications as we receive them and may proceed with interviews before the closing date. Interviews will also include a skills assessment.

To apply for this role or find out more, please email our Chief Executive, Mojo Mathers at chiefexecutive@dpa.org.nz.

Applications will be processed as they are received and close Monday 23 September 2024 at 5pm.