Disability Relationships Lead

About the Company At the Department of Internal Affairs (Te Tari Taiwhenua), we are dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of New Zealanders. Our commitment is to providing ongoing support to Survivors of abuse in care through our Survivor Experiences Service. This service offers a safe and confidential environment for Survivors to share their experiences, which is essential for their healing process. Additionally, we assist Survivors in locating and obtaining their personal records related to their time in care. About the Role We are currently seeking a Disability Relationships Lead to join our Survivor Experiences Service. In this role, you will be part of a team of relationship leads who work closely with Survivor-facing teams to establish and nurture relationships within communities of Survivors. As the Disability Relationships Lead, your primary responsibility will be to build and maintain connections with Disability communities, organizations, and advocacy groups. Your efforts will focus on increasing awareness and confidence in our service among Disabled Survivors. You will also engage with organizations that are trusted by Disabled Survivors to achieve the objectives of our service. Furthermore, you will provide strategic advice to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of our service offerings for Disabled Survivors. Requirements To excel in this position, you should have demonstrable experience that enables you to: - Develop a comprehensive strategy for relationship development and maintenance specifically tailored to the needs of Disabled Survivors. - Engage effectively and regularly with Disability communities, including Survivors, Disabled individuals with care experience, their whānau, advocates, and support personnel. - Cultivate relationships within cross-agency disability engagement working groups. - Ensure insights from Disabled Survivors are accurately captured in an accessible manner to inform practice improvements. - Assist the team in creating useful communications and materials for Disabled Survivors. - Provide expert guidance to enhance service provision for Disabled Survivors, encouraging their participation and ensuring their needs are met. You should possess strong resilience, emotional strength, sound judgment, and tact when managing complex and sensitive issues. Benefits By joining our team, you will work with individuals who are deeply passionate about supporting Survivors of abuse in care. We value face-to-face interactions to build strong relationships, while also offering the flexibility to work from home and adjust hours to fit your lifestyle. In this role, you will engage in meaningful work that is unique within New Zealand, presenting excellent opportunities for skill development and career advancement. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a diverse workforce leads to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access. If you are excited about this opportunity, even if you do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply – we appreciate the diverse skills and experiences that different backgrounds bring. Applications close: 5 PM, 29 July 2025 For more information, please contact: polly.martin2@survivorexperiences.govt.nz Job description: To review the full job description, please click here.