Kaitohutohu - Wāteatanga | Advisor - Accessibility

This is a fixed-term opportunity through to April 2027, covering a secondment. The role can be based in Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch. As Kaitohutohu - Wāteatanga | Advisor- Accessibility at Tatauranga Aotearoa | Stats NZ, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting accessibility for disabled people across Aotearoa New Zealand. Working within the Specialist Data Capability Team, you’ll collaborate closely with Accessibility Advisors, engagement specialists, and survey delivery teams, with support from the Unit Manager‑Specialist Data Capability. You’ll build strong, trusted relationships across the organisation, partnering with groups such as the Accessibility Working Group and the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. Your influence will span major initiatives including the Census, the Household Disability Survey, and Census statistical releases – helping embed accessibility from design through to delivery. This is a role with real impact. You’ll lead accessibility requirements for Census engagement, support inclusive survey outputs, and help lift organisational capability so that Stats NZ’s services and data products are accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for disabled people and their whānau across Aotearoa. Experience with accessibility tools, technologies, or practices, or a strong understanding of barriers experienced by disabled people. A collaborative approach and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience supporting accessible and inclusive solutions that improve participation and outcomes for tāngata wahaikaha Māori, disabled people, and their whānau. An understanding of intersectionality and how different identities and lived experiences can influence access, participation, and outcomes. Confidence communicating with a range of audiences, including facilitating discussions, presenting information, and sharing advice. Curiosity about data and information, and an appreciation of how quality data can support better outcomes for people and communities. The ability to navigate ambiguity, think critically, and contribute practical solutions to complex challenges. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into clear, actionable advice. We highly value demonstrated competency in mātauranga Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi application in a workplace setting. To support this work, proficiency in tereo Māori, or a strong commitment to developing tereo Māori capability is welcomed. We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying cultural capability in their practice. We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. You might have gained experience in education, hospitality, technology, public service, the marae, or the arts. You might have experience from community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application. For all our roles, we’re looking for people who: Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard. Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value. Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow. Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others. Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes. What’s in it for you? Develop and grow your career through coaching, training, study support, secondments. Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people across Aotearoa. 37.5‑hour work week. 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care). State‑of‑the‑art, 6‑star green building in Wellington. Flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), eye tests and corporate rates for a range of services and products. An active social club in each office. Starting salary for this position: $84,027 – $98,855 + KiwiSaver How to apply To learn more and submit an application, visit the Stats NZ careers site and search for the role. Applications close: Tuesday 14th July at 5:00 pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr