About us

Who we are

We're leading a true partnership between the disability community, Māori and the Government. Find out how we're working to transform the disability system and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Our whakapapa
• Leadership and Structure
• Finding our name

System Transformation and Enabling Good Lives

Transforming the disability system in line with Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles is a key program of work for our new Ministry. Find out how deploying the EGL approach seeks to ensure disabled New Zealanders have greater choice and control over their lives and supports.

• Transformation Management Board - Call for interest

Get involved

• Work with us
• Join our Nominations Database
• Previous opportunities
• Events
• Past events
• Test element page

Programmes, strategies and studies

Our new Ministry inherited several strategies and action plans that transfer with the Office for Disability Issues and Ministry of Health Disability Directorate. We also have a number of projects, policies and guidelines which are informing the work that we do. Find out what they are and what they cover.

• My Home My Choice
• High and Complex Framework Strategy
• Aotearoa New Zealand Autism Guideline: Third Edition
• MidCentral Repeat Survey and Flexible Disability Supports study
• MEAL Strategic Framework
• Social media community guidelines
• Our plan for this website

Corporate Publications

• Chief Executive Gifts, Benefits and Expense Disclosures
• Reports to the Minister

Office for Disability Issues

The Office for Disability Issues (ODI) is a strategic and whole-of-government focused team. Find out about their role in our new Ministry.