The Office for Disability Issues
The Office for Disability Issues is responsible for promoting the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy, and monitoring actions to enable the participation and inclusion of disabled people in our society. We provide a focus on disability issues in government, lead cross-sector policy, and provide support to the Minister for Disability Issues.
NZ Disability Strategy
The New Zealand Disability Strategy provides a framework for removing barriers to disabled people's full participation in society. All government departments have annual strategy implementation plans and progress reports.
Disability Perspective Toolkit
This online toolkit helps government policy makers incorporate a disability perspective in their work, whether this be drafting laws and regulations, developing policies and services or service delivery.
Nomination Service
The Government wants to ensure that it appoints the best range of skilled people to its boards and committees. The Office’s Nomination Service is for disabled people with skills and experience who are interested in serving on a government board.
Go to: Nomination Service
What We Do
The Office’s work focuses on supporting the Minister for Disability Issues and providing policy support on disability issues.
Go to: What We Do