The Office for Disability Issues
The Office for Disability Issues is a focal point within government on disability issues. We promote and monitor implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy, lead cross-sector policy development, and support the Minister for Disability Issues.
New Zealand 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.
Guides and toolkits
Advice and information about implementing the New Zealand Disability Strategy and becoming more responsive to disabled people are available in online guides and toolkits.
Nominations 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.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
New Zealand ratified the Convention on 26 September 2008. The government now needs to implement the Convention and monitor progress.