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Subject:
Office for Disability Issues: EMAIL UPDATE - 19 April 2006.
Date:
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:17:13 +1200
From:
Carol Ratnam <[log in to unmask]>
Organization:
Office for Disability Issues
To:
Office for Disabilities <[log in to unmask]>
*+++ Office for Disability Issues: EMAIL UPDATE - **19 April 2006**.*
This email is a regular update from the Office for Disability Issues on
our work and recent disability-related news.
*++ Contents.*
01: Positions in the Office for Disability Issues
[Contents ends].
*++ 01: Vacancies in the Office for Disability Issues.*
Two vacancies within the Review of Long-Term Disability Supports Project
Team within the Office are being advertised. One is for a Project
Advisor, and the other is for a Senior Analyst.
The Office is looking for people who are interested in the possibility
of secondment (or a fixed-term contract) - the period would be for 12
months starting 30 June 2006 (although an earlier start could be possible).
Applications for either of these positions should be made via the
Ministery of Social Development web site (see below). The closing date
is 5 May 2006.
http://www.careers.msd.govt.nz/login.aspx?coid=210
*Project Advisor (12 month Fixed Term/ Secondment)*
*Ministry of Social Development
Wellington, Full time*
*Closing Date: **05/05/2006** **5:00pm** *
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* Broaden your horizons and gain invaluable experience
* Disability Issues Sector
* Project administration and support
The Office for Disability Issues was established within the Ministry of
Social Development on 1 July 2002. The key functions of the Office for
Disability Issues are to act as the lead agency for the New Zealand
Disability Strategy, provide ministerial servicing and provide policy
advice on disability issues, including being the lead agency for
strategic and cross-sectoral disability policy. You can find further
information on the Office for Disability Issues, the New Zealand
Disability Strategy, and the Office's current work at www.odi.govt.nz
<http://www.odi.govt.nz>.
The Project Advisor will be a member of the project team leading the
inter-agency Review of Long-Term Disability Supports. They will provide
high quality secretariat and communications support to the project as
well as working with the project's senior analysts to formulate policy
in this area. Duties will include preparing presentations, taking
minutes, scheduling meetings, and liaising with other agencies involved
with the review. Previous experience in these areas will be advantageous.
The applicant should be passionate about social issues, enjoy working in
a small team, show initiative and flexibility and be self driven.
Experience working within the government sector is desirable.
Knowledge/experience in the disability sector would be an advantage. The
position may suit someone who is interested in gaining experience within
the policy area.
To view the job description for this role or apply please go to the
Ministry of Social Development web site (careers) or follow the link below:
http://www.careers.msd.govt.nz/login.aspx?coid=210
If you are unable to view the Job Description in PDF, you can request an
alternate version by e-mailing us at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]&body=Hello,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20request%20an%20alternate%20version%20of%20Job%20Description%20xx>.
Please include the Job Title in your message.
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*Senior Analyst (12 month Fixed Term/ Secondment)*
*Ministry of Social Development
Wellington, Full time*
*Closing Date: **05/05/2006** **5:00 pm***
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* Across-government project
* Disability issues
* Attractive and stimulating work environment
The Office for Disability Issues was established within the Ministry of
Social Development on 1 July 2002. The key functions of the Office for
Disability Issues are to act as the lead agency for the New Zealand
Disability Strategy, provide ministerial servicing and provide policy
advice on disability issues, including being the lead agency for
strategic and cross-sectoral disability policy. You can find further
information on the Office for Disability Issues, the New Zealand
Disability Strategy, and the Office's current work at www.odi.govt.nz
<http://www.odi.govt.nz>.
The Senior Analyst will be a member of the project team leading the
inter-agency Review of Long-Term Disability Supports. This is a
cross-agency exercise to align the delivery of supports to disabled
people with the objectives of the New Zealand Disability Strategy. As a
member of this team you will be expected to take a leadership role with
agencies involved in the review to work through challenging policy
issues on the way to developing options for reform.
The right candidates will have a relevant qualification in public
policy, economics, law or similar. It is also expected that at this
level you will have a good working understanding of the machinery of
government and have produced high level documentation such as briefing
or cabinet papers. You will also be able to build effective and
productive relationships across government and the disability sector.
Knowledge of disability issues essential.
To view the job description or apply please go to the Ministry of Social
Development web site (careers) or follow the link below:
http://www.careers.msd.govt.nz/login.aspx?coid=210
If you are unable to view the Job Description in PDF, you can request an
alternate version by e-mailing us at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]&body=Hello,%20I%20would%20like%20to%20request%20an%20alternate%20version%20of%20Job%20Description%20xx>.
Please include the Job Title in your message.
[Section ends].
*++ About this Email Update.*
To be added to the Office for Disability Issues' email list, and/or to
have hard copies of our regular newsletter, 'Disability Issues News' and
other publications posted to you, send an email to: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, with your name, email and postal address in
your message.
The Office for Disability Issues is responsible for ensuring government
keeps faith with the New Zealand Disability Strategy, by promoting 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. You
can find out more about the Office on our website:
http://www.odi.govt.nz, by email at: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, fax: 04 918 0075 or by phone: 04 918 9573.
This email message uses an accessible format design to ensure optimal
accessibility for vision impaired readers, following the TEN Standard
for plain text email newsletters developed in association with the UK
Royal National Institute for the Blind (more information at:
http://www.headstar.com/ten).
[Email Update message ends].
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Sarah James
Senior Policy Analyst
Health & Disability Policy
Social Services Policy
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 12-136
Wellington
DDI 916-3246
d2d 46246
email [log in to unmask]
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