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Director, NZSL Strategy & Governance

Ministry of Social Development
Location 📍 Wellington, New Zealand
Posted 📅 June 24, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

About the role | Mō te tūnga:


As the Director, you will play an influential leadership role in driving the strategic direction of NZSL work across government and the community.


You’ll lead Whaikaha’s relationship with the NZSL Board, ensuring its statutory and strategic functions are fulfilled, and champion NZSL as a taonga embedded in policy and practice.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice to Ministers and senior leaders on NZSL outcomes

  • Lead the implementation and monitoring of the NZSL Strategy

  • Represent Whaikaha in Ministerial and interagency forums

  • Build strong partnerships with Deaf communities and government stakeholders

  • Oversee governance processes and support the NZSL Board

  • Manage budgets and ensure accountability reporting

  • Lead a high performing team with a culture of inclusion and accessibility

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    Job Details

    Employment Type
    Full-time
    📊
    Category
    Top Executives
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    Work Arrangement
    On-site
    📍
    Location
    Wellington, New Zealand