The Ministry is a great place to work for many reasons, but some of the best features of working for us are:
- Meaningful work with real outcomes for our ethnic communities
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration
- A truly flexible working environment
We would love for you to join our team.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team. At this time, we do not have any available vacancies.
Principal Corporate Services Advisor
The role will be responsible for a range of activities including development of the annual report, monthly financial and performance reporting, and risk management. The Principal Corporate Services Advisor will also contribute to the development of the Ministry’s performance plan; accountability activities associated with estimates and drafting answers to OIAs and written parliamentary questions.
The successful applicant will also work closely with a range of colleagues in the Department of Internal Affairs who provide a range of corporate services to the Ministry.
Location: Wellington
Type: 6-month fixed term
Closing date: Midday Friday 10 April
To apply please email us on humanresources@ethniccommunities.govt.nz


Senior HR Advisor
This role will be responsible for progressing and delivering some key components of the people work programme over the next 6 months.
As well as providing general HR advice, the Senior HR Advisor will oversee recruitment, onboarding and performance management processes across the Ministry. They will also lead a review and update of our people focused policy and processes to ensure efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement.
Internal and external applications are sought for this opportunity. Please refer to the Job Description which outlines the skills and experience we are seeking from the candidate who would be successful in this role.
Location: Wellington
Type: 6-month fixed term
Closing date: Midday Friday 10 April
To apply please email us on humanresources@ethniccommunities.govt.nz
Ethnic Communities Development Fund Administrator
Are you an administration whiz?
We have a vacancy with the Ethnic Communities Development Fund. The Administrator is critical to the successful delivery of the Fund and is part of the Corporate Services business unit and administered by a small team within Corporate Services. ECDF has $4.2M a year available upon application to Ethnic Communities to grow their skills, celebrate culture and take part in society. The Administrator is part of the ECDF team and provides effective and proactive administrative support to the rest of the ECDF team.
Location: Wellington
Type: Permanent
Closing date: Midday Monday 13 April

We encourage diversity and champion equity at the Ministry. If there is any support that we can provide to make the recruitment process as accessible for you as possible, please reach out to us at humanresources@ethniccommunities.govt.nz.