Careers with us

At the Ministry, we want to lead the way in making Aotearoa a more inclusive place and to support our communities to be empowered. At the heart of our Ministry is our people, who are passionate and engaged to deliver the best for our communities.

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.

Current open roles

Come work with us! | Programme Lead | Ethnic Business Sector | Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Strategic Engagement and Stakeholder Insights, the Programme Lead – Ethnic Business Sector leads the development and delivery of initiatives in support of economic empowerment and employment of Ethnic Communities. The role will lead the development and execution of a strategy and work programme for the business unit focused on leveraging the unique qualities of the ethnic business community.Programme Lead - Ethnic Business Sector

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Strategic Engagement and Stakeholder Insights, the Programme Lead – Ethnic Business Sector leads the development and delivery of initiatives in support of economic empowerment and employment of Ethnic Communities. The role will lead the development and execution of a strategy and work programme for the business unit focused on leveraging the unique qualities of the ethnic business community.

Locations: Wellington

Type: Fixed term - 6 months

Closing: 30 May 2025

Find out more about the role and how to apply.

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.

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