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Many Government Ministries and agencies are involved in Disability. Want to know who does what - check it out here.

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General Information on Government agencies

The New Zealand Government has supports in place for New Zealand Citizens and Residents.

The Disability system in New Zealand is complex and involves a disabled person and their family/whanau being able to navigate different agencies and departments to access support related to their well-being. We have included links to the most common Government Ministries or agencies that you may deal with here.

 

Ministry for Pacific Peoples logo with stacked green frond-like shapes above black text reading “Ministry for Pacific Peoples” and smaller bilingual text underneath on a white background.

Ministry for Pacific Peoples

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples works to improve outcomes for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand and connect government with Pacific communities. Its work includes policy, engagement, and programmes across social, economic, and cultural areas.

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Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education is the government agency responsible for shaping New Zealand’s education system and providing guidance, resources, consultations, and sector information for educators, parents, caregivers, suppliers, and providers. It also manages related national education websites and publishes policy, curriculum, and operational information.

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Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is the government’s lead adviser on health priorities and policy in New Zealand. It regulates and monitors parts of the health system and provides national health information and guidance.

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Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice supports courts, tribunals, legal aid, and a range of justice services in Aotearoa. It works with the judiciary and justice sector to support a safe and fair justice system.

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Ministry of Social Development logo with the New Zealand coat of arms above blue bilingual text reading “MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TE MANATŪ WHAKAHIATO ORA” on a white background.

Ministry of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development supports people and whānau through services related to income support, employment, housing, and social development. It is the parent agency for Work and Income and several other public services.

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Ministry of Youth Development

The Ministry of Youth Development supports young people aged 12 to 24 to build skills, use their voice, and participate confidently in their communities. It is part of the Ministry of Social Development.

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