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A 2025 New Zealand survey found disabled public employees face widespread discrimination, with low representation, pay, and satisfaction despite longer tenure.
A 2025 survey of New Zealand’s public service reveals disabled employees face ongoing discrimination, with 32.5% reporting bias and 21.7% citing disability as the reason, particularly those with mental health or neurodivergent conditions.
Only 3.9% of workers identify as disabled—far below the 17% in the general population—despite longer tenure.
They report lower job satisfaction, less trust in colleagues, fewer development opportunities, and lower pay.
While 55% are satisfied with accommodation support, those who discussed needs with employers are more likely to be satisfied.
Changes to survey questions now limit tracking of disparities among LGBTQ+ and other marginalized groups.
Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker stresses the need for consistent data, stronger support systems, and leadership commitment to improve inclusion.
Una encuesta de Nueva Zelanda de 2025 encontró que los empleados públicos discapacitados enfrentan discriminación generalizada, con baja representación, salario y satisfacción a pesar de una mayor permanencia en el cargo.