Defence SA Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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IT Network Engineer II

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Reliable network engineer driving secure, high‑performance infrastructure for global launch and space operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

at New Zealand Police

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Lead diverse projects across a Defence environment
End-to-end project ownership with real autonomy
Work within a proudly iwi-owned organisation

Lead diverse projects across a Defence environment
End-to-end project ownership with real autonomy
Work within a proudly iwi-owned organisation

Lead property and infrastructure projects at Papakura Military Camp.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

ICT & Security Team Lead

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead ICT & Security projects across airports, defence & healthcare
Mentor and grow a specialist ICT & Security team in New Zealand

Lead ICT & Security projects across airports, defence & healthcare
Mentor and grow a specialist ICT & Security team in New Zealand

Lead complex ICT & Security projects while growing a high-performing team across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Programme Director, Future Naval Base

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

$147,234 - $170,818 (including 4% superannuation)

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Lead and manage the delivery of this national significance project –once in a life time project!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

14h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Materiel Planner, Seasprite Helicopters

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

$68,676 - $79,946 (including 4% superannuation)

Support a large complex organisation in managing & maintaining inventory
Access to meaningful career development and training opportunities
Permanent role based at RNZAF Auckland, Whenuapai

Support a large complex organisation in managing & maintaining inventory
Access to meaningful career development and training opportunities
Permanent role based at RNZAF Auckland, Whenuapai

Support your military colleagues in this busy role as you help manage the inventory lifecycle for Seasprite helicopters

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7h ago

Listed six days ago

Deployment Services Officer

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Linton Camp, Manawatu

$77,141 - $89,820 (including 4% superannuation)

Support NZDF families and make a real difference every day
Be part of a trusted team doing meaningful, people-focused work
Grow your skills while working with diverse communities and whānau

Support NZDF families and make a real difference every day
Be part of a trusted team doing meaningful, people-focused work
Grow your skills while working with diverse communities and whānau

Join NZDF and support personnel and their families through deployment, making a genuine impact where it matters most

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Materiel Handler

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Linton, Manawatu

$63,068 - $73,402 (including 4% superannuation)

Opportunities to build specialist logistics and supply experience
Play a critical role supporting Army training and operational readiness
Full time, permanent role

Opportunities to build specialist logistics and supply experience
Play a critical role supporting Army training and operational readiness
Full time, permanent role

Support Army training through hands-on logistics and material support at Linton Military Camp

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed seven hours ago

Information Manager

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Trentham, Wellington

$81,709 - $94,338 (including 4% superannuation)

Enable operational impact through information
Shape how information is managed and used
Trentham location, supportive team environment

Enable operational impact through information
Shape how information is managed and used
Trentham location, supportive team environment

Play a vital role behind the Military Police – managing information that supports the functions of the Military Police

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

7h ago

Listed one day ago

Contracts & Vendors Relations Manager

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Trentham, Wellington

$101,971 - $117,994 (including 4% superannuation)

Trentham based role, small, supportive team
Manage and influence external training and education providers
Drive performance, value for money, and continuous improvement

Trentham based role, small, supportive team
Manage and influence external training and education providers
Drive performance, value for money, and continuous improvement

Build trusted relationships and support quality training and education outcomes across NZDF

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed eight hours ago

HR Manager

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$114,912 - $133,092 (including 4% superannuation)

Capable HR leader & trusted strategic partner within People Services
Work alongside command & leaders to provide effective HR guidance
Wellington CBD location, café culture on your doorstep!

Capable HR leader & trusted strategic partner within People Services
Work alongside command & leaders to provide effective HR guidance
Wellington CBD location, café culture on your doorstep!

Enable organisational and operational readiness through the delivery of trusted, high-quality HR advisory services

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

8h ago

Listed six days ago

Construction Project Manager, Future Naval Base

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$114,912 - $133,092 (including 4% superannuation)

Apply your extensive construction PM expertise
Dynamic and varied permanent role
Work on unique, diverse, complex and large-scale construction project

Apply your extensive construction PM expertise
Dynamic and varied permanent role
Work on unique, diverse, complex and large-scale construction project

Lead the way with exciting future naval base project based at Devonport Naval Base

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Adult Learning Tutor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$77,141 - $89,820 (including 4% superannuation)

One-on-one & group tuition in literacy, numeracy & adult learning
Variety, challenge and the opportunity to influence
Devonport based role with opportunities for professional development

One-on-one & group tuition in literacy, numeracy & adult learning
Variety, challenge and the opportunity to influence
Devonport based role with opportunities for professional development

Join an impactful NZDF environment & make a real difference to personnel learning and education success

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

at New Zealand Police

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Contribute to projects combining technology with policing
Provide practical, risk-based security advice for secure delivery
Advise leaders, build relationships, enhance security posture

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

IT Network Engineer II

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Reliable network engineer driving secure, high‑performance infrastructure for global launch and space operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Remuneration Analyst

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$101,971 - $117,994 (including 4% superannuation)

Inform remuneration decisions across a large organisation
Turn workforce data into insight that drives real outcomes
Wellington CBD with flexible working options

Inform remuneration decisions across a large organisation
Turn workforce data into insight that drives real outcomes
Wellington CBD with flexible working options

Play a key role shaping how NZDF attracts, retains and rewards its people

subClassification: Remuneration & BenefitsRemuneration & Benefits

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

9h ago

Listed five days ago

Senior SAP Defence Architect (DNS/DFPS) - Visa Sponsorship Available

at SAPTURE INTERNATIONAL

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Permanent Opportunity (would consider contract)
Lead complex S/4HANA architecture in a high-stakes environment
Drive strategy and delivery across a unique SAP program

Permanent Opportunity (would consider contract)
Lead complex S/4HANA architecture in a high-stakes environment
Drive strategy and delivery across a unique SAP program

Architect a nation-scale SAP Defence transformation - lead complex S/4HANA strategy, shaping future-state architecture in a high-impact environment.

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Firefighter

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Woodbourne, Marlborough

Gain new experiences within a military aviation environment
Permanent role plus salary loading payment
Join a welcoming and collaborative team

Gain new experiences within a military aviation environment
Permanent role plus salary loading payment
Join a welcoming and collaborative team

Take the next step in your firefighting career with NZDF at RNZAF Base Woodbourne

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed eight days ago

Logistic Coordinator

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

$65,857 - $76,657 (including 4% superannuation)

Autonomy + ownership in a unique, sole-charge logistics role
Blend inventory, purchasing, and compliance in a specialised role
Contribute to meaningful work supporting Defence health services

Autonomy + ownership in a unique, sole-charge logistics role
Blend inventory, purchasing, and compliance in a specialised role
Contribute to meaningful work supporting Defence health services

Use your logistics expertise to support critical health services across the New Zealand Defence Force

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven hours ago

Project Director- (Land Combat Support)

at Ministry of Defence

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ Fixed term role through to May 2028

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ Fixed term role through to May 2028

About the role I Mō te tūnga This is a fixed term role through

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11h ago

Listed five days ago

Human Performance Specialist - New Zealand Army

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Waiouru, Manawatu

$103,182 – $115,330 per year

Drive elite performance where it matters most
Apply elite sports science to real-world military outputs
Influence capability at scale through coaching, strategy and innovation

Drive elite performance where it matters most
Apply elite sports science to real-world military outputs
Influence capability at scale through coaching, strategy and innovation

Lead world‑class human performance and tactical conditioning for NZDF personnel

subClassification: Fitness & Personal TrainingFitness & Personal Training

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Managed Services - Cyber Defence Analyst

at PricewaterhouseCoopers

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome at PwC.
Unrivalled access to local and global industry expertise.
Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Find new success.

Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome at PwC.
Unrivalled access to local and global industry expertise.
Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Find new success.

Join our Managed Cyber Defence team as a Cyber Defence Analyst, where you'll safeguard New Zealand's digital future with advanced tech and expertise.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Environmental and Heritage Advisor

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Support environmental, heritage and sustainability outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Defence Community Facilitator

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$77,141 - $89,820 (including 4% superannuation)

Provide vital support & service for NZDF personnel & whanau
Positive culture, team focused working environment
Plenty of scope to grow & develop this role and grow the Community Hub!

Provide vital support & service for NZDF personnel & whanau
Positive culture, team focused working environment
Plenty of scope to grow & develop this role and grow the Community Hub!

Provide community engagement and wellness activities at the Burnham Defence Community Hub

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Resilience Advisor

at Otago Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $86,000 - $102,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you are keen to work with a range of stakeholders and help Otago, be prepared, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Manager Project Management Office

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Join an organisation that will support and develop your career!
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

Join an organisation that will support and develop your career!
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Manager Project Management Office (PMO) to join our Delivery and Enablement Group.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Director | Health - WGN

at TSA Riley

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

We're seeking an experienced Project Director to provide strategic leadership across major health programmes and projects.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Maintenance Repair and Overhaul - Section Lead

at Lockheed Martin NZ

This is a Full time job

Burnham, Canterbury

$48–53ph +up to 4% employer kiwisaver contribution

Rare leadership opportunity
Supportive team culture with ongoing career development opportunities
Access to a variety of learning & development platforms & training courses

Rare leadership opportunity
Supportive team culture with ongoing career development opportunities
Access to a variety of learning & development platforms & training courses

Are you a proven leader within the Automotive Industry looking for that next challenge? Can you oversee several team across multiple workshops?

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Programme Manager - Wellington, Permanent

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$142,874 - $177,798

Wellington-based role reporting directly to the Director Design
Lead and shape end-to-end service design across high-impact programmes
nfluence strategy while staying close to delivery

Wellington-based role reporting directly to the Director Design
Lead and shape end-to-end service design across high-impact programmes
nfluence strategy while staying close to delivery

This is an opportunity to step into a senior design leadership role where you can shape how design delivers value at scale.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor

at Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$107,146 – $143,313 per year

Seeking a Senior Advisor to lead high-quality executive talent management work and help strengthen leadership capability across the public service.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Director

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ fixed term role through to September 2029

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ fixed term role through to September 2029

Collaborate across the Defence Force on large transformational change!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Training Facilitator

at Lockheed Martin NZ

This is a Full time job

Trentham, Wellington(Hybrid)

$105,000-117,000 + up to 4% employer kiwisaver

Newly created role
Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
Deliver training that strengthens capability and operational readiness

Newly created role
Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
Deliver training that strengthens capability and operational readiness

We are looking for a confident trainer with a strong understanding of NZDF supply and material management practices to join the Lockheed team.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

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IT Network Engineer II

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

Project Manager

ICT & Security Team Lead

Programme Director, Future Naval Base

Materiel Planner, Seasprite Helicopters

Deployment Services Officer

Materiel Handler

Information Manager

Contracts & Vendors Relations Manager

HR Manager

Construction Project Manager, Future Naval Base

Adult Learning Tutor

Assurance Advisor or Senior Assurance Advisor - Information Security

IT Network Engineer II

Senior Remuneration Analyst

Senior SAP Defence Architect (DNS/DFPS) - Visa Sponsorship Available

Senior Firefighter

Logistic Coordinator

Project Director- (Land Combat Support)

Human Performance Specialist - New Zealand Army

Managed Services - Cyber Defence Analyst

Environmental and Heritage Advisor

Defence Community Facilitator

Resilience Advisor

Manager Project Management Office

Project Director | Health - WGN

Maintenance Repair and Overhaul - Section Lead

Programme Manager - Wellington, Permanent

Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor

Project Director

Training Facilitator

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