172 development directive jobs in Wellington

This is a Full time job

$148,500 – $181,500 per year

Shape developments that leave a lasting legacy for Pacific communities.
Turn bold development ideas into real-world outcomes.

Lead operational delivery of development projects from site identification through to completion.

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Senior Advisor - Research, Insights & Systems

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

$102,000 – $125,000 per year

Influence strategy, programmes and decisions through evidence and analysis
Join a team turning bold ideas into meaningful outcomes for Pasefika communities

Turn information into action by helping shape initiatives that improve wellbeing for Pasefika people and communities.

Featured•Expiring

Listed one hour ago

Senior Development Adviser, Governance and Inclusion

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This is a Full time job

Make a meaningful impact on good governance and inclusion outcomes
Build partnerships and represent NZ in regional engagements
Wellington based fixed-term role to 30 June 2027

An exciting opportunity to shape good governance and equitable development policy and deliverying MFAT's Pacific and Development group

1h ago

Listed six days ago

International Programmes Coordinator

at Twoticks

This is a Full time job

$77,000 – $91,000 per year

Make a difference through international development
Build partnerships across the Pacific and Southeast Asia
Join a respected global humanitarian organisation

Join Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to coordinate international development programmes and support communities across the Pacific and Southeast Asia.

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Development Manager

This is a Full time job

$148,500 – $181,500 per year

Shape developments that leave a lasting legacy for Pacific communities.
Turn bold development ideas into real-world outcomes.

Lead operational delivery of development projects from site identification through to completion.

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Advisor - Research, Insights & Systems

This is a Full time job

$102,000 – $125,000 per year

Influence strategy, programmes and decisions through evidence and analysis
Join a team turning bold ideas into meaningful outcomes for Pasefika communities

Turn information into action by helping shape initiatives that improve wellbeing for Pasefika people and communities.

27d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Policy Analyst

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
Midpoint of $88,165 dependent on experience

Help shape the future of New Zealand's health workforce through impactful policy advice that improves health outcomes nationwide.

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Policy Analyst

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Social Development

NZD 75000 - 80000 per annum

Purpose-driven government role
Develop strong policy expertise
Wellington collaborative and supportive team

Shape education policy through analysis, stakeholder engagement and clear advice. Join a collaborative government team making a real impact

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Support Officer

This is a Full time job

Play a key role supporting the delivery of essential social service procurement
Bring your administration expertise to a collaborative team
Permanent Wellington-based opportunity with variety

If you're an administrator who takes pride in producing high-quality work and looking to broaden your experience we'd love to hear from you.

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Director, Delivery Assurance

at WorkLife

This is a Full time job

at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Shape how Government delivers nationally significant infrastructure investment
Influence investment decisions and delivery at the highest levels of Government
Create benefits for New Zealand through better infrastructure performance

Seeking an exceptional infrastructure leader to join a senior leadership team as Director, Delivery Assurance. Responsible for leading assurance.

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Advisor, Policy Project (Fixed Term or Secondment)

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Kick-start your policy career at DPMC, working at the heart of government
Learn, grow and thrive in a small, supportive team that values innovation
Get involved in exciting, varied work

Build your policy career at the heart of government. Connect people, create engaging content and explore AI with DPMC’s Policy Project.

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Programme Coordination Lead

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Social Development

Bring structure to complexity
Support delivery at scale
Wellington based, permanent full time

Help drive the successful delivery of MFAT's global capital programme by keeping complex projects moving.

10d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Advisor Business Service Design and Readiness - Wellington

This is a Full time job

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

$79,200 - $95,873

Both permanent and fixed term or secondment roles
Based at National Office in Wellington
Bring your proven resilience with ambiguity

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a once-in-a-generation transformation to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Advisor

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Flexible location – work from anywhere across New Zealand
Support senior leaders with clear, accurate and well-coordinated advice
Build your experience across advisory, reporting and government servicing

Provide high-quality advice, coordination and reporting that supports key infrastructure investment work across New Zealand's health system.

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Manager Regulatory Training & Development

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Expected appointment salary is $152,761 - $168,932

Lead the future of regulatory learning for frontline kaimahi
Lead a high-performing, capable and committed team
Permanent role based at any WorkSafe location

Turn vision into lasting impact, lead regulatory learning for frontline kaimahi and shape the capability pathways of the future.

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Training and Development Manager

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

$104,214 - $120,590 (including 4% superannuation)

Lead training, learning and capability development across NZDF Shared Services
Design, deliver and continuously improve impactful learning programmes
Senior capability development opportunity in a large, complex organisation

Lead the development of training and capability solutions that enhance workforce performance and support the delivery of shared services across NZDF

9d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Policy Analyst, Tertiary Education Policy

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Experience developing evidence-based policy analysis and advice
Work on fast-paced, significant work areas across agencies and Crown partners
Learn in this established and supportive group

Exciting opportunity for Policy Analysts in the tertiary policy group working on high-profile policy issues.

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor Governance and Government Services

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Lead the delivery of strategy, continuous improvement, systems and processes.
Salary between $125,600 - $162,525 based on skills and experience.
Permanent role in Wellington.

Influence strategy, governance and service excellence at the heart of DOC's ministerial, parliamentary and public sector work.

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Policy Analyst - Permanent

at Social Investment Agency

This is a Full time job

$110,497 - $155,995

Contribute to strategic thinking on social sector issues
Identify and manage risks to ensure accuracy and integrity of analysis
Bring your ability to lead or contribute to complex, high-volume policy work

Play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based policy advice to support the Social Investment work programme.

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Lead strategy, planning and performance reporting
Provide trusted advice on complex issues & risk
Partner with senior leaders to drive organisational outcomes

Shape Wellington's future through strategy, planning and performance across economic development, engagement & city activation.

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Advisor

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
Midpoint of $82,061.00 dependent on experience

Use your policy and analytical skills to help shape work that supports better and more equitable health outcomes for New Zealanders.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Policy Advisor

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

$122 – $135 per hour

Five month policy contract turning economic analysis into ministerial advice.

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Programme Manager

at The Johnson Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed Term contract to end of June 2027
Contribute to significant policy & regulatory change programmes
Work as part of a small dynamic team

Opportunity for an experienced programme manager to help manage 2 x key policy and regulatory programmes of work.

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Nuku Ora Regional Programme Advisor

at Nuku Ora

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Community-based Regional Programme Advisor supporting whānau wellbeing through physical activity and healthy eating.

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Principal Advisor

at WorkLife

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Opportunity of Significance
Full time with Flexibility
High Performing team

As a Principal Advisor at Te Waihanga, you'll test the thinking behind the country's biggest infrastructure projects.

20d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Adviser Insights

This is a Full time job

Join our Insights Team
Deliver and manage a range of projects
Work with a range of cultural sector stakeholders

Are you a research professional who is also an experienced communicator and collaborator?

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of National Delivery

at Archway Recruitment

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Lead major, complex infrastructure projects and national programmes valued at
Build a high-performing national delivery function and create greater consiste
Influence infrastructure outcomes that will benefit communities across New Zea

Lead a nationally significant infrastructure portfolio and strengthen how complex capital projects are delivered across New Zealand.

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Leadership & staff management - Expressions of Interest

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Social Development

Lead and develop a high-performing Ministerial Office team
Oversee staff, finances, operations and process improvements
Build trusted relationships across government and stakeholders

Bring your leadership skills to Parliament and lead a high-performing team supporting a Minister in a dynamic environment.

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor Business Service Design and Readiness - Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Primary Industries

$103,815 - $125,958

Both permanent and fixed term or secondment roles available
Based at National Office in Wellington
Bring your confidence in providing effective leadership

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a once-in-a-generation transformation to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.

2d ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior Adviser

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$102,953 to $120,365

Lead high-quality ministerial reporting and strategic advice across NZFS
Fixed term ending 30 April 2027
Wellington

Deliver clear, high-quality official correspondence, reporting and strategic advice in a fast-paced, collaborative NZFS team.

3h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Policy Analysts, System, Connections and Early Learning Policy

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Experience developing evidence-based policy analysis and advice
Work on fast-paced, significant work areas across agencies and Crown partners
Learn in this established and supportive group

Exciting opportunity for a Policy Analyst in the System, Connections and Early Learning Policy Group working on high-profile policy issues.

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Team Leader, Capability Development

This is a Full time job