High Performance Rigging Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Senior Advisor Health & Safety

at Porirua City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Be the Health & Safety champion across our organisation
Make a real difference to wellbeing and workplace culture
Join a collaborative and supportive People & Capability team

Be the Health & Safety champion across our organisation
Make a real difference to wellbeing and workplace culture
Join a collaborative and supportive People & Capability team

Play a key role in shaping a safer, stronger workplace

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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This is a featured job

Regulation Manager

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base Salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Lead Transpower’s regulatory strategy and major price-quality proposals
Influence regulatory policy and outcomes across the energy sector
Partner with the Board, Executive and regulators on critical investment pathways

Lead Transpower’s regulatory strategy and major price-quality proposals
Influence regulatory policy and outcomes across the energy sector
Partner with the Board, Executive and regulators on critical investment pathways

Shape Transpower’s regulatory strategy, leading price-quality proposals & influencing regulatory outcomes for New Zealand’s electricity system

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

Listed ten days ago

The job you never knew existed

at The Audit Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Expected salary between $91,000 and $150,000

Passionate about making a difference? Experience supporting or
-leading large public sector projects or significant government reviews?
Performance auditing at The Audit Office could be a new career path for you!

Passionate about making a difference? Experience supporting or
-leading large public sector projects or significant government reviews?
Performance auditing at The Audit Office could be a new career path for you!

Here's your chance to join a respected and influential organisation focused on improving trust and confidence in public services.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Recreation Centre – Facility Operations Team Leader

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80,000 to $90,000 + up to 6.75% KiwiSaver

Lead a high performing team in a modern sports facility
Develop and grow a dedicated operations team
Work with a passionate, collaborative team

Lead a high performing team in a modern sports facility
Develop and grow a dedicated operations team
Work with a passionate, collaborative team

Seeking a passionate leader to drive great experiences, safety and events, develop your team, and improve systems with a hands‑on approach.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Engineering Technician - Operations

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$74,394-$82,660 per annum/$35.77 - $39.74 per hour

Opportunity to use your transferrable skills in the water industry
Full training provided
Supportive team environment

Opportunity to use your transferrable skills in the water industry
Full training provided
Supportive team environment

We’re looking for practical, safety focused people with strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and a willingness to learn.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Corrections Officer - Rimutaka Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

The starting salary for this role is $70,019

We are passionate about employing good people who are good with people
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities
Join us today as we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

We are passionate about employing good people who are good with people
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities
Join us today as we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

Empower and support individuals to make informed decisions, take timely and constructive actions, and progress confidently toward offence-free lives.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Teaching Technician

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Salary range is $63,600 - $79,300 per annum

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Permanent role

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Permanent role

We are looking for a proactive, technically skilled, and student-focused Teaching Technician to join our Engineering technical support team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Complaints Specialist

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$70,000-$80,000 per annum pending experience

Meaningful work protecting consumer rights across Aotearoa
Multiple permanent roles: Assessor and Senior Assessor levels
Hybrid flexibility + based in Auckland OR Wellington offices

Meaningful work protecting consumer rights across Aotearoa
Multiple permanent roles: Assessor and Senior Assessor levels
Hybrid flexibility + based in Auckland OR Wellington offices

Assess, analyse, and resolve complex complaints with fairness and care in a values-driven, professional environment

Recruited byCharly Jones

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

General Engineering Tutor - Machinist

at MIT

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

34 hour week, 9 weeks leave

A supportive team making a difference to tauira - students
Work life balance
Create real opportunities for Māori, Pasifika and wāhine to enter our sector

A supportive team making a difference to tauira - students
Work life balance
Create real opportunities for Māori, Pasifika and wāhine to enter our sector

Share your knowledge with mechanical trades students

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager Industries - Rimutaka Prison

at Department of Corrections

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Trentham, Wellington

Starting Salary is $112,899

Manage stakeholder relationships, employment and reintegrative activities
Lead an expert team of Principal Instructors and Instructors
Support staff to embed our over-arching organisational strategy Hōkai Rangi

Manage stakeholder relationships, employment and reintegrative activities
Lead an expert team of Principal Instructors and Instructors
Support staff to embed our over-arching organisational strategy Hōkai Rangi

Working collaboratively to train and upskill people in prison to support their reintegration and transition into employment upon release

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

at University of Otago

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$71,385 to $85,902 per annum.

Salary + Overtime rates available + 6.75% superannuation.
Cell phone and laptop provided.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Salary + Overtime rates available + 6.75% superannuation.
Cell phone and laptop provided.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Play a key role in maintaining and optimising boiler & steam systems & associated plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Advisor Health & Safety

at Porirua City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Be the Health & Safety champion across our organisation
Make a real difference to wellbeing and workplace culture
Join a collaborative and supportive People & Capability team

Be the Health & Safety champion across our organisation
Make a real difference to wellbeing and workplace culture
Join a collaborative and supportive People & Capability team

Play a key role in shaping a safer, stronger workplace

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Building Consent Officer - Processing

at Co-Lab

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato(Hybrid)

Based in Cambridge, with the flexibility to work remotely
Join a high-trust team focused on delivery
A rare opportunity to help build and shape a new team from the ground up

Based in Cambridge, with the flexibility to work remotely
Join a high-trust team focused on delivery
A rare opportunity to help build and shape a new team from the ground up

Join a growing team delivering quality building consent services, using your expertise to support customers across Aotearoa with flexible working.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Firefighter

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

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)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Physical Training Instructor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

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

Variety and challenge, broad range of physical training activities
Positive work environment, collaborative team
Must be passionate about supporting and developing youth

Variety and challenge, broad range of physical training activities
Positive work environment, collaborative team
Must be passionate about supporting and developing youth

We are looking for an experienced PT to join the Youth Development Unit based at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai

subClassification: Fitness & Personal TrainingFitness & Personal Training

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor - Regulatory Compliance (Live and work in Waihi Beach)

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive salary +Bonuses +Benefits

Live at the beach, just a short drive from our Waihi operation.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight.
Grow your career with an international gold mining company.

Live at the beach, just a short drive from our Waihi operation.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight.
Grow your career with an international gold mining company.

Responsible for designing and implementing a framework to manage regulatory approval processes related to all company activities within the Waihi area

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Regulation Manager

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base Salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Lead Transpower’s regulatory strategy and major price-quality proposals
Influence regulatory policy and outcomes across the energy sector
Partner with the Board, Executive and regulators on critical investment pathways

Lead Transpower’s regulatory strategy and major price-quality proposals
Influence regulatory policy and outcomes across the energy sector
Partner with the Board, Executive and regulators on critical investment pathways

Shape Transpower’s regulatory strategy, leading price-quality proposals & influencing regulatory outcomes for New Zealand’s electricity system

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor - Regulatory Compliance (Live and work in Waihi Beach)

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary +Bonuses +Benefits

Live at the beach, just a short drive from our Waihi operation.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight.
Grow your career with an international gold mining company.

Live at the beach, just a short drive from our Waihi operation.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight.
Grow your career with an international gold mining company.

Responsible for designing and implementing a framework to manage regulatory approval processes related to all company activities within the Waihi area

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Safety Advisor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

$94,825 - $110,453 (including 4% superannuation)

Unique opportunity in Health and Safety
Flexible working arrangements once established in the role
Permanent Ohakea based role

Unique opportunity in Health and Safety
Flexible working arrangements once established in the role
Permanent Ohakea based role

Join a small high-functioning team who protect the people protecting our nation.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Cemetery Operations Lead

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Lead cemetery services across Tairāwhiti, supporting whānau with care, respect and professionalism while making a meaningful community impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor - Regulatory Compliance

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary +Bonuses +Benefits

Live at the beach, just a short drive from our Waihi operation.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight.
Grow your career with an international gold mining company.

Live at the beach, just a short drive from our Waihi operation.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnight.
Grow your career with an international gold mining company.

Responsible for designing and implementing a framework to manage regulatory approval processes related to all company activities within the Waihi area

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Avionics Production Supervisor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

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

Work on the SH-2G(I) Seasprite technology you won’t find anywhere else
Make a real impact on aircraft safety, readiness, and performance
Training and development opportunities provided

Work on the SH-2G(I) Seasprite technology you won’t find anywhere else
Make a real impact on aircraft safety, readiness, and performance
Training and development opportunities provided

Based at RNZAF Whenuapai, join a high energy, dynamic team whose motivation is mission success

subClassification: Aviation ServicesAviation Services

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

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Staff at the Embassy of Japan

at Embassy of Japan in New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Assisting Administration Section with Supplementary work focused on Facility Design, Construction, and Maintenance

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Advisor - Governance, Accountability and Integrity

at Education Review Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Develop and grow your career
Play a key role in strengthening accountability discipline across ERO
City-based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs

Develop and grow your career
Play a key role in strengthening accountability discipline across ERO
City-based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes to improve learning for children and young people across Aotearoa New Zealand

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Investigator, Market Regulation

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$114,327 - $134,502 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Make a real impact on markets that matter to New Zealanders
Varied, complex investigations work in a high-performing team
Flexible working | Central city locations | Competitive salary & benefits

Make a real impact on markets that matter to New Zealanders
Varied, complex investigations work in a high-performing team
Flexible working | Central city locations | Competitive salary & benefits

Lead complex investigations in a new centralised team, driving enforcement priorities and delivering real impact for New Zealand markets.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Construction Project Manager, Future Naval Base

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

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)

17d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Environmental Operations Team Leader

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join the National Grid! Lead a specialist team at the frontline of environmental and planning performance for operational and maintenance work.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Investigator, Market Regulation

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$114,327 - $134,502 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Make a real impact on markets that matter to New Zealanders
Varied, complex investigations work in a high-performing team
Flexible working | Central city locations | Competitive salary & benefits

Make a real impact on markets that matter to New Zealanders
Varied, complex investigations work in a high-performing team
Flexible working | Central city locations | Competitive salary & benefits

Lead complex investigations in a new centralised team, driving enforcement priorities and delivering real impact for New Zealand markets.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Advisor, Deployable Capabilities

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$108,018 - $117,951

Lead projects that strengthen NZ's emergency response capability
Support deployments, training, and systems for response teams
Work in a fast-paced role responding to national emergencies

Lead projects that strengthen NZ's emergency response capability
Support deployments, training, and systems for response teams
Work in a fast-paced role responding to national emergencies

Join NEMA and support the deployable capability that responds when it matters most.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Technical Advisor Surface - Maritime Equipment Group

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Lead technical and safety assurance for NZDF’s Maritime Equipment
Help keep the fleet afloat, agile and ready
Full time permanent role

Lead technical and safety assurance for NZDF’s Maritime Equipment
Help keep the fleet afloat, agile and ready
Full time permanent role

Your expertise will directly support the readiness of non-platform maritime equipment critical to New Zealand’s defence

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Core Repository & Instrumentation Specialist

at University of Otago

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$75,631 to $80,503 pa, top of range is $88,750

Be part of a respected university contributing to world-class research.
Competitive remuneration, five weeks’ annual leave and 6.75% superannuation.

Be part of a respected university contributing to world-class research.
Competitive remuneration, five weeks’ annual leave and 6.75% superannuation.

Join Otago’s ORCA: operate cutting-edge core scanners, support world-class research, and help train the next generation of Earth scientists.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Serviceperson (Reticulation)

at Hauraki District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Paeroa, Waikato

$55,000-$69,115 Depending on experience

Opportunities for professional growth and development
Be part of Waikato Waters and the future of Water Supply for our communities
A supportive and safe work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development
Be part of Waikato Waters and the future of Water Supply for our communities
A supportive and safe work environment

We are searching for an experience/qualified Reticulation Serviceperson to join our team to assist with managing our communities essential water infra

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

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