Human Rights Commission Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Work + Staff Benefits

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

A strategic, action-focused leader in standards, policy, advice, and project delivery, committed to public safety and health equity.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

A brand new role leading a team of high performers focussed on developing strategic frameworks, performance outcomes and governance planning

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed twelve days ago

Senior Development Adviser - Governance and Inclusion

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Build partnerships and represent NZ in regional engagements
Lead governance and inclusion work across the Pacific region
Wellington based full time role

Build partnerships and represent NZ in regional engagements
Lead governance and inclusion work across the Pacific region
Wellington based full time role

Provide expert advice to support equitable development outcomes!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Experienced Professionals - Foreign Policy Opportunities

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Recruiting now for a start in July 2026
Work for New Zealanders on global issues
Build a varied, meaningful career in Wellington and overseas

Recruiting now for a start in July 2026
Work for New Zealanders on global issues
Build a varied, meaningful career in Wellington and overseas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade welcomes applications from experienced policy professionals.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Authority Officer - Auckland

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$68,380 - $77,359+Kiwisaver+wellness benefits

Be part of a team that values fairness, integrity, and professionalism
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to build specialist expertise
Permanent Full time | Auckland CBD

Be part of a team that values fairness, integrity, and professionalism
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to build specialist expertise
Permanent Full time | Auckland CBD

Dynamic, high-volume and fast-paced role. Utilise your strong administration experience and passion for employment relations

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

at Ministry for Regulation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$79,078 – $104,887 per year

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Join a small, smart, future-focused and passionate team, committed to creating system-level impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Court Victim Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$74,634 to $95,591.

Champion victim rights, safety and participation under the Victims Rights Act.
Work with Police, courts and agencies to coordinate timely victim support.
Provide clear case updates, court education and practical support for victims.

Champion victim rights, safety and participation under the Victims Rights Act.
Work with Police, courts and agencies to coordinate timely victim support.
Provide clear case updates, court education and practical support for victims.

Support victims through criminal court proceedings with information, advocacy and safety-focused support.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Investigator | Kaitātari Taihara

at Criminal Cases Review Commission (Te Kāhui Tātari Ture)

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$96,722 - $113,790

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

Work on some of the most interesting and complex cases in the criminal justice system in Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Advisor - Community Engagement

at Electoral Commission

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago(Hybrid)

$88,880 - $98,750

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Dunedin and surrounding areas. You will

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Work + Staff Benefits

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

A strategic, action-focused leader in standards, policy, advice, and project delivery, committed to public safety and health equity.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Exciting role in a unique environment
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Use your skills to create meaningful change

Exciting role in a unique environment
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Use your skills to create meaningful change

Provide operational advice about the design options and impacts of new initiatives and contribute to the delivery of updates.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Researcher Analyst

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$67,066 and $90,008

Contribute to nationally significant Waitangi Tribunal inquiries.
Deliver research that supports justice and Treaty outcomes.
Work across courts and tribunals improving services nationwide.

Contribute to nationally significant Waitangi Tribunal inquiries.
Deliver research that supports justice and Treaty outcomes.
Work across courts and tribunals improving services nationwide.

Conduct research and analysis to support Waitangi Tribunal inquiries, facilitate hearings, and assist in drafting reports across the inquiry lifecycle

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed seven days ago

Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

A brand new role leading a team of high performers focussed on developing strategic frameworks, performance outcomes and governance planning

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$131,082 – $182,923 per year

Fixed term or secondment opportunity
Wellington CBD location close to train station
Cross-agency work programme

Fixed term or secondment opportunity
Wellington CBD location close to train station
Cross-agency work programme

Lead cross‑agency redress reform, providing high‑quality advice and practical tools to support survivor‑centred delivery.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed four days ago

Policy Analysts - Strategy and Policy

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Midpoint of $86,862 dependent on experience

Wellington based | Full-time Permanent
Contribute to work that improves health outcomes
Four positions available!!

Wellington based | Full-time Permanent
Contribute to work that improves health outcomes
Four positions available!!

Build your policy career while shaping advice that improves health outcomes and advances equity across Aotearoa

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Coordinator

at Greater Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$60,216 - $88,432 includes all benefits

Grow your career in a dynamic local government environment
Work on exciting projects shaping Wellington's public transport network
Be part of a busy team in a fast paced operating environment

Grow your career in a dynamic local government environment
Work on exciting projects shaping Wellington's public transport network
Be part of a busy team in a fast paced operating environment

Provide reliable coordination support to keep Metlink's policy, privacy, and governance processes running smoothly.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Principal Advisor Te Kāhui Taikura

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$130,129 and $168,062

Complete historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements
Administer the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
Strategic policy advice on Māori rights in Treaty settlements and Takutai Moana

Complete historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements
Administer the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
Strategic policy advice on Māori rights in Treaty settlements and Takutai Moana

Be responsible for leading Treaty settlement negotiations and /or discrete pieces of specialist policy or research advice for Te Tari Whakatau.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Advisor, Innovation

at Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Support projects that remove barriers for disabled people.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Human Resources Advisor

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)

Become an integral part of a forward thinking, innovative team
Devonport Naval Base role, with flexible working options

Become an integral part of a forward thinking, innovative team
Devonport Naval Base role, with flexible working options

Manage portfolios that have a mix of both military & civilian staff, on all people-related matters

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

11d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Company Secretary

at Humankind

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

You will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

You will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Advisor Authorisations & Advisory

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Expected starting salary - $130,588 - $144,295

Support the Head of Authorisations & Advisory as trusted 2IC
Make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Aotearoa
Permanent role based at any of our WorkSafe office locations

Support the Head of Authorisations & Advisory as trusted 2IC
Make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Aotearoa
Permanent role based at any of our WorkSafe office locations

A key 2IC role supporting our Head of Authorisations and Advisory, leading strategic work, driving improvements, and delivering safety outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

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