Local Government New Zealand Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Central Hawke's Bay District Council Chief Executive

This is a Full time job

Executive leadership role with an enviable rural lifestyle
Lead people through a time of significant change
Opportunity to make a difference in a district promising growth

Executive leadership role with an enviable rural lifestyle
Lead people through a time of significant change
Opportunity to make a difference in a district promising growth

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the community as the Chief Executive of Central Hawkes Bay District Council.

subClassification: CEOCEO

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Business Support Officer

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

A varied, hands-on role where you'll support customers, coordinate operations and help build and implement processes from the ground up.

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

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Listed twenty six days ago

Recycling Hand/Sorter - Afternoon & Night Shift

at Re.Group

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$27.80 per hour

Amazing rates $$$ with overtime available
Great career development opportunities
Full-time permanent role

Amazing rates $$$ with overtime available
Great career development opportunities
Full-time permanent role

Re.Group is a credentialed team across project development, financing, commissioning and operations, with over 30 years of combined experience.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

26d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Kaituitui – Whakaurunga | Registration Coordinator

at Medical Council of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Join our busy, high performing, and supportive team
Work in an amazing office environment in Wellington’s CBD
Permanent role, full-time role

Join our busy, high performing, and supportive team
Work in an amazing office environment in Wellington’s CBD
Permanent role, full-time role

Apply your process focus, customer service skills and proven administration experience to register doctors to practise medicine in New Zealand

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control

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

20d ago

Listed seven days ago

Programmes Financial Assistant

at cbm New Zealand

This is a Part time job

Albany, Auckland(Hybrid)

$62,000 – $72,000 per year

Bring your skills in budget/financial planning, data management, & program management, to help people with disabilities overseas live their best life

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Property Administrator

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Total Annual Remuneration $72,500 - $80,000

Coordinate leases, tenants and data to keep Council property running smoothly
Work across Finance, Legal and Facilities in a collaborative team
Enjoy flexibility, 5 weeks leave and ongoing personal and professional learning

Coordinate leases, tenants and data to keep Council property running smoothly
Work across Finance, Legal and Facilities in a collaborative team
Enjoy flexibility, 5 weeks leave and ongoing personal and professional learning

Support our Property services team in a varied, detail‑driven role with great people, flexibility and varied learning opportunities.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

18d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Events & Engagement Manager

at NZGBC

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead NZGBC’s national events programme
Shape the future of sustainable buildings in Aotearoa

Lead NZGBC’s national events programme
Shape the future of sustainable buildings in Aotearoa

Lead NZGBC’s events programme, develop sponsorships, and grow membership across New Zealand’s sustainable building sector

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

14d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Audit Lead - 12 Months

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Great opportunity to be part of operational improvements that deliver value

subClassification: OtherOther

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

13h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

RECYCLING SCHEME CHAMPION

at Packaging Forum Incorporated

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive impactful change and make a difference on Sustainability
Work with a wide range of stakeholders from Commercial through to Government
Grow your network and your self in an inclusive empowering team environment

Drive impactful change and make a difference on Sustainability
Work with a wide range of stakeholders from Commercial through to Government
Grow your network and your self in an inclusive empowering team environment

Calling waste minimisation and packaging stewardship champions! Contract role with flexible, 40-hours working week & hybrid working arrangements

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

22d ago

Listed four days ago

Cleaner

at Citycare Property

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose

Citycare Property continues its steady growth and has been selected for a major new contract with NZDF, opening new opportunities company wide.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

Exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the field and office, and passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

25d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Portfolio Manager Older Persons, West - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Provide strategic, governance, and operational advice to senior leaders, shaping health decisions, ministerial reporting, and regional outcomes

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

19h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Land Development Information Advisor

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Total Annual Remuneration $84,000 - $90,000

20hrs/week (ideally Tues-Thurs) with hybrid working options
Manage bonds, service connections and the as-built approval process
5 weeks' leave + personal & professional development opportunities

20hrs/week (ideally Tues-Thurs) with hybrid working options
Manage bonds, service connections and the as-built approval process
5 weeks' leave + personal & professional development opportunities

Love variety and problem-solving? Join our team 20hrs/week and be the friendly, organised link between customers and operations

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Executive Leader

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

The Executive Leaders are senior system leaders within the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Regional Relationship Manager

at Specsavers Support Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Two free pairs of glasses or sunglasses per year!
Birthday leave, volunteer leave, professional development leave
Health & well-being programs, Two free pairs of glasses

Two free pairs of glasses or sunglasses per year!
Birthday leave, volunteer leave, professional development leave
Health & well-being programs, Two free pairs of glasses

High impact field-based role influencing performance & growth, using data, coaching and stakeholder engagement to drive meaningful commercial outcomes

subClassification: Management - Area/Multi-siteManagement - Area/Multi-site

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Administrator

at Citycare Property

This is a Full time job

Burnham, Canterbury

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose

Citycare Property continues its steady growth and has been selected for a major new NZDF contract, opening exciting opportunities companywide.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Dunes Revegetation Operator - Mount Manuganui

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Make a real impact in the community while working at the beach
5 weeks annual leave and reliable hours
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Make a real impact in the community while working at the beach
5 weeks annual leave and reliable hours
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Join City Operations proudly delivering awesome community outcomes!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Development Engineer

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$88,528 to $114,000 + 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Central Auckland
Salary will be $88,528 to $114,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Land development engineering opportunity
Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Central Auckland
Salary will be $88,528 to $114,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Land Development Engineer to Help Shape Auckland

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d 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 thirteen hours ago

Senior Financial Accountant

at Robert Half Finance & Accounting

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$125k - $130k p.a. + KS, + 4:1 Hybrid

City based multinational requires hands on Senior Financial Accountant to join a fast growing business in growth & acquisition mode

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

13h ago

Listed four days ago

Youth Mentor

at Manukau Urban Maori Authority

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

Make a real impact supporting rangatahi to achieve their goals
Work in a kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred supportive environment
Grow your career with ongoing training and development support

Make a real impact supporting rangatahi to achieve their goals
Work in a kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred supportive environment
Grow your career with ongoing training and development support

Supports rangatahi to build resilience, achieve goals, and connect to education, employment, and community services through mentoring.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

4d 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

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Central Hawke's Bay District Council Chief Executive

Business Support Officer

Recycling Hand/Sorter - Afternoon & Night Shift

Kaituitui – Whakaurunga | Registration Coordinator

Programmes Financial Assistant

Property Administrator

Events & Engagement Manager

Audit Lead - 12 Months

RECYCLING SCHEME CHAMPION

Cleaner

Fish and Game Officer

Senior Portfolio Manager Older Persons, West - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

Land Development Information Advisor

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Regional Relationship Manager

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Dunes Revegetation Operator - Mount Manuganui

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Policy Coordinator

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