1,105 policy adviser jobs in New Zealand

at Clarity Insurance Brokers Limited

$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.

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Senior Claims Advisor

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Fire & General (non life)

We’re looking for a motivated, organised and customer-focused Senior Claims Advisor to support our clients and help keep their claims moving.

Featured

Listed thirteen days ago

Policy Analyst

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

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 thirteen days ago

Policy Analyst

This is a Full time job

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.

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Policy Advisor

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This is a Contract/Temp job

at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

$122 – $135 per hour

Five month policy contract turning economic analysis into ministerial advice.

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Advisor, Policy Project (Fixed Term or Secondment)

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

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 sixteen days ago

Advisory & Policy - Expressions of Interest

This is a Full time job

Provide political and policy advice aligned with Government objectives
Analyse issues, risks and legislation to support Ministerial decision-making
Build relationships to progress policy within Ministerial portfolios

Bring your policy and political expertise to Parliament and help provide trusted advice that supports Ministers and government priorities.

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Advisor

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This is a Full time job

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 twenty hours ago

Policy Analyst, Tertiary Education Policy

at Ministry of Education

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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.

20h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor Opportunities

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Contribute to meaningful policy work
Adress complex and evolving challenges across a range of critical areas
Based in Wellington

We are seeking experienced Senior Policy Advisors to shape impactful policies and address complex challenges.

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at The Johnson Group

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This is a Full time job

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Contribute to complex, nationally significant policy issues
Exposure to a broad portfolio of work in the national security space
Competitive salary on offer for an experienced senior policy advisor

Permanent opportunity for an experienced senior policy advisor to contribute to nationally significant policy issues.

2d ago

Listed one day 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.

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Policy Analyst

at Forte Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

$85000

Permanent Full Time Position
Wellington Based
4 Days onsite, 1 Day WFH

Take your next step as a Policy Analyst delivering meaningful work across the mental health and addiction sector.

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

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

14d ago

Listed seven 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.

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Policy Analyst

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington based | Permanent & Fixed Term
4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
lead high-value policy work that shapes the future of health in Aotearoa.

Shape health policy that improves outcomes for New Zealanders and influence decisions on issues that matter most.

2d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$145 – $150 per hour

Lead complex policy advice on Wānanga, Crown funding and regulatory settings, plus student loan and allowance policy.

21d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Advisor - Research, Insights & Systems

at Central Pacific Collective

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 seven days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Auckland Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Fixed-term/secondment opportunities available through to October 2027 and 2028
Shape strategic policy that delivers meaningful outcomes for Auckland
Influence senior leaders and elected members on high-profile issues

Lead strategic climate adaptation policy and community planning to help Aucklanders prepare for and respond to climate disruption.

7d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Analyst / Senior Analyst - Water

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$94,025 - $138,387 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Be part of an effective regulatory regime tailored for Aotearoa New Zealand
Support the Commissions strategic goals and objectives for water
Flexible working | Central locations | Competitive benefits

Join a team of professionals to deliver on our commitment for the long-term benefit of all New Zealanders

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

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This is a Full time job

Aro Valley, Wellington

$141,300 – $157,000 per year

Senior Policy role in the intelligence sector with great breadth & salary.

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor

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This is a Full time job

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
Midpoint of $108,452.00 dependent on experience

Lead complex policy and strategic work and provide trusted advice that helps shape better health outcomes for New Zealanders.

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Policy Manager Fixed Term

at Ministry for Culture and Heritage

This is a Contract/Temp job

Aro Valley, Wellington

$175,000 – $195,000 per year

Lead a Wellington policy team — set domain strategy and land complex advice with Ministers and senior stakeholders

20d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Adviser Insights

This is a Full time job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

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?

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Policy Analyst

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Shape policy direction on complex issues influencing government decisions
Lead Cabinet papers, RIS/RAS processes and Ministerial advice
4-6 month contract within a collaborative Wellington-based policy team

Lead Big P policy work on complex government priorities, delivering Cabinet papers, RIS/RAS and strategic advice to Ministers.

21d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Team Leader - Policy (x2 roles)

at Waikato Regional Council

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This is a Full time job

$120,000 – $135,000 per year

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD.
5 Weeks Leave + Flexible working + L&D Opportunities.
Two leadership opportunities are available in Water and Land & Coast Policy.

Lead one of two policy teams responsible for shaping environmental resource management outcomes across the Waikato region.

18h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Advisor

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$126,900 – $141,000 per year

Lead nationally significant regulatory policy projects Influence the future of New Zealand aviation regulation

28d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Lead Adviser - Policy, Performance and Governance

at Tau Mai

This is a Full time job

Drive organisational planning, reporting, and performance frameworks
Provide expert governance, compliance, and risk advice
Permanent role with flexibility to be based in Wellington or Auckland

Strengthen organisational performance and accountability across Aotearoa’s arts sector

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Pacific Peoples

$74,634 and $95,591

Support business planning, reporting and service improvement.
Coordinate OIAs, PQs and ministerial correspondence.
Deliver operational advice and improve customer outcomes.

Be responsible for providing timely, accurate, comprehensive and tailored advice to business unit managers and frontline operations.

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Principal Analyst, Policy

This is a Contract/Temp job

$110,376 - $165,564 per annum

Fixed Term to end of June 2027
Wellington based role

Lead strategic policy work that improves outcomes for Pacific Peoples.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Aro Valley, Wellington(Hybrid)

$144,000 – $170,000 per year

Lead complex policy development, Ministerial advice and implementation-focused reforms in a high-performing government policy team.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Policy & Public Affairs Adviser - Kuala Lumpur

This is a Full time job