Policy Analyst Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Planning Compliance Officer

at Upper Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Welcoming, supportive team environment
Health and wellness benefits
Opportunities for growth and development

The role requires working with people to help them understand their regulatory responsibilities and achieve positive social and environmental outcomes

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Graduate Policy Analyst - Opportunities starting early 2027

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$62,000

Kick start your policy career with this 18-month development programme
Join an impactful policy group that shapes the future of education
Wellington based programme starting in January 2027

18-month development programme - permanent, full-time position, based in Wellington. Commencing in early 2027..

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Policy Analyst

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Drive transformative policies for Māori outcomes.
Apply tikanga and kaupapa Māori principles.
Grow in a supportive, values-driven team.

Join a values-driven team improving outcomes for Māori. Seeking a Policy Analyst with cultural competency to shape transformative policies.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior or Principal Policy Analyst

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Influence governance across multiple Ministerial portfolios
Tackle diverse, high-profile work with meaningful public impact
Develop your expertise in governance, monitoring and appointments

Senior or Principal Policy Analyst level opportunity supporting Ministers with Crown entity governance, monitoring and appointments

subClassification: PolicyPolicy classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Policy Officer–Trade Affairs (Fixed-Term) - LA1

at Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,000 – $150,000 per year

Policy Officer/Trade Affairs to advise on economic, trade and investment relations between the EU and New Zealand (6 months fixed-term contract)

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Target Analyst

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

+Kiwisaver and Health Insurance

Your second language will be a valuable asset
Assist a range of operational teams and contribute directly towards our mission
Wellington or Auckland based

Join the NZSIS and play a key role in supporting our security and intelligence missions by using your foreign language skills a Target Analyst

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Investigator

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

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Base pending experience + 2 days from home

Two Investigator roles — permanent and 12-month fixed-term available
Senior Investigator level considered for the right experience
Wellington or Auckland — flexibility of location

Advance your investigative career on complex, high-stakes casework where your analysis directly influences important decisions.

Recruited byCharly Jones

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Senior Policy Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Shape investment decisions that drive New Zealand's economic growth
Work on complex issues with real impact across key industries
Join a team delivering strategic advice to government decision-makers

Influence decisions that drive regional development, unlock investment, and support the future of New Zealand's forestry and wood processing sector

subClassification: PolicyPolicy classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Analyst/Senior Analyst, Regulation

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$91,432 to $134,502 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Help shape the regulation of New Zealand's critical infrastructure sectors
Tackle complex regulatory issues using accounting, economic and policy skills
Flexible working | Central city locations | Competitive salary and benefits

Join our Infrastructure Regulation branch and help influence decisions that support investment, competition and better outcomes for NZ consumers.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Advisor

at Buller District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Westport, West Coast

Lead policy and bylaw development, provide research-based advice, prepare Council reports, and support community consultation.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Policy Analyst

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
Wellness allowance after 12 months
Help navigate the ethical challenges of tomorrow's healthcare.

Help shape ethical decisions that impact healthcare, research and emerging technologies across New Zealand.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate, Policy

at SEEK Grad

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

As a Graduate at the Ministry for Regulation, you will work through a structured development programme over a two-year period. Check out our profile t

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Planning Compliance Officer

at Upper Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Welcoming, supportive team environment
Health and wellness benefits
Opportunities for growth and development

The role requires working with people to help them understand their regulatory responsibilities and achieve positive social and environmental outcomes

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate, Policy

at SEEK Grad

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

As a Graduate at the Ministry for Regulation, you will work through a structured development programme over a two-year period. Check out our profile t

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Advisor Operational Policy - Wellington - Permanent

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$79,200 - $95,873

Play a key role in turning policy into real-world operational practice
Provide trusted advice that supports better outcomes for disabled people
Permanent full-time opportunity based in our Wellington office

Work at the intersection of policy, design and delivery in a complex public sector environment.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Operational Policy Analyst

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,025 - $123,231

Develop clear operational policy from legislation
Provide analysis and advice to improve digital safety
12-month opportunity to tackle online harm with various partners

Drive impactful digital safety outcomes by shaping policy, influencing action, and helping protect communities from online harm.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Strategy Analyst

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Are you a strategic thinker?
Salary range between $93,656 - $126,500 depending on skills and experience.
Permanent role, Wellington location preferred but flexible.

As a Senior Strategy Analyst, you will provide high-quality strategic advice, performance reporting, analysis, and insights.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Development and Review Adviser

at Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

12-months fulltime volunteering opportunity in Apia, Samoa.
Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA.
Make a lasting difference across the Pacific.

Provide technical support, mentoring & practical tools to help staff produce high-quality policy outputs that aligh with the Ministry's Annual Plan

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor - 0.5 FTE, 12-month Fixed Term

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

Provide strategic policy leadership for New Zealand's advanced technology future
Part-time 0.5 FTE with hybrid/WFH flexibility – Auckland or Wellington
Applications from candidates seeking a secondment are welcomed

Apply your policy expertise to complex challenges, influence national outcomes, and work with leaders across government, research, and industry.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Compliance Officer

at Dawn Aerospace

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Work on real, cutting‑edge space and aerospace technology
Broad exposure across engineering, operations, and global teams
Build expertise in export controls and compliance in a growing company.

Junior to mid-level Compliance Officer role managing export controls, sanctions, and regulatory requirements in a global aerospace environment.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Policy Advisors: Multiple Opportunities!

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead impactful policy work
Advance your career
Opportunities across Permanent and Fixed Term

Lead as a Principal Advisor, driving complex policy projects, mentoring teams, and delivering impactful solutions in a collaborative environment

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Analyst/Senior Analyst, Regulation

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$91,432 to $134,502 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Help shape the regulation of New Zealand's critical infrastructure sectors
Tackle complex regulatory issues using accounting, economic and policy skills
Flexible working | Central city locations | Competitive salary and benefits

Join our Infrastructure Regulation branch and help influence decisions that support investment, competition and better outcomes for NZ consumers.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Target Analyst

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

+Kiwisaver and Health Insurance

Your second second language will be a valuable asset
Assist a range of operational teams and contribute directly towards our mission
Wellington or Auckland based

Join the NZSIS and play a key role in supporting our security and intelligence missions by using your foreign language skills a Target Analyst

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Sustainability Consultant - Auckland

at BraveGen

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $115,000 per year

Provide expert advice on carbon accounting, reporting and strategy to stakeholders at large corporate to enterprise clients in NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed three days ago