Academic Consulting & Strategy Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

This is a featured job

Policy Advisor

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$76,000 – $103,000 per annum

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Practical policy that lands: help reduce health inequities and support GPs by translating complex issues into clear, evidence based advice.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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This is a featured job

Sustainability Coordinator

at JOYN

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Enjoy a role with impact and purpose where you have the opportunity to get involved in initiatives and to see the impact your contributions have

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed seventeen days ago

Data and Insights Advisor

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$73,235 to $87,024 per year

Use data to shape University strategy and decisions
Collaborative team supporting evidence-based insights
Flexible work and strong professional development

Use data to shape University strategy and decisions
Collaborative team supporting evidence-based insights
Flexible work and strong professional development

Play an important role in helping the University turn data into meaningful insights.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

UCE Innovation Lead

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Drive impactful initiatives within a thriving university entrepreneurship hub
Be part of a collaborative, supportive team
Build meaningful connections across students, industry, investors, and academia

Drive impactful initiatives within a thriving university entrepreneurship hub
Be part of a collaborative, supportive team
Build meaningful connections across students, industry, investors, and academia

Become UCE’s Innovation Lead and help students and emerging founders turn great ideas into real‑world ventures.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Advocacy and Policy Officer

at Australasian College of Paramedicine

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$78,000 – $83,000 per year (pro-rata, 0.25 FTE)

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

A flexible, part‑time, remote role supporting health policy, advocacy, and professional engagement to strengthen paramedicine’s voice across Aotearoa

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Sustainability Coordinator

at JOYN

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Enjoy a role with impact and purpose where you have the opportunity to get involved in initiatives and to see the impact your contributions have

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

International Development Professionals

at Asian Development Bank (ADB)

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary
Health and well-being
Professional development

Competitive salary
Health and well-being
Professional development

As an International Development Professional, you will be contributing to ADB's key areas of development and innovation for Asia and the Pacific.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Policy Advisor

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$76,000 – $103,000 per annum

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Practical policy that lands: help reduce health inequities and support GPs by translating complex issues into clear, evidence based advice.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

NERA Junior Economist

at NERA Economic Consulting

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Seeking a junior economist to join our Auckland office. The New Zealand team is part of a global network of leading economic and industry experts.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Commercial Manager (UC Online)

at University of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Shape and lead innovative commercial strategies that drive growth and impact
Develop new financial models and influence strategic decision-making
Partner with leadership to grow UC’s digital and online education portfolio

Shape and lead innovative commercial strategies that drive growth and impact
Develop new financial models and influence strategic decision-making
Partner with leadership to grow UC’s digital and online education portfolio

Drive the future of digital education at UC by shaping innovative commercial strategies!

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Policy & Advocacy Lead

at Unicef

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$105,000 – $120,000 per annum pro rata

Lead policy and advocacy to influence government, strengthen systems, and advance children’s rights in Aotearoa and globally.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Farm Systems Consultant – Environmental Specialist

at Agri Magic Limited

This is a Full time job

Templeton, Canterbury

Mentoring and structured development with experienced consultants.
A fun team that values quality, continuous improvement, & practical impact.

Mentoring and structured development with experienced consultants.
A fun team that values quality, continuous improvement, & practical impact.

We view the world from a farmer & farm business perspective with a genuine desire to help enhance the sustainability of New Zealand primary sector.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Junior Research Analyst

at McGuinness Institute

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$28 – $30 per hour

This is an opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about public policy and wants to contribute to high-quality research.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

18d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Business Management Advisor (Canterbury)

at Prime Strategies Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$140,000 – $210,000 per year

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Turn your business experience into high-value advisory work helping Canterbury SME owners build stronger, better-performing businesses.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Programme Manager

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Permanent Full-Time position

Lead coordinated infrastructure assessments across Auckland.
Align infrastructure responses to growth.
Permanent Full-Time opportunity

Lead coordinated infrastructure assessments across Auckland.
Align infrastructure responses to growth.
Permanent Full-Time opportunity

Build a robust, evidence-based understanding of infrastructure requirements to support housing and employment growth.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

17h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Manager Business Case Development

at University of Otago

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

Appointment range $101,739 to $119,053

Open to flexible work arrangements - achieve a true work/life balance.
Nationally acclaimed project management practices, with skills taught on job.
Family friendly employer + on-site childcare providers.

Open to flexible work arrangements - achieve a true work/life balance.
Nationally acclaimed project management practices, with skills taught on job.
Family friendly employer + on-site childcare providers.

A recognised industry leader in the profession, with great career progression potential, both internally and externally.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14h ago

Listed twelve days ago