110 chief adviser jobs in New Zealand

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 five days ago

Chief Advisor - Chief Executive's Office

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

We’re looking for a high-performing Chief Advisor to support our Chief Executive Office. This is a big-picture, high-trust role.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Chief Advisor - Mental Health & Addictions Service

This is a Full time job

Senior advisor supporting Mental Health leadership, leading stakeholder engagement and strategic advice in complex, high-profile government settings.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Chief Advisor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Midpoint of $183,609, dependent on experience

Lead complex, system wide programmes at the political and executive interface
Senior strategic advisor to the DDG, shaping national public and mental health
Wellington or Auckland Based | Fulltime | Permanent

Lead complex, system wide programmes at the political and executive interface
Senior strategic advisor to the DDG, shaping national public and mental health
Wellington or Auckland Based | Fulltime | Permanent

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic influence will help shape the future of public health in Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor to the Chief Executive

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Contribute advice and support across a range of issues as required
Join a small, agile organisation with the opportunity to influence change
Work in a broad and varied role with potential to accelerate your career

Contribute advice and support across a range of issues as required
Join a small, agile organisation with the opportunity to influence change
Work in a broad and varied role with potential to accelerate your career

Operate with a high degree of agility and autonomy, using sound judgement, understanding of complexity, and management of risk and issues.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed six minutes ago

Director, Central Agencies and Social Sector

at Rothley

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies
Provide expert advice
Lead a high performing team

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies
Provide expert advice
Lead a high performing team

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies and social sector entities at the heart of New Zealand's public sector.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

6m ago

Listed seven minutes ago

Director, Local Government Sector

at Rothley

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Shape public accountability across New Zealand
Influence at the highest levels of local government
Lead a high performing team

Shape public accountability across New Zealand
Influence at the highest levels of local government
Lead a high performing team

Senior leadership opportunity to drive meaningful improvement in the performance and accountability of New Zealand's local government sector.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

7m ago

Listed seven days ago

Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

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 twelve days ago

Principal Advisor Authorisations & Advisory

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

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

Listed four days ago

Senior Ministerial Adviser

This is a Full time job

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

Lead high‑profile ministerial activity and complex advisory work
Influential role supporting Ministers and senior leaders
Meaningful work in a fast‑paced public sector environment

Lead high‑profile ministerial activity and complex advisory work
Influential role supporting Ministers and senior leaders
Meaningful work in a fast‑paced public sector environment

Ready to play a senior role at the heart of government in a supportive and stable environment?

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Executive Leader

This is a Full time job

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 twenty one hours ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$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)

21h ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

Develop policy for a small team focused on providing outcomes to communities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Ministerial Servicing Advisor

at Sport NZ Group

This is a Full time job

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

Senior advisor delivering high‑quality ministerial servicing, policy advice and risk management for Sport NZ.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Chief Executive

This is a Full time job

Exciting Opportunity + Competitive Salary + Travel

Well-established national charity and for-purpose brand
Visible, inspiring leader delivering strategic clarity and hands-on impact
Make a difference and create meaningful outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi

Well-established national charity and for-purpose brand
Visible, inspiring leader delivering strategic clarity and hands-on impact
Make a difference and create meaningful outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi

A visible, strategic leadership role driving organisational transformation, growth, and positive impact on tamariki and the NZ education system.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

11d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Company Secretary

at Humankind

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

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)

17h ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job