156 chief advisor jobs in New Zealand

at Tertiary Education Commission

$149,972 to $193,782

Make a difference in a role with real impact.
Make a difference in a role with real impact.
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation.

Make a difference in a role with real impact.
Make a difference in a role with real impact.
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation.

Strategic Chief Advisor driving system insight, foresight, and justice sector outcomes.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

19h ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor

This is a Full time job

at Australasian Railway Association

$100,000 to $109,797

A range of benefits including flexible working options and a wellness programme
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
A strong focus on development and opportunities

A range of benefits including flexible working options and a wellness programme
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
A strong focus on development and opportunities

As a Senior Advisor, you will help shape and deliver strategic advice that supports TEC's investment decisions and learner outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

General Manager - New Zealand

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Part-time (0.4/0.6 FTE /two or three days per week) NZ-based (AKL & WLG)
The role will include superannuation of 4.5%

Part-time (0.4/0.6 FTE /two or three days per week) NZ-based (AKL & WLG)
The role will include superannuation of 4.5%

We are seeking a strategic and highly connected senior leader to drive the ARA’s activities and profile in New Zealand as our General Manager – NZ.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Advisor, Sector Engagement

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Support purposeful and culturally grounded engagement to generate insights
New position in a newly established team
Based in Wellington

Support purposeful and culturally grounded engagement to generate insights
New position in a newly established team
Based in Wellington

Be part of a newly established team focused on engaging with public sector agencies and other stakeholders under the Ombudsman's jurisdiction

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Director - Partnerships & Engagement

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead strategic partnerships across NZ's research & innovation sector
Drive engagement, growth & global collaboration at REANNZ
Shape the future of research connectivity in Aotearoa

Lead strategic partnerships across NZ's research & innovation sector
Drive engagement, growth & global collaboration at REANNZ
Shape the future of research connectivity in Aotearoa

Join REANNZ as Director Partnerships and Engagement to grow connections across Aotearoa's research and education sector. Apply now to make impact.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Executive Director, Transformation

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Lead enterprise-wide transformation aligned to strategy and outcomes
Partner with CE and SLT to drive change and organisational performance
18 month fixed term opportunity

Lead enterprise-wide transformation aligned to strategy and outcomes
Partner with CE and SLT to drive change and organisational performance
18 month fixed term opportunity

Lead a high impact enterprise transformation programme with senior leaders to strengthen capability, performance and outcomes for New Zealanders.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

NZ Development Director

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Executive package + long-term incentives

Lead a major New Zealand development project
Influence government, iwi and industry outcomes
Executive rewards with long-term growth potential

Lead a major New Zealand development project
Influence government, iwi and industry outcomes
Executive rewards with long-term growth potential

Lead a nationally significant project through development, stakeholder and regulatory milestones.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Build People Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Remote)

Engage with senior leaders from government to private enterprize
A national role, working from home and travelling as required
Become the voice of a large and very successful industry group

Engage with senior leaders from government to private enterprize
A national role, working from home and travelling as required
Become the voice of a large and very successful industry group

A stimulating and engaging opportunity to join one of the building industries most regarded associations as CEO.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

23d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Head of the Office of the Chief Executive

at ATCL Search

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Trusted strategic adviser to the Chief Executive
Lead a newly established, high-performing central office
Senior public sector leadership role, Wellington-based

Trusted strategic adviser to the Chief Executive
Lead a newly established, high-performing central office
Senior public sector leadership role, Wellington-based

Lead MBIE's newly restructured CE office. Trusted strategic adviser and office leader for the Secretary for Economic Growth.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

General Manager Policy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Lead bold, complex policy programmes that deliver real impact for Ministers
Inspire leaders and teams, lifting performance, capability and culture.
Shape system outcomes, building trusted, influential relationships

Lead bold, complex policy programmes that deliver real impact for Ministers
Inspire leaders and teams, lifting performance, capability and culture.
Shape system outcomes, building trusted, influential relationships

Lead a national policy function, shaping strategy and advice to Ministers while driving system impact, performance and public value.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

General Manager - Performance & Delivery

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

Lead a nationally significant, high profile transformation programme
Partner with judiciary leaders to modernise court delivery
Deliver purpose driven change that improves access to justice

Lead a nationally significant, high profile transformation programme
Partner with judiciary leaders to modernise court delivery
Deliver purpose driven change that improves access to justice

Mō Te Tūranga | About the Opportunity

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Head of Investment Strategy - 12 Month Fixed Term

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$191,635 – $239,544 per year

Opportunity to connect, influence, and drive collaborative change
Work with leaders across government, research and investment
Turn breakthrough science into high impact investment outcomes

Opportunity to connect, influence, and drive collaborative change
Work with leaders across government, research and investment
Turn breakthrough science into high impact investment outcomes

Shape how New Zealand invests in the technologies that will define its future

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Chief People Officer

at Florenz

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Ability to have a work from home day
Be part of a Global People Function
Shape what our People function looks like.

Ability to have a work from home day
Be part of a Global People Function
Shape what our People function looks like.

Chief People Officer to partner with CEO and shape people strategy, culture, and infrastructure across a fast-growing multi-entity group.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Advisor

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Senior-level influence as the organisation's subject matter expert on government processes, providing trusted advice to Ministers and leaders.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Director Trans-National Education

at Lincoln University

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

$140 - $150K + great staff benefits!

Career growth + development opportunities
Purpose‑driven mahi with real impact
Inclusive, values‑based workplace

Career growth + development opportunities
Purpose‑driven mahi with real impact
Inclusive, values‑based workplace

Lead and coordinate offshore university programmes and partnerships, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, and strong global collaboration.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Business Advisor

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Be part of a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas are valued
Grow your career in a supportive environment focused on best practice
Make a meaningful impact at the Department of Internal Affairs

Be part of a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas are valued
Grow your career in a supportive environment focused on best practice
Make a meaningful impact at the Department of Internal Affairs

Support high-impact policy operations-drive planning, reporting, risk, and governance in a dynamic, purpose-led Branch Performance team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor Office of the Deputy Director General

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Cohesion Consulting NZ Limited

Midpoint of $108,452, dependent on experience

Bring strong judgement and clarity to complex, high-impact work
Wellington Based | Fulltime | Permanent opportunity
Midpoint of $108,452, dependent on experience

Bring strong judgement and clarity to complex, high-impact work
Wellington Based | Fulltime | Permanent opportunity
Midpoint of $108,452, dependent on experience

Step into a central role supporting executive leadership and shaping how Corporate Services delivers on its priorities.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Director of Development & Community Engagement

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland(Hybrid)

Secure major philanthropic partnerships & build trusted community relationships
Bring strategic initiatives to life with engagement and compelling storytelling
Flexible working environment

Secure major philanthropic partnerships & build trusted community relationships
Bring strategic initiatives to life with engagement and compelling storytelling
Flexible working environment

Lead transformational philanthropy and community engagement for a high-profile and future-focused organisation.

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Advisor

This is a Full time job

Provide governance advice to support senior judicial leaders.
Deliver judicial governance, strategy, and project initiatives.
Build trusted relationships across courts with clear, confidential advice.

Provide governance advice to support senior judicial leaders.
Deliver judicial governance, strategy, and project initiatives.
Build trusted relationships across courts with clear, confidential advice.

Join a unique institution supporting judicial leadership, with exposure to governance, legal policy, strategic and project initiatives.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Midpoint of $145,198, dependent on experience

Shape how government delivers to Ministers, influencing high-impact work
Wellington Based | Permanent | Fulltime
Midpoint of $145,198, dependent on experience

Shape how government delivers to Ministers, influencing high-impact work
Wellington Based | Permanent | Fulltime
Midpoint of $145,198, dependent on experience

Play a pivotal role at the centre of government, supporting the systems that enable Ministers and the Ministry to meet their responsibilities.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Advisor - Strategy and Governance

This is a Full time job

3 month fixed term contract initially
Deliver strategic and technical advice to support organisational planning, per
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and central agencies to support

3 month fixed term contract initially
Deliver strategic and technical advice to support organisational planning, per
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and central agencies to support

Provide strategic advice and support planning, performance and reporting across a complex public sector organisation, with a strong delivery focus and

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Director - Community Programmes and Digital Platforms

at Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Lead multiple portfolios across health promotion, education and communications.
Drive digital strategy and new ways of reaching communities.
Wellington-based senior leadership role with national scope.

Lead multiple portfolios across health promotion, education and communications.
Drive digital strategy and new ways of reaching communities.
Wellington-based senior leadership role with national scope.

Lead strategy, teams, and delivery across community programmes, education, communications, and digital channels to increase reach, profile and impact.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Manager External Strategy and Programmes

at Maritime New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Based in Wellington
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Appointing Salary: $194,797 – $238,085 pa depending on skills and experience

Based in Wellington
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Appointing Salary: $194,797 – $238,085 pa depending on skills and experience

Mō mātou | About Us Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Director - Wayfinders Consulting

at Fujitsu Australia Limited

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Join a company where Purpose, Sustainability & Innovation thrive.
Join and have a visible role in our NZ Leadership team
Newly created role - Wellington or Auckland based

Join a company where Purpose, Sustainability & Innovation thrive.
Join and have a visible role in our NZ Leadership team
Newly created role - Wellington or Auckland based

Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Advisor - Industry Strategy

This is a Full time job