110 chief advisor jobs in New Zealand

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 fourteen 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)

14d 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 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 nineteen hours ago

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

at People Passion

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

Strong package, real impact, autonomy

Lead a growing, high-impact healthcare organisation with real influence
Executive-level role with strong Board support and autonomy
Opportunity to shape strategy and drive meaningful community outcomes

Lead a growing, high-impact healthcare organisation with real influence
Executive-level role with strong Board support and autonomy
Opportunity to shape strategy and drive meaningful community outcomes

Lead a growing healthcare team delivering mental health and disability services. Drive strategy, partnership and performance in a high-impact CEO role

Recruited byCarolyn Roberts

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

19h ago

Listed one hour ago

Director, Central Agencies and Social Sector

at Rothley

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for the Environment

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)

1h ago

Listed fifty four minutes ago

Kaitohutohu Matua - Senior Advisor Policy, Infrastructure Policy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$110,501 to $134,128 pa

Exciting secondment opportunity
High profile work
Wellington based preferred

Exciting secondment opportunity
High profile work
Wellington based preferred

Opportunity to help set the rules of the game for infrastructure investment and development for decades to come.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

54m ago

Listed seven days ago

Kaitohutohu Matua -Senior HR Advisor

at Tertiary Education Commission

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Salary range: $100,624 up to $118,381

Recognition of previous service in the public sector
Flexible Working (not remote, 3 days office, 2 home)
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days

Recognition of previous service in the public sector
Flexible Working (not remote, 3 days office, 2 home)
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days

You will work closely with people leaders and Deputy Chief Executive to deliver practical, solutions focused HR advice and support.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

7d ago

Listed one hour ago

Trustee/Tangata Whenua representative - Tourism Bay of Plenty

at Tauranga City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Provide Tangata Whenua leadership guiding sustainable visitor economy growth
Bring strong governance experience with deep iwi and hapū connections
Embed Te Tiriti values and mātauranga Māori into destination strategy

Provide Tangata Whenua leadership guiding sustainable visitor economy growth
Bring strong governance experience with deep iwi and hapū connections
Embed Te Tiriti values and mātauranga Māori into destination strategy

Tangata Whenua Trustee to guide Tourism Bay of Plenty, bringing strong governance, iwi and hapū leadership to shape a sustainable visitor economy.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

1h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior Information Management Adviser | Kaitohutohu Matua - Mauhanga

at Nelson City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

$93 - 104K + Health Insurance
Some Hybrid and Flexible work options available
Opportunity to contribute to modern Information management practices

$93 - 104K + Health Insurance
Some Hybrid and Flexible work options available
Opportunity to contribute to modern Information management practices

Join us as a Senior Information Adviser shaping how we create, protect and use information-driving smart solutions, empowering people and real impact.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Advisor Authorisations & Advisory

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

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)

13d ago

Listed two hours ago

Advisor Information Security

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Advise MBIE on classification and protection of government info
Support compliance with NZ Protective Security Requirements
Develop and improve information classification policies

Advise MBIE on classification and protection of government info
Support compliance with NZ Protective Security Requirements
Develop and improve information classification policies

Business advisor role strengthening MBIE's information security, classification and protective security culture.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2h ago

Listed four days ago

Executive Leader

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

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 seven days ago

Senior Ministerial Servicing Advisor

at Sport NZ Group

This is a Full time job

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 twenty three hours ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

$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)

23h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Chief Executive

This is a Full time job

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

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 eleven days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Influence national decision-making by supporting performance reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, Board and Ministers!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

People & Capability Operations Manager

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington CBD
Experienced HR practitioner
Lead a small team

Wellington CBD
Experienced HR practitioner
Lead a small team

Experienced HR practitioner; lead a small team; Wellington CBD

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job