108 democracy advisor jobs in New Zealand - Full Time

Support democratic decision making in Pōneke
Deliver high quality governance support
Provide trusted governance advice & manage agendas across Council & committees

Support democratic decision making in Pōneke
Deliver high quality governance support
Provide trusted governance advice & manage agendas across Council & committees

We are looking for a governance professional to support our Democracy Services team as a Democracy Advisor.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Manager, Strategy, governance and advocacy

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Newly created tier 2 senior opportunity reporting to the CEO
Lead high‑impact relationships with government and industry partners
Influence national workforce development across NZ

Newly created tier 2 senior opportunity reporting to the CEO
Lead high‑impact relationships with government and industry partners
Influence national workforce development across NZ

Powering Aotearoa's key industries, MITO is hiring a Manager, Strategy to lead governance and advocacy for a future‑ready workforce.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

Featured

Listed four days ago

Democracy Advisor

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Support democratic decision making in Pōneke
Deliver high quality governance support
Provide trusted governance advice & manage agendas across Council & committees

Support democratic decision making in Pōneke
Deliver high quality governance support
Provide trusted governance advice & manage agendas across Council & committees

We are looking for a governance professional to support our Democracy Services team as a Democracy Advisor.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Democracy Advisor

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

From 77000 to 87000 NZD per year

Based in New Lynn and Henderson
Help deliver the aspirations of the community
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Based in New Lynn and Henderson
Help deliver the aspirations of the community
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Support and advise Western Local Board members and local board team on core democratic processes.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed thirty minutes ago

Principal Advisor, Strategy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$144,000 - $166,000

Full time role
Wellington based Strategy role
Join us at exciting time

Full time role
Wellington based Strategy role
Join us at exciting time

Full time role Wellington based Principal Strategy opportunity

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

30m ago

Listed four days ago

Policy And Advocacy Manager

at Amnesty International

This is a Full time job

$89,000 – $100,000 per year

Do you want to help shape a just future, driving change here in Aotearoa and at a global level?

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

People Power Adviser

at Amnesty International

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Do you want to help shape a just future, driving change here in Aotearoa and at a global level?

subClassification: Volunteer Coordination & SupportVolunteer Coordination & Support

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

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Governance Advisor

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Attractive Salary Package

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)

18d ago

Listed one day ago

Advisor Employment Relations - Fixed term or Secondment opportunity

at New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$88,880 - $98,750

A flexible and supportive environment.
Supporting the Commission to be election ready.
An opportunity to make a real difference!

A flexible and supportive environment.
Supporting the Commission to be election ready.
An opportunity to make a real difference!

Nau Mai !!

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Advisor/Senior Advisor, Policy

This is a Full time job

$93,443 - $138,664

Work on high-impact infrastructure policy that shapes Aotearoa’s future
Work with smart, passionate people in a collaborative team
Competitive salary, great benefits and flexible working options

Work on high-impact infrastructure policy that shapes Aotearoa’s future
Work with smart, passionate people in a collaborative team
Competitive salary, great benefits and flexible working options

Shape NZ’s infrastructure future at Te Waihanga by influencing impactful policy on planning, funding & climate.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed one hour ago

Senior Human Rights Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua Tika Tangata

at Human Rights Commission

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$109,207 – $147,751 per year

We are looking for a Senior Human Rights Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua Tika Tangata to join Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Information Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

$67,066-$85,567.

Work on innovative and exciting projects.
Celebrate achievements with a team that values success.
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation.

Work on innovative and exciting projects.
Celebrate achievements with a team that values success.
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation.

Responsible for drafting responses and facilitating the provision of official correspondence, data and information relating to the Coronial system

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed five days ago

Manager, Strategy, governance and advocacy

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

at National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc

Newly created tier 2 senior opportunity reporting to the CEO
Lead high‑impact relationships with government and industry partners
Influence national workforce development across NZ

Newly created tier 2 senior opportunity reporting to the CEO
Lead high‑impact relationships with government and industry partners
Influence national workforce development across NZ

Powering Aotearoa's key industries, MITO is hiring a Manager, Strategy to lead governance and advocacy for a future‑ready workforce.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job

Te Aro, Wellington

Rare opportunity for this role
Challenging and exciting
Rewarding and adding value every day

Rare opportunity for this role
Challenging and exciting
Rewarding and adding value every day

This is a senior role that requires a specific skill set and experience across a wide range of capabilities. Apply today if this role appeals to you.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Advisor, Policy Advisory Group (4 year fixed term)

at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Gain unparalleled experience influencing policy at the highest level
Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to tackling NZ’s biggest challanges
Get personalised support throughout your journey at DPMC

Gain unparalleled experience influencing policy at the highest level
Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to tackling NZ’s biggest challanges
Get personalised support throughout your journey at DPMC

Shape NZ’s future at the heart of government - provide expert advice, tackle complex challenges, and grow as a part of DPMC's Policy Advisory Group.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Policy Advisor

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$75114-$93724 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Are you interested in developing a career in policy advice and development?
Do you enjoy researching problems to understand the issues/formulate solutions?
Engage with and learn from experts and build your own knowledge.

Are you interested in developing a career in policy advice and development?
Do you enjoy researching problems to understand the issues/formulate solutions?
Engage with and learn from experts and build your own knowledge.

An exciting opportunity for you to develop your experience in Policy with the Economic Development Policy team at MBIE.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Policy Analyst & Policy Analyst (NCSC)

at Government Communications Security Bureau

This is a Full time job

Great Work Benefits

Provide essential policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders
Work on rapidly evolving cyber security and wider digital policy issues
Contribute to the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure

Provide essential policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders
Work on rapidly evolving cyber security and wider digital policy issues
Contribute to the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Advisor, OIA Services

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

plus 9% Superannuation

Join a purpose-driven organisation that supports your growth, values inclusion
Supportive team culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop a career
Permanent full-time position

Join a purpose-driven organisation that supports your growth, values inclusion
Supportive team culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop a career
Permanent full-time position

Provide clear, pragmatic advice and work proactively to manage risks and expectations in a fast‑paced environment!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Regional Security and Resilience Advisor x 4

Hamilton Central, Waikato

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$108,140 – $120,160

$108,140 – $120,160
Fulltime, 5 month fixed-term
Flexible location and ability to travel regionally

$108,140 – $120,160
Fulltime, 5 month fixed-term
Flexible location and ability to travel regionally

Come work with us!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Advisor / Senior Advisor, Hamilton

at Te Puni Kōkiri

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Salaries detailed in the ad + 4.3 wks annual leave

Advisor and Senior Advisor opportunities
Join a supportive, values‑driven team
Based in our Hamilton tari

Advisor and Senior Advisor opportunities
Join a supportive, values‑driven team
Based in our Hamilton tari

Join our Hamilton tima as an Advisor or Senior Advisor and make a genuine difference through purposeful, people-focused Māori development work

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Managing Principal - Regulatory and Thematic

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

Annual salary + Kiwisaver + benefits

Wellington CBD
Advance New Zealand's defence policy
Complex work programme

Wellington CBD
Advance New Zealand's defence policy
Complex work programme

Managing Principal – Regulatory and Thematic Wellington CBD Advance

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Landowner Relations Advisor, Projects

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Rukuhia, Waikato

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Secure land access and property rights to enable critical grid project
Work with landowners, mana whenua, service providers and project teams
Navigate legislation, negotiation & dispute resolution to keep delivery moving

Secure land access and property rights to enable critical grid project
Work with landowners, mana whenua, service providers and project teams
Navigate legislation, negotiation & dispute resolution to keep delivery moving

Join Transpower’s Landowner Relations & Property team delivering respectful land access and trusted engagement for infrastructure across Aotearoa

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Transnational Education (TNE) Process Advisor

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $90,000 + KiwiSaver up to 6.75%

Great benefits and career opportunities with a leading NZ employer
A great in office culture with flexible working to balance life's priorities.
Tackle exciting projects and meaningful work with autonomy and a great team.

Great benefits and career opportunities with a leading NZ employer
A great in office culture with flexible working to balance life's priorities.
Tackle exciting projects and meaningful work with autonomy and a great team.

Would you enjoy reviewing processes, identifying opportunities, and driving changes to improve efficiency and accelerate partnership development?

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Sales(Sales)

18d ago

Listed one day ago

Regional Security and Resilience Advisor x 4

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Bay View, Hawkes Bay

$108,140 – $120,160

$108,140 – $120,160
Fulltime, 5 month fixed-term
Flexible location and ability to travel regionally

$108,140 – $120,160
Fulltime, 5 month fixed-term
Flexible location and ability to travel regionally

Come work with us!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Ministerial Advisor

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Tertiary Education Commission

$77,141 - $89,820 (including 4% superannuation)

Join a busy team advising on official correspondence on behalf of the NZDF
Great exposure to the world of Defence, ministerial services, and legislation
Full time, permanent role. Based in Wellington CBD, close to train station

Join a busy team advising on official correspondence on behalf of the NZDF
Great exposure to the world of Defence, ministerial services, and legislation
Full time, permanent role. Based in Wellington CBD, close to train station

Great stepping-stone for an inquisitive person wanting exposure to ministerial services within a government environment

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Advisor - Ministerial Work Programme

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

$93,327 up to $109,797

The opportunity to work in a high-performing team
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
A range of benefits including flexible/hybrid working.

The opportunity to work in a high-performing team
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
A range of benefits including flexible/hybrid working.

Work across the workstreams of the Redesign Implementation Project, providing strategic and operational advice.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Advisor - Professional Standards

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Hybrid working options available
Supportive, high-performing team environment
Competitive salary package

Hybrid working options available
Supportive, high-performing team environment
Competitive salary package

Join this high‑stakes regulatory team in leading complex cases, influencing standards, and delivering outcomes that safeguard public trust

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

26d ago

Listed five days ago

Policy Advisor - 12-Month Fixed-Term

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Drive meaningful change across our district - leading research, shaping policy and presenting insights that influence real decisions.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Policy Advisor

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Full time job

Influence government policy and legislation
Contribute directly to iwi development and kaitiakitanga
Work in a values‑led organisation with great benefits and opportunities to grow

Influence government policy and legislation
Contribute directly to iwi development and kaitiakitanga
Work in a values‑led organisation with great benefits and opportunities to grow

Provide policy analysis, research and advice to influence legislation and government reforms advancing Ngāi Tahu rights and aspirations.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

International Programmes Development Advisor

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$75,631 to $80,503 per annum

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Be part of something truly meaningful, where you make a difference.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Be part of something truly meaningful, where you make a difference.

Support the development of offshore and flexible delivery programmes, articulation pathways, and inbound international short course programmes.

subClassification: Corporate DevelopmentCorporate Development

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Programme Implementation Director

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$163,432 - $181,891

Make a real difference at a national scale
High profile initiative focused on protecting children and young people on-line
Lead the establishment of a multidisciplinary team providing advice to Leaders

Make a real difference at a national scale
High profile initiative focused on protecting children and young people on-line
Lead the establishment of a multidisciplinary team providing advice to Leaders

Lead the establishment of the Phase One operational service model for under-16 social media restrictions - make a real difference at national scale

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

19h ago

Listed four days ago

Policy Analyst

at Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

This is a Full time job