22 democracy jobs in New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$64,485 – $70,979 per annum

Full-time, 40 hours per week — based in Wellington CBD.
A high-profile events role within a leading culinary operation.
Work at the heart of New Zealand's democracy, delivering premium hospitality ...

Full-time, 40 hours per week — based in Wellington CBD.
A high-profile events role within a leading culinary operation.
Work at the heart of New Zealand's democracy, delivering premium hospitality ...

Join our Parliamentary Hospitality & Events team as a Full Time Events Chef de Partie!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

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Senior Governance Advisor

at Kaipara District Council

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This is a Full time job

Mangawhai, Northland

Full-time opportunity, based in Mangawhai or Dargaville + WFH options
Supportive team, great leadership & range of well-being initiatives
Professional development + annual reviews + suite of benefits

Full-time opportunity, based in Mangawhai or Dargaville + WFH options
Supportive team, great leadership & range of well-being initiatives
Professional development + annual reviews + suite of benefits

Support Council decision-making through governance coordination, statutory advice and key democratic process responsibilities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed twenty seven days ago

Processing Officer - Overseas Operations

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$28.95 + 8% Holiday Pay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | about the role An exciting opportunity

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control

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

27d ago

Listed ten days ago

Chef de Partie – Events | Nihowera Mātāmua (Full Time)

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$64,485 – $70,979 per annum

Full-time, 40 hours per week — based in Wellington CBD.
A high-profile events role within a leading culinary operation.
Work at the heart of New Zealand's democracy, delivering premium hospitality ...

Full-time, 40 hours per week — based in Wellington CBD.
A high-profile events role within a leading culinary operation.
Work at the heart of New Zealand's democracy, delivering premium hospitality ...

Join our Parliamentary Hospitality & Events team as a Full Time Events Chef de Partie!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Systems Analyst

This is a Full time job

$108,140 - $120,160

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!

We have a permanent role waiting for you!

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Team Lead Enrolment Processing- Auckland

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland

$72,480

Team Leader experience
On site role
Fixed term until November 2026

Team Leader experience
On site role
Fixed term until November 2026

An exciting, fixed term Team Leader opportunity based in Mt Eden.

subClassification: Supervisors/Team LeadersSupervisors/Team Leaders

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Parliamentary Officer (Administration) | Kaitautoko Komiti (Whakahaerenga)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

from $63,036 - $69,602 per annum

Provide secretariat support to select committees and experience Parliament in action every day.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Team Lead Enrolment Processing - Christchurch

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Sydenham, Canterbury

$72,480

Team Leader experience
On site role
Fixed term until November 2026

Team Leader experience
On site role
Fixed term until November 2026

An exciting, fixed term Team Lead opportunity based in Sydenham

subClassification: Supervisors/Team LeadersSupervisors/Team Leaders

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor- Election 2026 (Governance)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Fixed term to 28 February 2027
Unique and exciting opportunity
Key player in a small agile team

Fixed term to 28 February 2027
Unique and exciting opportunity
Key player in a small agile team

We are seeking a Senior Advisor to join the small team responsible for delivering the successful General Election 2026 programme.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor - Election 2026

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Fixed term to 28 February 2027
Unique and exciting opportunity
Key player in a small agile team

Fixed term to 28 February 2027
Unique and exciting opportunity
Key player in a small agile team

We are seeking a Senior Advisor to join the small team responsible for delivering the successful General Election 2026 programme.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Local Democracy Reporter - Gisborne Herald

at NZME

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Purpose-led role covering local democracy with national backing
Extra training and mentoring from RNZ and NZ On Air
Live and work in Gisborne while shaping stories that matter

Purpose-led role covering local democracy with national backing
Extra training and mentoring from RNZ and NZ On Air
Live and work in Gisborne while shaping stories that matter

Shape local democracy coverage in Gisborne with timely, impartial journalism that keeps communities informed and leaders accountable.

subClassification: Journalism & WritingJournalism & Writing

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

23d ago

Listed ten days ago

Business Support Specialist

at Waikato Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$65,000 – $73,000 per year

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Flexible working environment + WFH opportunities.

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Flexible working environment + WFH opportunities.

Provides high-level business support to Pou Tūhono, elected members and governance teams supporting smooth efficient day-to-day operations.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

10d ago

Listed five hours ago

Recruitment and Rostering Manager - Epsom

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland

$85,000 - $90,000

Supportive team culture
Work at the General Election
Contribute to meaningful mahi alongside passionate and dedicated team

Supportive team culture
Work at the General Election
Contribute to meaningful mahi alongside passionate and dedicated team

Come work with us this election!

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

5h ago

Listed three days ago

Team Lead Enrolment Processing - Wellington

This is a Full time job

$72,480

Team Leader experience
On site role
Fixed term until November 2026

Team Leader experience
On site role
Fixed term until November 2026

An exciting, fixed term Team Leader opportunity based at the Terrace.

subClassification: Supervisors/Team LeadersSupervisors/Team Leaders

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Engagement Advisor – Parliamentary Labour Party Ethnic Communities (Fixed Term)

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otara, Auckland

Part-time 6 month fixed-term position (20 hours per week)
Your work matters to provide meaningful insights to help shape NZ’s democracy
Based in Auckland. Be a part of a supportive and energetic team

Part-time 6 month fixed-term position (20 hours per week)
Your work matters to provide meaningful insights to help shape NZ’s democracy
Based in Auckland. Be a part of a supportive and energetic team

We have an exceptional opportunity for a fixed term position as an Ethnic Communities Engagement Advisor.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Recruitment and Rostering Manager - Taranaki-King Country (Based in Hamilton)

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$88,880 - $93,810

Connect with diverse communitites
Meaningful mahi
An opportunity to make a real difference!

Connect with diverse communitites
Meaningful mahi
An opportunity to make a real difference!

Come work with us!

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Logistics and Supplies Manager - Levin (Rangitīkei)

at Taumata Search and Selection

This is a Full time job

Levin, Manawatu

$85,000 - $90,000

Supportive team culture
Work at the General Election
Contribute to meaningful mahi alongside passionate and dedicated team

Supportive team culture
Work at the General Election
Contribute to meaningful mahi alongside passionate and dedicated team

Come work with us!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Deputy Public Service Commissioner

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Statutory leadership role at the centre of government
Shape CE leadership, talent and system performance
Influence the future of New Zealand’s Public Service

Statutory leadership role at the centre of government
Shape CE leadership, talent and system performance
Influence the future of New Zealand’s Public Service

Influential statutory leadership role shaping executive capability, performance and future leadership across New Zealand’s Public Service.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Governance Advisor

at Kaipara District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mangawhai, Northland

Full-time opportunity, based in Mangawhai or Dargaville + WFH options
Supportive team, great leadership & range of well-being initiatives
Professional development + annual reviews + suite of benefits

Full-time opportunity, based in Mangawhai or Dargaville + WFH options
Supportive team, great leadership & range of well-being initiatives
Professional development + annual reviews + suite of benefits

Support Council decision-making through governance coordination, statutory advice and key democratic process responsibilities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

HR Advisor (18-month Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job