Executive Support Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Settlement & Claims Advisor / Policy Advisor – Rights & Interests

at Waikato Tainui

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Work on policy and settlement kaupapa to protect Waikato-Tainui rights and shape outcomes for future generations.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Senior OIA and Ministerial Advisor

at Electricity Authority

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Opportunities for potential growth and development
Collaborative work environment

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Opportunities for potential growth and development
Collaborative work environment

We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed eleven days ago

Executive Assistant

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$64,997 – $84,868 per year

Step into a fast-paced EA role supporting senior leaders at the heart of public sector performance. Permanent position, great team.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Intelligence Case Officers - 2027 start date

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Starting salary $87,048-$92,851+allowance+benefits

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills &enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills &enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

These are special roles where you'll be meeting people and collecting intelligence to solve some of our most complex national security challenges.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Executive Assistant Team Leader

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Grafton, Auckland

$73,400 - $90,700 (pro rated)

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Executive Assistant who will lead a team dedicated to enhancing administrative support for the Associate Deans and Senior Professional staff

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Executive Assistant to Region Manager – Christchurch – 6–Month Fixed Term

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Stay ahead of the Region Manager’s needs and keep operations smooth through strategic thinking, strong communication, and solid relationship‑building

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Team Administrator

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Do you have 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role?
Bring you proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator

Do you have 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role?
Bring you proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator

We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator to join the Deputy Chief Executive - Policy (DCEP) Group.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Administrator

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Secondment/Fixed Term (6 months), Full Time
Living wage policy
Based in the CBD Office: Te Wharau o Tāmaki | Auckland House

Secondment/Fixed Term (6 months), Full Time
Living wage policy
Based in the CBD Office: Te Wharau o Tāmaki | Auckland House

Exciting career opportunity for a Admin to join the team

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$145,000 - $185,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work 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: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Programme Integration & Governance Lead

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$160,000 – $200,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work 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: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Assistant Compliance Officer

at Office of the Privacy Commissioner

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

High impact work programme
Plenty of professional challenge and growth
Inclusive and supportive work culture

High impact work programme
Plenty of professional challenge and growth
Inclusive and supportive work culture

Early career opportunity, interesting and impactful work in our Compliance and Enforcement team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed four days ago

Support Administrator - Recreation, Sport & Events

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Keep Recreation & Sport Centres running smoothly through admin support, great customer service, and helping teams deliver great experiences.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

4d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Community Innovation Specialist

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary plus 3.5% kiwisaver & benefits

Contribute to innovative, community-led outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau
Be part of a diverse, collaborative team making a real difference
Fixed-term, full-time opportunity offering flexible working

Contribute to innovative, community-led outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau
Be part of a diverse, collaborative team making a real difference
Fixed-term, full-time opportunity offering flexible working

Support strong, inclusive communities in Tāmaki Makaurau, bring experience working alongside diverse communities & enable meaningful change

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

23h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Administrator

at Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Well Being Benefits + Flexible Working Options

Make a real impact supporting your local community
Varied role across admin, customer service, and operations
Work in a dynamic, community-focused team environment

Make a real impact supporting your local community
Varied role across admin, customer service, and operations
Work in a dynamic, community-focused team environment

Admin role supporting parking services, handling appeals, data, and customer queries in a dynamic, community-focused team. Fixed term to Dec 2026.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22h ago

Listed one hour ago

Member, Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library

at Private Advertiser

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

The Minister of Internal Affairs is seeking candidates interested in serving as a member of the Guardians Kaitiaki of Alexander Turnbull Library.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed ten days ago

Administrative

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 - $79,300

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)

The Student Experience Advisor at the University of Auckland supports students' engagement and wellbeing through co-curricular activities.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Executive Assistant - Corporate

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Milford, Auckland

North Shore Hospital, Waitematā District
Permanent, full-time role
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

North Shore Hospital, Waitematā District
Permanent, full-time role
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

A fantastic opportunity to play a key role at the executive level, supporting impactful work across the health system. Apply now!

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Governance Relations & Support Officer

at Central Hawke's Bay District Council

This is a Full time job

Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Are you passionate about making a difference for the community?
Do you enjoy working is a small team?
Do you have a ‘can-do’ attitude?

Are you passionate about making a difference for the community?
Do you enjoy working is a small team?
Do you have a ‘can-do’ attitude?

We are seeking a Governance Relations & Support Officer to join Council’s governance function.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Business Services Administrator (Legal & Commercial)

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Busy administration role with interesting and varied work
Two-year fixed term employment contract
Flexible working – work from home and the office

Busy administration role with interesting and varied work
Two-year fixed term employment contract
Flexible working – work from home and the office

Are you looking for a fresh challenge in a vibrant and busy team? Are you an admin guru that can turn your hand to anything? Then we need you!

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

11d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Executive Assistant

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Fallen Soldier's Hospital, Hawke's Bay
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
Make a meaningful impact improving health outcomes for Hawke's Bay

Fallen Soldier's Hospital, Hawke's Bay
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
Make a meaningful impact improving health outcomes for Hawke's Bay

Support senior health leaders and drive digital efficiency and strategic delivery as an Executive Assistant in Hawke's Bay.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Coordinator, MBA and Executive Education

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Deliver high-impact MBA & executive programmes
Collaborate with senior stakeholders & clients
Dynamic fixed term role with strong career development

Deliver high-impact MBA & executive programmes
Collaborate with senior stakeholders & clients
Dynamic fixed term role with strong career development

Coordinate MBA and Executive Education programmes, ensuring smooth delivery, excellent participant experience, and effective stakeholder engagement.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Analyst & Compliance Officer

at Kiwifruit New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

This is a dynamic role in an important export sector that blends market intelligence, strategy, and compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

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