108 foreign policy jobs in New Zealand

This is a Full time job

at Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Recruiting now for a start in July 2026
Work for New Zealanders on global issues
Build a varied, meaningful career in Wellington and overseas

Recruiting now for a start in July 2026
Work for New Zealanders on global issues
Build a varied, meaningful career in Wellington and overseas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade welcomes applications from experienced policy professionals.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

International Development Professionals

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary
Health and well-being
Professional development

Competitive salary
Health and well-being
Professional development

As an International Development Professional, you will be contributing to ADB's key areas of development and innovation for Asia and the Pacific.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Development Adviser - Governance and Inclusion

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Build partnerships and represent NZ in regional engagements
Lead governance and inclusion work across the Pacific region
Wellington based full time role

Build partnerships and represent NZ in regional engagements
Lead governance and inclusion work across the Pacific region
Wellington based full time role

Provide expert advice to support equitable development outcomes!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Analyst

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow?
Work on high-profile projects and influence real change
Supportive environment for growth and development

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow?
Work on high-profile projects and influence real change
Supportive environment for growth and development

Policy Analyst – Financial Markets and Regulatory Institutions

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Reporting and Data Advisor

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support New Zealand's obligations in Antarctica by using your analytical skills and experience within ministerial reporting framework.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Development Adviser - Education

This is a Full time job

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

Help shape New Zealand's education development investments
Support education policy, programmes and partnerships, largely in the Pacific
Wellington based permanent role

Help shape New Zealand's education development investments
Support education policy, programmes and partnerships, largely in the Pacific
Wellington based permanent role

Drive meaningful education initiatives, grow your development expertise, and help deliver positive regional outcomes.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Policy Advisor

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Border Analyst

This is a Full time job

at Australasian College of Paramedicine

+Kiwisaver & Health Insurance

Are you naturally inquisitive and curious?
Make decisions and judgement calls that contribute positively to our mission
Be well supported to grow and explore development opportunities

Are you naturally inquisitive and curious?
Make decisions and judgement calls that contribute positively to our mission
Be well supported to grow and explore development opportunities

Do you want to make an impact on the lives of New Zealanders? Join our motivated team to undertake National Security Checks.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Advocacy and Policy Officer

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$78,000 – $83,000 per year (pro-rata, 0.25 FTE)

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

A flexible, part‑time, remote role supporting health policy, advocacy, and professional engagement to strengthen paramedicine’s voice across Aotearoa

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Unit Manager Health and Safety

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

Lead a team of health and safety practitioners
Bring your deep expertise in modern health and safety practic
Permanent, Wellington-based opportunity

Lead a team of health and safety practitioners
Bring your deep expertise in modern health and safety practic
Permanent, Wellington-based opportunity

We are strengthening our health and safety culture across the Ministry and are looking for an experienced Health and Safety leader.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Intelligence Analysis Manager

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

+Kiwisaver & Health Insurance

Exciting leadership opportunity for those wanting to develop in this area
Do work that's interesting!
Position can be based in Wellington or Auckland

Exciting leadership opportunity for those wanting to develop in this area
Do work that's interesting!
Position can be based in Wellington or Auckland

Be part of a supportive leadership team and contribute to a unit where the work is critical to the safety and security of our country

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Policy Advisor

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$76,000 – $103,000 per annum

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Practical policy that lands: help reduce health inequities and support GPs by translating complex issues into clear, evidence based advice.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

at Ministry for Regulation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$79,078 – $104,887 per year

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Join a small, smart, future-focused and passionate team, committed to creating system-level impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Work + Staff Benefits

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

A strategic, action-focused leader in standards, policy, advice, and project delivery, committed to public safety and health equity.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Junior Accountant

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Full time job

Provider of high quality food ingredients
Learning Opportunities
Fast-paced, collaborative, and enjoyable working culture

Provider of high quality food ingredients
Learning Opportunities
Fast-paced, collaborative, and enjoyable working culture

This role encompasses various Finance related tasks and critical for managing vendor relationships and ensuring accurate financial records.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Advisor, International Engagement

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

+ Kiwisaver & Health Insurance

Opportunity to step up into a Senior Advisor role
Fast-paced, varied and exciting work programme
Contribute to enhancing Aotearoa’s national security

Opportunity to step up into a Senior Advisor role
Fast-paced, varied and exciting work programme
Contribute to enhancing Aotearoa’s national security

Opportunity for a skilled advisor to work at the heart of the GCSB and NZSIS

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Policy & Advocacy Lead

at Unicef

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$105,000 – $120,000 per annum pro rata

Lead policy and advocacy to influence government, strengthen systems, and advance children’s rights in Aotearoa and globally.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job