Geopolitical Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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)

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Advocacy and Policy Officer

at Australasian College of Paramedicine

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)

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Listed fourteen days ago

Experienced Professionals - Foreign Policy Opportunities

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Wellington

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 seventeen hours ago

NZSOC Operations Officer

at Government Communications Security Bureau

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

+ KiwiSaver + Vision Care

Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver

Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver

Work in a role that provides wide ranging exposure to New Zealand’s intelligence community and our important international partnerships

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operational Support Specialist

at Government Communications Security Bureau

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Are you inspired by protecting New Zealand?
Collaborative and supportive workplace with opportunities for career development
Excellent benefits package

Are you inspired by protecting New Zealand?
Collaborative and supportive workplace with opportunities for career development
Excellent benefits package

The Operational Support Specialist role supports our infrastructure teams and other stakeholders across the branch.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Reporting and Data Advisor

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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 thirteen days ago

Border Analyst

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

+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 five days ago

International Development Professionals

at Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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 five days ago

Intelligence Analysis Manager

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

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 four days ago

Intelligence Analyst | kaitātari Matauranga

at Parliamentary Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$83,135 - $105,435 per annum.

Full time, permanent role.
Based in Wellington CBD.
Join a passionate and collaborative team.

Full time, permanent role.
Based in Wellington CBD.
Join a passionate and collaborative team.

Ready to apply your intelligence expertise where it truly matters?

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Advocacy and Policy Officer

at Australasian College of Paramedicine

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 five days ago

Analyst

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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 four days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

Develop policy for a small team focused on providing outcomes to communities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d 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

Senior Advisor, International Engagement

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

+ 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 thirteen days ago

Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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 seven days ago

Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Manager - Operational Policy

at The Johnson Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Possess strong understanding of risk-based regulation and compliance operations
Experienced Manager/Principal
Team leadership/mentoring skills

Possess strong understanding of risk-based regulation and compliance operations
Experienced Manager/Principal
Team leadership/mentoring skills

Experience of delivering clear strategic initiatives and operational priorities Strong understanding of risk-based regulation and compliance models

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Policy Advisor

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

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 seven days ago

Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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 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

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