Governance Manager Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Group Manager Corporate Services

at Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Opportunity at Tier 2 level working for a delivery focused Crown Entity
Generalist position across corporate functions
Full time, permanent role in our Wellington office

Opportunity at Tier 2 level working for a delivery focused Crown Entity
Generalist position across corporate functions
Full time, permanent role in our Wellington office

Lead critical corporate functions as a senior executive, shaping performance and culture.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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Senior Advisor - Information Management

at Electricity Authority

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Permanent, full-time opportunity
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for career advancement

Permanent, full-time opportunity
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for career advancement

Join the Authority as we grow our capabilities and expand our reach.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Executive Assistant - Operations Manager

at K2Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$85,000 – $95,000 per year

Senior executive support and operational leadership role
Support sport and physical activity in a purpose led organisation
Join a flexible, values driven organisation with strong team culture

Senior executive support and operational leadership role
Support sport and physical activity in a purpose led organisation
Join a flexible, values driven organisation with strong team culture

Senior EA & Operations leader role partnering with CE & Board to drive systems, people, and performance in a purpose-led organisation.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

1d ago

Listed twenty nine minutes ago

Board Secretariat

at Nati Growth Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Senior governance exposure – Work closely with the CEO, boards, and kaumātua
Purpose‑driven mahi – Strengthen iwi governance and future aspirations
Values‑led environment – Professional, trusted, and culturally grounded

Senior governance exposure – Work closely with the CEO, boards, and kaumātua
Purpose‑driven mahi – Strengthen iwi governance and future aspirations
Values‑led environment – Professional, trusted, and culturally grounded

Support iwi governance at the highest level—drive compliant, high‑quality board processes that strengthen Ngāti Porou futures.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

29m ago

Listed fifty two minutes ago

Group Manager Corporate Services

at Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Opportunity at Tier 2 level working for a delivery focused Crown Entity
Generalist position across corporate functions
Full time, permanent role in our Wellington office

Opportunity at Tier 2 level working for a delivery focused Crown Entity
Generalist position across corporate functions
Full time, permanent role in our Wellington office

Lead critical corporate functions as a senior executive, shaping performance and culture.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

52m ago

Listed eleven days ago

Independent Member - Audit and Risk Committee

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Deliver trusted audit and risk assurance for Aucklanders
Safeguard public value
Oversee Ethical conduct and compliance

Deliver trusted audit and risk assurance for Aucklanders
Safeguard public value
Oversee Ethical conduct and compliance

Shape Auckland's governance. Independent Audit & Risk Committee role. Strategic impact, flexible hours, competitive remuneration.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

11d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Company Secretary

at Humankind

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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

You 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: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16h ago

Listed thirty two minutes ago

Registry & Funding Manager

at Nati Growth Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Lead iwi registry and funding programmes with real community impact
Deliver fair, transparent support for whānau, hapū, and marae
Work closely with governance and leaders across the Ngāti Porou rohe

Lead iwi registry and funding programmes with real community impact
Deliver fair, transparent support for whānau, hapū, and marae
Work closely with governance and leaders across the Ngāti Porou rohe

Lead iwi registry integrity and funding programmes that deliver fair, meaningful outcomes for Ngāti Porou whānau and communities.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

32m ago

Listed five days ago

Standards and Governance Manager

at BNZ

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Auckland Location - hybrid working!
6 weeks annual leave!
5+ years financial services exp - emphasis on process, compliance & remediation!

Auckland Location - hybrid working!
6 weeks annual leave!
5+ years financial services exp - emphasis on process, compliance & remediation!

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the safe, compliant, and effective application and execution of BNZs processes!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Director, Operations

at Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

A purpose-driven organisation with a great culture.
Leadership of corporate services and operational functions.
A member of the Senior Leadership Team.

A purpose-driven organisation with a great culture.
Leadership of corporate services and operational functions.
A member of the Senior Leadership Team.

A senior leadership role overseeing corporate services and operations in a values-led organisation improving New Zealanders' futures.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Programme Director (Transformation)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed forty six minutes ago

Senior Advisor - Information Management

at Electricity Authority

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Permanent, full-time opportunity
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for career advancement

Permanent, full-time opportunity
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for career advancement

Join the Authority as we grow our capabilities and expand our reach.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

46m ago

Listed fifty seven minutes ago

Senior Manager Enterprise Technology and Security

at Fisher Funds

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This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

A dynamic and supportive work culture where your contributions truly matter
Employee benefits, including enhanced leave and health insurance
Opportunities for growth and development in your career

A dynamic and supportive work culture where your contributions truly matter
Employee benefits, including enhanced leave and health insurance
Opportunities for growth and development in your career

Join Fisher Funds as Senior Manager Enterprise Technology & Security!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

57m ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Finance and Governance Coordinator

at Growing Future Farmers Trust

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Help power GFF’s finance and governance engine room and support future talent in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

19h ago

Listed thirty four minutes ago

Procurement Manager

at Bakels Edible Oils (N.Z.) Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Great company culture and values
Competitive pay + benefits
Located in the Sunny Mount Maunganui

Great company culture and values
Competitive pay + benefits
Located in the Sunny Mount Maunganui

Looking for a senior leadership role with real influence, impact, and end-to-end accountability? Click for more info.

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

34m ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Executive Assistant

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and SLT, enabling strong outcomes.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and SLT, enabling strong outcomes.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

15h ago

Listed three days ago

Governance Advisor

at Ministry of Education

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This is a Full time job

Wellington

Coordinate information, provide quality assurance and support processes.
Help ensure effective flows and management of information.
Develop your experience of working with statutory Boards and senior leaders.

Coordinate information, provide quality assurance and support processes.
Help ensure effective flows and management of information.
Develop your experience of working with statutory Boards and senior leaders.

Support the Agency to fulfil its core role being the secretariat to the Authorisation Board, providing quality advice.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Head of Operations

at Weatherell Transport Limited

This is a Full time job

Favona, Auckland

Lead performance across a nationwide, temperature‑controlled transport network
Bring structure and discipline to a fast‑growing multi‑site operation
High-impact role with clear accountability and strong executive support

Lead performance across a nationwide, temperature‑controlled transport network
Bring structure and discipline to a fast‑growing multi‑site operation
High-impact role with clear accountability and strong executive support

Run a national transport operation. Lead teams, drive performance, and bring discipline to a fast‑growing, temperature‑controlled network.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

20h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Legal & Compliance Team Leader

at Strata Title Administration

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$100,000 - $120,000

Work with a supportive management team
Make the role your own
WFH opportunity (min. 3 days in office)

Work with a supportive management team
Make the role your own
WFH opportunity (min. 3 days in office)

This is a great opportunity to lead a small team, build specialist knowledge and make a real difference in a growing organisation.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Legal(Legal)

18d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Business Unit General Manager

at Omexom New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
Company car

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
Company car

Join Omexom NZ as the Business Unit General Manager in Wellington and lead our Reactive Services team and drive success. Apply now!

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

18h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Office and Accounts Administrator

at Badminton Oceania Confederation Inc

This is a Part time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

$52,000 – $58,000 per year (30 hours per week)

Sporting Organisation
Small relaxed team environment
Variety of work

Sporting Organisation
Small relaxed team environment
Variety of work

Looking for an amazing Administrator who can support our busy team and take care of the day to day accounts for a regional sporting organisation

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

12d ago

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