105 internal affairs jobs in New Zealand

at Government Communications Security Bureau

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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Principal Consultant /Senior Adviser

at Acumen New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Senior communications advisory role with national scope. Independent, employee-owned agency. Meaningful work with influential organisations

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

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Listed fourteen hours ago

NZSOC Operations Officer

This is a Full time job

+ 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)

14h ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

$129510 - $161167 p.a.

Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders across DIA.
Lead major organisation wide strategy, performance and accountability processes
Drive quality work, mentor advisors and influence outcomes across the department

Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders across DIA.
Lead major organisation wide strategy, performance and accountability processes
Drive quality work, mentor advisors and influence outcomes across the department

Lead strategy, performance and key accountability work as a Principal Advisor at DIA, helping shape strategic priorities and supporting senior leaders

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Experienced Professionals - Foreign Policy Opportunities

This is a Full time job

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 ten days ago

Senior Gambling Regulator

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$100359 - $124891

Lead high impact regulatory decisions that directly support harm minimisation.
Use your technical expertise to guide others and influence sector best practice.
Work across diverse gambling environments with strong professional autonomy.

Lead high impact regulatory decisions that directly support harm minimisation.
Use your technical expertise to guide others and influence sector best practice.
Work across diverse gambling environments with strong professional autonomy.

Ensuring fair, safe and compliant gambling through expert regulatory decisions, targeted interventions and strong stakeholder engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor Official Correspondence

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$81,441 - $101,349

As an Advisor Official Correspondence in the Branch Performance Team, you'll support the delivery of high-quality official correspondence.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Regulatory Accountant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$94499 - $117598

Make high impact regulatory decisions using your financial expertise
Engage directly with operators to improve compliance and sector integrity
Join a collaborative team shaping safer gambling outcomes for communities

Make high impact regulatory decisions using your financial expertise
Engage directly with operators to improve compliance and sector integrity
Join a collaborative team shaping safer gambling outcomes for communities

Specialist role delivering financial analysis to support gambling licensing and protect system integrity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Ministerial Servicing Advisor

at Sport NZ Group

This is a Full time job

Senior advisor delivering high‑quality ministerial servicing, policy advice and risk management for Sport NZ.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Regulator

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$100359 - $124891 p.a.

Lead NZ's online gambling regulator, shaping policy and protecting communities
Assess risk, enforce compliance, and respond to unlicensed market trends
Build relationships and collaborate with domestic and international partners

Lead NZ's online gambling regulator, shaping policy and protecting communities
Assess risk, enforce compliance, and respond to unlicensed market trends
Build relationships and collaborate with domestic and international partners

Lead, influence, and make a real difference for New Zealand. Shape a new regulatory framework and deliver national impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Security Consultant

This is a Full time job

$117,734 - $146,513

Supports the delivery of security advice, contributing to planning, policy, and stakeholder engagement activities.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Disposal Regulation Advisor

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

$71,767 - $89,310

Contribute to frameworks that support management of government records
Work with agencies across government to strengthen IM practices
Permanent Wellington-based role

Contribute to frameworks that support management of government records
Work with agencies across government to strengthen IM practices
Permanent Wellington-based role

Support the development of government-wide frameworks that guide how public records are managed, appraised and responsibly disposed of.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Development Adviser - Governance and Inclusion

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

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 twenty seven days ago

Senior Advisor Privacy, Government and Information

at Rothley

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

12-months fixed term
Flexible working - work from home two days per week
Join a values driven organisation

12-months fixed term
Flexible working - work from home two days per week
Join a values driven organisation

We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor to join a dynamic team managing all aspects of information release, privacy, and government relations

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

27d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Unit Manager Health and Safety

This is a Full time job

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 four days ago

Private Secretary (Administration) - Office of Hon Nicola Grigg

This is a Full time job

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

$71,767 - $79,741

Launch your career at the heart of government
Deliver administrative support in a dynamic ministerial office
Unique opportunity based onsite at Parliament

Launch your career at the heart of government
Deliver administrative support in a dynamic ministerial office
Unique opportunity based onsite at Parliament

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised individual to join a busy ministerial office as a Private Secretary (Administration).

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Consultant - Crisis Communications

at Atmos Holdings Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Senior Crisis Communications consultant leading cyber and privacy incident response, advising executive to protect reputation, trust and confidence.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

This is a Full time job

at Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

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 twenty hours ago

Media and Social Media Advisor

This is a Full time job