Java Software Developer Government & Defence Jobs in All Manawatu, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Chief Licensing Inspector

at Hill Labs

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

Company vehicle, Flexible working arrangements

Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation & have a work-life balance
Professional development & training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements (where operationally possible), Company vehicle

Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation & have a work-life balance
Professional development & training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements (where operationally possible), Company vehicle

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Licensing Inspector to lead and oversee licensing and compliance activities within the region.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

Listed nine days ago

Associate Platform Engineer

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Grow your engineering capability while working with modern cloud and DevOps tool
Jira administration experience essential
Join asupportive, future‑focused digital team

Grow your engineering capability while working with modern cloud and DevOps tool
Jira administration experience essential
Join asupportive, future‑focused digital team

The Associate Platform Engineer - JIRA, supports the smooth operation and enhancement of digital platforms while contributing to system development.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Human Resource Advisor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Linton, Manawatu

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Work in partnership with our organisation
Become an integral part of a forward thinking, innovative team
Linton Military camp based role, with flexible working options

Work in partnership with our organisation
Become an integral part of a forward thinking, innovative team
Linton Military camp based role, with flexible working options

Manage portfolios that have a mix of both military & civilian staff, on all people-related matters

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

12d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Aquatics Quality & Assurance Lead

at Whanganui District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Keeping our community safe by ensuring reliable aquatic operations.
Ongoing training and development to build your capability
Be part of a team that looks out for each other, takes pride in doing things

Keeping our community safe by ensuring reliable aquatic operations.
Ongoing training and development to build your capability
Be part of a team that looks out for each other, takes pride in doing things

Help lead safe, high-quality aquatic operations and build a capable, confident team delivering for our community.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Planning and Scheduling Coordinator

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Linton Camp, Manawatu

$68,676 - $79,946 (including 4% superannuation)

Grow your skill set with a great job at NZ Defence Force
Enjoy access to onsite gym, pool and café
Permanent role, positive team culture

Grow your skill set with a great job at NZ Defence Force
Enjoy access to onsite gym, pool and café
Permanent role, positive team culture

Contribute to the effective scheduling & coordination of training courses for staff based at Linton Military Camp

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Simulation Technician

at CAE Australia

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

Global leader in simulation training
Global organisation with global opportunities!
World leading technology and training services

Global leader in simulation training
Global organisation with global opportunities!
World leading technology and training services

Responsible for the Maintenance Manager to perform all preventative and corrective maintenance on the training devices

subClassification: Air ForceAir Force

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Site Manager

at Citycare Property

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Linton Camp, Manawatu

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

Citycare Property continues its steady growth and has been selected for a major new contract with NZDF, opening new opportunities companywide.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

29d ago

Listed nine days ago

Accountant

at Whanganui District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

2 year fixed term position
Competitive salary
Supportive culture with health and wellbeing benefits

2 year fixed term position
Competitive salary
Supportive culture with health and wellbeing benefits

Join the finance team at Whanganui District Council, in this 2 year fixed term position as Accountant.

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

9d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Chief Licensing Inspector

at Hill Labs

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

Company vehicle, Flexible working arrangements

Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation & have a work-life balance
Professional development & training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements (where operationally possible), Company vehicle

Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation & have a work-life balance
Professional development & training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements (where operationally possible), Company vehicle

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Licensing Inspector to lead and oversee licensing and compliance activities within the region.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Transport Capital Projects Officer

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$98,796 to $116,231

Manage contracts, budgets and project outcomes
Provide on-site oversight and engineering input
Enjoy 5 weeks leave and a supportive team environment

Manage contracts, budgets and project outcomes
Provide on-site oversight and engineering input
Enjoy 5 weeks leave and a supportive team environment

Deliver impactful infrastructure projects. Lead planning, manage delivery, and help shape the future of Palmy’s transport networks.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Customer Engagement Representative

at Tararua District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Dannevirke, Manawatu

Frontline customer service role

Frontline customer service role

Provides frontline customer service and library support, assisting enquiries, access to information, technology, programs and community services

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Customer Engagement Representative

at Tararua District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pahiatua, Manawatu

Fixed term - guaranteed hours
Impactful role in a supportive and dynamic team
Gain valuable experience

Fixed term - guaranteed hours
Impactful role in a supportive and dynamic team
Gain valuable experience

Part-time fixed-term role at Pahiatua Library delivering excellent customer service, supporting enquiries, events, and community access to services.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

EOI - Corrections Officer - Tongariro Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Tongariro, Manawatu

Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Full training provided and ample opportunity for career progression

Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Full training provided and ample opportunity for career progression

Come and join us here at Ara Poutama. As a Corrections Officer you will be supported and valued.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed six days ago

Strategic Asset Lead

at Fluid Engineering

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

$110k - $130k p.a.

Lead strategic planning across key infrastructure and community assets
Translate asset data into clear, actionable long-term investment decisions
Influence outcomes that directly shape community services and wellbeing

Lead strategic planning across key infrastructure and community assets
Translate asset data into clear, actionable long-term investment decisions
Influence outcomes that directly shape community services and wellbeing

If you're looking for a role where strategy meets real-world impact, this is your opportunity to make a visible difference at a district-wide level.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Team Leader Environmental Data - Northern

at Horizons Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Own the data that protects communities when it matters most.
Lead field operations that power real-time environmental decisions.
Enjoy a positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Own the data that protects communities when it matters most.
Lead field operations that power real-time environmental decisions.
Enjoy a positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Horizons Regional Council Environmental Data Department is seeking a Team Leader – Northern, to lead our Environmental Data monitoring operations.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed eight days ago

Technician Logistics Support – 3x Fixed Term – Palmerston North

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Enjoy a varied and dynamic work environment where no two days are the same
Join a dedicated, professional and high-performance team
Salary range $59,674 - $66,304 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Enjoy a varied and dynamic work environment where no two days are the same
Join a dedicated, professional and high-performance team
Salary range $59,674 - $66,304 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Use your practical skills and problem-solving ability to support the maintenance, operation, and readiness of equipment.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Compliance & Services Lead

at Citycare Property

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Linton Camp, Manawatu

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel
Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities
Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

Citycare Property continues its steady growth and has been selected for a major new NZDF contract, opening exciting opportunities companywide.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

29d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Nursing Officer - New Zealand Army

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$97,640 – $115,330 per year

Go beyond the ward in a unique nursing career
Deliver high‑quality healthcare to NZ Defence Force personnel
Combine hands‑on nursing with leadership and teamwork

Go beyond the ward in a unique nursing career
Deliver high‑quality healthcare to NZ Defence Force personnel
Combine hands‑on nursing with leadership and teamwork

Few nursing careers offer this level of variety

subClassification: Nursing - General Medical & SurgicalNursing - General Medical & Surgical

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

General Instructor - Whanganui Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Starting salary of $72,514

Full-time, permanent opportunity based at Whanganui Prison
Bring your strong critical thinking & interpersonal skills to this exciting role
Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!

Full-time, permanent opportunity based at Whanganui Prison
Bring your strong critical thinking & interpersonal skills to this exciting role
Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the men in our care and to contribute to their future and their whanau.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Strategic Asset Lead - Parks and Property

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Whanganui, Manawatu

$110,000 to $130,000

Senior leadership opportunity to shape long‑term asset strategy
Make a lasting impact in the local Whanganui community
Close knit and grounded team that will enable your strategic approach to assets

Senior leadership opportunity to shape long‑term asset strategy
Make a lasting impact in the local Whanganui community
Close knit and grounded team that will enable your strategic approach to assets

Beyond Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Whanganui District Council to appoint a Strategic Assets Lead

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed nine days ago

Property & Facilities Officer - Full time - Fixed term

at Whanganui District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

This is a fixed term opportunity covering parental leave
We offer a collaborative and positive work environment
You'll gain valuable experience

This is a fixed term opportunity covering parental leave
We offer a collaborative and positive work environment
You'll gain valuable experience

We're seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our Property & Facilities team at Whanganui District Council

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Building Control Authority (BCA) Team Leader

at Whanganui District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Great team culture and working environment

Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Great team culture and working environment

Do you have a passion for leading people and a technically strong Building Consent Officer?

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Building Control Officer

at Whanganui District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Great team culture and working environment

Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Great team culture and working environment

We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Control Officer to join our passionate team of building professionals.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

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