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Project Manager

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$120,000-$140,000 depending on experience

5 weeks' annual leave + 37.5 hours/ per week
Shape the future of health education through high-impact project delivery
Flexible working options & up to 6.75% super

5 weeks' annual leave + 37.5 hours/ per week
Shape the future of health education through high-impact project delivery
Flexible working options & up to 6.75% super

Lead complex, high-impact projects within a Medical Faculty. Influence senior stakeholders, drive delivery, and turn complexity into clear, actionable

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

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Senior Policy Analyst & Policy Analyst (NCSC)

at Government Communications Security Bureau

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Great Work Benefits

Provide essential policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders
Work on rapidly evolving cyber security and wider digital policy issues
Contribute to the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure

Provide essential policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders
Work on rapidly evolving cyber security and wider digital policy issues
Contribute to the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Senior Software Developer

at University of Canterbury

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Employer superannuation contribution- up to 6.75%

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Join a forward-thinking team where your technical expertise will shape architecture, improve performance, and drive innovation across key platforms.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

1h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Graduate Programme - Across New Zealand

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Auckland

On-The Job Skill Development +Job Progression Opportunities
Great Staff Benefits & Discounted Travel
Great opportunity to join one of NZ's largest growing organization's

On-The Job Skill Development +Job Progression Opportunities
Great Staff Benefits & Discounted Travel
Great opportunity to join one of NZ's largest growing organization's

Kick‑start your career through our Graduate Programme with KiwiRail!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed one hour ago

Platform Analyst

at University of Canterbury

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$95,784 - $110,000 p.a

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Play a key role in keeping platforms running smoothly while supporting users and driving improvements.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

1h ago

Listed three hours ago

Administrator

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Join a team committed to wellbeing, innovation, and continuous improvement
Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week)
Role based in Palmerston North

Join a team committed to wellbeing, innovation, and continuous improvement
Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week)
Role based in Palmerston North

You will scan, collate, and log inbound customer communication and manual validation of the customer interaction with the tolling system.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Assistant Fingerprint Officer

at New Zealand Police

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Commences $69,337 After Training $95,057

Assistant Fingerprint Officer

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Land Development Engineer/Graduate Land Development Engineer

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Open to applicants at both experienced and graduate levels
Five weeks annual leave and birthday leave
Apply now!

Open to applicants at both experienced and graduate levels
Five weeks annual leave and birthday leave
Apply now!

We're looking for a Land Development Engineer - and we're open to applicants at both experienced and graduate levels.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Manager

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$120,000-$140,000 depending on experience

5 weeks' annual leave + 37.5 hours/ per week
Shape the future of health education through high-impact project delivery
Flexible working options & up to 6.75% super

5 weeks' annual leave + 37.5 hours/ per week
Shape the future of health education through high-impact project delivery
Flexible working options & up to 6.75% super

Lead complex, high-impact projects within a Medical Faculty. Influence senior stakeholders, drive delivery, and turn complexity into clear, actionable

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Site Reliability Engineer

at Palmerston North City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$114,382 to $134,567

Improve system reliability, performance and availability
Troubleshoot issues and drive long-term solutions
Work in a team open to flexible working arrangements

Improve system reliability, performance and availability
Troubleshoot issues and drive long-term solutions
Work in a team open to flexible working arrangements

Drive reliable, high-performing systems - lead automation, improve platforms, and help future-proof Council’s digital services

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Service Desk Support

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Launch your IT career in a supportive team
Vibrant environment with strong development opportunities
Fixed-term role for six months

Launch your IT career in a supportive team
Vibrant environment with strong development opportunities
Fixed-term role for six months

Start your IT career supporting a dynamic university community while building hands-on skills in a collaborative team.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

3d ago

Listed six hours ago

Security Administrator

at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Join a collaborative and supportive team.
Permanent role, Wellington or Auckland based
Five weeks annual leave and 15 wellness days

Join a collaborative and supportive team.
Permanent role, Wellington or Auckland based
Five weeks annual leave and 15 wellness days

Contribute to maintaining and improving RBNZ's security controls to ensure they align with and support business objectives

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Investigator | Kaitātari Taihara

at Criminal Cases Review Commission (Te Kāhui Tātari Ture)

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$96,722 - $113,790

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

Work on some of the most interesting and complex cases in the criminal justice system in Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed six days ago

Intelligence Support Analyst

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$60727-$70625 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Use your skills to support MBIE's Intelligence and Country Research team
Provide decision makers with useful and actionable intelligence
Coordinate, collect, collate, and manage information for intelligence

Use your skills to support MBIE's Intelligence and Country Research team
Provide decision makers with useful and actionable intelligence
Coordinate, collect, collate, and manage information for intelligence

Start your career in Intelligence and contribute to NZ's security and strengthening regulatory practices at MBIE

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Product Analyst

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$101,971 - $117,994 (including 4% superannuation)

Translate user needs into clear, actionable product requirements
Support agile delivery across complex ICT products and platforms
This role can be located in either Auckland (Devonport) or Wgtn

Translate user needs into clear, actionable product requirements
Support agile delivery across complex ICT products and platforms
This role can be located in either Auckland (Devonport) or Wgtn

Shape digital products by connecting users, data and delivery in this supportive team environment

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

3d ago

Listed four hours ago

Programme Coordinator

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$76,463 to $89,215

Coordinate Māori-led agribusiness programmes with national impact
Work in a kaupapa Māori environment supporting economic development
Fixed-term Wellington role shaping programmes through to 2027

Coordinate Māori-led agribusiness programmes with national impact
Work in a kaupapa Māori environment supporting economic development
Fixed-term Wellington role shaping programmes through to 2027

Provide programme coordination, reporting and business support to Māori agribusiness teams, enabling effective delivery of Māori-led initiatives

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

4h ago

Listed five hours ago

Project Specialist - Moodle Transition Workstream Lead

at University of Otago

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

Appointment range $96,587 to $105,532

Drive the transition & report on progress
Fixed term opportunity for 12 months

Drive the transition & report on progress
Fixed term opportunity for 12 months

Lead one of our most critical workstreams: the transition from Moodle to our new primary LMS, Aoroa (Brightspace) here at the University of Otago

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

5h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Business Analyst

at Hays | Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Work Across Diverse Projects & Environments
Permanent or Contract Options Available
Flexible Working Environment

Work Across Diverse Projects & Environments
Permanent or Contract Options Available
Flexible Working Environment

Business Analyst - Permanent or Contract Options Available

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Coordinator x 3

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Wellington Based
Various fixed terms
High profile projects for Defence

Wellington Based
Various fixed terms
High profile projects for Defence

Seeking three skilled Project Coordinators to join high-performing Integrated Project Teams working on some major capability programmes in Aotearoa.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Cost Recovery Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$76,463 to $89,215

Hands on analyst role across the full cost recovery lifecycle
Central role supporting how MPI recovers costs across New Zealand
Career pathways throughout MPI

Hands on analyst role across the full cost recovery lifecycle
Central role supporting how MPI recovers costs across New Zealand
Career pathways throughout MPI

Analyse revenue and cost drivers, partner with teams, and support pricing, forecasting, and reporting in a collaborative environment.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Te Wharau Project

at Nga Taonga Sound & Vision

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work with leadership to plan relocation and processing of collection materials.
Be part of an organisation that values Te Tiriti and cultural identity.
Flexible working – 65 hours per fortnight on full-time pay.

Work with leadership to plan relocation and processing of collection materials.
Be part of an organisation that values Te Tiriti and cultural identity.
Flexible working – 65 hours per fortnight on full-time pay.

Join a purpose-led org preserving the audiovisual heritage of Aotearoa, playing a key role in a large-scale collections relocation & storage project.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Geospatial Analyst

at Natural Hazards Commission - Toka Tū Ake

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hybrid Working Arrangements
Commitment to your Professional Development
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangements
Commitment to your Professional Development
Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are looking for a Senior Geospatial Analyst to deliver and strengthen geospatial capability within our Analytics and Insights team at NHC.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

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

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Junior role ready for someone naturally curious and wanting to continually develop their own skills and experiences

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Construction Engineer

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Employee Benefits + Kiwisaver

Genuine commitment to your career development and training
Enjoy hybrid working practices
Access to a host of QLDC benefits

Genuine commitment to your career development and training
Enjoy hybrid working practices
Access to a host of QLDC benefits

We're looking for a skilled Construction Engineer to lead site inspections, ensure safety and quality compliance, and support the successful delivery

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Technical Stores Assistant

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$65,857 - $76,657 (including 4% superannuation)

Keep specialist military kit mission ready every day
Join a tight, high performing unit with real purpose
Enjoy NZDF benefits, development opportunities, and a great team culture

Keep specialist military kit mission ready every day
Join a tight, high performing unit with real purpose
Enjoy NZDF benefits, development opportunities, and a great team culture

Keep mission critical gear ready, join a tight Navy team, and bring your attitude, humour, and skills to a role where every day truly counts

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Digital Workplace Support (12 -month fixed term)

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Full time, 12-month fixed term role based in Tauranga.
Flexible working options available.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.

Full time, 12-month fixed term role based in Tauranga.
Flexible working options available.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.

If you’re adept with technical systems and keen to guide others on their digital journey, this role may be a great fit for you.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

14d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Junior role ready for someone naturally curious and wanting to continually develop their own skills and experiences

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed six hours ago

Security Administrator

at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join a collaborative and supportive team.
Permanent role, Wellington or Auckland based
Five weeks annual leave and 15 wellness days

Join a collaborative and supportive team.
Permanent role, Wellington or Auckland based
Five weeks annual leave and 15 wellness days

Contribute to maintaining and improving RBNZ's security controls to ensure they align with and support business objectives

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6h ago

Listed five days ago

Pouako/Lecturer - Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko|Computer Science

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $112,730 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko | School of Computer Science is currently looking for an early-career or emerging academic of Māori whakapapa

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Business Support (L2) - Legal Services

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

Full-time, permanent opportunity
Takapuna, Auckland office
Opportunity to deliver high quality and effective administrative support

Full-time, permanent opportunity
Takapuna, Auckland office
Opportunity to deliver high quality and effective administrative support

Is it time to progress your career? Come and build your future with Legal Services.

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Digital Forensic Technician - AO HTCG

at New Zealand Police

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

F - $82,748 - $83,973 and I - $102,808 - $108,894

Digital Forensic Technician - AO HTCG

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed six hours ago

Director, Methodologies and Technical Support

at INSIDE Recruitment

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This is a Full time job

Wellington

Lead and steward audit and assurance standards, methodologies, policies and guid
Provide high‑quality technical advice and support to auditors and senior leaders
Lead, develop, and mentor a specialist technical team (3 direct reports), creati

Lead and steward audit and assurance standards, methodologies, policies and guid
Provide high‑quality technical advice and support to auditors and senior leaders
Lead, develop, and mentor a specialist technical team (3 direct reports), creati

The purpose of the Director, Methodologies and Technical Support role is to lead and oversee the audit assurance standards and methodologies, which in

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6h ago

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Project Manager

Senior Policy Analyst & Policy Analyst (NCSC)

Senior Software Developer

Graduate Programme - Across New Zealand

Platform Analyst

Administrator

Assistant Fingerprint Officer

Land Development Engineer/Graduate Land Development Engineer

Project Manager

Site Reliability Engineer

Service Desk Support

Security Administrator

Investigator | Kaitātari Taihara

Intelligence Support Analyst

Product Analyst

Programme Coordinator

Project Specialist - Moodle Transition Workstream Lead

Business Analyst

Project Coordinator x 3

Cost Recovery Analyst

Project Manager - Te Wharau Project

Senior Geospatial Analyst

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

Construction Engineer

Technical Stores Assistant

Digital Workplace Support (12 -month fixed term)

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

Security Administrator

Pouako/Lecturer - Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko|Computer Science

Business Support (L2) - Legal Services

Digital Forensic Technician - AO HTCG

Director, Methodologies and Technical Support

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