Matplotlib Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Principal Policy Advisor

at Tertiary Education Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$128,284 - $150,923 + 3.5% KiwiSaver

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Lead operational policy projects, turning government decisions into funding, guidance and real‑world delivery

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed seventeen 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)

17d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Policy and Research Analyst

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Strong salary, great benefits and a standout team!

Shape evidence‑based funding that supports communities
Turn research and data into practical insights
Build trusted community relationships

Shape evidence‑based funding that supports communities
Turn research and data into practical insights
Build trusted community relationships

Use your policy and research skills to support community wellbeing, guide funding decisions, and help shape meaningful long‑term impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Research & Data Analyst

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$75k-$88k+Kiwisaver and wellness benefits

Join Us as a Research & Data Analyst
Powering Digital Innovation Across Aotearoa!
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE!

Join Us as a Research & Data Analyst
Powering Digital Innovation Across Aotearoa!
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE!

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Reporting and Analytics Advisor - Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$78,222 - $94,689

A small specialist team that values simplicity, clarity, and trust in data
Bring your natural flair for visualising information
If you're ready to turn data into impact, we'd love to hear from you!

A small specialist team that values simplicity, clarity, and trust in data
Bring your natural flair for visualising information
If you're ready to turn data into impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Come and join our amazing team and make a difference!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Data Reporting Analyst

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people
Competitive remuneration package and staff benefits
Enjoy free use of centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Deliver executive insights, KPIs, and dashboards to drive performance, strategy, and decision-making across Auckland Council.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Intelligence Support Analyst

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Expiring soon

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)

11d ago

Listed eight days ago

Food Coordinator/Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$67,658 - $78,771 based on skills and experience

Be first contact for food safety complaints, incidents and recalls
Support investigations, compliance actions and food recall communications
Coordinate records and responses to food safety incidents and emergencies

Be first contact for food safety complaints, incidents and recalls
Support investigations, compliance actions and food recall communications
Coordinate records and responses to food safety incidents and emergencies

Coordinate and analyse food safety incidents, complaints, recalls, supporting compliance responses to keep Aotearoa's food safe.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed four days ago

Workforce Planning Analyst

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$81,709 - $94,338 (including 4% superannuation)

An opportunity to gain experience in workforce analytics
Drive improvement to the way we collect, analyse, and interpret workforce data
Wellington CBD based role

An opportunity to gain experience in workforce analytics
Drive improvement to the way we collect, analyse, and interpret workforce data
Wellington CBD based role

Deliver high‑quality workforce insights that support informed decision‑making

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Advisor - Data Labs | Kaitohutohu – Taiwhanga Raraunga

at Stats NZ

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$73,779 - $86,798 + Kiwisaver

Exciting and meaningful work that makes a difference to Aotearoa
Opportunity to develop and grow your career
Balance life and work commitments

Exciting and meaningful work that makes a difference to Aotearoa
Opportunity to develop and grow your career
Balance life and work commitments

A unique opportunity to be a part of creating better outcomes for New Zealander’s!

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control

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

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Science & Technology Lead - Sensing and Intelligence

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$147,234 - $170,818 (including 4% superannuation)

Senior leadership opportunity at Defence Science and Technology
Unique technical, research role working alongside a professional team
Position is based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Senior leadership opportunity at Defence Science and Technology
Unique technical, research role working alongside a professional team
Position is based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of this research programme whilst deliver outcomes to the NZDF

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Investment Analyst

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary + 5 weeks leave + 6.75% super

High Performing Team
World-class organisation with a world-class portfolio
Great benefits

High Performing Team
World-class organisation with a world-class portfolio
Great benefits

As an Investment Analyst, you will support the assessment, development and investment of early‑stage ventures emerging from across the University.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Adviser Food Assurance

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$76,463 - $89,215 based on skills and experience

Help keep NZ food exports trusted globally
Grow your reporting and analytics skills
Join a collaborative Wellington based team

Help keep NZ food exports trusted globally
Grow your reporting and analytics skills
Join a collaborative Wellington based team

Support New Zealand's food export system, grow reporting capability, work with skilled specialists, and help manage real world export issues

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Business Insights Analyst

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$83,104 - $91,803 per annum (40 hour week)

Deliver high-quality insights that support strategic, data-driven decision-mak
Design and develop impactful BI reporting using tools like Power BI, Excel, an
Analyse complex academic and corporate data, identify trends, risks, and oppor

Deliver high-quality insights that support strategic, data-driven decision-mak
Design and develop impactful BI reporting using tools like Power BI, Excel, an
Analyse complex academic and corporate data, identify trends, risks, and oppor

Turn data into insights that shape strategy and student success. Join Ara as a Business Insights Analyst and drive smarter decisions.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Analyst

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join our passionate and talented team
Apply a range of financial & analytical tools to generate insights
Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave

Join our passionate and talented team
Apply a range of financial & analytical tools to generate insights
Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave

We’re looking for a policy analyst with strong commercial expertise or a keen interest in the commercial sector to join The Treasury.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Technology Analyst

at Taumata Arowai

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$78,371 (90%) - $87,079 (100%) - $100,141 (115%)

Make an impact across the entire organisation
Small and supportive team
Waterfront location

Make an impact across the entire organisation
Small and supportive team
Waterfront location

Join our small ICT team on a temporary basis to deliver high-quality, customer centric technology services

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

1d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - School of Environment- 24 mth fixed-term

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$92,213 – $94,649 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

Exciting opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the School of Environment

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

26d ago

Listed eight days ago

Research Fellow

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Grafton, Auckland

$99,788 – $119,204 per year

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

Develop data collection tools, analyse and report longitudinal data, working with your colleagues to plan, coordinate, and manage research activities.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Aquaculture Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

$76,463-$89,215 depending on skills & experience

Keen to kick-start your career? Maybe you're a Grad? or
Maybe you're ready for your 2nd Govt role or you could be in Aquaculture?
Regardless, you're ready to join a fun, busy team passionate about Aquaculture

Keen to kick-start your career? Maybe you're a Grad? or
Maybe you're ready for your 2nd Govt role or you could be in Aquaculture?
Regardless, you're ready to join a fun, busy team passionate about Aquaculture

You'll work with people from a variety of backgrounds, growing your own experience & understanding of the workings of government. Apply by 03 May

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

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