Mayor Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Head of City Operations

This is a Full time job

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Provide strategic leadership across city operations, lifting performance, building high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed seventeen days ago

Community Delivery Director

at Jam HR Consulting

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Translating strategy into outcomes, this is a rare opportunity to make significant and lasting change in the Waipā community.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Operations Coordinator

at Qestral Corporation Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Supportive Team
Employee Benefits Programme
Friendly Environment

Supportive Team
Employee Benefits Programme
Friendly Environment

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the smooth and consistent operation of the Qestral group!

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

23d ago

Listed six days ago

Community Development Advisor

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close team environment
Help build strong, active and connected communities

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close team environment
Help build strong, active and connected communities

Relationships are everything in this role. You will be working across all areas of the local community that sits just north of the Ōpāwaho

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Community Leader (Equivalent to General Manager)

at Mt Tabor Trust

This is a Full time job

Westgate, Auckland

$130,000 – $150,000 per year

Lead a values-driven intentional community supporting people with intellectual disabilities in West Auckland

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Administration Officer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Part time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Join Waimakariri District Council! Support senior leaders, use your admin skills, and make an impact. Part-time, permanent role. Apply now!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

16d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Emergency Management Officer South Waikato

at Matamata-Piako District Council

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

$84,685 – $99,630 per year

Be part of real-time response during emergency events.
Partner with iwi, agencies & community to build resilience.
Plan, train & coordinate emergency response activities.

Be part of real-time response during emergency events.
Partner with iwi, agencies & community to build resilience.
Plan, train & coordinate emergency response activities.

Help South Waikato communities prepare for and respond to emergencies, building resilience and making a real difference when it matters most.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Planning Specialist

at Christchurch International Airport

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive market salary plus benefits

Influence nationally significant infrastructure
Work across strategy, planning, regulation
Growth, impact, and strong benefits package

Influence nationally significant infrastructure
Work across strategy, planning, regulation
Growth, impact, and strong benefits package

Shape Christchurch Airport’s future as a Planning Specialist—navigate complex regulation, enable development, and protect critical infrastructure.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

16d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Head of City Operations

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Provide strategic leadership across city operations, lifting performance, building high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

2d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

CEO / General Manager - Christchurch Based Opportunity

at HR Connect Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead a growing infrastructure business across New Zealand
Shape strategy and performance through a key phase of growth and change
Step into a high-impact CEO role with strong regional and stakeholder influence

Lead a growing infrastructure business across New Zealand
Shape strategy and performance through a key phase of growth and change
Step into a high-impact CEO role with strong regional and stakeholder influence

Seeking an experienced CEO to lead growth in the infrastructure sector.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

19d ago

Listed six days ago

Board Secretary Special Projects & Governance

at Auckland City Mission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$110,000 - $130,000

$110,000 - $130,000 + Mon - Fri + WFH & onsite + laptop & mobile
EAP & Supervision + career progression opportunities
Discounted op shop & freshe produce

$110,000 - $130,000 + Mon - Fri + WFH & onsite + laptop & mobile
EAP & Supervision + career progression opportunities
Discounted op shop & freshe produce

Works with the CEO, chair, Board trustees & Directors to provide governance, administrative leadership & support for the Board of Directors.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Business Manager (Neighbourhoods & Communities)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Enjoy cross-functional mahi
Work closely with senior management informing our future
Work with purpose - your mahi contributes directly to our city

Enjoy cross-functional mahi
Work closely with senior management informing our future
Work with purpose - your mahi contributes directly to our city

Strategic Business Manager role driving priorities, partnerships, and community outcomes alongside senior leaders at Hutt City Council.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed six days ago

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Trusted support to the CE enabling effective leadership and decisions
Work closely with elected members and senior leaders across Council
Ensure the CE office runs smoothly in a fast‑paced civic environment

Trusted support to the CE enabling effective leadership and decisions
Work closely with elected members and senior leaders across Council
Ensure the CE office runs smoothly in a fast‑paced civic environment

Trusted EA to CE, enabling decisions, leadership and outcomes across Council in a fast‑paced civic environment with senior leaders and elected members

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Connected Communities Lead & Coach

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$140-$165k + 3.5% kiwisaver + council benefits

Senior leadership role, overseeing community delivery in West Auckland
Shape community outcomes through development & partnerships
Flexible, supportive work environment + Council perks

Senior leadership role, overseeing community delivery in West Auckland
Shape community outcomes through development & partnerships
Flexible, supportive work environment + Council perks

Lead West Auckland libraries & hubs, coach teams and drive community impact through partnerships and delivery of the new Te Hono hub in Avondale

subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Team Leader - Operational Readiness

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Use your experience in CDEM leadership
Lead and coordinate the activity of your operational team members
Provide sound emergency management advice internally and externally

Use your experience in CDEM leadership
Lead and coordinate the activity of your operational team members
Provide sound emergency management advice internally and externally

Bring your emergency management expertise to our Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management team

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Strategy and Policy Advisor

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Two Wellbeing days per year
Free health insurance and discounted. membership rates for family members.
Opportunities for professional development.

Two Wellbeing days per year
Free health insurance and discounted. membership rates for family members.
Opportunities for professional development.

Strategy and Policy Advisor role at Hamilton City Council to improve community outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Finance and Commercial Director (CFO)

at Jam HR Consulting

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato(Hybrid)

Unique opportunity in a dynamic, driven and innovative ELT
Shape the future with meaningful community outcomes
Create your legacy in the picturesque Waipā district

Unique opportunity in a dynamic, driven and innovative ELT
Shape the future with meaningful community outcomes
Create your legacy in the picturesque Waipā district

An executive-level opportunity to lead financial strategy, funding, and performance for a high-growth district, shaping communities now and for future

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

26d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Vanuatu Emergency Services Association

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Explore island life while leading a growing emergency service! Enjoy a tax-free income!

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

23d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$99,208 - $127,283

Work on diverse, high-impact organisational priorities
Be part of MoJ’s largest and most complex group
Wellington-based role at the centre of operations

Work on diverse, high-impact organisational priorities
Be part of MoJ’s largest and most complex group
Wellington-based role at the centre of operations

Senior Advisor supporting COO to deliver justice services, engaging across government and driving high-impact work in a dynamic environment.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager

at Gate Pa Community Centre Trust

This is a Part time job

Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty

$26 – $35 per hour

WE’RE HIRING MANAGER We is looking for an enthusiastic community-minded person. A new vibrant community centre. https://www.gatepa.org/about

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager, Public Service Fale

at Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$165,912 – $244,540 per year

The Manager, Public Service Fale leads the team, who deliver public sector strengthening advice and support to Pacific Public Service Commissioners.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Events and Contracts Lead - Fixed Term

at Taupo District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Bring your skills & experience to our high performing team
Great people; Great culture; Great community

Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Bring your skills & experience to our high performing team
Great people; Great culture; Great community

Whether you're into fishing, hunting, swimming, biking or simply enjoying nature (or a latte), Taupō offers an idyllic lifestyle for everyone.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Chief Executive

at Sheffield - Leaders for over 60 years. Est. 1961

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Visionary leadership for a growing city

Drive strategic growth for a dynamic and ambitious local authority
Lead organisational excellence through an exciting period of reform
A rare opportunity to shape local government at its best

Drive strategic growth for a dynamic and ambitious local authority
Lead organisational excellence through an exciting period of reform
A rare opportunity to shape local government at its best

A Chief Executive role for a bold, community-driven leader

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

16d ago

Listed four days ago

Waste Solutions Manager

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Flexible work environment + Relocation Assistance + Gisborne based
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Manager – Operations | Fixed Term (18 months)

at Sheffield - Leaders for over 60 years. Est. 1961

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Kaikōura based role

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead infrastructure and LTP development – strategic focus, real impact

Lead transformative change in a thriving community; shape infrastructure, the LTP, support water services, deliver operations, moving Kaikōura forward

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Advisor Implementation

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas are valued
Thrive in best-practice environment with growth opportunities
Contribute to meaningful mahi at DIA

Collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas are valued
Thrive in best-practice environment with growth opportunities
Contribute to meaningful mahi at DIA

Lead delivery of major regional programmes, working across government to implement high-impact initiatives.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Project Manager - Major Projects

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$125,000 to $150,000

Deliver Tauranga's biggest transport projects—end to end, safely
Own complex budgets, contracts and risk—keep delivery on track
Lead project teams and partners to deliver upgrades that customers feel

Deliver Tauranga's biggest transport projects—end to end, safely
Own complex budgets, contracts and risk—keep delivery on track
Lead project teams and partners to deliver upgrades that customers feel

Lead delivery of major transport and infrastructure projects shaping Tauranga's future—owning scope, risk, budgets and stakeholder outcomes end to end

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago

Listed four days ago

Kaiārahi Tikanga | Cultural Guide

at Porirua City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Champion te reo Māori me ōna tikanga across Council and community
Build strong relationships with iwi, marae and Māori communities
Lead cultural protocols, events and internal capability growth

Champion te reo Māori me ōna tikanga across Council and community
Build strong relationships with iwi, marae and Māori communities
Lead cultural protocols, events and internal capability growth

Help shape a culturally connected Porirua by championing te reo Māori me ōna tikanga across our organisation and community.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Aotearoa Circle - Chief Executive Officer

at Kerridge & Partners

This is a Full time job

Auckland

The Aotearoa Circle is a unique public–private partnership working to reverse the decline of Aotearoa’s natural capital and position its restoration.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

17d ago

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