107 ministerial jobs in New Zealand

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

We’re looking for a high-performing Chief Advisor to support our Chief Executive Office. This is a big-picture, high-trust role.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

Listed four days ago

Senior Ministerial Adviser

This is a Full time job

Lead high‑profile ministerial activity and complex advisory work
Influential role supporting Ministers and senior leaders
Meaningful work in a fast‑paced public sector environment

Lead high‑profile ministerial activity and complex advisory work
Influential role supporting Ministers and senior leaders
Meaningful work in a fast‑paced public sector environment

Ready to play a senior role at the heart of government in a supportive and stable environment?

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Ministerial Servicing Advisor

at Sport NZ Group

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

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

Advisor, Ministerial Services

This is a Full time job

NZD 75000 - 90000 per annum

Contribute to the delivery of ministerial servicing in this fast paced role. Friendly team.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Advisor - Ministerial Services (OIA)

at ACC New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

$102287 - $131077 p.a. + 9% superannuation

Lead complex Official Information Act responses and uplift OIA capability across ACC

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Legal(Legal)

17h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor Government & Ministerial

This is a Full time job

Coordinate high-volume ministerial work in a fast-paced team, delivering timely, accurate advice and supporting regional priorities across Health NZ.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor, Ministerial Services x2

at Ministry of Education

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Full-time roles available, 1x permanent and 1x fixed term
Wellington based
Contribute your skills to our busy Ministerial Services team

Full-time roles available, 1x permanent and 1x fixed term
Wellington based
Contribute your skills to our busy Ministerial Services team

Ensure the Ministry of Education is transparent, accessible and accountable.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Advisor Privacy, Government and Information

at Rothley

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

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 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 fifteen hours ago

Accountability Advisor

at Humankind

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

You will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

You will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed seven days ago

Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

A brand new role leading a team of high performers focussed on developing strategic frameworks, performance outcomes and governance planning

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Reporting and Data Advisor

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support New Zealand's obligations in Antarctica by using your analytical skills and experience within ministerial reporting framework.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

at Ministry for Regulation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

$79,078 – $104,887 per year

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Join a small, smart, future-focused and passionate team, committed to creating system-level impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Policy Advisor

This is a Full time job

$76,000 – $103,000 per annum

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Practical policy that lands: help reduce health inequities and support GPs by translating complex issues into clear, evidence based advice.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Policy & Advocacy Lead

at Unicef

This is a Part time job

$105,000 – $120,000 per annum pro rata

Lead policy and advocacy to influence government, strengthen systems, and advance children’s rights in Aotearoa and globally.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Chief Advisor - Chief Executive's Office

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

We’re looking for a high-performing Chief Advisor to support our Chief Executive Office. This is a big-picture, high-trust role.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 125000 - 155000 per annum

Lead a high‑profile national regulatory programme, advising Ministers and Cabinet in a hands‑on principal role

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$131,082 – $182,923 per year

Fixed term or secondment opportunity
Wellington CBD location close to train station
Cross-agency work programme

Fixed term or secondment opportunity
Wellington CBD location close to train station
Cross-agency work programme

Lead cross‑agency redress reform, providing high‑quality advice and practical tools to support survivor‑centred delivery.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed seven days ago

Kaiārahi | Manager, Iwi and Māori Relations (2)

at Te Puni Kōkiri

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

$133k - $166k gross p/a + 4.3 wks ann. leave

Bring your knowledge, relationships, and passion to strengthen Māori relations
Support events that strengthen a shared national identity
Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

Bring your knowledge, relationships, and passion to strengthen Māori relations
Support events that strengthen a shared national identity
Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

Lead a team passionate about strengthening the Crown’s engagement with Māori

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Private Secretary (Administration) - Office of Hon Nicola Grigg

This is a Full time job