Policy Analysis Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Work + Staff Benefits

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

A strategic, action-focused leader in standards, policy, advice, and project delivery, committed to public safety and health equity.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Advocacy and Policy Officer

at Australasian College of Paramedicine

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$78,000 – $83,000 per year (pro-rata, 0.25 FTE)

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

A flexible, part‑time, remote role supporting health policy, advocacy, and professional engagement to strengthen paramedicine’s voice across Aotearoa

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Advocacy and Policy Officer

at Australasian College of Paramedicine

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$78,000 – $83,000 per year (pro-rata, 0.25 FTE)

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

A flexible, part‑time, remote role supporting health policy, advocacy, and professional engagement to strengthen paramedicine’s voice across Aotearoa

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Work + Staff Benefits

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

A strategic, action-focused leader in standards, policy, advice, and project delivery, committed to public safety and health equity.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

at Ministry for Regulation

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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)

21h ago

Listed five days ago

Analyst

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow?
Work on high-profile projects and influence real change
Supportive environment for growth and development

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow?
Work on high-profile projects and influence real change
Supportive environment for growth and development

Policy Analyst – Financial Markets and Regulatory Institutions

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Policy Analyst

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$80k - $105k p.a.

Play a leading role in nationally significant mahi
Make a tangible difference for survivors and future generations
Join a supportive and collaborative team

Play a leading role in nationally significant mahi
Make a tangible difference for survivors and future generations
Join a supportive and collaborative team

Join a collaborative and high-performing team working on complex, cross-agency issues. This is a fixed-term role until 30 June 2027.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Coordinator

at Greater Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$60,216 - $88,432 includes all benefits

Grow your career in a dynamic local government environment
Work on exciting projects shaping Wellington's public transport network
Be part of a busy team in a fast paced operating environment

Grow your career in a dynamic local government environment
Work on exciting projects shaping Wellington's public transport network
Be part of a busy team in a fast paced operating environment

Provide reliable coordination support to keep Metlink's policy, privacy, and governance processes running smoothly.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Evaluation Practice Lead - Evidence and Effectiveness

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

We are seeking a candidate who balances deep expertise in mixed method evaluation with a pragmatic approach to delivering in a government context.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Ministry for Women

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$102,024 to $123,649

Contribute to meaningful mahi that drives change for women and girls.
Use your policy expertise to transform great ideas into skilful solutions.
Full time permanent position based in Wellington CBD.

Contribute to meaningful mahi that drives change for women and girls.
Use your policy expertise to transform great ideas into skilful solutions.
Full time permanent position based in Wellington CBD.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Policy Advisor with great writing skills to contribute to a broad & interesting programme of work.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Policy Analyst - Maternity, Child and Family Policy

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Midpoint of $153,748 dependent on experience

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
Shape nationally significant health policy
Improve outcomes for women, tamariki and whānau

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
Shape nationally significant health policy
Improve outcomes for women, tamariki and whānau

Lead nationally significant maternity funding and child and youth health policy work across government.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at ACC New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

plus 9% Superannuation

Join a purpose-driven organisation that supports your growth, values inclusion
Supportive team culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop a career
Permanent full-time position

Join a purpose-driven organisation that supports your growth, values inclusion
Supportive team culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop a career
Permanent full-time position

You will help shape how the ACC Scheme evolves, identifying emerging policy issues, providing strategic advice to senior leaders and the ACC Board.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at The Johnson Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Work on a high impact nationally significant programme
Long term contract stability through until 2028
Competitive salary

Work on a high impact nationally significant programme
Long term contract stability through until 2028
Competitive salary

Opportunity for an experienced senior policy advisor to work on a nationally significant legislative and regulatory change programme.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

at Social Workers Registration Board

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$101,000 – $107,300 per year

Career‑building fixed term - broad exposure that sets you up beyond 12 months.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed one hour ago

Senior Consultant/Manager - Tax Policy and Controversy

at EY

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Be part of a high-performing, supportive culture
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
Choose a career that connects you globally on a daily basis

Be part of a high-performing, supportive culture
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
Choose a career that connects you globally on a daily basis

We are seeking for a team player with a passion for tax and values career long learning and innovation

subClassification: TaxationTaxation

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor, Policy

at Ministry for Regulation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead high‑impact policy work that shapes regulatory quality across government
A senior role with scope to influence, guide others & drive system‑wide outcomes

Lead high‑impact policy work that shapes regulatory quality across government
A senior role with scope to influence, guide others & drive system‑wide outcomes

Lead high‑impact policy in a central agency, influencing regulatory quality across government and shaping better outcomes for New Zealanders.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed six days ago