Policy Planner Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Planner (QT)

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

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This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Employee Benefits + Kiwisaver

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

o join our Planning & Development directorate in a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Queenstown

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Policy Planner

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

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This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Competitive salary
Central Nelson location
You’ll be working in a positive and supportive team

A senior planning role responsible for leading complex policy and resource management projects

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Policy Analyst - International

at New Zealand Customs Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive salary - 3 extra Customs leave days

Shape smart policy, influence decisions, and help deliver better outcomes.
Bring your analytical thinking and policy skills to work that matters.
Wellington or Auckland based permanent full-time opportunity

Ready to help shape how New Zealand engages with the world on border issues? Come join NZ Customs!

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Advisor

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$77502 - $94724 p.a.

Contribute to high-profile policy work that impacts the ACC Scheme
Join a collaborative, flexible team with strong development opportunities
Wellington-based permanent role with 9% ACC superannuation contributio

Help shape the future of the ACC Scheme by providing evidence-based policy advice that influences outcomes for New Zealanders.

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Policy Analyst x 2

at Social Investment Agency

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$93,649 – $132,211 per year

Help shape how government invests in services to improve outcomes
Build your policy career through high-impact work and Ministerial advice
Two opportunities in a Wellington-based team

We have two opportunities for Policy Analysts to join our Community-Led Commissioning System Enablement team.

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Kaitohu Kaupapahere | Policy Advisor (Fixed term 12 months)

at Matamata-Piako District Council

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Aroha, Waikato

$85,674 – $105,499 per year

Work on projects that make a real difference to our communities
Join a supportive team that has your back
Enjoy flexible working where possible

Shape the policies that shape our community! Join Matamata-Piako District Council as a Policy Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term role from Feb 2027.

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Policy Analyst

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Gain valuable Budget process experience
Contribute to nationally significant work
Excellent career development opportunity

Join a high-profile Government Budget programme. Gain exposure to Ministers and Treasury in this fast-paced 5-month policy analyst contract.

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work on complex, high-impact policy initiatives across government
Influence strategic decision-making through evidence-based advice
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to improve outcomes for New Zealanders

Deliver strategic, evidence-based policy advice to influence government decisions and improve social outcomes.

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Graduate Environmental Policy Advisor

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexibility to be based in Auckland, Hamilton or Tauranga
Grad role - Your scope and ownership will grow as your capability does
Excellent benefits including additional leave and WFH flexibility

Help us anticipate, understand and respond to policy, planning and sustainability change, including the new planning and resource management systems.

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Policy Advisor Opportunities

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$75815 - $91347 p.a.

Contribute to meaningful policy work
Adress complex and evolving challenges across a range of critical areas
Based in Wellington

Are you an experienced policy professional looking to work on high-profile, system-level issues that make a real difference?

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Planning Coordinator

at JOYN

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

$75,000 - $85,000 + Medical + Fitness Subsidy

More than just coordination, a chance to broaden your career
Help bring new solar energy projects to life across NZ
Engaged passionate team | varied role | new Newmarket office from Feb 2027

Ready for more responsibility and room to grow your career? Join a fast-growing NZ solar business where your ideas and initiative really count!

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Intermediate Planner

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Location: Live and work in stunning Gisborne close to the beach, rivers and bush

informed decisions about the transport needs of our communities.

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Policy Adviser

at Department of Corrections

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$104,985 - $148,214 based on skills & experience

Fixed-term position through to November 2027.
Take the lead on major projects and manage cross-sector consultation.
Wellington based.

Join the Strategic Policy team and play a leading role in shaping advice on a diverse range of complex issues affecting the Corrections portfolio.

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Legislation and Regulatory Policy

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join a high-performing, collaborative policy team
Work on nationally significant policy issues in central Wellington
Shape legislation that improves lives

Lead complex legislation and regulatory policy work that strengthens outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across Aotearoa.

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Policy Advisor

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Permanent, full-time roles
Wellington based
Be part of one of the best policy shops in Government

Bring your perspective, build your policy skills, and help shape better outcomes for New Zealand.

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Finance Policy Advisor

at Archway Recruitment

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead high-impact policy across funding, rating, revenue and financial strategy
Advise senior leaders and present directly to elected decision-makers
Own complex policy work from analysis and consultation through to implementation

Lead complex financial policy and funding advice with genuine influence at senior leadership and governance level.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Policy Analyst

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Aro Valley, Wellington

$81,000 – $90,000 per year

Five-month Wellington secondment shaping social sector priorities at the heart of the annual Budget process.

1d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Three Waters Policy Lead

at Tiaki Wai

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This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Shape water services policy and bylaws across the Tiaki Wai rohe
Lead complex policy reviews with significant regional influence
Specialist role with scope to influence policy and decision-making

Shape the future of water services policy across Wellington, leading complex bylaw reviews and developing practical, evidence-based policy.

17h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Advisory & Policy - Expressions of Interest

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Provide political and policy advice aligned with Government objectives
Analyse issues, risks and legislation to support Ministerial decision-making
Build relationships to progress policy within Ministerial portfolios

Bring your policy and political expertise to Parliament and help provide trusted advice that supports Ministers and government priorities.

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Policy Advisor

at SEEK Grad

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Permanent, full-time roles based in Wellington! Start your career by making a real difference for Aotearoa.

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Policy Analyst

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
Salary midpoint: $88,165, dependent on experience

Help shape mental health policy and contribute to evidence-informed advice that supports better health outcomes for New Zealanders.

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Corporate Policy Advisor

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Thames, Waikato(Hybrid)

It's varied, fast-paced role
Be involved in decisions that have a visible impact across the Coromandel
Work in a great team with work life balance and a great benefits package.

This is not an entry-level policy role. We're looking for someone who understands how local government works & can hit the ground running from day one

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago