Political Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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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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Policy Advisor

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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)

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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 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 four days ago

Policy & Advocacy Lead

at Unicef

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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 seven days ago

Senior Ministerial Servicing Advisor

at Sport NZ Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, 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 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 seventeen hours ago

Advisor - Community Engagement

at Electoral Commission

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago(Hybrid)

$88,880 - $98,750

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Dunedin and surrounding areas. You will

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Policy Advisor

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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 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 four days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

Develop policy for a small team focused on providing outcomes to communities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Safeguarding Coordinator

at The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$33 – $38 per hour

Te Aorerekura Family Violence Entry to Expert Capability Aligned Training
Remote work from home position
Be a part of a national team

Te Aorerekura Family Violence Entry to Expert Capability Aligned Training
Remote work from home position
Be a part of a national team

Opportunity to work remotely, coordinating multi-agency responses to safeguard adults at risk.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Policy Analysts - Strategy and Policy

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Midpoint of $86,862 dependent on experience

Wellington based | Full-time Permanent
Contribute to work that improves health outcomes
Four positions available!!

Wellington based | Full-time Permanent
Contribute to work that improves health outcomes
Four positions available!!

Build your policy career while shaping advice that improves health outcomes and advances equity across Aotearoa

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor, Ministerial Services

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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 four days ago

Senior Ministerial Adviser

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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

Local Board Advisor

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
Hybrid role, primarily based in Māngere
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
Hybrid role, primarily based in Māngere
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Enjoy a wide variety of work including supporting the local board with political guidance and governance advice.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Private Secretary (Administration) - Office of Hon Nicola Grigg

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$71,767 - $79,741

Launch your career at the heart of government
Deliver administrative support in a dynamic ministerial office
Unique opportunity based onsite at Parliament

Launch your career at the heart of government
Deliver administrative support in a dynamic ministerial office
Unique opportunity based onsite at Parliament

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised individual to join a busy ministerial office as a Private Secretary (Administration).

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

4d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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)

18h ago

Listed five days ago

Democracy Advisor

at Southland District Council

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Grow your governance career in a supportive team
Make a real impact
Flexible working hours

Grow your governance career in a supportive team
Make a real impact
Flexible working hours

Help Council deliver strong, compliant governance through clear advice, sound legislative insight and effective support.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor Government & Ministerial

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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 six days ago

Policy Advisor

at Kaipara District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Dargaville, Northland

36 hours per week, based in Mangawhai or Dargaville + WFH options
Supportive team, great leadership & range of well-being initiatives
Professional development + annual reviews + suite of benefits

36 hours per week, based in Mangawhai or Dargaville + WFH options
Supportive team, great leadership & range of well-being initiatives
Professional development + annual reviews + suite of benefits

Drive bylaws & policy alignment with community needs & council objectives, ensuring compliance, stakeholder engagement, & efficient implementation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

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