85 prime minister jobs in New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Gain unparalleled experience influencing policy at the highest level
Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to tackling NZ’s biggest challanges
Get personalised support throughout your journey at DPMC

Gain unparalleled experience influencing policy at the highest level
Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to tackling NZ’s biggest challanges
Get personalised support throughout your journey at DPMC

Shape NZ’s future at the heart of government - provide expert advice, tackle complex challenges, and grow as a part of DPMC's Policy Advisory Group.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

25d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Director Auckland MFAT Office

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Leads the Ministry's strategic engagement in the Auckland region
Manages the Auckland MFAT Office and NZ Inc relationships
Provides senior leadership across trade, economic and international engagement

Leads the Ministry's strategic engagement in the Auckland region
Manages the Auckland MFAT Office and NZ Inc relationships
Provides senior leadership across trade, economic and international engagement

Lead our strategic economic and international engagement across the Auckland region.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Advisor, Accountability, Risk and Assurance

This is a Full time job

$110,000 - $160,000

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

Senior Advisor, Accountability, Risk and Assurance Wellington-based

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Director, National Assessments Bureau

This is a Full time job

$190,000 - $300,000

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Te Tari o te Pirimia me te Rūnanga Kāwanatanga

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Programme Integration & Governance Lead

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

$160,000 – $200,000

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

Your work 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: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

$145,000 - $185,000

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

Your work 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)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Solicitor

This is a Full time job

$128,515 - $143,638

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

Senior Solicitor Wellington-based | Permanent, Full-time role

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

MP Support Advisor, Hon Tama Potaka MP

at Parliamentary Service

This is a Part time job

Hamilton West, Waikato

Are you passionate about supporting your community and making a difference?
Role type: 20-25 hours per week. Fixed term until 6 November 2026
Role location. Hamilton West electorate office

Are you passionate about supporting your community and making a difference?
Role type: 20-25 hours per week. Fixed term until 6 November 2026
Role location. Hamilton West electorate office

Make a real impact in supporting New Zealand’s democracy in the electorate office of Hon Tama Potaka MP.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Engagement Advisor

at Natural Hazards Commission - Toka Tū Ake

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the review of sensitive claims lodged with the Ministry
Analyse complex, sensitive information and deliver high-quality
Make a real difference supporting people alleging abuse or neglect in schooling

Lead the review of sensitive claims lodged with the Ministry
Analyse complex, sensitive information and deliver high-quality
Make a real difference supporting people alleging abuse or neglect in schooling

Seeking a role that highlights your people skills and technical writing? Make a real difference for Aotearoa's most vulnerable.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Policy Advisor

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

Hybrid Working Arrangements
Commitment to your Professional Development
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangements
Commitment to your Professional Development
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Support strategic and operational policy advice that informs decision‑making at NHC Toka Tū Ake as a Policy Advisor.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Advisor/Senior Advisor, Policy

This is a Full time job

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

$93,443 - $138,664

Work on high-impact infrastructure policy that shapes Aotearoa’s future
Work with smart, passionate people in a collaborative team
Competitive salary, great benefits and flexible working options

Work on high-impact infrastructure policy that shapes Aotearoa’s future
Work with smart, passionate people in a collaborative team
Competitive salary, great benefits and flexible working options

Shape NZ’s infrastructure future at Te Waihanga by influencing impactful policy on planning, funding & climate.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed nine days ago

Executive Assistant

This is a Full time job

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

$64,997 – $84,868 per year

Step into a fast-paced EA role supporting senior leaders at the heart of public sector performance. Permanent position, great team.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Advisor Ministerial Services

This is a Full time job

Start salary between $77,886 and $86,082

Play a key role in supporting the flow of advice and information
Meet deadlines, quality and performance standards and draft responses
Fixed term/secondment opportunity until May 2027

Play a key role in supporting the flow of advice and information
Meet deadlines, quality and performance standards and draft responses
Fixed term/secondment opportunity until May 2027

Join our Ministerial Services team, it's a rewarding fast-paced environment with great co-workers.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

MP Support Advisor, Hon Julie Anne Genter and Tamatha Paul

at Parliamentary Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rongotai, Wellington

Are you passionate about supporting your community and making a real difference?
Role type: full time, fixed term until 6 November 2026
Rongotai and Wellington Central electorate office, 2/72 Adelaide Rd, Wellington

Are you passionate about supporting your community and making a real difference?
Role type: full time, fixed term until 6 November 2026
Rongotai and Wellington Central electorate office, 2/72 Adelaide Rd, Wellington

Make a real impact in supporting NZ’s democracy in the Rongotai and Wellington Central electorate office of Hon Julie Anne Genter and Tamatha Paul.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Programme Manager

at Likemind

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hourly-rate contract through till December 2026
May 2026 start
Primarily CBD based

Hourly-rate contract through till December 2026
May 2026 start
Primarily CBD based

Seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning of a complex, large-scale programme

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior OIA and Ministerial Advisor

at Electricity Authority

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Opportunities for potential growth and development
Collaborative work environment

Flexible working fully supported to balance your work and lifestyle
Opportunities for potential growth and development
Collaborative work environment

We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Ministerial Services Adviser

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Opportunity to broaden your Ministerial Services skills and experience
Work at the heart of the Government's foreign policy Ministry
Join a high-performing, friendly and supportive team

Opportunity to broaden your Ministerial Services skills and experience
Work at the heart of the Government's foreign policy Ministry
Join a high-performing, friendly and supportive team

Play an important role by providing high quality, impartial advice and support across both MFAT and our Minister's offices.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Ministerial Services Advisor

at The Johnson Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Hourly rate contract
ASAP Start
Work as part of a fantastic communications team

Hourly rate contract
ASAP Start
Work as part of a fantastic communications team

Hourly rate contract opportunity for an experienced senior ministerial services advisor.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Private Secretary (Administration) Hon Watts

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$71,767 - $89,310

Hon Simon Watts is seeking a motivated and engaging administrator to join his office as a Private Secretary.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Engagement Advisor

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Lead the review of sensitive claims lodged with the Ministry
Analyse complex, sensitive information and deliver high-quality
Make a real difference supporting people alleging abuse or neglect in schooling

Lead the review of sensitive claims lodged with the Ministry
Analyse complex, sensitive information and deliver high-quality
Make a real difference supporting people alleging abuse or neglect in schooling

Seeking a role that highlights your people skills and technical writing? Make a real difference for Aotearoa's most vulnerable.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

at Stats NZ

This is a Full time job

High-trust Senior EA role supporting the CE of Stats NZ
Wellington based
Work at the centre of government leadership & decision making

High-trust Senior EA role supporting the CE of Stats NZ
Wellington based
Work at the centre of government leadership & decision making

Are you an exceptional EA who thrives on complexity and trust? We have a fantastic opportunity for you.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor, Wellbeing

Whangarei Central, Northland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Build trusted wellbeing plans for sensitive claimants' whānau
Use empathy and judgement to navigate complex, sensitive conversations
Join a dedicated team delivering positive outcomes

Build trusted wellbeing plans for sensitive claimants' whānau
Use empathy and judgement to navigate complex, sensitive conversations
Join a dedicated team delivering positive outcomes

Are you looking for a meaningful, people-centred role focussed on supporting some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable individuals?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Assistant Minister

at Hope Whangarei

This is a Full time job

This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to serve across several key areas of ministry in the local Presbyterian Church.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

23d ago

Listed one day ago

Deputy Head Policy Data and Support Services

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$163,898 - $190,277 (including 4% superannuation)

Lead high performing, engaged teams proud to support NZ veterans
Ensure key deliverables are met across a range of services
Wellington CBD location, vibrant café culture on your doorstep

Lead high performing, engaged teams proud to support NZ veterans
Ensure key deliverables are met across a range of services
Wellington CBD location, vibrant café culture on your doorstep

Strategic leadership across policy, data stewardship, business systems, projects, communications and clinical advice at Veterans Affairs NZ

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Christchurch (Fixed Term)

at Te Puni Kōkiri

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$104k - $115k (pro rata)

Bring your knowledge, relationships, and passion
Fixed term opportunity until mid-October 2026
Based in Ōtautahi | Christchurch

Bring your knowledge, relationships, and passion
Fixed term opportunity until mid-October 2026
Based in Ōtautahi | Christchurch

Support the Minister for Māori Development in his responsibilities under the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor, Strategic Policy

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

$108018 - $117951 p.a.

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join the Policy Unit to provide policy advice and analysis on emergency management policy matters.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Kaitātari Matua | Senior Analyst

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$107,146 – $143,313 per year

Have you got what it takes to help shape the strategic direction and design of the public service?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Human Rights Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua Tika Tangata

at Human Rights Commission

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

$109,207 – $147,751 per year

We are looking for a Senior Human Rights Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua Tika Tangata to join Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Programme Coordinator

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$85,537 - $101,911 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Advise on and develop programme and project processes
Use your analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong planning, tracking, quality assurance, change control/reporting skills

Advise on and develop programme and project processes
Use your analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong planning, tracking, quality assurance, change control/reporting skills

We are seeking a strong Senior Programme Coordinator to support the Technology and Innovation branch at MBIE

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Engagement Advisor