Principal Adviser Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Principal Advisor driving iwi-led care system strategy, delivering insights, influencing policy, and improving outcomes for mokopuna and whaanau.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

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Principal Market Advisor – Wholesale Design

at Transpower

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Shape NZ’s wholesale electricity market design and policy settings
Influence regulators and industry through high-quality insights
Lead strategic initiatives from concept to delivery in a changing system

Shape NZ’s wholesale electricity market design and policy settings
Influence regulators and industry through high-quality insights
Lead strategic initiatives from concept to delivery in a changing system

Lead wholesale electricity market design at Transpower’s System Operator—shape policy, influence the sector, and support a secure renewable future.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor, Sensitive Claims

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Use your technical leadership and mentoring experience in a meaningful role
Use your sound judgement and expertise on complex, sensitive work
Deliver improved outcomes for some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable individuals.

Use your technical leadership and mentoring experience in a meaningful role
Use your sound judgement and expertise on complex, sensitive work
Deliver improved outcomes for some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable individuals.

Lead complex sensitive claims work, improving outcomes for claimants through strategic oversight, quality assurance and trusted advice.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$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)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor Planning (Workforce)

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$118,390-$143,639 + KiwiSaver & Wellness benefits

Leadership position within INZ leading workforce planning initiatives.
Permanent Full-time Role
Wellington Central based location

Leadership position within INZ leading workforce planning initiatives.
Permanent Full-time Role
Wellington Central based location

You will undertake and direct workforce planning for INZ.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor, Wellbeing

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

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)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Aporei | Principal Advisor, Waikato-Waiariki (Fixed Term)

at Te Puni Kōkiri

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$123k - $137k + 4.3 weeks ann leave

Short-term Principal Advisor role with senior regional impact
Lead strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki
Based in Hamilton

Short-term Principal Advisor role with senior regional impact
Lead strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki
Based in Hamilton

Join us in this short-term role providing senior regional leadership, strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Advisor, Strategy

at Electoral Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$144,000 - $166,000

Full time role
Wellington based Strategy role
Join us at exciting time

Full time role
Wellington based Strategy role
Join us at exciting time

Full time role Wellington based Principal Strategy opportunity

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Principal Advisor

at Waikato Tainui

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Principal Advisor driving iwi-led care system strategy, delivering insights, influencing policy, and improving outcomes for mokopuna and whaanau.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor Mentally Well - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

If you're ready to bring your leadership, insight, and influence to a role that truly matters — we'd love to hear from you.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Robert Walters

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$130k - $156k p.a.

Join a multi-disciplinary project team improving New Zealand's Infrastructure
Lead work developing a new regulatory regime
2-year fixed term position

Join a multi-disciplinary project team improving New Zealand's Infrastructure
Lead work developing a new regulatory regime
2-year fixed term position

Play a key role in developing a new regulatory regime targeted at bettering New Zealand's infrastructure.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

26d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Advisor - Transport

at Waikato Regional Council

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$117,000 – $131,000 per year

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Generous leave entitlements, L&D opportunities & a great social club.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Generous leave entitlements, L&D opportunities & a great social club.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Shape regional transport strategy, advising senior leaders and influencing system‑wide transport outcomes for Waikato’s future.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor Regulation

at Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

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This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Flexible work culture fostered
Salary band $122,997 - 184,495 per annum
Central Wellington office location

Flexible work culture fostered
Salary band $122,997 - 184,495 per annum
Central Wellington office location

Come to work and make a difference | Join a team of experts in their field who are passionate about protecting the environment

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Advisor/Senior Advisor, Policy

at New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$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)

23d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Engagement Advisor

at Ministry of Education

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)

3d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Advice and Compliance Support

at The Adviser Platform

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Eden Terrace, Auckland

Join a supportive team with extensive experience in financial advice
Career development opportunity
Great office culture and perks

Join a supportive team with extensive experience in financial advice
Career development opportunity
Great office culture and perks

Join us as a Advice & Compliance Support! Ensure NZ financial advisers thrive with top-notch compliance support and grow in a supportive team.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

26d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior OIA and Ministerial Advisor

at Electricity Authority

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor, Wellbeing

at Ministry of Education

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)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor, Wellbeing

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor, Wellbeing

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

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)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Engagement Advisor

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

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)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Engagement Advisor

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

3d ago

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