105 principal digital advisor jobs in New Zealand

$128,284 - $150,923 + 3.5% KiwiSaver

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Lead operational policy projects, turning government decisions into funding, guidance and real‑world delivery

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Principal Market Advisor – Wholesale Design

at Transpower

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This is a Full time job

at Tertiary Education Commission

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)

Featured

Listed nineteen days ago

Principal Sharepoint Advisor

at H2R Technology Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Remote)

Join a small and collaborative digital team on a 4 month contract, providing your expertise across Sharepoint and M365

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

19d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

This is a Full time job

at National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc

$128,284 - $150,923 + 3.5% KiwiSaver

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Lead operational policy projects, turning government decisions into funding, guidance and real‑world delivery

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Learning and Development Advisor

at NZ Green Building Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

We are looking for a Professional Development Advisor to join our team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job

Te Aro, Wellington

Rare opportunity for this role
Challenging and exciting
Rewarding and adding value every day

Rare opportunity for this role
Challenging and exciting
Rewarding and adding value every day

This is a senior role that requires a specific skill set and experience across a wide range of capabilities. Apply today if this role appeals to you.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior/Principal Advisor - Commmunications and Engagement

at WorkLife

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

$140,000 - $178,000

Approximate 6-month fixed term contract role
Public Sector Crown Entity - Infrastructure sector focus
Join a busy and happy team, in this "all-rounder" role

Approximate 6-month fixed term contract role
Public Sector Crown Entity - Infrastructure sector focus
Join a busy and happy team, in this "all-rounder" role

As a member of a busy and strategically valued team, you will provide generalist communications expertise, across this impactful crown entity.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

This is a Contract/Temp job

at New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

up to $130,000 per year, negotiable

Senior guidance/technical writer - major govt regulatory reform programme. Turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance with national impact

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Advisor/Senior Advisor, Policy

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Social Development

$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)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor - Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Work closely with colleagues across Strategy and Insights
Shape work that improves how evidence and insights are used
Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington

Work closely with colleagues across Strategy and Insights
Shape work that improves how evidence and insights are used
Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington

Lead and contribute to strategic analysis to support MSD's direction.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor, Policy (multiple opportunities)

at Ministry for Regulation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Lead complex policy work to lift regulatory quality across government
Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and judgement
Join a small, agile central agency with a big mission

Lead complex policy work to lift regulatory quality across government
Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and judgement
Join a small, agile central agency with a big mission

Shape high‑impact policy and lift regulatory quality nationwide. Join a small, agile central agency with real influence.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Principal Advisor, Communications and Engagement

at Serious Fraud Office

This is a Full time job

Trusted partner to ELT, leading high‑impact internal and external communications that protect reputation & build confidence across the justice sector.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

23d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Managing Principal - Regulatory and Thematic

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

at Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

Annual salary + Kiwisaver + benefits

Wellington CBD
Advance New Zealand's defence policy
Complex work programme

Wellington CBD
Advance New Zealand's defence policy
Complex work programme

Managing Principal – Regulatory and Thematic Wellington CBD Advance

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Adviser, Financial Advice

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$150,000 - $160,000 + 4% KiwiSaver

Generous benefits including life and health insurance
Hybrid environment - three days a week in the office, two from home
Central CBD location, close to public transport

Generous benefits including life and health insurance
Hybrid environment - three days a week in the office, two from home
Central CBD location, close to public transport

Play a pivotal role in shaping how financial advice regulation is delivered across Aotearoa!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Customer Experience Advisor

at Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

Well Being Benefits + Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing leave and wellbeing support
Flexible working options
The opportunity to shape how Council delivers services to the community

Wellbeing leave and wellbeing support
Flexible working options
The opportunity to shape how Council delivers services to the community

Senior CX Advisor improving Hutt City Council digital services using data, knowledge management and service design to enhance community experience

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

$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)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Communications Advisor

at Seafood New Zealand

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Working for one of New Zealand's most sustainable food producing sectors
Small, highly focused, fun team

Working for one of New Zealand's most sustainable food producing sectors
Small, highly focused, fun team

Seafood New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Adviser who can work alongside our Director Communications and Engagement.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Internal Communications Advisor

at New Zealand Law Society

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work with a reputable organisation providing learning to the legal profession
Work with people who are passionate about what they do

Work with a reputable organisation providing learning to the legal profession
Work with people who are passionate about what they do

Play a key role in the design and delivery of employee communication and channel strategy

subClassification: Internal CommunicationsInternal Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor - Enterprise Communications

This is a Full time job

Lead, deliver and support external and internal communications for key programme
Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners
Wellington based

Lead, deliver and support external and internal communications for key programme
Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners
Wellington based

Lead and deliver high‑impact communications and engagement across key portfolios and programmes of work.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

This is a Full time job

$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)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Market Advisor – Wholesale Design

at Transpower

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

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)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Lead Advisor

at Ministry of Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead and contribute to the delivery of key programmes of work.
Champion practice excellence in our Professional Developments.
You will join a supportive team

Lead and contribute to the delivery of key programmes of work.
Champion practice excellence in our Professional Developments.
You will join a supportive team

Play a key role eading substantial and complex initiatives that support kaiako, teachers and leaders to grow their capabilities.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Education Advisor

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Based in Timaru. Secondment or Permanent.

Efforts are underway to improve attendance and achievement in education
Help us deliver proactive consistent support & services to the education sector
Work closely with schools, kura and whānau to help ensure optimum results

Efforts are underway to improve attendance and achievement in education
Help us deliver proactive consistent support & services to the education sector
Work closely with schools, kura and whānau to help ensure optimum results

The Senior Education Advisor role is part of our Education Advisory service that supports the Ed sector to implement education priorities

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Digital Experience Advisor

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

$88,003 p.a. to $97,781

Real ownership of end-to-end digital customer experience
Opportunity to shape and mature digital engagement at scale
Breadth, autonomy, and technical credibility in a complex organisation

Real ownership of end-to-end digital customer experience
Opportunity to shape and mature digital engagement at scale
Breadth, autonomy, and technical credibility in a complex organisation

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kauniher

subClassification: Web Development & ProductionWeb Development & Production

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Digital Communications Lead

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead clear, engaging, and trusted communications across all digital channels.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Strengthen IAWAI's digital communication capabilities

Lead clear, engaging, and trusted communications across all digital channels.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Strengthen IAWAI's digital communication capabilities

Lead the development and delivery of IAWAI’s digital communications strategy across web, social media, and other digital channels.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$132k - $155k p.a.

A policy team shaping and influencing land transport revenue and investments
Lead delivery of policy projects
Permanent position based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

A policy team shaping and influencing land transport revenue and investments
Lead delivery of policy projects
Permanent position based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Opportunity to shape and influence important aspects of the land transport regulatory system for users and vehicles - join us!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Communications Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

$74,634 and $95,591.

A supportive and high-performing team environment.
A role that values your voice and encourages continuous improvement.
Work on impactful communications that serve communities across Aotearoa.

A supportive and high-performing team environment.
A role that values your voice and encourages continuous improvement.
Work on impactful communications that serve communities across Aotearoa.

Collaborate across the Ministry to develop and deliver effective communication and engagement plans.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Communications Advisor

at ETEL Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Avondale, Auckland

Convenient Avondale location with onsite car parking
Practical, hands‑on communications role
Competitive remuneration package

Convenient Avondale location with onsite car parking
Practical, hands‑on communications role
Competitive remuneration package

Communications Advisor partnering with leaders in a dynamic manufacturing business to deliver clear, engaging internal and external communications.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

2d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Social Development

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)

24d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Advisor Communications

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Develop and deliver internal and external communication plans
Provide high quality communication products
Six-month, fixed-term Wellington-based role

Develop and deliver internal and external communication plans
Provide high quality communication products
Six-month, fixed-term Wellington-based role

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help NZ.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Advisor Online Channels

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Department of Internal Affairs

$75,114 - $88,266 p.a. + KiwiSaver

Join a supportive, enthusiastic and high performing team
Fantastic opportunity to make a difference
8-Month Secondment/Fixed-Term Opportunity (Parental leave cover)

Join a supportive, enthusiastic and high performing team
Fantastic opportunity to make a difference
8-Month Secondment/Fixed-Term Opportunity (Parental leave cover)

Support the team to drive positive change in how our customers experience our channels across our portfolios

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Cybersecurity Advisor

This is a Full time job