Principal Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Principal Advisor Assurance - Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$122,485 – $144,100 per year

Establish the region’s first dedicated emergency management assurance function.
Make emergency management visible, measured, and continually improving.
Drive accountability in how emergency management is delivered.

Establish the region’s first dedicated emergency management assurance function.
Make emergency management visible, measured, and continually improving.
Drive accountability in how emergency management is delivered.

Lead regional assurance and system performance for emergency management.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor

at Tertiary Education Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Remuneration range: $128k to $150k

The opportunity to work in a high-performing team
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
A range of benefits including flexible/hybrid working

The opportunity to work in a high-performing team
Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
A range of benefits including flexible/hybrid working

Join us in in the Ministerial Work Programme team and lead key aspects of the design and implementation of a new tertiary research fund.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Collaborative and supportive team environment
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
Work in a vibrant and energetic setting

Collaborative and supportive team environment
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
Work in a vibrant and energetic setting

Lead high‑value service design, commissioning and improvement work that shapes how justice services are delivered across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Office Administrator and Principal’s PA

at Tamaoho School

This is a Part time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$30 per hour

Professional Office Administrator and Principal’s PA role supporting school administration, the Principal, and day-to-day office operations.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

21h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Principal Advisor, Strategic Planning and Performance

at PHARMAC

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead strategic planning and performance at Pharmac, driving organisation-wide planning, insights, and reporting to improve health outcomes.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

22h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

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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 seven days ago

Principal Advisor

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$129510 - $161167 p.a.

Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders across DIA.
Lead major organisation wide strategy, performance and accountability processes
Drive quality work, mentor advisors and influence outcomes across the department

Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders across DIA.
Lead major organisation wide strategy, performance and accountability processes
Drive quality work, mentor advisors and influence outcomes across the department

Lead strategy, performance and key accountability work as a Principal Advisor at DIA, helping shape strategic priorities and supporting senior leaders

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Principal Advisor - Learning and Development

at Crown Response Office

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$131,082 – $182,923 per year

Fixed term or secondment opportunity to 30 June 2027
Newly created position
Central Wellington CBD office location close to train station

Fixed term or secondment opportunity to 30 June 2027
Newly created position
Central Wellington CBD office location close to train station

Shape system‑wide learning and capability so agencies can deliver consistent, survivor‑centred and trauma‑informed Redress.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

17h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

NZD 125000 - 155000 per annum

Lead a high‑profile national regulatory programme, advising Ministers and Cabinet in a hands‑on principal role

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Advisor

at Education Review Office

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Meaningful work contributing to the improvement of education systems
Bring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas to work on
Exciting opportunity in Evaluation and Policy

Meaningful work contributing to the improvement of education systems
Bring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas to work on
Exciting opportunity in Evaluation and Policy

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes to improve learning for children and young adults across Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Principal- Client Partnerships

at DHP Consultancy

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Lead business growth for an established business based in Tauranga. Senior sales role, great opportunity.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

15h ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor, Ministerial Services x2

at Ministry of Education

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Full-time roles available, 1x permanent and 1x fixed term
Wellington based
Contribute your skills to our busy Ministerial Services team

Full-time roles available, 1x permanent and 1x fixed term
Wellington based
Contribute your skills to our busy Ministerial Services team

Ensure the Ministry of Education is transparent, accessible and accountable.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Education Manager

at The Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Education planning and support of Catholic Character enhancement for Principals of integrated Catholic schools circa 10,000 pupils in the Diocese

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

25d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Midpoint of $143,052, dependent on experience

Use your expertise to strengthen system wide resilience
Guide critical decisions that protect communities nationwide
Wellington based | Permanent | Fulltime

Use your expertise to strengthen system wide resilience
Guide critical decisions that protect communities nationwide
Wellington based | Permanent | Fulltime

Join us in a role where your expertise truly shapes the future of emergency management and strategic leadership across the Ministry.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Advisor, Communications and Engagement

at Serious Fraud Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Advisor Authorisations & Advisory

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Expected starting salary - $130,588 - $144,295

Support the Head of Authorisations & Advisory as trusted 2IC
Make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Aotearoa
Permanent role based at any of our WorkSafe office locations

Support the Head of Authorisations & Advisory as trusted 2IC
Make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Aotearoa
Permanent role based at any of our WorkSafe office locations

A key 2IC role supporting our Head of Authorisations and Advisory, leading strategic work, driving improvements, and delivering safety outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d 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 fifteen hours ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15h ago

Listed eleven days ago