366 principal jobs in New Zealand - Full Time

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

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 hours ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

Be an early applicant

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)

20h ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Advisor, Strategic Planning and Performance

at PHARMAC

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

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)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job

$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 nineteen hours ago

Principal Advisor - Learning and Development

at Crown Response Office

This is a Full time job

$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)

19h ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

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 seventeen hours ago

Principal- Client Partnerships

at DHP Consultancy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

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

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

17h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Advisor

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Influence national decision-making by supporting performance reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, Board and Ministers!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d 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 twelve days ago

Principal Advisor Authorisations & Advisory

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

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 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)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor to the Chief Executive

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Contribute advice and support across a range of issues as required
Join a small, agile organisation with the opportunity to influence change
Work in a broad and varied role with potential to accelerate your career

Contribute advice and support across a range of issues as required
Join a small, agile organisation with the opportunity to influence change
Work in a broad and varied role with potential to accelerate your career

Operate with a high degree of agility and autonomy, using sound judgement, understanding of complexity, and management of risk and issues.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

$130,129 and $168,062

Complete historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements
Administer the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
Strategic policy advice on Māori rights in Treaty settlements and Takutai Moana

Complete historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements
Administer the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
Strategic policy advice on Māori rights in Treaty settlements and Takutai Moana

Be responsible for leading Treaty settlement negotiations and /or discrete pieces of specialist policy or research advice for Te Tari Whakatau.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Advisor, Implementation

at Ministry of Education

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Provide strategic leadership on workforce implementation
Shape best practice delivery and evaluation processes
Influence senior leaders with high quality advice

Provide strategic leadership on workforce implementation
Shape best practice delivery and evaluation processes
Influence senior leaders with high quality advice

Lead strategic implementation and evaluation work that strengthens the education workforce across.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Executive Assistant to the Principal

at Marlborough Girls' College

This is a Full time job

Marlborough Girls' College is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to act as a strategic partner to the Principal.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Principal Advisor Te Kāhui Taikura

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

$130,129 and $168,062

Complete historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements
Administer the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
Strategic policy advice on Māori rights in Treaty settlements and Takutai Moana

Complete historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements
Administer the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
Strategic policy advice on Māori rights in Treaty settlements and Takutai Moana

Be responsible for leading Treaty settlement negotiations and /or discrete pieces of specialist policy or research advice for Te Tari Whakatau.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

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

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)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Adviser Pasifika Capability - National Office

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

The full salary range is $124,578 - $175,875

Influence organisation-wide learning with deep Pasifika cultural expertise
Design and embed a Pasifika Cultural Capability Framework
Partner with Pasifika communities to drive equity‑focused capability

Influence organisation-wide learning with deep Pasifika cultural expertise
Design and embed a Pasifika Cultural Capability Framework
Partner with Pasifika communities to drive equity‑focused capability

Lead Pasifika cultural capability, embedding authentic perspectives into learning to build a culturally responsive organisation.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job