188 principal process jobs in New Zealand

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

$161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

We are seeking a candidate who balances deep expertise in mixed method evaluation with a pragmatic approach to delivering in a government context.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Quality Control Chemist

at Azelis New Zealand

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Glenfield, Auckland

Unique opportunity within Global Chemical Company
Become a valued member of a Laboratory team
Open collaborative environment within a true manufacturing environment

Unique opportunity within Global Chemical Company
Become a valued member of a Laboratory team
Open collaborative environment within a true manufacturing environment

Unique opportunity to join a Global specialty Chemical company right here in NZ

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

Featured

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Advisor

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 nineteen 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)

19h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Quality Control Chemist

at Azelis New Zealand

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Glenfield, Auckland

Unique opportunity within Global Chemical Company
Become a valued member of a Laboratory team
Open collaborative environment within a true manufacturing environment

Unique opportunity within Global Chemical Company
Become a valued member of a Laboratory team
Open collaborative environment within a true manufacturing environment

Unique opportunity to join a Global specialty Chemical company right here in NZ

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

23d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Principal Advisor, Strategic Planning and Performance

at PHARMAC

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

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)

23h 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

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - 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 two hours ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

22h ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Business Analyst

at Massey University

This is a Full time job

Massey University, Manawatu(Hybrid)

$111537 - $144342 p.a.

Lead complex, high-impact initiatives shaping Massey's strategic future
Influence senior leaders with strategic analysis and clear recommendations
Drive future-state processes and solutions across a complex environment

Lead complex, high-impact initiatives shaping Massey's strategic future
Influence senior leaders with strategic analysis and clear recommendations
Drive future-state processes and solutions across a complex environment

Join Massey University as Principal Business Analyst and lead high-impact initiatives shaping teaching, research, and technology across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Advisor

at Education Review Office

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Social Development

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 eleven days ago

Evaluation Practice Lead - Evidence and Effectiveness

This is a Full time job

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

$161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

We are seeking a candidate who balances deep expertise in mixed method evaluation with a pragmatic approach to delivering in a government context.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive

Principal Policy Advisor
Permanent, 12 month Fixed Term or hourly rate contract
Waikato location

Principal Policy Advisor
Permanent, 12 month Fixed Term or hourly rate contract
Waikato location

Principal Policy Advisor

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor

at Department of Internal Affairs

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 fourteen days ago

Principal Advisor Te Kāhui Taikura

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

at Tertiary Education Commission

$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 four days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

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 three 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)

3d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Principal/Senior Evaluator

at Education Review Office

This is a Contract/Temp job

Impactful role improving education outcomes.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Impactful role improving education outcomes.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor to the Chief Executive

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

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 ten days ago

Principal Policy Analyst - Maternity, Child and Family Policy

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Midpoint of $153,748 dependent on experience

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
Shape nationally significant health policy
Improve outcomes for women, tamariki and whānau

Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
Shape nationally significant health policy
Improve outcomes for women, tamariki and whānau

Lead nationally significant maternity funding and child and youth health policy work across government.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Adviser Pasifika Capability - National Office

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

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 seven days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job