Principle Advisor Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior public sector role shaping DOC's regulatory system-provide trusted advice, strong leadership and real influence at pace.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor (Regulatory Support & Performance)

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$132,925 - $160,026 based on skills and experience

Influence decisions in a complex, high-impact regulatory system
Use your public sector expertise to guide senior leaders
Turn legislation into real-world impact across NZ Food Safety

Influence decisions in a complex, high-impact regulatory system
Use your public sector expertise to guide senior leaders
Turn legislation into real-world impact across NZ Food Safety

Use your public sector expertise to guide strategy, apply legislation, and shape high-impact decisions in a complex regulatory environment

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Regional Advisor Employment, Wellington/Wairarapa WFH

at Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – NZ School Boards Association

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Challenging and interesting work in a diverse sector
Work from Home. A work vehicle is provided
Flexible location within Wellington / Wairarapa

Challenging and interesting work in a diverse sector
Work from Home. A work vehicle is provided
Flexible location within Wellington / Wairarapa

Provide school boards and principals a comprehensive package of proactive and responsive employment relations/HR support services.

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

3d ago

Listed one hour ago

Strategy Advisor

at Government Communications Security Bureau

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

We’re looking for a Strategy Advisor to make a meaningful impact on the cyber safety of New Zealand.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1h ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Education Advisor

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Albany, Auckland.

Opportunity to work with schools, kura and whānau
Support interventions to improve attendance and achievement outcomes
You will be joining a very supportive team

Opportunity to work with schools, kura and whānau
Support interventions to improve attendance and achievement outcomes
You will be joining a very supportive team

Provide education advisory service that supports the education sector to implement education priorities

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed two hours ago

Principal Advisor Crown Entity Monitoring

at H2R Consulting

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Support the Crown Entity Monitoring Team through a period of change.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2h ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Advisor, Sensitive Claims

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Showcase your excellent analytical ability and technical writing skills
Join a purpose-driven, passionate and collaborative team
Lead sensitive and complex claims responses

Showcase your excellent analytical ability and technical writing skills
Join a purpose-driven, passionate and collaborative team
Lead sensitive and complex claims responses

Deliver fair outcomes and support people through meaningful, high impact work

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Principal Advisor Iwi Partnerships

at Kāpiti Coast District Council

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead Tiriti-led iwi partnerships
Advise on high-impact kaupapa
Create lasting community outcomes

Lead Tiriti-led iwi partnerships
Advise on high-impact kaupapa
Create lasting community outcomes

Lead meaningful iwi partnerships on the Kāpiti Coast, shaping Tiriti-led strategy and lasting impact with mana whenua.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor, Communications (Business Partner)

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Play a key role shaping how the Treasury communicates
Help connect ideas, people, and decisions that shape New Zealand’s future
Five weeks’ annual leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing and development

Play a key role shaping how the Treasury communicates
Help connect ideas, people, and decisions that shape New Zealand’s future
Five weeks’ annual leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing and development

We’re looking for an experienced communications professional to provide trusted strategic advice and partner closely with senior leaders.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Advisor Enforceable Undertaking

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Starting salary: $112,754 – $124,480

Make a real impact on health, safety and accountability outcomes
Permanent role working with complex, high impact matters
Location agnostic, any WorkSafe office locations will be considered

Make a real impact on health, safety and accountability outcomes
Permanent role working with complex, high impact matters
Location agnostic, any WorkSafe office locations will be considered

Use your investigation or audit expertise to deliver accountable, lasting safety outcomes in a highly collaborative team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Advisor – Planning & Projects (1-year fixed term)

at Parliamentary Counsel Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$114,966 – $140,514 per year

Embed effective planning and delivery practices
Improve project frameworks and portfolio oversight
Support leaders with prioritisation and risk advice

Embed effective planning and delivery practices
Improve project frameworks and portfolio oversight
Support leaders with prioritisation and risk advice

Senior advisor role supporting planning and project delivery, embedding frameworks, strengthening governance, and turning strategy into delivery.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Development Adviser - Inclusion

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Build partnerships in the Pacific and represent New Zealand offshore
Lead inclusion work across NZ's international development cooperation programme
Wellington-based full time permanent role

Build partnerships in the Pacific and represent New Zealand offshore
Lead inclusion work across NZ's international development cooperation programme
Wellington-based full time permanent role

Integrate GEDSI principles across New Zealand's international development cooperation programme!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Advisor Official Correspondence

at Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Utilise your senior ministerial servicing experience
Join a small, high-performing, and friendly team
Flexible working culture

Utilise your senior ministerial servicing experience
Join a small, high-performing, and friendly team
Flexible working culture

Help New Zealanders understand and comply with environmental regulations to protect communities, the environment and people.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed seven hours ago

Principal Policy Opportunities - Inquiry Tauranga Landslides

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$129,510 - $161,617 p.a.

Seeking Policy/Research Specialists in natural hazard or emergency management
Opportunity for a fixed term arrangements through to late November 2026
Fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of high profile and complex policy

Seeking Policy/Research Specialists in natural hazard or emergency management
Opportunity for a fixed term arrangements through to late November 2026
Fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of high profile and complex policy

Provide high-level evaluative thinking and policy advice to Members and the Inquiry Senior Leadership team

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7h ago

Listed one hour ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$99,208 - $127,283

Work on diverse, high-impact organisational priorities
Be part of MoJ’s largest and most complex group
Wellington-based role at the centre of operations

Work on diverse, high-impact organisational priorities
Be part of MoJ’s largest and most complex group
Wellington-based role at the centre of operations

Senior Advisor supporting COO to deliver justice services, engaging across government and driving high-impact work in a dynamic environment.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Regions

at Te Puni Kōkiri

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$76k to $84k gross pa. + 4.3 weeks ann leave

Contribute to mahi that drives change for Māori
Work alongside a passionate, supportive & values‑driven team
Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

Contribute to mahi that drives change for Māori
Work alongside a passionate, supportive & values‑driven team
Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

We're looking for an Advisor to support the Regions office and play a role in contributing to meaningful impact for Māori outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Development Adviser - Capability

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Build training, tools, and content to enhance performance and ways of working
Deliver targeted capability solutions
Wellington based - permanent full time

Build training, tools, and content to enhance performance and ways of working
Deliver targeted capability solutions
Wellington based - permanent full time

Lead Pacific Development Group's capability development and maintain fit-for-purpose framework outcome!

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Advisor Review and Improvement Services

at Education Review Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Exciting Advisory role, utilising your extensive education expertise
Meaningful work contributing to the improvement of education systems
Help promote a stronger, more equitable education system

Exciting Advisory role, utilising your extensive education expertise
Meaningful work contributing to the improvement of education systems
Help promote a stronger, more equitable education system

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)

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Strategy Advisor

at EMERGENT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Remote)

Great renumeration

- Fully Remote
- Meaningful Social Impact
- High Level Strategic Work

- Fully Remote
- Meaningful Social Impact
- High Level Strategic Work

Strategic thinker wanted for a temp role shaping a youth‑focused organisation and its road‑safety impact across NZ. Bring clarity to complex syste

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor - Inquiry into Tauranga Landslides

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$111,458 - $138,704 p.a.

High-profile Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga
Provide quality, timely strategic advice to Members and Inquiry Leadership team
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

High-profile Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga
Provide quality, timely strategic advice to Members and Inquiry Leadership team
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

Contribute to the gathering, review and analysis of investigative outputs and other research supporting this Inquiry

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$103,815 - $125,958

Permanent and fixed term opportunities through to February 2027
Wellington based
Supportive and inclusive working environment.

Permanent and fixed term opportunities through to February 2027
Wellington based
Supportive and inclusive working environment.

An exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of MSD's organisational strategy, and make a real impact across the Ministry.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Principal Engagement Advisor

at Taumata Arowai

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Manage and implement Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Strategy
Join a close-knit, supportive and high-performing team
Six-month, fixed-term position

Manage and implement Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Strategy
Join a close-knit, supportive and high-performing team
Six-month, fixed-term position

Lead and drive strategic engagement with stakeholders and partners in a role that shapes water sector outcomes.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

7h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Taumata Arowai

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$111,370 - $142,306

Bring your exceptional policy experience and hit the ground running with this exciting opportunity.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Senior Advisor - Ministerial Services

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$103,815 - $125,958

Ministry of Youth Development – Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi
Are you a skilled communicator with a sharp eye for detail?
Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth

Ministry of Youth Development – Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi
Are you a skilled communicator with a sharp eye for detail?
Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth

Provide high-quality Ministerial support services, with a dedicated focus on young people.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Adviser Communications

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$124,578 - $175,875 per annum.

Join a close-knit, supportive and high performing team
Support the Media Manager in mentoring and coaching members of the team
Varied, interesting and fast-paced external communications work

Join a close-knit, supportive and high performing team
Support the Media Manager in mentoring and coaching members of the team
Varied, interesting and fast-paced external communications work

Manage high-profile and complex media issues and the day-to-day operations of the Department's social media pages.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

7d ago

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