Public Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

This is a featured job

NO EXPERIENCE...Customer Service Role!

at Verifly

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Ponsonby, Auckland

Up to $35 + Uncapped Bonuses

Professional yet fun work environment
Uncapped bonuses AND HOURLY PAY
Career growth opportunities

Professional yet fun work environment
Uncapped bonuses AND HOURLY PAY
Career growth opportunities

Seeking change and a chance to kickstart your career? Looking to join a fun and positive workplace? Click here to take the next step!

subClassification: Waiting StaffWaiting Staff

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

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This is a featured job

Senior Receptionist

at Cambridge Holiday Park Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$28 – $30 per hour

Fun growth industry
Great team
locally owned ad operated

Fun growth industry
Great team
locally owned ad operated

Exceptional customer service in hospitality? Join our welcoming team with flexible work and career growth.

subClassification: ReceptionistsReceptionists

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

Featured

Listed nine hours ago

Team Leader Public Transport

at Horizons Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Shape the future of public transport across our region.
Lead public transport that connects our communities.
Ongoing growth & development opportunities across the organisation.

Shape the future of public transport across our region.
Lead public transport that connects our communities.
Ongoing growth & development opportunities across the organisation.

Lead the delivery of public transport across our region and help connect our communities through safe, reliable and accessible services.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Legal Counsel - Public Law

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary + 5 weeks leave + 6.75% super

World-class organisation with a world-class portfolio
Support a broad range of legal work as part of a collegial, purpose-driven team.
Great benefits

World-class organisation with a world-class portfolio
Support a broad range of legal work as part of a collegial, purpose-driven team.
Great benefits

This is a unique opportunity to apply your public law expertise in a values-led institution committed to academic freedom, equity and impact.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Public Spaces and Animal Management Officer

at Kāpiti Coast District Council

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

Competitive salary + benefits

Dependant leave – because family matters.
Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
Free access to pools – dive into fun.

Dependant leave – because family matters.
Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
Free access to pools – dive into fun.

Join our team to support dog ownership, patrol public spaces, and help keep our community safe, welcoming, and well‑managed every day.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Night Public Area Cleaner - QT Queenstown

at QT Queenstown

This is a Part time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

$29.98 + EVT Perks

EVT Perks - 50% off dining and stays
On-site perks - Free staff meals and barista coffee!
Join 11,000 Daymakers - EVT is leading the way in hospitality.

EVT Perks - 50% off dining and stays
On-site perks - Free staff meals and barista coffee!
Join 11,000 Daymakers - EVT is leading the way in hospitality.

Join an amazing team and enjoy plenty of perks! Guaranteed 30 hours+ per week and opportunity for sponsorship to stay in Queenstown.

subClassification: HousekeepingHousekeeping

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Group Manager Public Health Strategy and Policy

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Midpoint of $224,867, dependent on experience

Lead national public health strategy and policy
Influence at the highest levels
Senior leadership with real scale and impact

Lead national public health strategy and policy
Influence at the highest levels
Senior leadership with real scale and impact

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic influence will help shape the future of public health in Aotearoa.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

14d ago

Listed five hours ago

NO EXPERIENCE...Customer Service Role!

at Verifly

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Ponsonby, Auckland

Up to $35 + Uncapped Bonuses

Professional yet fun work environment
Uncapped bonuses AND HOURLY PAY
Career growth opportunities

Professional yet fun work environment
Uncapped bonuses AND HOURLY PAY
Career growth opportunities

Seeking change and a chance to kickstart your career? Looking to join a fun and positive workplace? Click here to take the next step!

subClassification: Waiting StaffWaiting Staff

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

5h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Contracts and Commercial Manager, Public Transport

at Farrow Jamieson Ltd

This is a Full time job

Swanson, Auckland

Competitive salary reflects the nature of the role

Lead key public transport contracts and client partnerships
Join a trusted NZ transport leader shaping major service delivery
Influence performance, tenders and growth in a pivotal role

Lead key public transport contracts and client partnerships
Join a trusted NZ transport leader shaping major service delivery
Influence performance, tenders and growth in a pivotal role

Drive contract performance, compliance and client relationships for New Zealand's leading passenger transport operator. Career development opportunity

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Public Health Emergency Manager - National Office - Protection - NPHS

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Develop and maintain public health emergency management within NPHS
Location: National
Full time, fixed term for 12 months

Develop and maintain public health emergency management within NPHS
Location: National
Full time, fixed term for 12 months

Develop and maintain public health emergency management through collaboration and coordination across NPHS

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed four hours ago

Operations Advisor - Auckland

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$69,205 - $81,098

Bring your experience in phone & email communications into this fast-paced role!
Roles based in our Auckland contact centre
24/7 shift work - receive fully paid training & support

Bring your experience in phone & email communications into this fast-paced role!
Roles based in our Auckland contact centre
24/7 shift work - receive fully paid training & support

Join a team responsible for providing electronic monitoring services 24/7 around NZ!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

4h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health

at Massey University

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Massey University, Manawatu

Teach and develop vet microbiology courses across multiple modes
Lead research in bacteriology, AMR, and public health
Support diagnostics, students, and academic service

Teach and develop vet microbiology courses across multiple modes
Lead research in bacteriology, AMR, and public health
Support diagnostics, students, and academic service

Join Massey's Vet School to teach, research, and lead in microbiology and public health, shaping future vets while advancing impactful science.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Solicitors/Associates - Litigation - Wellington

at Meredith Connell

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Hone your litigatoin skills
Be supported and engaged in challenging work
Opportunity for career progression

Hone your litigatoin skills
Be supported and engaged in challenging work
Opportunity for career progression

Our Wellington team are growing, if public interest work and litigation is what you love, this could be the opportunity for you.

subClassification: Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLitigation & Dispute Resolution

classification: Legal(Legal)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Administration Officer

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

This is an entry-level role with career growth potential
Build a long-term career in a thriving industry
Collaborative and supportive team environment

This is an entry-level role with career growth potential
Build a long-term career in a thriving industry
Collaborative and supportive team environment

Administer systems and databases, update online information, maintain files and records and work collaboratively with the team.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

6d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Administration Support Officer Health - Mt Eden Corrections Facility

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$64,717 - $68,434 per annum

Play a key role in supporting health services delivery
Ensure accurate medical information management
Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive workplace with growth opportunities

Play a key role in supporting health services delivery
Ensure accurate medical information management
Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive workplace with growth opportunities

We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Administration Support Officer to join our Pae Ora (Health) Services team at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

7h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Director, Central Agencies and Social Sector

at Rothley

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies
Provide expert advice
Lead a high performing team

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies
Provide expert advice
Lead a high performing team

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies and social sector entities at the heart of New Zealand's public sector.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

9h ago

Listed five hours ago

Operations Advisor - Dunedin

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$69,205 - $81,098

Bring your experience in phone & email communications into this fast-paced role!
This role is based in our Dunedin contact centre
24/7 shift work - receive fully paid training & support

Bring your experience in phone & email communications into this fast-paced role!
This role is based in our Dunedin contact centre
24/7 shift work - receive fully paid training & support

Join a team responsible for providing electronic monitoring services 24/7 around NZ!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

5h ago

Listed one day ago

Mt Roskill Full-Time Sales Assistant

at Petdirect

This is a Full time job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

Great Perks: Generous staff discounts and monthly bonuses
Full-Time Stability: Guaranteed 40 hours in a supportive team
Animal Focused: Share your pet expertise in a fun retail hub

Great Perks: Generous staff discounts and monthly bonuses
Full-Time Stability: Guaranteed 40 hours in a supportive team
Animal Focused: Share your pet expertise in a fun retail hub

Join NZ's "Best Place to Work" 2025! Share your love for animals at our Mt Roskill hub. 40hrs p/w, great perks, and a team with real heart. Apply now!

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

1d ago

Listed eight hours ago