Public Programmes Advisor Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed fifteen days ago

Policy Advisor Opportunities

This is a Full time job

$75815 - $91347 p.a.

Contribute to meaningful policy work
Adress complex and evolving challenges across a range of critical areas
Based in Wellington

Are you an experienced policy professional looking to work on high-profile, system-level issues that make a real difference?

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Advisor

at Crown Response Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$132,000 – $184,203 per year

Wellington CBD location, conveniently close to the train station
Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility between home and the office
Two-year fixed-term or secondment opportunity

Lead complex work supporting fair financial redress decisions for survivors of abuse in care, providing senior advice and oversight.

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Commissioning Principal Advisor

at Social Investment Agency

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$153,344 – $216,485 per year

Join a great agency where you will be supported to succeed
Be part of a significant and exciting area of work with a great close-knit team
6-month fixed term or secondment opportunity to 31 May 2027

A high-impact, strategic leadership role at the heart of the public service, influencing outcomes that improve lives.

1d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Advisor, Strategy & Operations

at Onside

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

An excellent opportunity with exposure to senior leaders and government
Use your writing, analytical and legal skills on issues that matter to New Zeala
Join a small, ambitious organisation where you'll get involved in much more than

Build your career at the intersection of government, investment and New Zealand's economic future l Wellington or Auckland | 1 year fixed term

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Policy Analyst x 2

at Social Investment Agency

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$93,649 – $132,211 per year

Help shape how government invests in services to improve outcomes
Build your policy career through high-impact work and Ministerial advice
Two opportunities in a Wellington-based team

We have two opportunities for Policy Analysts to join our Community-Led Commissioning System Enablement team.

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Policy Advisor

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$77502 - $94724 p.a.

Contribute to high-profile policy work that impacts the ACC Scheme
Join a collaborative, flexible team with strong development opportunities
Wellington-based permanent role with 9% ACC superannuation contributio

Help shape the future of the ACC Scheme by providing evidence-based policy advice that influences outcomes for New Zealanders.

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Advisory & Policy - Expressions of Interest

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Provide political and policy advice aligned with Government objectives
Analyse issues, risks and legislation to support Ministerial decision-making
Build relationships to progress policy within Ministerial portfolios

Bring your policy and political expertise to Parliament and help provide trusted advice that supports Ministers and government priorities.

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Advisor

at Crown Response Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$108,003 – $144,460 per year

Wellington CBD location, conveniently close to the train station
Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility between home and the office
Two-year fixed-term or secondment opportunity

Support complex decisions on financial redress for survivors of abuse in care, including eligibility assessments and independent reviews.

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Shape national public health policy and lead high-impact initiatives to reduce alcohol-related harm.

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Analyst

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Aro Valley, Wellington

$81,000 – $90,000 per year

Five-month Wellington secondment shaping social sector priorities at the heart of the annual Budget process.

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Policy Analyst

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Gain valuable Budget process experience
Contribute to nationally significant work
Excellent career development opportunity

Join a high-profile Government Budget programme. Gain exposure to Ministers and Treasury in this fast-paced 5-month policy analyst contract.

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Policy Analyst - International

at New Zealand Customs Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive salary - 3 extra Customs leave days

Shape smart policy, influence decisions, and help deliver better outcomes.
Bring your analytical thinking and policy skills to work that matters.
Wellington or Auckland based permanent full-time opportunity

Ready to help shape how New Zealand engages with the world on border issues? Come join NZ Customs!

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Advisor - Community Grants

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Circa $100K, negotiable for the right candidate
Free health insurance + discounted membership rates for family members
Opportunity to make a real difference in your community!

Lead the delivery of our community grants programme and help ensure Council funding is directed where it can achieve meaningful outcomes.

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Security and Resilience Senior Community Advisor

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Support and strengthen the resilience of New Zealand's diverse communities.

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Programme Coordinator

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of strategic programme outcomes across the Ministry.

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Adviser, Enterprise Engagement

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$117,629 - $159,145 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Lead high-profile stakeholder engagement and events programmes
Develop an organisation-wide Engagement Framework and Strategy
Flexible working | Central locations | Competitive salary and benefits

Build trusted stakeholder relationships, deliver impactful engagement and help make New Zealanders better off

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Support a high-profile initiative for Pacific learner success
Build strong partnerships with schools, providers and communities
2-year fixed-term role based in Auckland

Help improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for Pacific learners through strong partnerships, programme delivery and community engagement.

5d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Youth Programme Coordinator - Project K Auckland

at Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland

This is a Part time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

$31.25 – $33.40 per hour

Positively impact Auckland rangatahi within a leading community‑based organisation. Ongoing training and development opportunities.

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Advisor Planning Reporting and Risk

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$142,874 - $177,798

Wellington - Permanent, full-time
Provide strategic insights and recommendations
Work in a collaborative environment where people share knowledge

As Principal Advisor Planning, Reporting and Risk, you will lead work across business planning, external performance reporting, and risk management.

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work on complex, high-impact policy initiatives across government
Influence strategic decision-making through evidence-based advice
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to improve outcomes for New Zealanders

Deliver strategic, evidence-based policy advice to influence government decisions and improve social outcomes.

9d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Ministry for Women

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$124,834 - $158,497

Lead meaningful mahi that drives change for women and girls
Drive strategic policy programmes and provide advice on complex issues
Permanent full-time position based in Wellington CBD

We are looking for a Principal Policy Advisor to support the development and delivery of the Ministry's strategic policy work programme.

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Programme Coordinator - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Working across multiple work streams and project teams, you will make sure all programme activity is communicated, tracked and reported on accurately

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Adviser, Enterprise Engagement

at Commerce Commission

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$117,629 - $159,145 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Lead high-profile stakeholder engagement and events programmes
Develop an organisation-wide Engagement Framework and Strategy
Flexible working | Central locations | Competitive salary and benefits

Build trusted stakeholder relationships, deliver impactful engagement and help make New Zealanders better off

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Advisor

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Lead high-impact commissioning projects
Engage with Māori and community partners
Help shape the future of community-led service delivery

Lead strategic commissioning projects, partner with Māori and communities, and help shape future service delivery outcomes.

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Environmental Policy Advisor

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexibility to be based in Auckland, Hamilton or Tauranga
Grad role - Your scope and ownership will grow as your capability does
Excellent benefits including additional leave and WFH flexibility

Help us anticipate, understand and respond to policy, planning and sustainability change, including the new planning and resource management systems.

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Finance Policy Advisor

at Archway Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead high-impact policy across funding, rating, revenue and financial strategy
Advise senior leaders and present directly to elected decision-makers
Own complex policy work from analysis and consultation through to implementation

Lead complex financial policy and funding advice with genuine influence at senior leadership and governance level.

3d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago