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

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Chief Advisor - Chief Executive's Office

This is a Full time job

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

We’re looking for a high-performing Chief Advisor to support our Chief Executive Office. This is a big-picture, high-trust role.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

A brand new role leading a team of high performers focussed on developing strategic frameworks, performance outcomes and governance planning

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed six days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Exciting role in a unique environment
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Use your skills to create meaningful change

Exciting role in a unique environment
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Use your skills to create meaningful change

Provide operational advice about the design options and impacts of new initiatives and contribute to the delivery of updates.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$99,208 and $127,683.

Opportunity to grow your skillset and advance your career.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Showcase your multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced, rewarding role.

Opportunity to grow your skillset and advance your career.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Showcase your multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced, rewarding role.

Contribute to the success of the Ministry by supporting the management, planning and delivery of projects across a range of teams.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2h ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

at Crown Response Office

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Chief Advisor - Chief Executive's Office

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

Fast Paced Role Giving Strategic Advice and Process Leadership
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Diverse Values Based Workforce

We’re looking for a high-performing Chief Advisor to support our Chief Executive Office. This is a big-picture, high-trust role.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Advisor Environment Restoration x 2

at Greater Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$83,230-$124,845 incl all benefits

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Provide specialist knowledge & planning expertise on sustainable land use projects focussing on soil conservation, water quality, & biodiversity.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

23h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Accountability Advisor

at Humankind

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

You will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

You will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Engagement Advisor

at Waipa Networks Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

Competitive Salary + Employee Benefits

Bring community initiatives to life through events, sponsorships and engagement programmes that connect Waipā Networks with people and organisations.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Adviser (Strategy, Transformation, & Planning)

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,934 to $125,000

Help embed the TUR strategy and story across channels, tools, and events
Grow your business planning & reporting skills in a large & complex environment
Permanent full-time, Wellington CBD

Help embed the TUR strategy and story across channels, tools, and events
Grow your business planning & reporting skills in a large & complex environment
Permanent full-time, Wellington CBD

We're looking for a Senior Adviser to play a key role in shaping the long-term direction of Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed five 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)

5h ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Advisor - Learning and Development

at Crown Response Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Learning Designer (Senior Advisor)

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$107,146 – $143,313 per year

Bring your design dazzle to a team that cares about communicating with impact and integrity.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Service Delivery Manager, Strategic Programmes

at Ministry of Education

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Support the delivery of lunches to 240k+ ākonga daily
Lead Senior Advisors across the upper North Island
Drive quality, safety and supplier performance

Support the delivery of lunches to 240k+ ākonga daily
Lead Senior Advisors across the upper North Island
Drive quality, safety and supplier performance

Lead the national delivery of Healthy School Lunches, supporting suppliers and Senior Advisors to get nutritious kai to ākonga every day

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Local Board Advisor

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
Hybrid role, primarily based in Māngere
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
Hybrid role, primarily based in Māngere
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Enjoy a wide variety of work including supporting the local board with political guidance and governance advice.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

A brand new role leading a team of high performers focussed on developing strategic frameworks, performance outcomes and governance planning

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Development Adviser - Education

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Help shape New Zealand's education development investments
Support education policy, programmes and partnerships, largely in the Pacific
Wellington based permanent role

Help shape New Zealand's education development investments
Support education policy, programmes and partnerships, largely in the Pacific
Wellington based permanent role

Drive meaningful education initiatives, grow your development expertise, and help deliver positive regional outcomes.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Advisor

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$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)

8d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Advisor

at Tertiary Education Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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)

5d ago

113 public programmes advisor jobs in New Zealand

Chief Advisor - Chief Executive's Office

Manager, Strategy and Performance

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

Advisor

Senior Advisor

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

Chief Advisor - Chief Executive's Office

Advisor Environment Restoration x 2

Accountability Advisor

Engagement Advisor

Senior Adviser (Strategy, Transformation, & Planning)

Principal Advisor

Director, Central Agencies and Social Sector

Principal Advisor - Learning and Development

Learning Designer (Senior Advisor)

Service Delivery Manager, Strategic Programmes

Local Board Advisor

Manager, Strategy and Performance

Development Adviser - Education

Principal Advisor

Principal Advisor

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