Hybrid Public Programmes Advisor Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Principal Policy Advisor

at Tertiary Education Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$128,284 - $150,923 + 3.5% KiwiSaver

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Lead operational policy projects, turning government decisions into funding, guidance and real‑world delivery

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Engagement Advisor

at Taumata Arowai

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Support engagement on a significant new national standard
Work with passionate and driven individuals who share a vision for safe water

Support engagement on a significant new national standard
Work with passionate and driven individuals who share a vision for safe water

Be part of a team developing Engineering Design Standards and provide strategic engagement input.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Advocate and Independent Supporter for Decision Making

at The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland(Hybrid)

$32 – $37 per hour

Work from home and in the community!
Help protect disabled adults from abuse or neglect
Be a part of a national remote working team

Work from home and in the community!
Help protect disabled adults from abuse or neglect
Be a part of a national remote working team

Advocacy, safeguarding, and support for decision making for adults with care and support needs on a 24-month fixed-term contract.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

25d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Advisor, Policy (multiple opportunities)

at Ministry for Regulation

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead complex policy work to lift regulatory quality across government
Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and judgement
Join a small, agile central agency with a big mission

Lead complex policy work to lift regulatory quality across government
Work in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and judgement
Join a small, agile central agency with a big mission

Shape high‑impact policy and lift regulatory quality nationwide. Join a small, agile central agency with real influence.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Learning and Development Advisor

at NZ Green Building Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

We are looking for a Professional Development Advisor to join our team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Support Advisor (part time)

at Wellington Returned and Services Assoc.

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$35 – $45 per hour

Primary focus of the role is to provide welfare services to veterans and their whanau.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

26d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Policy & Advocacy Lead

at Unicef

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$105,000 – $120,000 per annum pro rata

Lead policy and advocacy to influence government, strengthen systems, and advance children’s rights in Aotearoa and globally.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Senior Advisor - Privacy

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Starting salary from $106,416 to $117,782

Provide advice to strengthen the integrity & maturity of data management
Create the awareness, culture & conditions to safely & ethically use our info
Fixed term/secondment until 24th Dec 2026

Provide advice to strengthen the integrity & maturity of data management
Create the awareness, culture & conditions to safely & ethically use our info
Fixed term/secondment until 24th Dec 2026

Support Oranga Tamariki by creating the awareness, culture and conditions to safely and ethically use the information by our business.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Kaiāwhina, Programme and Administration Officer

at Office of the Ombudsman

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Working in our Rōpū Māori Hononga Hapori
Support the successful delivery of the team and work programme
Permanent position based in our Wellington office

Working in our Rōpū Māori Hononga Hapori
Support the successful delivery of the team and work programme
Permanent position based in our Wellington office

Permanent position supporting the Rōpū Māori Hononga Hapori (Māori and Community Engagement Team)

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

17h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

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)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Advisor, Implementation

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$101287 - $129885 p.a.

Turn injury prevention strategy into real‑world impact
Partner with communities to deliver culturally responsive programmes
Permanent role with flexible location and strong benefits

Turn injury prevention strategy into real‑world impact
Partner with communities to deliver culturally responsive programmes
Permanent role with flexible location and strong benefits

Permanent role leading injury prevention programmes, working with communities and partners to improve safety and wellbeing across Aotearoa

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Adviser, Financial Advice

at Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$150,000 - $160,000 + 4% KiwiSaver

Generous benefits including life and health insurance
Hybrid environment - three days a week in the office, two from home
Central CBD location, close to public transport

Generous benefits including life and health insurance
Hybrid environment - three days a week in the office, two from home
Central CBD location, close to public transport

Play a pivotal role in shaping how financial advice regulation is delivered across Aotearoa!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Adviser, Financial Advice

at Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$150,000 - $160,000 + 4% KiwiSaver

Generous benefits including life and health insurance
Hybrid environment - three days a week in the office, two from home
Central CBD location, close to public transport

Generous benefits including life and health insurance
Hybrid environment - three days a week in the office, two from home
Central CBD location, close to public transport

Play a pivotal role in shaping how financial advice regulation is delivered across Aotearoa!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Democracy Advisor

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

From 77000 to 87000 NZD per year

Based in New Lynn and Henderson
Help deliver the aspirations of the community
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Based in New Lynn and Henderson
Help deliver the aspirations of the community
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Support and advise Western Local Board members and local board team on core democratic processes.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

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
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)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Advisor Emergency Management and Recovery

at Greater Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$114,069 - $171,101 incl. all benefits

Drive uplift of emergency management and recovery capability
Work strategically with leadership and emergency management partners
Provide technical expertise and advice to contribute to your community

Drive uplift of emergency management and recovery capability
Work strategically with leadership and emergency management partners
Provide technical expertise and advice to contribute to your community

Contribute to emergency management in your community by providing strategic advice and utilising your expertise in response and recovery.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Partnership Manager - Local Government and Recreation

at Sport NZ Group

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Senior partnership role influencing councils to prioritise and invest in play, active recreation and sport to improve community wellbeing and equity.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

13h ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Advisor - Learning and Development

at Crown Response Office

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$107,146 – $143,313 per year

Fixed term or secondment opportunity to end of January 2027
Cross-agency work programme
Central Wellington CBD office location close to train station

Fixed term or secondment opportunity to end of January 2027
Cross-agency work programme
Central Wellington CBD office location close to train station

Senior L&D Advisor role creating practical training to support agency readiness and delivery of the national Redress Programme.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development

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

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Case Manager - Kaituitui - The Canterbury Region

at Ministry of Social Development

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Support someone recently out of work
Build client confidence with online tools
Join a public service organisation committed to helping New Zealanders

Support someone recently out of work
Build client confidence with online tools
Join a public service organisation committed to helping New Zealanders

This is real work that changes lives - including your own. Case Managers are the face of public service at the frontline.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor Investment Planning

at Wellington Water Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering with technical experts
Join a dynamic industry undergoing transformative change
Based close to the train station, beach and shops in Petone

Work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering with technical experts
Join a dynamic industry undergoing transformative change
Based close to the train station, beach and shops in Petone

Bring your proven collaborator skills in this once in a lifetime opportunity as we enter a transformative time for the water sector.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Legal Advisor | Kaitātari Ture

at Criminal Cases Review Commission (Te Kāhui Tātari Ture)

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$96,722 - $113,790

Have impact and influence on a still developing area of law.
Flexible working, 5 weeks annual leave and ongoing professional development.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Have impact and influence on a still developing area of law.
Flexible working, 5 weeks annual leave and ongoing professional development.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Work on some of the most interesting and complex cases in the criminal justice system within a values-driven team, committed to the pursuit of justice

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Programme lead

at Wise Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Wellbeing Days + Extra Annual Leave + Hybrid

Full-time position + Based in either Auckland, Wellington or Hamilton
Flexible + Hybrid working model + Work-life balance
Extra leave + Wellbeing days + Increased Kiwisaver contribution

Full-time position + Based in either Auckland, Wellington or Hamilton
Flexible + Hybrid working model + Work-life balance
Extra leave + Wellbeing days + Increased Kiwisaver contribution

Lead a national programme that contributes to building a skilled, values‑based health workforce through the use of Keeping it Real Kia Pono te Tika

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Tertiary Education Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$128,284 - $150,923 + 3.5% KiwiSaver

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Make policy real and drive better outcomes for learners, whānau & communities
Work at the intersection of policy design & delivery to create real solutions
Fixed-term role through to 30 April 2027, based in Wellington

Lead operational policy projects, turning government decisions into funding, guidance and real‑world delivery

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Transnational Education (TNE) Process Advisor

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $90,000 + KiwiSaver up to 6.75%

Great benefits and career opportunities with a leading NZ employer
A great in office culture with flexible working to balance life's priorities.
Tackle exciting projects and meaningful work with autonomy and a great team.

Great benefits and career opportunities with a leading NZ employer
A great in office culture with flexible working to balance life's priorities.
Tackle exciting projects and meaningful work with autonomy and a great team.

Would you enjoy reviewing processes, identifying opportunities, and driving changes to improve efficiency and accelerate partnership development?

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Sales(Sales)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Advisor - Professional Standards

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hybrid working options available
Supportive, high-performing team environment
Competitive salary package

Hybrid working options available
Supportive, high-performing team environment
Competitive salary package

Join this high‑stakes regulatory team in leading complex cases, influencing standards, and delivering outcomes that safeguard public trust

subClassification: OtherOther

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

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Kaituitui | Māori Capability Advisor

at Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Thorndon, Wellington(Hybrid)

We value wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth.

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Communications Advisor

at Seafood New Zealand

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Working for one of New Zealand's most sustainable food producing sectors
Small, highly focused, fun team

Working for one of New Zealand's most sustainable food producing sectors
Small, highly focused, fun team

Seafood New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Adviser who can work alongside our Director Communications and Engagement.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Advisor, Māori Capability and Engagement

at Controller Auditor General

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Provide intellectual guidance, expert cultural advice, and support to help increase the impact of our mahi through effective engagement with Māori.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

up to $130,000 per year, negotiable

Senior guidance/technical writer - major govt regulatory reform programme. Turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance with national impact

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

108 public programmes advisor jobs in New Zealand - Hybrid

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Planning and Performance Lead

Principal Policy Advisor

Senior Engagement Advisor

Advocate and Independent Supporter for Decision Making

Principal Advisor, Policy (multiple opportunities)

Learning and Development Advisor

Support Advisor (part time)

Policy & Advocacy Lead

Planning and Performance Lead

Senior Advisor - Privacy

Kaiāwhina, Programme and Administration Officer

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

Senior Advisor, Implementation

Principal Adviser, Financial Advice

Principal Adviser, Financial Advice

Democracy Advisor

Principal Advisor Redress System Strategy

Principal Advisor Emergency Management and Recovery

Partnership Manager - Local Government and Recreation

Senior Advisor - Learning and Development

Case Manager - Kaituitui - The Canterbury Region

Senior Advisor Investment Planning

Legal Advisor | Kaitātari Ture

Programme lead

Principal Policy Advisor

Transnational Education (TNE) Process Advisor

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

Advisor - Professional Standards

Kaituitui | Māori Capability Advisor

Senior Communications Advisor

Principal Advisor, Māori Capability and Engagement

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

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