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

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Programme Director (Transformation)

This is a Contract/Temp job

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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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)

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Listed seven days ago

Programme Director (Transformation)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed three hours ago

Director, Central Agencies and Social Sector

at Rothley

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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)

3h ago

Listed twenty minutes ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

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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)

20m ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Operations Coordinator

at Taumata Arowai

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$86,507 - $96,119 - $110,537

5-month fixed term role
Wellington based
Showcase your continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail

5-month fixed term role
Wellington based
Showcase your continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail

Want an opportunity in the public sector? Look no further

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22h ago

Listed six days ago

Service Delivery Coordinator

at Greater Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$62,642 - $93,962 incl. all benefits

Use your admin and coordination skills to make an impact in your community
Provide excellent customer service over the phone and in person
Use empathy and an understanding of disability to inform your work

Use your admin and coordination skills to make an impact in your community
Provide excellent customer service over the phone and in person
Use empathy and an understanding of disability to inform your work

Use empathy, passion for disability services, and coordination skills, to assist in the delivery of Te Hunga Whaikawa Total Mobility in your community

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed four hours ago

Registry & Funding Manager

at Nati Growth Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Lead iwi registry and funding programmes with real community impact
Deliver fair, transparent support for whānau, hapū, and marae
Work closely with governance and leaders across the Ngāti Porou rohe

Lead iwi registry and funding programmes with real community impact
Deliver fair, transparent support for whānau, hapū, and marae
Work closely with governance and leaders across the Ngāti Porou rohe

Lead iwi registry integrity and funding programmes that deliver fair, meaningful outcomes for Ngāti Porou whānau and communities.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

4h ago

Listed three hours ago

Disability Support Worker | Kaiawhina

at Te Roopu Taurima

This is a Full time job

Clendon Park, Auckland

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

Your mahi is valued and we celebrate every step of your journey with us
Training & Development Opportunities + Assistance with NZQA Qualifications
Discounts and Offers at over 50 NZ brands and stores + EAP

Your mahi is valued and we celebrate every step of your journey with us
Training & Development Opportunities + Assistance with NZQA Qualifications
Discounts and Offers at over 50 NZ brands and stores + EAP

Full time role supporting tāngata whaiora to live with dignity and independence in a kaupapa Māori environment. Training and development provided.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

3h ago

Listed five days ago

Executive Leader

at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

The Executive Leaders are senior system leaders within the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

5d ago

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 one day ago

Senior Programme Manager

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Permanent Full-Time position

Lead coordinated infrastructure assessments across Auckland.
Align infrastructure responses to growth.
Permanent Full-Time opportunity

Lead coordinated infrastructure assessments across Auckland.
Align infrastructure responses to growth.
Permanent Full-Time opportunity

Build a robust, evidence-based understanding of infrastructure requirements to support housing and employment growth.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Policy Coordinator

at Greater Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$60,216 - $88,432 includes all benefits

Grow your career in a dynamic local government environment
Work on exciting projects shaping Wellington's public transport network
Be part of a busy team in a fast paced operating environment

Grow your career in a dynamic local government environment
Work on exciting projects shaping Wellington's public transport network
Be part of a busy team in a fast paced operating environment

Provide reliable coordination support to keep Metlink's policy, privacy, and governance processes running smoothly.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Executive Assistant

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and SLT, enabling strong outcomes.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and SLT, enabling strong outcomes.

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

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

19h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Disability Support Worker | Kaiawhina | Part-time

at Te Roopu Taurima

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Manurewa, Auckland

$23.50 - $29.10

Your mahi is valued and we celebrate every step of your journey with us
Training & Development Opportunities
Discounts and Offers at over 50 NZ brands and stores + EAP

Your mahi is valued and we celebrate every step of your journey with us
Training & Development Opportunities
Discounts and Offers at over 50 NZ brands and stores + EAP

Part-time role supporting tāngata whaiora to live with dignity and independence in a kaupapa Māori environment. Training and development provided.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

28d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Media Librarian

at TVNZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary,Mobile/Broadband Allowance

Hybrid way of working
Love daily news all day every day..
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

Hybrid way of working
Love daily news all day every day..
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

You will work as part of a nationwide team of Media Librarians responsible for capturing, managing and cataloguing TVNZ's media assets.

subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d 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 thirteen days ago

Support Worker - South East Auckland

at IHC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland

$23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on qualifications

Work for a meaningful cause and a long-standing not-for-profit organisation
Support people with intellectual disabilities in the community
Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!

Work for a meaningful cause and a long-standing not-for-profit organisation
Support people with intellectual disabilities in the community
Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!

Full time, permanent positions - empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Recovery Coordinator - Supported - Palmerston North

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

$70k plus $6058 (9%) super

Care about helping others? We do too
Apply your expertise
Create real impact

Care about helping others? We do too
Apply your expertise
Create real impact

Facilitate the support your clients need to return to independence Challenges and Opportunities

subClassification: ClaimsClaims

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

6d 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 seven days ago

Member Services Representative

at APRA NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $75,000 per year + 12% KiwiSaver

Are you passionate about people, music, and making a difference?

subClassification: Customer Service - Customer FacingCustomer Service - Customer Facing

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

7d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

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