Sector Adviser Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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CDEM - Principal Advisor Māori Partnerships

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$122,485 – $144,100 per year

Develop & implement strategic emergency management planning at a regional level
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working.

Develop & implement strategic emergency management planning at a regional level
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working.

We are looking for a Principal Advisor - Māori Partnerships to join the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (HBCDEM) team.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Policy Advisor

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$76,000 – $103,000 per annum

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Practical policy that lands: help reduce health inequities and support GPs by translating complex issues into clear, evidence based advice.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed eighteen days ago

Reporting and Data Advisor

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support New Zealand's obligations in Antarctica by using your analytical skills and experience within ministerial reporting framework.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

at Ministry for Regulation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$79,078 – $104,887 per year

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Join a small, smart, future-focused and passionate team, committed to creating system-level impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Health and Safety Advisor

at Sanderson Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

World class project delivering high end products
Work in the beautiful Mount Maunganui
Add value to an exceptional development

World class project delivering high end products
Work in the beautiful Mount Maunganui
Add value to an exceptional development

We’re seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to support and maintain a safe and compliant work environment on The Pitau construction site.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Health and Safety Advisor

at New Zealand Health Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland

A fantastic opportunity in the Healthcare sector!
Discounted Health Insurance
Mentorship programme + Hybrid working.

A fantastic opportunity in the Healthcare sector!
Discounted Health Insurance
Mentorship programme + Hybrid working.

We’re seeking a dynamic Health and Safety Advisor who knows the ins and outs of the Health and Disability industry.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

20h ago

Listed seventeen hours 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)

17h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Policy Advisor

at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$76,000 – $103,000 per annum

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Support Aotearoa's GP workforce through the policy and advocacy environment
Unique not-for-profit education organisation
Flexible working, professional development opportunities, wellness benefits

Practical policy that lands: help reduce health inequities and support GPs by translating complex issues into clear, evidence based advice.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Ministerial Servicing Advisor

at Sport NZ Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Senior advisor delivering high‑quality ministerial servicing, policy advice and risk management for Sport NZ.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Schools & Community Growth Advisor

at Skills Group

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Salary + benefits

Build relationships with schools and communities
Drive learner pipeline and enrolment growth
Be out in the field making real impact

Build relationships with schools and communities
Drive learner pipeline and enrolment growth
Be out in the field making real impact

Connect students to real career pathways through schools and communities.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

7d ago

Listed fifteen 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)

15h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Adviser, Deposit Taking

at Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$1250,000 - $135,000 + generous benefits

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

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

We are looking for a confident, thoughtful and commercially astute Senior Adviser to join our Deposit Taking team!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Junior Consultant - Strategic Communications & Engagement

at Town Hall

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Accelerated path to trusted advisor
Meaningful, high-impact work
High standards and strong mentorship

Accelerated path to trusted advisor
Meaningful, high-impact work
High standards and strong mentorship

Front-row access to complex, high-impact infrastructure projects — begin your journey to becoming a trusted strategic advisor.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

26d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Financial Consultant (Wellington or Auckland)

at MartinJenkins

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

5 weeks annual leave and a flexible work environment
Work with a highly capable, commercially savvy, and caring team
An opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and services

5 weeks annual leave and a flexible work environment
Work with a highly capable, commercially savvy, and caring team
An opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and services

The perfect role for someone who is naturally curious and gets a kick out of working through tricky problems that matter to Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: Client ServicesClient Services

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor, Ministerial Services

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

NZD 75000 - 90000 per annum

Contribute to the delivery of ministerial servicing in this fast paced role. Friendly team.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed twenty two hours 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)

22h ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Programme Manager

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

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)

19h ago

373 sector adviser jobs in New Zealand

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CDEM - Principal Advisor Māori Partnerships

Policy Advisor

Reporting and Data Advisor

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

Senior Adviser (Strategy, Transformation, & Planning)

Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor

Senior Ministerial Servicing Advisor

Schools & Community Growth Advisor

Accountability Advisor

Development Adviser - Education

Advisor

Senior Adviser, Deposit Taking

Junior Consultant - Strategic Communications & Engagement

Financial Consultant (Wellington or Auckland)

Advisor, Ministerial Services

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

Senior Policy Advisor

Senior Programme Manager

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