102 senior programme advisor sustainability jobs in New Zealand

$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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Senior Safety and Assurance Advisor

at SeaLink Travel Group

This is a Full time job

at Parliamentary Counsel Office

Competitive remuneration
The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people
Opportunity to work with like-minded, passionate individuals

Competitive remuneration
The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people
Opportunity to work with like-minded, passionate individuals

Support leaders and strengthen compliance while embedding a proactive, high-performing safety culture.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed eleven days ago

Senior Advisor – Planning & Projects (1-year fixed term)

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

$114,291 – $139,689 per year

Embed effective planning and delivery practices
Improve project frameworks and portfolio oversight
Support leaders with prioritisation and risk advice

Embed effective planning and delivery practices
Improve project frameworks and portfolio oversight
Support leaders with prioritisation and risk advice

Senior advisor role supporting planning and project delivery, embedding frameworks, strengthening governance, and turning strategy into delivery.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Advisor/Senior Advisor, Policy

This is a Full time job

$93,443 - $138,664

Work on high-impact infrastructure policy that shapes Aotearoa’s future
Work with smart, passionate people in a collaborative team
Competitive salary, great benefits and flexible working options

Work on high-impact infrastructure policy that shapes Aotearoa’s future
Work with smart, passionate people in a collaborative team
Competitive salary, great benefits and flexible working options

Shape NZ’s infrastructure future at Te Waihanga by influencing impactful policy on planning, funding & climate.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

$130k - $156k p.a.

Join a multi-disciplinary project team improving New Zealand's Infrastructure
Lead work developing a new regulatory regime
2-year fixed term position

Join a multi-disciplinary project team improving New Zealand's Infrastructure
Lead work developing a new regulatory regime
2-year fixed term position

Play a key role in developing a new regulatory regime targeted at bettering New Zealand's infrastructure.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Programme Coordinator - Service Investment

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Work-life balance and flexibility

Exciting opportunity to influence how we invest in the future of Tāmaki Makaurau
Support early planning for investment of our community assets and services
Permanent role in a supportive values driven team

Exciting opportunity to influence how we invest in the future of Tāmaki Makaurau
Support early planning for investment of our community assets and services
Permanent role in a supportive values driven team

Support significant programmes and grow your career

subClassification: OtherOther

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

12d ago

Listed six days 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)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor, Policy Advisory Group (4 year fixed term)

This is a Full time job

at Tertiary Education Commission

Gain unparalleled experience influencing policy at the highest level
Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to tackling NZ’s biggest challanges
Get personalised support throughout your journey at DPMC

Gain unparalleled experience influencing policy at the highest level
Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to tackling NZ’s biggest challanges
Get personalised support throughout your journey at DPMC

Shape NZ’s future at the heart of government - provide expert advice, tackle complex challenges, and grow as a part of DPMC's Policy Advisory Group.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

This is a Full time job

at National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc

$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)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Advisor

This is a Full time job

Te Aro, Wellington

Rare opportunity for this role
Challenging and exciting
Rewarding and adding value every day

Rare opportunity for this role
Challenging and exciting
Rewarding and adding value every day

This is a senior role that requires a specific skill set and experience across a wide range of capabilities. Apply today if this role appeals to you.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior People Adviser

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Varied and interesting HR Advisory and ER work
Interesting and varied work in a global context
Permanent opportunity in a high performing team

Varied and interesting HR Advisory and ER work
Interesting and varied work in a global context
Permanent opportunity in a high performing team

Join a high-performing team, supporting our HR Advisory and ER work programme.

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Advisor, National Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Lead sustainable procurement strategy, embed climate action, and drive system-wide change to improve outcomes and resilience across NZ

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Managing Principal - Regulatory and Thematic

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

Annual salary + Kiwisaver + benefits

Wellington CBD
Advance New Zealand's defence policy
Complex work programme

Wellington CBD
Advance New Zealand's defence policy
Complex work programme

Managing Principal – Regulatory and Thematic Wellington CBD Advance

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Strategic Advisor

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Thorndon, Wellington

$140k - $180k + 9% Super

Translate actuarial insight into influential advice
Partner across the business to support confident decision‑making
Contribute to a financially sustainable scheme that delivers value for NZ

Translate actuarial insight into influential advice
Partner across the business to support confident decision‑making
Contribute to a financially sustainable scheme that delivers value for NZ

Provide influential advice that connects actuarial insight to ACC's strategic and scheme outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor, Policy (multiple opportunities)

at Ministry for Regulation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

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)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Advisor – Environmental Policy & Implementation

at Raukawa Charitable Trust

This is a Full time job

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor – Environmental Policy & Implementation to influence outcomes for Raukawa through kaupapa Māori.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

17d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior and Principal Policy Adviser - Multiple roles

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Be at the centre of election year policy priorities
Lead high profile programmes and initiatives during a critical period
Rewarding and impactful work contributing to significant policy decisions

Be at the centre of election year policy priorities
Lead high profile programmes and initiatives during a critical period
Rewarding and impactful work contributing to significant policy decisions

Ready to challenge yourself in 2026? Build your policy expertise on complex, high‑profile work in a fast‑paced environment.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

16d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Adviser, Animal Health & Welfare

This is a Full time job

$100,934-$118,005 depending on skills & experience

Got experience with animals in an animal or animal welfare related field?
Along with policy development, consultation & administration?
If so, here's the perfect job to bring your skillsets together!

Got experience with animals in an animal or animal welfare related field?
Along with policy development, consultation & administration?
If so, here's the perfect job to bring your skillsets together!

Be part of an integral team providing advice on good practice & scientific knowledge, developing NZ's animal welfare standards. Apply by 21 April

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Advisor, OIA Services

at ACC New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

plus 9% Superannuation

Join a purpose-driven organisation that supports your growth, values inclusion
Supportive team culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop a career
Permanent full-time position

Join a purpose-driven organisation that supports your growth, values inclusion
Supportive team culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop a career
Permanent full-time position

Provide clear, pragmatic advice and work proactively to manage risks and expectations in a fast‑paced environment!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor Maritime Security

at Maritime New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

Based in Wellington
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Appointment range: $119,318 - $146,672 pa

Based in Wellington
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Appointment range: $119,318 - $146,672 pa

Mō mātou | About Us Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Advisor, Regulatory Policy

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Social Development

$115,000 – $140,000 per year

Contribute to a high-impact, sector-wide rules update programme that shapes a key part of New Zealand’s economy and safety system

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor - Wellington

This is a Full time job

at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Work closely with colleagues across Strategy and Insights
Shape work that improves how evidence and insights are used
Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington

Work closely with colleagues across Strategy and Insights
Shape work that improves how evidence and insights are used
Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington

Lead and contribute to strategic analysis to support MSD's direction.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Advisor, Portfolio Risk

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Key leadership role within the Financial Markets Department
5 weeks annual leave
Wellington or Auckland CBD location

Key leadership role within the Financial Markets Department
5 weeks annual leave
Wellington or Auckland CBD location

This is a key leadership role within the Financial Markets Department of New Zealand's central bank.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Adviser

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

$119,376 to $139,700

Codesign systems and processes with Māori and other crown agencies
Provide strategic analysis and design advice to senior leaders
Fixed-term/secondment until Mar 2027, full-time, Wellington CBD

Codesign systems and processes with Māori and other crown agencies
Provide strategic analysis and design advice to senior leaders
Fixed-term/secondment until Mar 2027, full-time, Wellington CBD

Help design, shape, and deliver the future work programme of Tiakina Kauri, the Management Agency for New Zealand's national kauri protection effort.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

18d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Safety and Assurance Advisor

at SeaLink Travel Group

This is a Full time job