Straight from employers' career sites
328 open roles, 122 posted this week, most paying $112k to $160k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Leading security risk assessments · Advising on security controls · Presenting risk recommendations
PHYSEC/PERSEC security risk assessment experience; familiarity with threat and risk assessment methodologies and tools; understanding of the National Threat Assessment framework; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Reserve Bank of New Zealand · 201-1000 employees
The central bank of New Zealand, guardian of the financial ecosystem, enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity.
Partnering with hiring managers · Delivering recruitment processes · Improving recruitment practices
Experience delivering end-to-end recruitment in a professional environment; regular travel to Wellington
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Leading cyber risk assessments · Advising on security controls · Presenting risk recommendations
Strong background in cyber security risk assessment; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.
Managing sponsorship portfolio · Developing partnerships · Strengthening governance
Significant specialist experience managing sponsorship portfolios or strategic partnerships; experience developing sponsorship strategies and governance; strong commercial judgement; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; New Zealand work rights required.
Inland Revenue Department · 1001-5000 employees
A government department that develops, manages, and communicates tax and social policy.
Conducting research · Developing policy options · Preparing legislation
Graduate or graduated within past three years; strong academic background; critical and conceptual thinking; effective communication; application with CV, cover letter, academic transcript, and writing sample.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Providing operational security advice · Leading security risk assessments · Coordinating incident response
Significant experience in security, law enforcement, intelligence or risk management; knowledge of government Protective Security Requirements; ability to obtain and maintain Secret-level security clearance; full NZ driver licence; valid NZ work visa for the employment duration
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading strategic projects · Developing operational frameworks · Advising senior leaders
Significant senior-level operational, strategic or advisory support experience; strong machinery of government knowledge; proven complex project and programme leadership; experience writing briefings, managing OIAs and responding to WPQs; project management methodology and risk management experience; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and culturally responsive practice
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Providing health and safety advice · Leading assurance and verification · Supporting incident investigations
Level 4 Occupational Health and Safety qualification or equivalent; significant health and safety practitioner experience; full NZ driver’s licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Supporting systems administration · Coordinating assurance activities · Analysing safety data
Experience in health and safety administration, coordination, systems support or a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel and Power BI; full NZ driver’s licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment
Te Rau Ora · 51-200 employees
A national centre for Māori health and wellbeing in Aotearoa, committed to developing a Māori workforce and improving Māori health outcomes.
Coordinating strategic priorities · Monitoring work programmes · Preparing briefings and reports
5+ yrs5-7 years' experience in business advisory, strategic coordination, programme management, executive support, planning or organisational performance; experience with senior leaders; relevant tertiary qualification; te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees
A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.
Providing health and safety advice · Managing critical risks · Leading investigations
Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent), significant H&S practitioner experience, knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, experience leading investigations, full NZ driver's licence, ability to travel, valid NZ work visa.
Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees
A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
Leading content strategy · Mentoring content designers · Aligning content systems
Senior-level experience leading digital content design in a large complex organisation; proven content strategy, frameworks, patterns and standards; knowledge bases, intranets and complex content systems; plain-English writing; mentoring; AI-enabled tools; commitment to accessibility and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Department of Conservation · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Developing systems · Delivering assurance · Analyzing data
Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement; strong risk management knowledge; advanced analytical skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; full NZ driver's licence; ability to travel; valid NZ work visa.
Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees
A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.
Developing systems · Delivering assurance · Analyzing data
Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement; strong risk management knowledge; advanced analytical skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; full NZ driver's licence; valid NZ work visa.
Department of Conservation · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Administering systems · Coordinating assurance · Analyzing data
Experience in health and safety administration or systems support; strong analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, and Power BI; full NZ driver's licence; ability to travel; valid NZ work visa required.
Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees
A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.
Providing security advice · Managing security risks · Supporting incident response
Significant experience in security, law enforcement, intelligence or risk management; understanding of operational/physical/protective security; knowledge of PSR; ability to obtain Secret clearance; full NZ driver's licence; valid NZ work visa.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Improving safety systems · Delivering assurance reviews · Analysing performance data
Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement; knowledge of risk management and assurance methodologies; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; full NZ driver licence; valid NZ work visa
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading strategic projects · Providing strategic advice · Building stakeholder relationships
Significant senior-level advisory experience, knowledge of government machinery, proven complex project leadership, strong analytical and stakeholder skills, experience with briefings, OIAs, and WPQs, and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori.
Te Kura · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand distance education provider supporting learners across Aotearoa.
Leading strategic projects · Providing expert advice · Developing curriculum
Extensive knowledge of Te Whāriki, NZ Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa; experience providing strategic advice; demonstrated success leading complex projects; strong analytical and communication skills; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; right to reside or work in New Zealand.
New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees
A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.
Planning work · Coordinating teams · Providing advice
Experience providing high-quality advice in a regulatory, government or complex operational environment; strong planning and prioritisation skills; ability to coordinate work across teams; strong relationship and facilitation skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading media relations · Managing issues · Advising senior leaders
Experienced senior communications professional with strong media and issues management track record; must obtain and maintain Confidential/Secret/Top Secret security clearance; must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand; available after hours and weekends when required.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Leading operational policy work · Translating legislative changes · Providing regulatory advice
Valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Coordinating work plans · Providing planning advice · Monitoring delivery progress
Regulatory, government or complex operational advisory experience; planning, prioritisation and cross-team coordination experience; ability to interpret performance information and assess risks; written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of or willingness to learn Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Scoping policy implications · Planning policy analysis · Advising on law reform
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; right to work in New Zealand
TBI Health Group New Zealand
Conducting inspections and audits · Supporting incident investigations · Maintaining risk registers
Experience in health and safety, quality, compliance or a similar role, or a relevant graduate; qualification in health and safety or a related field, or currently studying towards one; working knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
PowerNet
Creating communications content · Supporting internal communications · Developing communication plans
Current New Zealand work rights
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Preparing performance reports · Providing measurement advice · Building organizational capability
Proven experience in performance reporting, enterprise-wide measurement frameworks, public sector accountability, strong analytical and communication skills, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent, right to work in New Zealand, and willingness to undergo a credit check.
NZ Qualifications Authority · 201-1000 employees
A government authority ensuring New Zealand qualifications are recognized and respected, maintaining assessment integrity.
Preparing OIA responses · Supporting ministerial servicing · Coordinating reporting
Experience preparing Official Information Act responses and supporting ministerial servicing; sound understanding of the OIA; excellent written communication; analytical and critical thinking; ability to manage competing priorities; right to work in New Zealand.
KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees
A rail and shipping company connecting New Zealand through sustainable services.
Developing communications plans · Building media relationships · Preparing media releases
Strong communications, media relations, and PR experience; experience developing strategies and plans; excellent writing; proven OIA request processing; tertiary qualification in journalism/communications or equivalent; public service experience valuable.
Nelson City Council
Designing engagement processes · Leading sensitive projects · Mentoring engagement advisors
Proven community engagement experience; experience leading complex or sensitive projects; knowledge of IAP2 and Local Government Act consultation requirements; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
There are 328 roles open for advisor jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 122 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 287 full time, 17 part time and 12 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $112k to $160k a year.
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There are 328 roles open for advisor jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 122 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most advisor jobs in New Zealand pay $112k to $160k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
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