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121 open roles, 32 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
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Delivering policy advice · Preparing briefing documents · Conducting te Tiriti analysis
Senior policy analysis and development experience; capability engaging with Māori Crown partnerships; ability to mentor and coach junior staff
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Leading animal management team · Delivering compliance initiatives · Managing complex matters
5+ yrs7+ years’ experience in a regulatory, compliance or enforcement environment; 5+ years’ leadership experience; current full New Zealand driver licence
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Leading accountability processes · Preparing ministerial briefings · Developing committee materials
Hands-on experience in accountability-related work, such as preparing for hearings, responding to questions, managing performance information, or writing briefings to Ministers
Waikato Regional Council · 201-1000 employees
A regional council delivering monitoring, research, and science advice across the Waikato region.
Leading statutory policy delivery · Directing policy teams · Providing expert policy advice
10+ yrsRelevant degree in a related discipline; 10+ years of senior-level resource management, environmental planning or statutory policy development experience; experience leading or supervising a team; full New Zealand driver licence
The Treasury - New Zealand
Advising on policy · Analyzing policy problems · Engaging with stakeholders
2+ yrsPublic-sector policy experience: at least 1.5 years for Analyst or 4.5 years for Senior Analyst
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Managing border risks · Monitoring quality processes · Examining documents
Detailed knowledge of New Zealand’s border operating environment; experience in quality processes and document examination; knowledge of immigration law and specified legislation; hold or gain an Immigration and Border warrant; New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; eligible for airport security clearance
Department of Corrections NZ
Drafting official responses · Researching enquiries · Reviewing team responses
Working knowledge of and experience with the OIA and Privacy Act; understanding of Corrections and the Justice Sector, including Corrections’ operational processes; experience in accurate record-keeping and handling sensitive information confidentially
Stratford District Council - Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Whakaahurangi
Providing governance oversight · Leading committee meetings · Facilitating decision making
chairperson experience; demonstrated governance experience
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator protecting the travelling public and supporting the aviation sector.
Leading aviation inspectors · Driving certification oversight · Strengthening regulatory performance
ICAO ATPL pilots’ licence; extensive Part 121 airline flight operations experience; experience leading teams; extensive aviation regulatory oversight or comparable regulatory experience; understanding and experience of the Civil Aviation Act and Civil Aviation Rule Parts 121/129/119
Nelson City Council
Leading environmental policy · Integrating scientific evidence · Building multidisciplinary teams
Senior leadership experience in environmental policy, planning, science or climate change; resource management legislation and local government knowledge; experience leading change and multidisciplinary teams; relevant degree in environmental science, management, planning, public policy or related discipline
New Zealand Qualifications Authority | Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Providing strategic leadership · Overseeing transformation programmes · Building stakeholder relationships
Experience leading a complex public sector organisation; track record sponsoring large technology and business change programmes; understanding of education, assessment or quality assurance systems; ability to engage with Māori
Invercargill City Council
Developing spatial plans · Reviewing district plan · Processing plan changes
2+ yrsBachelor-level qualification in Planning and Resource Management; at least two years in the Resource Management or related field; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Leading performance reporting · Assuring performance information · Advising senior leaders
Experience leading performance monitoring and reporting in complex environments; experience working in a regulatory environment and providing strategic advice to senior leaders or governance bodies; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent senior regulatory or public service experience
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Delivering biodiversity work · Protecting threatened species · Controlling pests and weeds
Full New Zealand Driver Licence; valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Managing contract transitions · Monitoring contract performance · Reconciling monthly invoices
senior advisor-level experience or equivalent; relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience; public sector processes and social sector funding knowledge; relationship management experience with iwi, kaupapa Māori providers and community stakeholders; procurement and contracting knowledge and experience; full, clean driver licence
Ministry of Health New Zealand
Leading policy development · Providing strategic advice · Mentoring policy colleagues
Strong understanding of public policy and government processes; experience developing high-quality advice; experience leading work programmes and influencing stakeholders
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Overseeing regulatory performance · Translating strategic direction · Driving continuous improvement
Significant operational regulation experience; proven leadership experience; strong performance management background; experience in strategic and operational planning, reporting and assurance; experience leading regulatory improvement
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Coordinating information requests · Preparing ministerial responses · Managing deadlines and risks
Valid New Zealand work visa covering the duration of employment
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Leading evidence teams · Assessing regulatory risks · Delivering executive briefings
Experience leading evidence, insight, risk or intelligence functions in complex environments; experience building high-performing teams and leading change; experience working with senior leaders; understanding of regulatory systems or other complex environments
Department of Corrections NZ
Consulting across business units · Analysing stakeholder information · Drafting official responses
The Treasury - New Zealand
Shaping strategic debate · Leading system change · Driving organisational transformation
postgraduate qualification; proven experience in economics, finance, public administration or a related field; proven record developing and delivering complex public policy; experience leading transformative organisational and system change
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Facilitating Māori land development · Building iwi partnerships · Conducting educational seminars
Proven leadership and written/verbal communication; Treaty of Waitangi principles; Māori/Crown relationship management; practical Māori land business experience; iwi/hapū networks; Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 experience; public relations/customer service/media experience; full NZ driver's licence; current NZ work permit or NZ residency
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Assessing visa applications · Managing caseloads · Writing decision rationales
New Zealand citizenship or a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa; high-volume caseload and workflow management; proficiency in workplace technologies; strong written and verbal communication
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Leading strategic improvement · Advising senior leaders · Supporting governance services
Valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Assessing visa applications · Managing caseloads · Communicating with customers
New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa; high-volume caseload and workflow management; advanced computer literacy; strong written and verbal communication
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Assessing visa applications · Managing caseloads · Writing decision rationales
New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa
Monitoring policy developments · Drafting trade reports · Supporting FTA implementation
Good knowledge of New Zealand political and policy processes; proven knowledge of EU trade and investment policies and business and industry cooperation programmes; New Zealand nationality or residency; currently residing in New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Leading consumer policy team · Advising on consumer policy · Administering consumer legislation
Experience leading policy teams and developing people; significant experience delivering complex public policy, regulatory or legislative programmes; experience working with senior decision-makers and Ministers; experience building relationships across government and external stakeholders
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Overseeing consent processing · Coaching team members · Improving operational processes
Substantial experience in a building regulatory, construction, or related environment; experience managing or supervising a large team; extensive experience in building consent processing; knowledge of policies, local government legislation, and relevant case law
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.
Setting team strategy · Leading policy advice · Building stakeholder relationships
Senior-level experience shaping and delivering policy advice and regulatory operations; leadership experience engaging and motivating staff; ability to manage complex projects and analyse complex policy issues
There are 121 roles open for government jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 108 full time and 2 part time.
Most are in Wellington (65), Auckland (24) and Canterbury (7).
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There are 121 roles open for government jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Right now, most are in Wellington (65), Auckland (24) and Canterbury (7). Open a region to see its government jobs.
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