Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Wellington.

1,387 open roles, 464 posted this week, most paying $109k to $166k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • IT2 days ago

    Senior Engineer, Cyber Operations and Engineering

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Implementing security controls · Leading vulnerability management · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrs5+ years cyber security engineering experience; expertise in Microsoft security technologies (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, M365 Security, Azure); knowledge of NZISM, Essential Eight, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust; NZSIS Secret clearance; NZ citizen or permanent resident with 10 years continuous NZ residence.

  • Security2 days ago

    Manager - National Security and Emergency Management

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $174.3k-$235.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading team · Delivering outcomes · Engaging stakeholders

    Proven track record in national security system management, people leadership, stakeholder management, and operational delivery; must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance with 10 years continuous NZ residence.

  • Security2 days ago

    Senior Customs Officer Grade 1 (SCO G1) - Drugs (Investigations) - Wellington

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $68.6k-$87.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Investigating drug offenses · Executing search warrants · Preparing prosecution files

    Must pass medical test and NZ Police Physical Competency Test; obtain Confidential national security clearance; verifiable background; ability to work unpredictable hours, travel at short notice, and handle sensitive information.

  • GovernmentYesterday

    Head of Investigations

    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading aviation investigations · Guiding regulatory responses · Building team capability

    Significant senior leadership experience in complex regulatory, investigative, safety, compliance, intelligence, integrity, enforcement or operational environments; obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance; meet role's warranting and operational requirements

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • ITYesterday

    Senior Engineer - Database

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Wellington City, Wellington
    Full time

    Managing database operations · Executing database migrations · Advising product teams

    Deep expertise in SQL Server and SQL Server RDS; practical experience or familiarity with Aurora Postgres RDS

  • Accounting and financeYesterday

    Senior Manager - Corporate Tax

    EY · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading tax engagements · Building client relationships · Coaching team members

    Substantial corporate tax experience in professional services or a large corporate environment

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Data and analyticsYesterday

    Solution Architect - Snowflake

    EY · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior
  • Software developmentYesterday

    Forward Deployed Engineer, Frontier Engineering

    Snowflake · 5001+ employees

    A data cloud company powering the era of the agentic enterprise.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Building AI solutions · Defining quality metrics · Deploying production systems

    3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; 3+ years of professional software engineering experience; experience building LLM applications using RAG and agentic workflows; hands-on experience evaluating LLM or agent systems; willingness to travel

  • EngineeringYesterday
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Contributing to substation projects · Preparing design documentation · Coordinating drafters and checks

    3+ yrsRelevant electrical engineering bachelor’s degree; around 3–4 years’ practical high-voltage substation design experience in primary, secondary or protection design; experience with cable and busbar sizing, controls, protection and substation layouts; familiarity with IEC, IEEE and AS/NZS standards

  • Allied healthYesterday

    Physiotherapist

    APM New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Conducting workplace assessments · Providing community rehabilitation · Delivering functional rehabilitation

    2+ yrsAt least 2 years’ experience working within vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services

    Generous leave
  • GovernmentYesterday

    Senior Planner

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering planning advice · Working on multidisciplinary projects · Strengthening client relationships

    6+ yrsDegree in planning, environmental management or a related discipline; NZPI membership (full membership or working towards this); 6+ years’ New Zealand experience in urban and/or environmental planning; sound RMA knowledge and practical statutory and strategic planning experience

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • AdministrationYesterday
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Managing schedules · Coordinating travel and events · Processing expenses and invoices

    Previous experience in a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Generous leave
  • MarketingYesterday

    Affiliates Manager

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing affiliate programmes · Growing publisher partnerships · Analyzing attribution data

    Hands-on affiliate marketing experience at scale; experience running programmes on Impact or PartnerStack; strong grasp of tracking, attribution, measurement and incrementality; experience owning budgets and commercial targets

  • Security2 days ago

    Senior Customs Officer Grade 2 (SCO2) - Investigator - Drugs - Wellington

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $83.9k-$107.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading investigations · Coaching investigators · Preparing prosecution files

    Previous investigative and enforcement background, leadership and coaching experience, knowledge of relevant legislation, ability to pass medical and physical competency tests, and obtain Confidential national security clearance.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Facilities Coordinator

    Canon New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    A Canon group company providing business services and facilities management solutions.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Managing projects · Conducting inspections · Coordinating contractors

    Full NZ driver's license preferred; excellent communication and organizational skills; understanding of risk assessment and risk management preferred; knowledge of building compliance; strong administration skills; MS Office proficiency; ability to remain calm under pressure.

    Generous leave
  • Communications2 days ago

    Specialist Advisor Extension Resource Development

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry partnering with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

    Wellington
    $121.8k-$142.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Leading communications planning · Developing extension resources · Managing digital content

    Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, engagement, journalism, public relations, extension, agricultural science or related discipline, or equivalent senior-level experience; significant experience in publications, digital content, campaigns, and project management; strong primary sector knowledge; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance2 days ago

    Senior Levy Analyst

    Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    HybridContractSenior

    Developing levy analytics · Investigating complex issues · Preparing analysis reports

    5+ yrsAt least 5 years' experience in data analysis, assurance, audit, finance, accounting, insurance operations, compliance, risk or related field; experience with significant datasets; strong analytical and investigative skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • IT2 days ago

    ICT Risk and Assurance Lead

    Transpower New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing risk assessments · Overseeing assurance schedule · Influencing senior leaders

    5+ yrsAt least 5 years' experience in ICT security, risk, assurance, audit or governance; relevant tertiary qualification; regulatory compliance and security control assessment experience; existing eligibility to work in New Zealand essential.

  • Nursing2 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Ward

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Masterton, Wellington
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Providing patient care · Supporting medical ward · Collaborating with team

    1+ yrCurrent Annual Practising Certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand; minimum one year post-graduate experience as a Registered Nurse; rostered and rotating shifts.

  • Project management2 days ago

    Project Manager – HVDC Upgrade Programme

    Transpower New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Delivering projects · Managing suppliers · Coordinating stakeholders

    Proven experience delivering large multi-year projects with multiple workstreams and specialist suppliers; relevant tertiary qualification and project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2); existing eligibility to work in New Zealand essential.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Business Manager

    Ministry of Health · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Providing strategic advice · Overseeing planning and performance · Managing governance frameworks

    Experience managing internal business functions in a government department, proven people leadership, strong strategic thinking, relationship management, and commitment to equity and Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

  • Project management2 days ago

    Digital Experience Manager

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing digital experience · Improving service performance · Managing escalations

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' experience in service delivery management, digital experience, or related technology services; strong stakeholder management; ITIL certification or equivalent; on-call availability including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

  • Sales2 days ago
    Wellington
    Temporary

    Assisting customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

    Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Accounting and finance2 days ago

    Payroll Remediation Analyst

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Contract

    Extracting payroll data · Analysing payroll calculations · Assessing financial liability

    Experience as a Payroll Analyst on a Holidays Act Remediation programme; experience as a Payroll SME on a Holidays Act Remediation/Rectification project; experience with remediation calculations, including checking and validation; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Human resources2 days ago

    Senior People Partner

    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

    Wellington
    $115.5k-$141.8k a yearFull timeSenior

    Building leader relationships · Delivering people advice · Mentoring advisors

    Significant experience partnering with leaders in a complex organisation; strong knowledge of employment relations and New Zealand employment legislation; proven experience leading or supporting complex ER matters, organisational change initiatives and people projects

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales2 days ago

    Merchandiser - Masterton

    Mondelēz International · 5001+ employees

    A global snacking leader with iconic brands, committed to leading the future of snacking.

    Wellington
    Part time

    Building product displays · Maintaining shelf availability · Building customer relationships

    NZ full or restricted driver’s licence; vehicle with car insurance

    Generous leave
  • Creative and arts2 days ago
    Wellington
    Part time

    Capturing event footage · Covering diverse events · Guiding participants and shots

    Event videography experience and a strong portfolio; located in or able to commute to Wellington; legal authorization to work there; own and maintain videography gear; reliable transportation; videography degree or equivalent experience; submit a CV and application form

  • Allied health2 days ago

    Occupational Therapist / Kaihaumanu Mahi

    Laura Fergusson Trust Wellington

    Wellington
    Full time

    Supporting client adjustment · Monitoring client progress · Collaborating with allied health staff

    2+ yrsBachelor of Occupational Therapy; minimum 2 years clinical experience; NZ Practising Certificate; NZ full driving licence; NZ citizen, resident or holder of a work visa

About jobs in Wellington

There are 1,387 roles open for jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 464 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 1,096 full time, 116 part time and 70 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $109k to $166k a year.

The busiest fields are Sales (171), Business operations (132) and IT (108).

8 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many jobs in Wellington are there right now?

There are 1,387 roles open for jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 464 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do jobs in Wellington pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Wellington pay $109k to $166k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

What kinds of jobs are there in Wellington?

The fields with the most open roles in Wellington right now are Sales (171), Business operations (132) and IT (108).

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