Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Wellington.

1,384 open roles, 464 posted this week, most paying $110k to $166k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Government2 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading policy projects · Advising Ministers · Mentoring analysts

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; experience leading others in policy projects; coaching and mentoring experience

  • IT2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading incident investigations · Conducting forensic analysis · Hunting for threats

    Hands-on incident response in complex customer environments; digital forensics across Windows, Linux and Microsoft 365; malware analysis; SIEM and EDR proficiency; threat hunting; NIST/SANS knowledge; mentoring experience; full New Zealand working rights

    Retirement savings
  • Customer service2 days ago

    Business Retention Associate - Fixed Term

    MAS - Medical Assurance Society

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing member enquiries · Processing invoices and refunds · Following up overdue payments

    1+ yr1-3 years' experience in insurance, with experience in credit and/or general administration.

    Retirement savings
  • Government2 days ago

    Principal Advisor Te Tiriti

    Greater Wellington

    Wellington
    $150k-$160k a yearFull time

    Leading strategy development · Advising on legislation · Cultivating Māori relationships

    10+ yrsNZ work eligibility; at least 10 years' senior leadership experience; expertise in advice, strategy, stakeholder influence and leadership engagement; deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori; knowledge of the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and local government processes.

  • Research and development2 days ago

    Biochemist

    Alignerr

    Wellington
    $35.00-$70.00 an hourContract
  • Human resources2 days ago

    Senior People Partner

    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Coaching leaders · Advising on people matters · Leading HR projects

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

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Operations Lead

    Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees

    A city council building a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all people thrive.

    Wellington
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading lifeguard teams · Overseeing facility operations · Managing staff rosters

    Current Pool Lifeguard Competency Certificate or Pool Lifeguard Skills Award; current First Aid Certificate; swimming pool water treatment certificate; team leadership or supervisory experience

    Generous leave
  • Design2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Analysing business processes · Mapping customer journeys · Researching and testing experiences

  • Supply chain and logistics1 day ago

    Assistant Equipment Managers

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Upper Hutt, Wellington
    $83.5k-$96.4k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing equipment lifecycles · Coordinating maintenance activities · Analysing fleet data

    Experience in logistics, asset, fleet or supply chain management; strong stakeholder engagement; analytical skills; ERP (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Excel; Class 1 Full Driver's Licence; valid passport; occasional domestic and rare international travel; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.

    Retirement savings
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Senior Business Manager

    Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V · 5001+ employees

    A creative agency that makes brands unignorable through big, beautiful and effective ideas.

    Wellington+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing client relationships · Leading strategic planning · Mentoring junior staff

    6+ yrs6+ years media experience, ideally agency; senior client-facing or planning role; strategic channel planning, media buying, budget management, mentoring junior team members.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations2 days ago

    License Owner & Operator, Wellington

    Stranger Soccer · 51-200 employees

    A company that makes playing football easy and accessible through an app, operating in multiple cities worldwide.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Launching operations · Managing team · Driving growth

    Passion for football, experience in management, operations, sales, or customer-facing roles, entrepreneurial mindset, ability to work independently, and strong ownership and ambition.

  • Administration2 days ago

    Health Coordinator

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Wellington
    $74.1k-$82.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Coordinating health services · Managing communications · Supporting governance

    Strong administration/coordination skills, MS Office, SharePoint, HTML, customer service approach, and eligibility for NZDF Low Level Security Clearance requiring NZ citizenship or permanent residence with 5-year background history.

    Retirement savings
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Business Advisor

    ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $90.0k-$110.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing financial advice · Overseeing contracts · Supporting strategic planning

    Experience in financial management and contract oversight; strong written advice and communication; stakeholder management; must be Wellington based and hold New Zealand work rights.

    Retirement savings
  • Sales2 days ago
    Porirua, Wellington
    Temporary

    Engaging customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store standards

    Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Data and analytics2 days ago

    Senior Advisor

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Producing insights · Designing evaluations · Preparing reports

    Master’s or PhD-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in a related field; experience in research and evaluation design and methods; experience in data management, cleaning and preparation; statistical analysis experience using R and SQL; experience working with linked data

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Workplace Administrator CGRS Lower Hutt

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Assisting with financial plans · Liaising with stakeholders · Booking rooms and answering phones

    Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; valid right to work in New Zealand; computer and IT knowledge; administration skills; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures

  • IT2 days ago

    Squad Manager

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Analysing operational data · Managing team performance · Supporting bid development

    Experience managing teams or staff; knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems and networking; IT service management experience; familiarity with IT service desk tools and systems; knowledge of ITIL good practices

  • Quality assurance2 days ago

    Principal Advisor HealthCERT

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Improving audit framework · Conducting provider audits · Advising on complex programmes

    Health care auditing background and qualification; health professional with a current or recent practicing certificate

  • IT2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Monitoring security events · Investigating security incidents · Supporting incident response

    Experience in threat detection; experience in incident response; experience in threat intelligence and threat hunting

    Retirement savings
  • Supply chain and logistics2 days ago

    Manager / Senior Manger - Technology Procurement

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Reviewing technology sourcing arrangements · Developing sourcing strategies · Leading end-to-end sourcing

    4+ yrs4–10 years of relevant advisory experience; tertiary qualification; experience in technology sourcing lifecycle stages; experience developing RFx processes, defining requirements, or designing/reviewing contracts; experience supervising staff and team leadership

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Change Director, Establishment

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading operational change · Coordinating implementation planning · Advising on readiness and risks

    Significant experience leading and embedding change in a large or complex operational organisation; understanding of change management principles; experience translating programme or organisational priorities into operational plans; experience leading people

  • Nursing2 days ago
    Wellington
    Temporary

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

    Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Hospitality2 days ago

    Bakery Specialist

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand grocery cooperative operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Full time

    Coaching bakery teams · Conducting store visits · Analysing business trends

    Experience managing a retail bakery department or relevant tertiary qualification; business analysis; FMCG; operational or fresh food management; category management for medium to large merchandise brands; full driver’s licence; willingness to travel regularly

    Generous leave
  • Project management2 days ago

    Project Coordinator

    National Emergency Management Agency · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $74k-$86k a yearOnsiteContractMid level

    Coordinating projects · Managing documentation · Supporting stakeholders

    Experience supporting senior managers and coordinating projects; strong secretariat, administration, organisational, and document management skills; ability to monitor schedules, risks, actions, and deliverables; strong interpersonal and analytical skills; must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

    Generous leave
  • IT2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Developing transformation roadmaps · Designing architecture approaches · Leading client engagements

    8+ yrs8+ years’ technology strategy and architecture experience; strong consulting experience; experience developing business cases and capability modelling; enterprise, solution, cloud and data architecture capability; engagement leadership and delivery experience; hands-on cloud experience or relevant cloud certification

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management2 days ago

    Principal Advisor Benefits and Continuous Improvement

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing frameworks · Driving continuous improvement · Providing trusted advice

    Strong experience developing and embedding enterprise frameworks; deep understanding of portfolio, programme and project management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Government2 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading policy projects · Developing ministerial advice · Engaging senior stakeholders

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; experience leading others in policy projects; experience coaching and mentoring

About jobs in Wellington

There are 1,384 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, 1,093 full time, 116 part time and 70 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $110k 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 1,384 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 $110k 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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