Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Wellington.

1,382 open roles, 459 posted this week, most paying $110k to $166k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Hospitality3 days ago

    General Manager

    Minor Hotels · 5001+ employees

    A global hotel operator managing a portfolio of properties across multiple brands.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Overseeing daily operations · Developing revenue plans · Managing department heads

    Proven experience as a General Manager or senior leader in a hotel or serviced apartments environment; tertiary qualifications in Hospitality or Business Management

    Parental leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Mata Ahupae | Senior Administrator

    Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington · 1001-5000 employees

    A university renowned for high-quality research and exceptional teaching, attracting people from around the world.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing administrative support · Coordinating budgeting activities · Planning conferences

    Proven operations or executive support experience in a medium to large service delivery operation; ability to manage multiple workstreams; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; must be citizen or resident of NZ or Australia or hold current working visa.

  • IT2 days ago

    Senior Advisor Digital Monitoring

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    $108.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Monitoring digital delivery · Analyzing digital projects · Escalating digital risks

    Strong capability in digital monitoring and risk-based analysis, operational digital risk understanding, monitoring craft, analytical skills, and stakeholder relationship building.

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance2 days ago

    Senior Advisor Financial Monitoring

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    $108.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Analyzing financial performance · Producing monitoring advice · Escalating financial risks

    Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in health, finance, or complex public sector; deep expertise in public-sector financial monitoring and assurance; proven ability to identify and escalate financial risks; strong stakeholder and advisory skills.

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Team Administrator

    Randstad · 5001+ employees

    A recruitment and staffing company specializing in technology and business transformation.

    Wellington
    $60k-$80k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Coordinating team activities · Ensuring candidate experience · Managing reporting and compliance

    5+ yrs5 years of experience, bachelor's degree, team coordination and administration skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and strong technical skills including Google.

  • Communications2 days ago

    Senior Communications Advisor

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading communications initiatives · Providing strategic advice · Building stakeholder relationships

    High level of experience in strategic communications and engagement, tertiary qualification in communications or relevant industry experience, proven track record in corporate communications or public affairs, excellent writing and editing skills, experience advising senior leaders.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Principal Engineer Drinking Water Network

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    $120.8k-$170.6k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Leading technical investigations · Providing engineering assurance · Mentoring engineers

    15+ yrs15+ years' experience in drinking water engineering, infrastructure planning, or asset management; bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably civil); CPEng qualification; experience mentoring engineers and leading technical workstreams; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales2 days ago

    Interiors Consultant - Kapiti

    PlaceMakers · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Designing interior solutions · Consulting with customers · Maximizing sales

    Experience in kitchen/bathroom design advantageous; customer service/sales experience; excellent communication and time management; intermediate to advanced MS Suite skills; legal right to work in NZ; pre-employment checks including drug test and criminal background check.

    Study support
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Field Team Lead

    Kordia · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand company delivering mission-critical broadcasting, telecommunications, maritime, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading field team · Managing field operations · Providing technical support

    Relevant engineering, electronics, telecommunications or broadcast qualification or equivalent experience; strong field engineering and people leadership; full clean driver licence; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Geospatial Practice Lead

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Wellington+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading geospatial team · Developing proposals · Managing client relationships

    Proven experience leading a geospatial or GIS team, strong track record winning geospatial work, specialist GIS expertise, project management experience, client relationship skills.

    Generous leave
  • Marketing3 days ago

    Trade Communications Manager

    DuluxGroup · 5001+ employees

    A leading marketer and manufacturer of premium paint and home improvement brands.

    Gracefield, Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing trade communications · Developing campaigns · Driving customer loyalty

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in business/marketing; 5+ years B2B or loyalty marketing experience; CRM tools like HubSpot; project management; data-driven campaign skills.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Data and analytics3 days ago

    Lead Data Engineer

    Chubb Life Insurance New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    A leading life insurer in New Zealand, formerly Cigna, operating for over a century.

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Building data pipelines · Mentoring engineers · Optimizing platform performance

    Proven track record building data pipelines and platforms; hands-on experience with Databricks or Snowflake; strong SQL and Python; understanding of data warehouses, lakes, lakehouses, data quality and governance; experience mentoring and influencing teams.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations3 days ago

    Manager, Property Partnerships

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $117.4k-$136.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing property tenure · Negotiating commercial agreements · Providing strategic advice

    Experience in property tenure and contract management, understanding of Treaty of Waitangi principles, public sector procurement, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a full clean Class 1 driver's licence.

    Retirement savings
  • Administration3 days ago

    Senior Executive Assistant

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $78.8k-$87.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing diaries · Coordinating meetings · Monitoring actions

    Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders; advanced Microsoft Office proficiency; strong organizational and communication skills; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.

    Retirement savings
  • Marketing3 days ago

    Marketing Automation Specialist

    Stuff · 201-1000 employees

    A media company connecting New Zealanders with trusted journalism and digital content.

    Wellington Central, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Designing lifecycle programmes · Building omnichannel journeys · Running A/B tests

    Proven hands-on experience in automated lifecycle marketing, retention and churn reduction; strong expertise with Braze, Piano, CDPs and generative AI tools; working knowledge of HTML, CSS and Liquid; data-driven test-and-learn mindset; leadership and communication skills.

  • Sales3 days ago

    Christmas Team Member (Shopfloor/Checkout) - The Warehouse, Paraparaumu

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    ContractEntry level

    Assisting customers · Replenishing shelves · Processing checkout purchases

    Current right to work in New Zealand

  • Legal and compliance3 days ago

    Head of Investigations

    Civil Aviation Authority Of NZ · 1001-5000 employees

    New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator protecting the travelling public and supporting the aviation sector.

    Wellington
    $188.2k-$261.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading investigations · Providing strategic leadership · Building organizational capability

    Significant senior leadership experience in complex regulatory, investigative, safety, compliance, intelligence, enforcement or operational environments; ability to lead leaders and multidisciplinary teams; must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance and meet warranting requirements.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering3 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Designing civil infrastructure · Preparing engineering drawings · Processing drone data

    4+ yrs4+ years’ civil design and drafting experience; strong 12d experience; AutoCAD proficiency; land development and subdivision project experience; three waters design experience; knowledge of NZ engineering standards and council requirements; current valid working rights in New Zealand; current New Zealand driver licence

  • Sales3 days ago
    Masterton, Wellington
    ContractEntry level

    Assisting customers · Processing returns and refunds · Recommending products

    Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods through to mid-January; ability to stay on your feet throughout the day

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Lead Water Engineer (Process)

    Worley · 5001+ employees

    A global energy, chemicals and resources company delivering projects and creating value across asset lifecycles.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Designing wastewater treatment systems · Performing process modelling · Mentoring junior engineers

    Degree in Chemical, Process, Environmental, Civil or related Engineering discipline; chartered status or progress toward chartership in a relevant engineering field; experience delivering wastewater treatment planning and design projects; current New Zealand working rights

    Parental leave
  • Accounting and finance3 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Conducting external audits · Testing internal controls · Mentoring junior staff

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years’ external audit experience; accounting qualification or working towards one; relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree; English communication skills

    Visa sponsorshipParental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business development3 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Identifying business opportunities · Building executive relationships · Shaping sales opportunities

    Business development background focused on new sales and new logo acquisition; experience engaging C-suite, board-level and senior enterprise stakeholders; industry experience; capability in strategic thinking, deal shaping and roadmap planning for complex organizations

  • Medical3 days ago

    Locum Dentist Expression of Interest – Wellington

    Lumino The Dentists · 1001-5000 employees

    New Zealand's largest dental network supporting dentists with modern facilities and strong patient demand.

    Wellington
    OnsiteContractEntry level

    Managing patients · Providing dental care · Working independently

    Qualified dentist registered or eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand; current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or able to obtain one; strong foundation in general dentistry.

  • Construction trades3 days ago

    Supervisor Surfacing

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Supervising sealing crews · Planning surfacing operations · Ensuring safety compliance

    Proven supervisory/foreperson experience in civil engineering, knowledge of asphalt and sealing specifications, strong health and safety focus, full Class 1 driver's licence, WTR endorsement and Class 2 advantageous.

  • Data and analytics3 days ago

    Data and Information Governance Lead

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $163.4k-$217.9k a yearOnsiteContractSenior

    Establishing data governance · Supporting senior leaders · Developing frameworks

    Strong experience establishing and leading a data governance function in a large complex organisation; experience with senior leaders; understanding of privacy, data management and legislation; ability to develop practical frameworks; relevant tertiary qualification desirable.

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Senior Traffic Engineer - Wellington

    Envelope · 51-200 employees

    A New Zealand-owned engineering consultancy specializing in civil and structural engineering, surveying, land development, and subdivision project management.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Planning traffic projects · Analyzing transportation systems · Designing infrastructure

    6+ yrs6+ years traffic engineering experience, relevant tertiary qualification (bachelor's degree preferred) or equivalent competency, experience with land development projects in New Zealand, understanding of regulatory environments and consent processes.

    Generous leave
  • Quality assurance4 days ago

    Programme Test Manager - CLR

    Bank of New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A fintech company building payment and digital asset infrastructure for businesses.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Managing test programmes · Leading quality assurance · Developing relationships

    Programme Test Management on multiple large-scale, multi-vendor engagements; global delivery experience; proven ability to build inclusive high-performance teams; managed testing coverage and traceability using industry-leading testing and DevOps platforms.

    Generous leave
  • Communications4 days ago

    Principal Advisor, Workforce Channels

    Ministry of Education · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $120.2k-$145.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing communication strategies · Delivering content strategy · Providing media advice

    Proven experience in strategic communications, media, or public relations; strong storytelling and content management; collaborative mindset; ability to manage multiple deadlines; adherence to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Business operations4 days ago

    Service and Relationship Specialist

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $120.2k-$145.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing supplier relationships · Overseeing service delivery · Monitoring contract performance

    Proven track record leading, coaching, and mentoring; experience in complex organizations; tertiary degree in business or IT or equivalent experience; knowledge of service management frameworks like ITIL; experience managing suppliers and contracts.

    Retirement savings
  • Data and analytics4 days ago

    Principal Data and AI Governance Advisor

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington+2 more
    $148.5k-$175.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing governance frameworks · Shaping data strategy · Influencing enterprise decisions

    Significant experience leading Data or Data & AI Governance in a complex organisation; experience developing enterprise governance strategies; knowledge of responsible AI, data stewardship, metadata, lineage, data quality; understanding of privacy, security, compliance, risk; ability to influence executives; experience with Māori data sovereignty; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave

About jobs in Wellington

There are 1,382 roles open for jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 459 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 1,091 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 1,382 roles open for jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 459 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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