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.

  • Construction trades4 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Operating port machinery · Loading export logs · Unloading export logs

    Proven experience operating excavators, front end loaders or similar heavy machinery; minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

  • Sales4 days ago

    Finance & Insurance Consultant

    North Western Toyota

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Full time

    Achieving sales targets · Facilitating finance documentation · Promoting financial products

    Full NZ driver’s licence; right to work in New Zealand

  • Customer service4 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Building client relationships · Identifying financial needs · Facilitating lending transactions

    Banking knowledge; lending experience; AML knowledge and experience

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Enrolled Nurse | Casual

    Heritage Lifecare

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing resident care · Helping residents thrive · Delivering nursing care

    Current NZ practicing Certificate (APC); current First Aid Certificate; proven record of high-quality nursing; fluent written and spoken English; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Construction4 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Coordinating traffic activities · Auditing site setups · Coaching traffic teams

    3+ yrsSTMS Level 1; Class 2 licence; Construct Safe Tier 1; Site Safe Civil Passport; minimum 3 years’ traffic management or civil construction experience; working knowledge of NZGTTM; ability to prepare TMDs; intermediate Microsoft Office skills

    Retirement savingsStudy support
  • Hospitality4 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading venue operations · Recruiting and mentoring teams · Managing budgets and revenue

    Proven leadership experience in hospitality, catering, premium food service, clubs, restaurants, venues, or event-driven environments; New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa

  • Supply chain and logistics4 days ago
    Porirua, Wellington
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Loading goods · Processing orders

    Full clean class 1 driver licence; trade/product knowledge or warehousing experience; legal right to work in NZ indefinitely

    Study support
  • Administration3 days ago

    Administrator - Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

    Citycare Property · 201-1000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing social infrastructure.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Scheduling jobs · Triaging work orders · Managing disruptions

    Strong organisational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; legal right to work in New Zealand; medical assessment, drug and alcohol test, two references, and Ministry of Justice check required.

  • Business operations3 days ago

    Merchandise Operations Specialist

    Woolworths New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing process flow · Leading team development · Driving visual merchandising

    Process excellence, collaborative partnerships, effective team leadership, compliance expertise, strong communication, values-aligned behavior, ability to work four weekend shifts per month and at least one evening each week.

  • Customer service3 days ago

    NZ Supermarket CEA 1.4

    Woolworths New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Wellington
    OnsitePart timeMid levelManages people

    Supervising team · Filling online orders · Setting daily goals

    Customer-first approach, ability to work to tight deadlines, strong communication, attention to detail, and availability for night shifts outside normal trading hours.

  • Business operations4 days ago

    Principal Policy Advisor

    Ministry for Women · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $124.8k-$158.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy programmes · Providing strategic advice · Building relationships

    Extensive policy and relationship management experience, principal policy advisor level, public service experience, understanding of government machinery, Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge, and ability to coach and mentor.

  • Business operations4 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst System Strategy and Performance

    Ministry of Health · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Providing strategic advice · Coaching and mentoring

    Extensive experience developing high-quality policy and advising Ministers; strong strategic thinking and political awareness; proven ability to lead complex work programmes; excellent relationship and influencing skills; experience coaching and mentoring others.

  • Social services5 days ago

    Senior NZSL Interpreter

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

    Wellington
    $90.7k-$109.9k a yearOnsitePart timeMid level

    Interpreting NZSL · Preparing for meetings · Collaborating with staff

    Recognised NZSL interpreting qualification from AUT or equivalent; SLIANZ membership; deep understanding of Deaf culture; excellent NZSL and English communication; experience building relationships; commitment to confidentiality and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Labouring5 days ago

    Treatment Operator

    Veolia Environmental Services · 5001+ employees

    A global environmental services company providing water, waste management, and energy solutions.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Monitoring treatment processes · Conducting inspections · Coordinating maintenance tasks

    NZQA Level 4 in Wastewater Treatment or equivalent experience; hands-on wastewater treatment plant operations; sampling and lab analysis; computer literacy; on-call roster flexibility; must be NZ citizen, resident, or hold valid work visa.

  • Data and analytics5 days ago

    Data and Information Governance Lead

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

    Wellington
    $163.4k-$217.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    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 and information management and legislation; ability to turn policy into practical guidance; relevant tertiary qualification desirable.

  • Medical4 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rimutaka Prison

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.

    Wellington
    $116.3k-$123.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Delivering mental health nursing · Providing clinical supervision · Supporting professional growth

    5+ yrsRegistered Nurse with current NZ Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate; 5+ years mental health nursing experience; specialist mental health experience in primary/community, secondary, or tertiary settings; cultural competence with Te Tiriti o Waitangi; post-graduate mental health qualification desirable.

  • Sales5 days ago

    icebreaker : Sales Associate, Christmas Casual - Wellington Airport

    Icebreaker · 5001+ employees

    A merino wool apparel brand committed to sustainability, responsible sourcing, and building an inclusive community.

    Wellington
    OnsitePart timeTemporaryNo experience needed

    Selling products · Connecting with customers · Supporting team

    Passionate, outgoing retail storyteller; team player; love for nature and inspiring others; ability to smash sales goals.

  • Business operations4 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading planning team · Aligning organisational plans · Overseeing performance reporting

    Experience in strategy, planning or performance functions in a complex organisation; expertise in planning cycles, delivery frameworks, project management, KPIs and/or executive-level reporting; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance4 days ago
    Wellington
    $120k-$140k a yearFull timeMid level

    Leading project budgeting · Delivering financial reporting · Analysing financial performance

    Experience providing financial management and accounting support within a large, complex project environment

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Caregiver - Part-Time

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Porirua, Wellington
    Part time

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; strong verbal communication skills; commitment to a rotating roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts; ability to work a 4-days-on, 2-days-off roster

  • Business operations4 days ago
    Wellington
    $45.00-$90.00 an hourContract

    Designing business challenges · Authoring benchmark solutions · Auditing AI content

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited institution; foundational expertise in at least two of Finance, Marketing, Operations, or Strategic Management

  • Quality assurance4 days ago

    Principal Quality Assurance

    Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees

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

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Improving quality systems · Coordinating audits · Leading improvement projects

    Significant experience in quality assurance, policy development, process improvement, capability development, or a related field

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Structural Drafter

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Modelling structural systems · Producing construction details · Coordinating consultant models

    3+ yrs3+ years’ NZ structural drafting experience; hands-on Revit modelling and drafting skills; experience producing structural documentation; ability to interpret engineers’ sketches and design intent; exposure to timber structures and connections; experience with Navisworks, ACC/BIM 360 or Dynamo

  • Supply chain and logistics4 days ago

    Lead ICT Procurement Advisor

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading ICT procurements · Managing supplier relationships · Providing procurement advice

    Senior-level ICT procurement or commercial experience; New Zealand public sector experience and strong knowledge of AOG procurement rules and practices; proven success in complex end-to-end ICT procurements and contract management

  • IT4 days ago

    Application Engineer

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Configuring and supporting AWM · Managing application releases · Resolving support incidents

    Application experience in complex technology operations; experience implementing, configuring, monitoring and supporting applications; relevant expertise in SaaS, information systems, databases or integrations; experience with application integrations, releases, deployments and level 2 support; knowledge of modern operations methodologies and technology frameworks

    Generous leave
  • Human resources4 days ago
    Wellington
    TemporarySenior

    Monitoring HR inbox · Drafting employment documents · Liaising with payroll

    1+ yrPractical experience in HR administration, coordination or a related HR advisory role; experience drafting employment documentation and handling shared HR inboxes or ticketing requests; available to start immediately and complete the contract through Christmas

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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