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.

  • Data and analytics4 days ago

    Principal Advisor Data and Information

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $132.4k-$160.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading data sharing initiatives · Advising senior leaders · Coaching colleagues

    Extensive experience in data sharing arrangements, leading consultations, strategic thinking, communication, coaching, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Retirement savings
  • Sales4 days ago
    Wellington
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays

  • Sales4 days ago
    Wellington
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays

  • Sales4 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Wellington
    Temporary

    Picking and packing orders · Communicating with departments · Maintaining health and safety

  • Communications4 days ago

    Principal Advisor, Communications

    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 timeContractSenior

    Developing communications strategy · Establishing communication channels · Translating technical information

    Significant experience in strategic, internal or change communications; proven ability to translate technical information; experience establishing communications channels and governance; adherence to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

    Retirement savings
  • Government4 days ago

    Senior Advisor

    Frog Recruitment

    Wellington
    Contract

    Developing regulatory policy advice · Analysing complex issues · Managing policy projects

    Experience developing policy in a regulatory, legislative or government environment; experience advising senior decision-makers; experience leading policy projects

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Manager

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Porirua, Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Managing care teams · Coordinating audits · Supporting clinical decisions

    Current practicing certificate; strong knowledge of aged residential care, Te Whatu Ora standards and compliance requirements

    Generous leave
  • Sales4 days ago

    Checkout Operator

    Woolworths Group

    Wellington
    Part time

    Serving customers at checkouts · Managing cash and EFTPOS payments · Assisting self-service checkout customers

  • Social services4 days ago

    Residential Night Attendant - Te Awe Home

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Providing overnight care · Supporting young people · Encouraging positive choices

    Full, clean, valid driver's licence; Children's Act safety checking and vetting requirements; New Zealand citizenship or residency; experience working with rangatahi and tamariki; internal kaimahi only

  • Allied health4 days ago

    Physiotherapist (Wellington Intensive)

    ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand

    Porirua, Wellington
    Full time

    Providing physiotherapy assessment · Developing rehabilitation plans · Educating clients and families

    Recognised Physiotherapy qualification; current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand; current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

  • Sales4 days ago

    Checkout Operator

    Woolworths Group

    Wellington
    Part time

    Providing checkout customer service · Processing cash and EFTPOS payments · Assisting self-service checkouts

  • Legal and compliance4 days ago

    Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist

    Xero · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington City, Wellington
    Full time

    Evolving governance frameworks · Translating policies into guidance · Delivering literacy programmes

    Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks and practices; recent hands-on AI governance experience; experience setting up stewardship models and working with engineers on data architecture, quality, lineage, and policy implementation.

  • IT4 days ago
    Masterton, Wellington
    Full time

    Managing security solutions · Monitoring security incidents · Conducting risk assessments

  • Software development4 days ago

    Staff Engineer

    Sharesies · 201-1000 employees

    A financial services company enabling investment, saving, and wealth-building through KiwiSaver and other products.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing software · Mentoring teams · Solving complex problems

    Excellent full stack development skills (Python, TypeScript/React, C#), ability to balance business context and technical strategy, strong problem-solving, mentoring and communication skills, legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and must pass criminal conviction and credit checks.

  • Sales4 days ago

    Insurance Sales Consultant

    Randstad New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Understanding customer needs · Delivering insurance solutions · Maintaining accurate records

    Generous leave
  • Project management4 days ago

    Programme Coordinator

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Coordinating programme schedules · Supporting governance meetings · Monitoring risks and issues

    Experience in programme, project or team coordination

  • Business operations4 days ago

    Chief Operating Officer Immigration

    Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.

    Wellington
    $255.5k-$319.4k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading visa operations · Managing operational risk · Driving continuous improvement

    Proven senior leadership in large public sector or complex service delivery; significant experience in operational performance and change; strong people leadership; NZ citizen or permanent resident; credit check; ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.

  • Sales4 days ago

    Checkout Operator

    Woolworths Group

    Wellington
    Part time

    Providing checkout customer service · Processing cash and EFTPOS payments · Assisting self-service checkout customers

  • Product management4 days ago

    Head of Trust, Payments and Support

    Trade Me · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand online marketplace connecting people to buy, sell, and transact.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Setting strategy · Leading payments roadmap · Managing compliance

    10+ yrs10+ years in financial services, payments, and regulated operations leadership; proven experience leading large operational teams; deep payments ecosystem knowledge; strong understanding of NZ regulatory environment; decisive leadership.

    Visa sponsorshipGenerous leave
  • Business operations4 days ago

    Senior Manager High Value & International Payments

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading payments strategy · Representing Westpac externally · Translating industry changes

    Experience in high-value payments, transaction banking, international payments, correspondent banking, SWIFT or related industry; understanding of cross-border payments and clearing/settlement; knowledge of payment rules, standards, operational risk and regulatory requirements; experience with regulators and industry change.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations4 days ago

    Assistant Manager/ Manager - Risk Consulting

    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 time

    Reviewing projects and controls · Managing internal audit delivery · Analysing process data

    Previous risk and assurance/internal audit experience across various industries

    Parental leave
  • Project management4 days ago

    Change Manager

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    ContractSenior

    Leading stakeholder assessments · Developing change plans · Facilitating learning sessions

    4+ yrsApproximately 4–5 years’ experience in a Change Manager or similar role; experience delivering people-focused change in complex environments; experience designing and delivering training; advanced Excel skills; experience in change impact assessments and organisational readiness

    Four-day week
  • Security4 days ago

    Advisor Security

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Advising on protective security · Implementing physical security requirements · Supporting security incidents

    Experience with New Zealand Government PSR; personnel security and vetting; physical security and risk management; security incident support; full clean New Zealand driver’s licence; valid right to work in New Zealand; eligibility for SECRET clearance

  • Communications4 days ago

    Programme Communications Lead

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    ContractSenior

    Leading communications strategy · Analysing stakeholder requirements · Developing communications collateral

    Strong strategic communications experience; experience developing and delivering strategies for large, complex programmes; stakeholder mapping and engagement planning; experience translating technical information into accessible plain language; knowledge of disability models and inclusive communications

  • Construction trades4 days ago

    Water Engineer

    Stellar Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Installing water infrastructure · Leading site crews · Coordinating daily activities

    Certified Water Installer Level 4 qualification; proven water infrastructure construction experience; full Class 1 driver licence; legal right to work in New Zealand; pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

  • Design4 days ago

    Director Design

    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 timeSeniorManages people

    Leading design teams · Developing service models · Managing stakeholder relationships

    Demonstrated understanding of operational practice in complex public service, experience developing operational guidance and translating policy into implementation, service design and systems thinking, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong stakeholder engagement.

  • Sales4 days ago
    Wellington
    Part time

    Engaging customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays

  • Business operations4 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Wellington
    $156.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Providing strategic advice · Coaching and mentoring

    Extensive experience developing high-quality policy and providing advice to Ministers; strong strategic thinking, political awareness, and sound judgement; proven ability to lead complex work programmes; excellent relationship and influencing skills; experience leading others in policy projects and coaching/mentoring.

  • 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.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy development · Managing quality systems · Coordinating audits

    Significant experience in quality assurance, policy development, process improvement, or related field; strong knowledge of regulatory environments and quality management systems; experience leading audits and implementing quality initiatives.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations4 days ago

    Principal Advisor System Evidence and Insights

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $133.6k-$148.5k a yearOnsiteContractSenior

    Leading evidence generation · Applying systems thinking · Partnering with senior leaders

    Proven experience leading evidence and insights generation in complex environments, ideally public or regulatory sector; strong critical thinking, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills; tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; 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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