Jobs in Nonprofit Organizations and Government

If you want a job that makes a real difference, the Nonprofit Organizations and Government category connects you with roles across charities, NGOs, local councils, and public services. In New Zealand, the employment market in this sector offers steady opportunities across local government, health, education, and social services, with a mix of permanent, contract, and project-based roles.

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Whanganui/Taranaki and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse...

Speech Language Therapist

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Invercargill, Southland

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa,...

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Whangarei, Northland

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Te Tai Tokerau and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups...

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Napier, Hawke's Bay

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Napier and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse...

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Nelson, Nelson

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Nelson and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse...

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Rotorua and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse...

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Dunedin, Otago

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Dunedin and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse...

Operational Readiness Coordinator

Waikato Regional Council

2 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato

Love to talk, teach, and turbo‑charge people. Calm under pressure, focused when it counts. Support communities when it matters most. Bring that energy to the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group. Mō te tūranga | About the role Training...

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Hamilton and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse...

Community Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role The core purpose of this role is to activate civic participation across Christchurch and surrounding areas. You will be required to build and support relationships that enable and empower groups of diverse...

Advisor, Leadership Development

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Wellington, Wellington

Kaitohutohu | Advisor, Leadership Development Leadership Development Centre | Public Service Commission Wellington Fixed Term through Friday December 18 2026. Salary Range: $80,495 - $106,758 Grow Public Service leaders. Strengthen the system. Make an impact. About the role Due to...

Project Leader - Voting Services

New Zealand Government

2 days ago

Wellington, Wellington

Mo tenei turanga mahi | about the role Contribute to the Electoral Commission's vision of a healthy democracy by contributing to the long-term strategic direction of the Commission. Be part of the successful preparation and conduct of General Elections, by-elections...

Manager - Portfolio Delivery

Waikato Regional Council

2 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato

Mō te tūranga | About the role As the Manager - Portfolio Delivery, you will provide senior leadership for the governance and oversight of multiple, complex infrastructure programmes focused on flood protection, river management and land drainage across the Waikato...

Trustees

Resource Management Law Association (RMLA) | Te Kāhui Ture Taiao

2 days ago

Auckland, Auckland

The Digital Reef Charitable Trust is seeking up to 3 new trustees to join its founding board. Digital Reef is a New Zealand not-for-profit established in 2026 to build shared, open spatial-data infrastructure that helps recreation and community-wellbeing organisations participate...

MP Support Advisor

New Zealand Parliament

2 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury

Loading Job no: ETAFF Category: Administration Are you passionate about supporting whānau and making a real difference in people’s lives? Role type: 20 hours per week, fixed term. Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. We’re looking for two MP Support Advisors to...

Assistant Advisor

Ministry of Education New Zealand

2 days ago

Wellington, Wellington

Date advertised: 2 Jun 2026 Job Type: Permanent Wellington, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

Emergency Management Advisor

Otago Regional Council

3 days ago

Balclutha, Otago

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME If you enjoy working with stakeholders and helping Clutha, be prepared, then this is the role for you! At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future...

Authority Officer

New Zealand Government

3 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Authority Officer - Employment Relations Authority (ERA) Do you have experience in case management or coordinating complex processes? Can you work with a high volume workload...

Advisor | Operations Support and Improvement

New Zealand Government

3 days ago

Wellington, Wellington

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Wellington Central Permanent Role Salary $75,000 - $88,000 Do you enjoy variety in your work and have a keen eye for detail? Are you confident in...

Authority Officer

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

3 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Authority Officer – Employment Relations Authority (ERA) Do you have experience in case management or coordinating complex processes? Can you work with a high volume workload and workflow management? Salary: $68,380-$77,359 +KiwiSaver +wellness...