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.
Unit Manager - Public Finance and Value for Money
The Treasury
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Do you want to drive change and deliver results for Aotearoa New Zealand? Mō mātou | About Us The Treasury - Te Tai Ōhanga is New Zealand's lead advisor on economic policy, macroeconomic and fiscal strategy, and steward of the...
Team Leader Philanthropy
New Zealand Red Cross
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Posted: 27/05/2026 Closing Date: 10/06/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Wellington Job Category: Community Services and Development,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work Team Leader Philanthropy Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours / week) Wellington About the role – Kōrero mō te...
Chief Executive Officer
Asset Recruitment
1 week ago
Hamilton, Waikato
Lead with Purpose. Lead with Values. Create Communities Without Barriers. Progress to Health is a respected community-based organisation supporting people across Waikato, Taranaki and Taupō to live full and meaningful lives. Guided by their vision of Communities Without Barriers, they...
Event Coordinator
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
1 week ago
Auckland, Auckland
Exciting career development opportunity in the event planning space. Be part of a fun team of high performing events professionals Permanent position – based in Takapuna – must be able to work evenings, public holidays and weekends as required Auckland...
Resilience Advisor
Otago Regional Council
1 week ago
Dunedin, Otago
PERMANENT, FULL-TIME If you are keen to work with a range of stakeholders and help Otago, 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,...
Principal Advisor Design
New Zealand Government
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Shape service and system design at scale to improve outcomes for disabled people Turn strategy into well-designed, deliverable change Permanent Wellington based role Play a critical role in shaping how services are designed, improved, and delivered across the disability system....
Senior Advisor
New Zealand Government
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Support service and system design to improve outcomes for disabled people Work at the intersection of design, policy, delivery, and lived experience Secondment or fixed term opportunity ending 7 October 2026 We are open to Wellington or Christchruch locations. This...
Advisor Regulatory Practice
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Turn complex policy into clear, practical guidance and tools Shape how regulation is delivered and experienced in practice One year maternity leave cover (mid-August 2026 to mid-August 2027) Wellington based fixed-term or secondment...
Non-Executive Independent Director
Populous People Limited
1 week ago
Napier, Hawke's Bay
We are seeking expressions of interest and applications for an independent director for Ahuriri Investment Management (AIM). This governance opportunity will be suited to Hawke’s Bay based directors with a strong understanding of the Hawkes Bay ecosystem, and with a...
Hub and Volunteer Co - ordinator
Cancer Society Greater Wellington
1 week ago
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Our Kaupapa The Cancer Society’s mission is to improve community wellbeing by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are here for everyone, no matter what cancer. The support we provide is broad and includes...
Team Leader Contract Management - Transport
Christchurch City Council
1 week ago
Christchurch, Canterbury
E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi About the team | Ko...
Ranger/Project Lead Community
Department of Conservation
1 week ago
Tamaki, Auckland
Join a collaborative and supportive, high-performing District team. Lead meaningful community engagement initiatives that help protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique conservation values Partner with iwi, communities, and key stakeholders to deliver positive conservation outcomes Salary range: $69,429 to $88,181 depending...
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Tauranga City Council
1 week ago
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea...
Personal Administrator & Governance Support
Northland Regional Council
1 week ago
Whangarei, Northland
Posted: 25/05/2026 Closing Date: 10/06/2026 Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Whangārei Job Category: Administration and Business Support Fixed term, full-time parental leave cover through to September 2027. Start Date – Early August 2026 Join our passionate Whangārei-based...
Ranger/Project Lead Community
Department of Conservation (DOC)
2 weeks ago
Auckland, Auckland
Join a collaborative and supportive, high-performing District team. Lead meaningful community engagement initiatives that help protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique conservation values Partner with iwi, communities, and key stakeholders to deliver positive conservation outcomes Salary range: $69,429 to $88,181 depending...
Ranger/Project Lead Community
Department of Conservation (DOC)
2 weeks ago
Warkworth, Auckland
Join a collaborative and supportive, high-performing District team. Lead meaningful community engagement initiatives that help protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique conservation values Partner with iwi, communities, and key stakeholders to deliver positive conservation outcomes Salary range: $69,429 to $88,181 depending...
Ranger Project Lead - Heritage and Visitors
Department of Conservation (DOC)
2 weeks ago
Masterton, Wellington
Permanent Full-Time role | 2-3 year posting to Chatham Islands $69,429 - $88,181 + allowances – depending on skills and experience Hands on diverse role contributing to Conservation outcomes Lead conservation where it truly counts—project lead role on the Chatham...
Ranger Project Lead - Treaty Implementation
Department of Conservation (DOC)
2 weeks ago
Masterton, Wellington
Permanent Full-Time role | 2-3 year posting to Chatham Islands $69,429 - $88,181 + allowances – depending on skills and experience Lead Treaty implementation and iwi partnership outcomes in one of Aotearoa’s most remote and culturally significant environments Bring your...
Care Placement Support Social Worker
Barnardos Aotearoa
2 weeks ago
Hamilton, Waikato
Do you want to do more for tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa? We are seeking 2 x skilled Social Worker to join our Care Placement Support Social Work service, delivered by Barnardos in partnership with Oranga Tamariki. This is a...
Advisor
Ministry of Education New Zealand
2 weeks ago
Wellington, Wellington
Date advertised: 22 May 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...
