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28 chief jobs found in wellington region: showing 1 - 28

Senior Advisor, Public Sector Performance
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wairarapa, Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$108003 - 144460 per year | Date posted: 09 Oct 2026
performance and supports the exercise of statutory responsibilities for chief executive recruitment, remuneration and development... Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioners on the performance of chief executives and their agencies. You'll work on priority
Chief Advisor Health And Safety
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 09 Oct 2026
, organisational resilience, and accountability. Te tūnga | The role As our Chief Advisor Health and Safety, you will help build... with our organisational strategy. This role works closely with the Deputy Chief Executive, CE Office, Strategy and People, through a dotted
Director Te Ihuwaka
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$150000 - 180000 per year | Date posted: 08 Oct 2026
. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive – Evaluation and Policy, you will lead senior managers, and their teams of researchers
Chief Knowledge Officer
Company: Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Oct 2026
Salary Range [$255,498 - $319,373] TFR (Incl KiwiSaver) and wellness benefits Tēnei tūranga - About the Role: As Chief
Chief Of Staff To The Governor
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Oct 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE GOVERNOR Help shape the future... of New Zealand's central bank as the Chief of Staff to the Governor of the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua. This newly
Chief Technology Officer
Company: Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Oct 2026
- About the Role: As Chief Technology Officer, you will provide end-to-end leadership and accountability for MBIE's technology... technologies, risks and opportunities. In this role you will: Provide strategic technology leadership and advice to the Chief
Policy Analyst
Company: Ministry of Social Development |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$79200 - 95873 per year | Date posted: 06 Oct 2026
, and have the action orientation to shape, lead and contribute to policy work that is a priority for Ministers and our Chief
Principal Advisor, Ministerials
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$120171 - 145560 per year | Date posted: 05 Oct 2026
, Business Support, GM Business Operations and Chief Advisors across Te Poutāhū. In this role, you will manage a diverse
Policy Analyst
Company: Ministry of Social Development |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$79200 - 95873 per year | Date posted: 05 Oct 2026
, and have the action orientation to shape, lead and contribute to policy work that is a priority for Ministers and our Chief
Senior Advisor
Company: New Zealand Ministry of Justice |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$99208 - 127683 per year | Date posted: 05 Oct 2026
Chief Operating Officer, and Policy. Collaborate on high-quality briefing papers and memorandums to support decision-making
Manager Regulatory Services
Company: Wellington City Council |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Oct 2026
details Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer, you will lead a large multidisciplinary business unit responsible for building consents
Manager Urban Development Office
Company: Wellington City Council |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Oct 2026
's most dynamic cities. Ngā Taipitopito Tūranga | Role details Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer, you'll lead the newly
Manager, Risk - Wellington
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$121139 - 181709 per year | Date posted: 02 Oct 2026
you will bring to the role. For further information, please contact James Jong, Chief Internal Auditor at Applications close
Manu Tāiko | Associate Director, Employment Law And Employment Relations
Company: Victoria University of Wellington |

Location: Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Oct 2026
, Chief People Officer (022 014 2630, [email protected]). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role
Chief Advisor Assessment Measurement And Modelling
Company: NZQA |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Oct 2026
About this role Chief Advisor — Assessment Measurement and Modelling Help shape fair, credible and future-focused
Principal Adviser - People Strategy & Innovation
Company: Heritage Lifecare |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Sep 2026
an exciting opportunity for a Principal Adviser - Strategy & Innovation to work alongside our Chief People Officer and help shape... directly with the Chief People Officer, you will help turn our People Strategy into coordinated action, measurable outcomes
Finance Business Partner- 12 Month Fixed Term
Company: Randstad |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$160000 - 180000 per year | Date posted: 30 Sep 2026
role, you will act as a trusted advisor to Deputy Chief Executives (DCEs) and their leadership teams, providing high-level
Lead Advisor
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$160000 - 180000 per year | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
and challenge when required. To be successful, you'll bring: Significant experience in a senior advisory, chief of staff
Regional Sales Director - Government Solutions
Company: Archistar |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
targets. Confidence engaging everyone from council chief executives and senior leaders to planning, consenting, regulatory
Chief Advisor
Company: New Zealand Ministry of Justice |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
Job Description Chief Advisor, Policy Group - Wellington Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini... of the Courts and Justice Services Policy Group. Our Chief Advisors provide trusted strategic advice, thought leadership
Expression Of Interest | Executive & Personal Assistants
Company: Randstad |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$30 - 45 per hour | Date posted: 29 Sep 2026
-caliber Executive Assistants (EAs) and Personal Assistants (PAs). We partner with Tier-1 public sector leaders, Chief
Assistant Legal Counsel
Company: New Zealand Ministry of Justice |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$99208 - 127683 per year | Date posted: 28 Sep 2026
Job Description Assistant Legal Counsel Office of the Chief District Court Judge Permanent Full Time Te Haeata... of the Chief District Court Judge (Te Whare) and contributes to ensuring that decisions and initiatives undertaken
Internal Communications Lead - Te Papa Tongarewa
Company: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa |

Location: Wairarapa, Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$111510 - 139387 per year | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
As Te Papa's sole internal communications role, you will work closely with the Tumu Whakarae/Chief Executive, Kaihautū
Executive Assistant - Dce Audience And Experience
Company: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa |

Location: Wairarapa, Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 25 Sep 2026
Job Description Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive, Audience & Experience Help shape better ways... Assistant to support our Deputy Chief Executive (DCE), Audience & Experience. This is a pivotal role at the centre of a busy
Director Sector Enablement & Assurance
Company: NZQA |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
and stakeholder engagement Senior Wellington-based leadership opportunity reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Assessment..., qualifications stewardship and learner pathways within the Assessment Division. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Assessment
Communications Lead - Internal Communications - Earth Sciences
Company: Earth Sciences |

Location: Porirua - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 22 Sep 2026
. You'll work closely with our Chief Executive, senior leaders, People and Transformation teams and colleagues across the
Deputy Director, Office Of The Chief District Court Judge
Company: New Zealand Ministry of Justice |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$149972 - 193782 per year | Date posted: 21 Sep 2026
Job Description Deputy Director, Chief District Court Judge's Chambers Full time, Wellington Te Haeata/The... Opportunity The Chief District Court Judge's Chambers (Te Whare) is seeking an experienced senior leader to join the team
Manager Determinations
Company: Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$132417 - 160472 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
's building regulatory system. As Manager Determinations, you will lead a team responsible for supporting the Chief Executive