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Systems Architect / Engineering Architecture Lead
Company: Gramian Consulting Group |

Location: New Zealand, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Nov 2026
Architect or Chief Systems Architect to contribute to a specialized AI training project focused on complex, real-world... experience as a Systems Architect, Chief Systems Architect, or in a comparable technical leadership role. Proven experience
Chief Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Project Lead
Company: Gramian Consulting Group |

Location: New Zealand, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Nov 2026
teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs. About the Job We are seeking an experienced Chief... engineering standards, processes, and professional practices. Requirements Substantial professional experience as a Chief
Pou Whakahaere | Chief Executive
Company: unknown |

Location: Taranaki, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Nov 2026
Closing date: Dec 2, 2026 Contract Taranaki Te tūranga | The opportunity Te Punanga Ora is the Iwi Māori Partnership Board for Taranaki, comprising representatives mandated by the eight iwi of
Senior Policy Analyst
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wairarapa, Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$113496 - 137794 per year | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
and developing and implementing the Strategy. We also support Child and Youth Ministers and social sector Chief Executives to oversee
Tumour Stream Coordinator, Faster Cancer Treatment Team
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the
Communications Manager
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wairarapa, Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$122000 - 130000 per year | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
. You'll handle routine enquiries, write releases and flag anything sensitive to the chief executive early. Keep an eye on the... of communications. You'll have a direct line to the chief executive. If you can explain a complex issue in a few clear sentences
Operations Transformation Manager
Company: Synlait |

Location: Dunsandel, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
of working and create smarter, more effective ways to operate. Working closely with our Chief Operating Officer and senior
Chief Executive Officer
Company: unknown |

Location: Kaiapoi, Canterbury - Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
Chief Executive to lead the organisation's next phase of economic development, business growth and regional promotion. ENC... for the region. This high-profile Chief Executive role requires strong relationships with both councils, the regional
Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori... to join our Quality Assurance Division as Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori. Working directly to the Deputy Chief
Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori
Company: NZQA |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
About this role Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori Poutohutohu Whakaū Kounga – Mātauranga Māori... and internationally. We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic thought leader to join our Quality Assurance Division as Chief Advisor
Senior Policy Analyst
Company: Ministry of Social Development |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$113496 - 137794 per year | Date posted: 06 Nov 2026
and implementing the Strategy. We also support Child and Youth Ministers and social sector Chief Executives to oversee and drive cross
Senior Policy Analyst
Company: Ministry of Social Development |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$113496 - 137794 per year | Date posted: 05 Nov 2026
and implementing the Strategy. We also support Child and Youth Ministers and social sector Chief Executives to oversee and drive cross
Principal Systems Engineer
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 05 Nov 2026
an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public service. Mō mātou | About us The Chief Technology Office (CTO
Inspector Opcat
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$98182 - 128864 per year | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
The Chief Ombudsman works with his staff to help New Zealanders in their dealings with government agencies. The focus... administration. The Chief Ombudsman is independent and impartial, with the goal of fairness for all. Mō tō mātou tira – About the
Workstream Lead, Ministerial Services
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wairarapa, Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$129510 - 161167 per year | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
for Ethnic Communities is the Government's chief advisor on ethnic communities, ethnic diversity, and the inclusion of ethnic
Principal Engineer
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public service. Mō mātou | About us The Chief
Chief Advisor, Education Workforce Supply And Leadership
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$141146 - 171196 per year | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
Jobs Search Jobs Job Description Job Title: Chief Advisor, Education Workforce Supply and Leadership Posting Start Date: 02... workforce - teachers, school leaders, specialists and more. As Chief Advisor you'll lead strategic thinking and provide expert
Finance Manager - Group Services
Company: Beyond Recruitment |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
Services function. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a team of six (including two part-time..., and health and safety. You will also be a trusted advisor to the Board, Chief Executive and managers. What you'll do Lead
Administrator, Maternity Quality And Safety Programme
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Otago, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$67943 - 72495 per year | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
administrative support to the Maternity Quality and Safety Programme and its coordinators reporting to the District Chief Midwife
Part-time Personal Assistant
Company: Frog Recruitment |

Location: Mount Wellington, Auckland - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
Chief Executive. This is a people-first environment where the administration, coordination and paperwork sit behind work... right-hand role to a Chief Executive whose focus is increasingly on strategy, stakeholder relationships and organizational
Retail Optimisation Project Manager
Company: SPCA |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
required, with working days varying depending on project requirements. Based in Auckland, you'll work closely with the Chief Retail
Data Product Owner
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
within the Chief Technology Office's Data and AI function, you'll partner with business groups and specialist teams to identify... better outcomes. Within Digital, the Chief Technology Office (CTO) is a strategic business enabler responsible for delivering the
Regional Leadership Advisor - Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 04 Nov 2026
leaders. You will also be supported nationally by a chief advisor and the network of leadership advisors across New Zealand
Executive Assistant To The Deputy Chief Executive, Kaupapa Māori (part-time - 32 Hours Per Week)
Company: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa |

Location: Wairarapa, Wellington - Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$62194 per year | Date posted: 03 Nov 2026
Executive Assistant to support our Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) Kaupapa Māori and the Kaupapa Māori directorate
Enterprise Architect - Customer And Digital
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Nov 2026
o Waitangi and its application within the public service. Mō mātou | About us The Chief Technology Office (CTO
Head Of Resilience And Emergency Management
Company: Taituarā |

Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Nov 2026
's resilience and emergency management strategy. Provide trusted strategic advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team
Regional Leadership Advisor
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Napier, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Nov 2026
schools and school leaders. You will also be supported nationally by a chief advisor and the network of leadership advisors
Principal Software Engineer
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Nov 2026
mātou |About Us The Chief Technology Office (CTO) is a strategic business enabler within NZTA, providing the digital
Principal Advisor - Curriculum
Company: Te Kura |

Location: New Zealand, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Nov 2026
Deputy Chief Executive Curriculum, the Curriculum Leadership Team, and colleagues across the school, you will provide expert
Manager - Engineering Services
Company: unknown |

Location: Invercargill, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Nov 2026
. A newly shaped SLT role reporting to the CEO. Chief Digital and Infrastructure Officer Christchurch Lead the digital
National Manager Governance And Performance - Clinical Services
Company: New Zealand Blood Service |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Nov 2026
expertise in clinical governance and insight. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this role will have leadership
Regional Leadership Advisor
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: West Coast, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Nov 2026
. You will also be supported nationally by a chief advisor and the network of leadership advisors across New Zealand. Applicant's current
Executive Assistant To The Chief Executive
Company: Taituarā |

Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 31 Oct 2026
This isn't an EA role that sits on the sidelines. Working alongside our CE, you'll be right at the centre of what's happening across Whanganui District Council, supporting a role that spans the organi
Capability & Organisational Development Advisor
Company: SeaLink Travel Group |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
closely with the Chief People Officer, the Capability & Organisational Development Advisor plays an important role... the Chief People Officer, People & Culture team and leaders across the business to turn people priorities into well
General Manager Technology
Company: INSIDE Recruitment |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
technology future of a newly established national crown agency. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and serving on the... Chief Executive and Board on investment priorities, delivery, cyber risk and measurable outcomes. About you | Mōhou
General Manager
Company: unknown |

Location: Medbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
reporting to the CEO. Chief Digital and Infrastructure Officer Christchurch Lead the digital and physical foundations... of a university focused on unlocking the power of the land. Chief Executive Officer Auckland A rare chance to lead NZ's biggest
Chief Financial Officer
Company: INSIDE Recruitment |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
Shape investment decisions while building a modern corporate finance function. Be a key strategic adviser to the Chief... Crown entity. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial
Chief Students Officer
Company: University of Otago |

Location: Dunedin, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
leader to join the University as Chief Students Officer, a newly established role with responsibility for the strategic... of the portfolio, the Chief Students Officer will be based on campus in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The University of Otago values
General Manager Consenting And Infrastructure
Company: unknown |

Location: Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
. A newly shaped SLT role reporting to the CEO. Chief Digital and Infrastructure Officer Christchurch Lead the digital... and physical foundations of a university focused on unlocking the power of the land. Chief Executive Officer Auckland A rare
Enterprise Architect - Data & Asset
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
. Mō mātou | About us The Chief Technology Office (CTO) is a strategic business enabler within NZTA, providing the
Judges Associate
Company: New Zealand Ministry of Justice |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$67066 - 85567 per year | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
Zealand. Judges Associates are part of Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā, the Office of the Chief Justice
Lead Advisor, Enterprise Risk
Company: ACC |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$117787 - 166288 per year | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
where you will act as a trusted second-line advisor to Deputy Chief Executives, senior leaders and business groups. Working as part
Enterprise Risk Director
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
, forward-looking insight and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team, Audit and Risk Committee... influence and credibility wit.h chief executives, executive leadership teams, Boards and audit and risk committees. Deep
Director, Monitoring And Appointments
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$142856 - 214284 per year | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
issues, providing trusted advice, and maintaining effective relationships with Ministers, Board Chairs, Chief Executives..., chief executives and senior government stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate
Judges Associate
Company: New Zealand Ministry of Justice |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$67066 - 90008 per year | Date posted: 30 Oct 2026
Associates are part of Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā, the Office of the Chief Justice. You will join a supportive, professional
Chief Advisor, Contracts
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$141146 - 171196 per year | Date posted: 29 Oct 2026
Jobs Search Jobs Job Description Job Title: Chief Advisor, Contracts Posting Start Date: 29/10/2026... for our students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga We are seeking an experienced and influential Chief
Chief Financial Officer
Company: INSIDE Recruitment |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Oct 2026
strategic adviser to the SLT and Chief Executive. Embed and enhance finance technology uplift, leading the business through... tēnei tūranga Reporting to the Assistant Auditor-General, Enablement, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Audit
Data Cloud Sales Specialist Iii, Google Cloud
Company: Google |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Oct 2026
hypothesis to ROI business case creation and commercial close. Engage Line of Business leaders, Chief Data Officer, Chief... Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief AI Officer, through value-selling, tying modern data and AI capabilities
Independent Director
Company: unknown |

Location: New Zealand, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Oct 2026
. A newly shaped SLT role reporting to the CEO. Chief Digital and Infrastructure Officer Christchurch Lead the digital... and physical foundations of a university focused on unlocking the power of the land. Chief Executive Officer Auckland A rare
Programme Manager - Nursing
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: New Zealand, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 29 Oct 2026
, you will provide trusted clinical, operational and strategic advice to the National Chief Nurse and lead the delivery of priority... framework, working in partnership with national workforce colleagues, District Chief Nurses, nursing leaders, education