Government jobs Auckland
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Government Jobs NZ 2026
Search current New Zealand Government and Public Service vacancies, browse popular categories and find graduate and internship opportunities.
Official jobs source checked: 17 September 2026 at 10:57 am NZST
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Current vacancies
Latest NZ government jobs
This shortlist comes from the official NZ Government Jobs source and refreshes every three hours. Use jobs.govt.nz for the full vacancy list and filters.
| Position | Location | Listed | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Advisor | Wellington | 17-Sep-2026 | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Principal Compliance Officer | Manawatu - Wanganui | 17-Sep-2026 | 29-Sep-2026 |
| Registered Nurse - Wāhi Oranga | Christchurch | 17-Sep-2026 | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Enrolled Nurse (casual) Older Persons & Rehabilitation Ward | Lower Hutt | 17-Sep-2026 | 27-Sep-2026 |
| Registered Nurse - Transit Lounge | Wellington Hospital | 17-Sep-2026 | 04-Oct-2026 |
| Dietitian - Nutrition & Dietetics | Christchurch | 17-Sep-2026 | 02-Oct-2026 |
| Social Worker - Part time | Waikato | 17-Sep-2026 | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Social Worker - Fixed term until March 2027 | Waikato | 17-Sep-2026 | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Lead Connector | Palmerston North | Permanent | Manawatu-Whanganui | 17-Sep-2026 | 30-Sep-2026 |
| YJ Supervisor Social Worker - Taranaki | Taranaki | 17-Sep-2026 | 14-Oct-2026 |
| YJ Supervisor Social Worker - Taranaki | Taranaki | 17-Sep-2026 | 14-Oct-2026 |
| Quality Improvement Advisor - Northern Region | Auckland | 17-Sep-2026 | 30-Sep-2026 |
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Government jobs Wellington
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View legal & courts jobs ↗Human resources
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View defence & security jobs ↗Graduate jobs & internships
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FAQs
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Where can I find NZ government jobs?
The central official vacancy portal is jobs.govt.nz. It lists Public Service and wider government-sector vacancies from agencies across New Zealand.
Are there government jobs in Auckland?
Yes. jobs.govt.nz currently lists hundreds of Auckland-tagged vacancies across agencies and sectors, although the exact count changes continuously.
Are most New Zealand government jobs in Wellington?
No. Wellington has many central-government roles, but jobs.govt.nz also lists vacancies in Auckland, Canterbury, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Otago and other regions.
Where can graduates find NZ government jobs?
The Public Service Commission publishes graduate programmes and internships across policy, finance, IT, data, foreign affairs, primary industries and other career fields.
Can migrants apply for NZ government jobs?
It depends on the vacancy. Check the required right to work, citizenship or residency conditions, security clearance, qualifications and any agency-specific requirements before applying.