Search careers.govt.nz

CareerQuest guide

CareerQuest is a job matching tool designed to provide career suggestions and promote career conversations.

Navy Officer | Āpiha Tauā Moana

Job

Navy officers train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.

Foreign Policy Officer | Āpiha Take Tāwāhi

Job

Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand's interests overseas and provide policy advice to the Government on foreign affairs and trade.

Mechanical Engineer | Mataaro Pūkaha

Job

Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.

Surveyor | Kairūri

Job

Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine the position of boundaries, locations, topographic features and built structures.

Health Promoter | Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora

Job

Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.

Emergency Management Officer | Āpiha Whakahaere Ohotata

Job

Emergency management officers plan for and respond to emergencies such as earthquakes and weather events. They also train communities to prepare for disasters.

Acupuncturist | Kaiwero Ngira Hauora

Job

Acupuncturists give general health advice and treat patients using therapies such as electronic and needle acupuncture, cupping, skin scraping (gua sha), the heating of acupuncture points (moxibustion) and tuina (massage).

Bank Worker | Kaimahi Whare Pūtea

Job

Bank workers receive deposits and pay out money, keep records of transactions, issue receipts, and advise customers on banking services and products.

Quantity Surveyor | Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare

Job

Quantity surveyors manage finances for constructions, calculate budgets and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient.