Government &amp; Defence Jobs in Christchurch Central Canterbury

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

Create an impact: support and develop ICAYMH and addictions workforce
Permanent 32 - 40 hours per week (negotiable)
National Role - can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

A fantastic opportunity as a Workforce Development Lead with experience in children’s mental health to lead the Foundations (ICAYMH) programme.

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Connectivity Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Land Information New Zealand

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

Enterprise Networking with Juniper, Aruba, Cisco equipment.
Enterprise Wireless Networking and Cloud Networking.
Strong network security skills, ensuring the safety of data and systems.

The Connectivity team is seeking a professional with experience in various aspects of networking. Two year fixed-term position.

Listed six days ago

Project Manager - Biosecurity

This is a Full time job

$105,000 to $120,000

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Diverse and interesting Biosecurity Programme
Project management opportunity, help preserve and protect our environment
Flexible Working Environment and Fab Team

Use your Project Management and relationship skills to implement the delivery of our Biosecurity Programme of work

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

This is a Full time job

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

Contribute to the safety of our community and employees
Be part of a team focused on safety and wellbeing
Enjoy ongoing training and development opportunities

We are looking for a Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) Manager who embodies robust leadership, engagement, and a strategic approach to health, safet

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Programme Manager

This is a Full time job

Competitive salary

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Seeking a Programme Manager with experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
Are you able to engage with a range of stakeholders?
Experienced in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or the aerospace industry?

Manage this Programme, coordinate interdisciplinary teams of experts and collaborate with stakeholders, advisory groups, and international partners.

1d ago

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Listed two days ago

Workforce Management Planner

This is a Full time job

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

Join our high performing and collaborative team
Interesting scope and a variety of projects
Access a range of employee benefits

Develop and maintain accurate workforce forecasts based on historical data, previous trends, and business projections.

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Residential Building Inspector

This is a Full time job

at Te Whatu Ora - National Office

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

Contribution to relocation costs if required!
Ongoing commitment to your learning and development
Work for a large BCA and enjoy exposure to a variety of works

It's not just inspections, you will be educating and advising the industry on how and why we work to the Act/code. Join us in making Christchurch safe

7d ago

Listed five hours ago

Regional Internal Business Planning Lead - Te Waipounamu

This is a Full time job

at Land Information New Zealand

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Contribute to transforming the future of health

5h ago

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Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior / Principal Advisor - Strategy, Policy and Ministerials

This is a Full time job

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Permanent and fixed term (February 2026) opportunities available
Policy with real-world impact, ensuring whenua, arawai and moana are protected
Partnering with Māori and/or working on legislative reforms

Exciting work programme to contribute to real change for Aotearoa New Zealand working on large legislative reforms

21h ago

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Listed three days ago

Principal Commercial and Revenue Advisor

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Based in Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton or Christchurch.
Expand your career in this high functioning and collaborative team.
Influence operational commercial strategy on a national scale.

Provide expert commercial advice and lead the development, updating, and implementing commercial pricing models for concessionaires and more.

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Manager

This is a Full time job

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

Be part of complex and exciting projects.
A great opportunity to truly influence your working environment.
Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and 5 university holidays.

Assist us in creating physical spaces that reflect the current and future needs at UC.

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Director - International

at Ara | Te Pūkenga

This is a Full time job

at GBL – Part of the Salt Group

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

Work for a Te Tiriti-led and progressive world class tertiary education provider
Great scope for development and career progression.
Pivotal role in the shaping of Ara's future international student programme.

Great opportunity to join the team at Ara and drive the recruitment of international students.

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Project Manager

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Up to $80.00 p.h.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Contract position till mid-Nov
Christchurch based

This role is project based to help manage moving buildings. You will be planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing the project.

16d ago

Listed two hours ago

Mechanical Technician - Christmas Island

This is a Full time job

$81,957 - $112,288 per annum (AUD)

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary.
District allowance payable in addition to base salary.
Generous leave entitlements.

Unique opportunity to provide power services with heavy duty diesel power generators and associated equipment in the Indian Ocean Territories

2h ago

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Listed one day ago

Change Manager

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

$116,438-$140,000.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

Can you communicate technical concepts in business language?
Do you have a strong user and customer focus?
Deliver successful projects & ensure successful change adoption.

Seeking a Change Manager with significant experience in a complex digital environment. Fixed term role until December 2025.

1d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Electrician - Christmas Island

This is a Full time job

$81,957 - $112,288 per annum (AUD)

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary.
District allowance payable in addition to base salary.
Generous leave entitlements.

Unique opportunity to construct, maintain, inspect and repair distribution and generation assets in the Indian Ocean Territories

18h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Business Analyst

This is a Full time job

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

Interesting scope and variety of projects
Fun and supportive environment
Flexible working possibilities

We're after team members who think outside the box and constantly strive towards world-class service delivery.

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Manager Safety Health & Wellbeing (South) - Christchurch - Permanent

This is a Full time job