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Recruitment specialists to the public sector. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

22/10/2026

Just a reminder that our offices will be closed on Monday 26 October for Labour Day. Wishing everyone a lovely long weekend! ☀️

19/10/2026

Programme Manager | 📍Wellington

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to support significant policy and regulatory reform initiatives across the public sector.

You’ll coordinate programme delivery, manage risks and reporting, develop dashboards, and work closely with policy teams and senior stakeholders.

About you:
• Strong programme management and delivery experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with programme reporting, data and visualisations
• Understanding of government processes, policy or regulatory systems

The details:
• Contract through to June 2027
• ASAP start
• Wellington-based
• Full-time preferred, with some flexibility
• Salary: $130k–$170k, potentially negotiable

Interested? Apply with your updated CV and a short cover letter.

For enquiries, contact James Atkin at [email protected], quoting reference JAA6616.
https://www.alphajobs.co.nz/job-seekers/job/JAA6616

05/10/2026

Policy Manager – Legislative Reform

📍 Wellington | 6-month fixed-term
💰 $150,000–$195,000

A senior opportunity to lead a high profile legislative reform portfolio within a major public sector organisation.

You’ll:
• Lead a team across multiple legislative reform projects
• Provide strategic policy and legislative advice
• Work with senior leaders and Ministers
• Manage complex, high-profile policy issues

We’re looking for:
• Senior policy leadership experience
• Strong legislative and parliamentary process knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Strong people leadership and delivery skills

Potential to extend for a further 6 months.

Apply with your updated CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting JAA6612
https://nz.seek.com/job/95029647

28/08/2026

Supporting the next generation.

As part of the Alpha Group Alpha Recruitment, The Johnson Group is proud to support the Tae Whakemua Reaching Forward programme and to play a small part in Christine’s academic journey.

It’s been a privilege to support her as she continues her postgraduate studies in Public Policy while working as a Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Health.

We’re proud to invest in people, education and the future of Aotearoa. ❤️

06/08/2026

Senior OIA Advisors | Principal OIA Advisors | Senior Information Analysts

📍Wellington | ASAP Start to End Sept 2026

We are looking for several experienced contractors to join a high profile public sector assurance programme supporting complex information review, Official Information Act (OIA) processes, and organisational assurance activities.

This is an opportunity to work on fast-paced, high-profile work requiring sound judgement, exceptional analytical capability and the ability to navigate sensitive information and competing priorities.

Click the link below to find out more.
https://nz.seek.com/job/93806951

03/08/2026

Be the sourcing specialist for all The Johnson Grouproles and key person for creating a market ready candidate pool!

• Previous experience in recruitment
• Knowledge of the public sector
• Support 2 busy consultant

If you're organised, proactive, and passionate about finding great talent, we'd love to hear from you.
https://www.alphajobs.co.nz/seek-job/EW0308

09/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki ✨ Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable Matariki long weekend. Take time to connect, reflect, and celebrate.

02/06/2026

Ready to use your policy expertise to make a real difference for New Zealand's diverse communities?

We're partnering with two public sector agencies to recruit Senior Policy Analysts for permanent and 12-month fixed-term opportunities. These roles offer the chance to lead complex policy work, influence cross-government decision-making, and help shape a more inclusive Aotearoa.

You'll work collaboratively across government and with community stakeholders to advance accessibility, equity, and social inclusion outcomes. Experience in education, housing, or justice policy is advantageous but not essential.

We're looking for experienced policy professionals who bring:
• Strong policy analysis and advisory experience in a public sector environment
• The ability to navigate complex systems and manage competing priorities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and quality assuring policy work
• A commitment to equity, Te ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strong cross cultural understanding and community engagement capability

If you're interested, please send your CV (Word format) to [email protected] and quote Job .
https://nz.seek.com/job/92383063?tracking=SHR-IOS-SharedJob-anz-2

29/05/2026

👑 Our office will be closed for the King’s Birthday weekend, and the team will return on Tuesday, 2 June, ready to reconnect and assist where needed.

We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend, come rain or shine! 😊

04/01/2026

Opportunity for an experienced Principal or Senior Advisor looking to take the next step and lead work on high impact policy and regulatory projects.

• Opportunity to shape a new role and influence system-level outcomes
• Work on high impact policy and regulatory change initiatives
• Permanent, secure role to take you through election year based in Wellington

Click the link to apply now or please direct any queries to James Atkin at [email protected]
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/89273994

Address

Level 1, 155 The Terrace
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+6444736699

Website

https://www.thejohnsongroup.co.nz/

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