The Ministry is a great place to work for many reasons, but some of the best features of working for us are:
- Meaningful work with real outcomes for our ethnic communities
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration
- A truly flexible working environment
We would love for you to join our team.
Chief Advisor
to the Deputy Chief Executive Strategic Engagement and Stakeholder Insights
Be at the heart of strategic leadership. Shape the future of ethnic communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This is pivotal, high-trust role operating at the centre of the Ministry's strategic and organisational leadership. You will work closely with the DCE and the Senior Leadership Team to strengthen our system impact, uplift organisational capability, navigate sensitive issues, and maintain key relationships across the public sector, Ministers' offices, and community stakeholders.
You are the engine of quality, sound judgment and coherence for the business unity. Your judgement, foresight, and leadership will directly impact how effectively the Ministry delivers on its purpose—and how we uphold our spirit of service to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Location: Wellington
Type: Full-time | 12 month Fixed term
Closing date: 5pm Friday 27 March 2026
Principal Analyst - Security and Resilience
We’re looking for an experienced Principal Analyst to join our skilled, resolute team whose work is focussed on better understanding and building social cohesion and community resilience on matters of national security.
This position will lead a range of project work to develop policies, guidance and tools and is responsible for delivering high quality briefings and other Ministerial advice and reporting.
Do you have extensive experience in New Zealand public sector or similar overseas context, proven ability to deliver projects, excellent analytical, research and writing skills then check out the job description.
Location: Wellington
Type: Full-time | Fixed term - June 2027
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 26 March 2026
Director National Operations
We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to steer our Community Engagement function. You will be leading our Engagement Specialist team and shape a nationally coordinated, proactive engagement programme that drives how we engage with, listen to and partner with our richly diverse ethnic communities.
As the Director you will: Set the strategic agenda, turn community voice into clear actionable insights, provide strategic, timely advice, lead and grow a high-performing team, build trusted relationships across communities and lead the Ministry’s response during significant events.
Location: Auckland
Type: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: 5:00pm 21 March 2026
We encourage diversity and champion equity at the Ministry. If there is any support that we can provide to make the recruitment process as accessible for you as possible, please reach out to us at humanresources@ethniccommunities.govt.nz.