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Accounting & finance Explore your full potential with roles where you’re more than just a number. Human resources Secure a role where you’re empowered to help people be the best they can be. Risk, assurance & compliance Let us help match you with roles at the most coveted organisations. Legal Take your pick from New Zealand’s most highly prized in-house and legal firm roles. Business support Connect with employers where your administration skills are seen and valued.  Sales Not all sales professionals and roles are the same, let us help you find the right one for you. Policy & government Get a head start in roles where you can shape your community for the better. Technology Level up your career by working on the latest tech and New Zealand’s most cutting-edge projects. Business transformation Join an organisation with the agility to keep pace with its customers – and your ambitions. Marketing Play an instrumental part in the story of New Zealand’s most respected brands and employers. Procurement & supply chain Let us help you secure a premium role, with purpose. Property Join a community connected to the best property and facilities management organisations across the country.

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Jobs

Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with New Zealand’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

See all jobs

Exclusive Recruitment Partners

Explore the opportunities from a range of organisations that exclusively partner with Robert Walters for their hiring needs.

Learn more
Candidates

Together, we’ll map out career-defining, life-changing pathways to achieve your career ambitions. Browse our range of services, advice, and resources.

Learn more
Career Advice How to write a successful CV
Career Advice How to decide between two job offers
Career Advice Setting career resolutions for 2025: Goal ideas and inspiration
Services

New Zealand’s leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
Insights

Whether you’re seeking to hire talent or seeking a new career move for yourself, we have the latest facts, trends and inspiration you need.

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Hiring Advice How technology is redefining the finance function
Hiring Advice Preparing for 2025: How to keep your team motivated after the holiday break
Hiring Advice Recruitment market analysis: using market insights to stay ahead in hiring
About Robert Walters New Zealand

Kia ora. For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives.

Learn more

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Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters New Zealand

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Policy recruitment

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Guiding the policy & government recruitment journey every step of the way

We are the largest specialist policy recruitment team in New Zealand. Instead of recruiting in multiple disciplines we focus on our one industry to truly understand our market. This means we can better help you find you the role you are after, and service the roles you are looking to fill. With 8 consultants in the team, it also means you get access to the widest policy and government network in New Zealand.

This is backed by our non-commission, collaborative driven approach. Because we aren’t incentivized by individual performance, we actively share between ourselves to find the best possible fit.

We are also truly focused on a good experience throughout, utilising our years of experience and a robust step by step process to make sure you are guided smoothly the whole way. We see the story behind the people you would be working with to get you the best fit possible.
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Matthew Drake

Matthew Drake

Permanent specialist, Policy, Wellington

Matt has over 3 years of experience recruiting public sector roles as a Senior Consultant. Matt specialises in the permanent space, and has a proven track record of finding policy specialists their ideal role.

Camden Bullivant

Camden Bullivant

Contract specialist, Policy, Wellington

Camden has led the development of our policy recruitment offering for the last three years. He has an excellent understanding and insight into the policy landscape.

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Reade Thompson-Trott runs a successful consultancy, AstonJames – specialising in business and technology transformation...

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From high-school teacher to lawyer to government policymaker, Anna-lee Annett’s career has spanned a wide variety of jobs...

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Nisa is an underwear and activewear manufacturer with an aim to provide employment opportunities to refugees...

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FAQs

  • How does your agency source candidates for policy and government positions?

    We use a highly targeted approach, powered by real-time market intelligence and our extensive database of top-tier policy and government candidates. Our sourcing strategy includes database searches, job board advertising, candidate referrals, networking events, and more.

    Our policy and government recruiters are experts in their local markets and take a highly targeted and customised approach to every assignment, leveraging insights from our market intelligence team and innovative recruitment tools.

  • Do you offer temporary staffing solutions for short-term needs?

    Our specialist recruiters can quickly connect you with a pool of ready-for-action contract, temporary or interim talent.

    We handle all administrative tasks associated with temporary staffing with our end-to-end payroll solutions - saving you time, money, and resources.

    Whether it's covering for an employee on leave, managing peak periods, or undertaking special projects - get in touch to discuss how we can connect you to the talent you need.

  • Can you provide examples of successful placements in the policy and government field?

    We have a proven track record of successful placements in the government sector across a wide range of roles, from entry-level positions to executive leadership. Our extensive network of top talent across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, combined with our industry knowledge and recruitment expertise, has allowed us to meet the unique staffing needs of our clients time and again. 

    Read our latest client case studies and feel free to get in touch to discuss more.

  • Can Robert Walters provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks?

    Absolutely. We can provide the latest data and intel to ensure you make the right hiring decisions - supporting you in attracting and retaining the best talent. 

    Request a copy of our free Salary Survey guide which provides insights on policy and government salaries and compensation trends. 

    For a more bespoke overview, we offer a salary benchmarking service that provides accurate and unbiased data on salaries and benefits.

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