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We encourage you to prosper and grow

  • Choose from a range of learning and development opportunities
  • Develop your cultural capability in an organisation where it is valued and prioritised
  • Take up internal secondment and career progression opportunities

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We are passionate about what we do 

  • Value relationships and grow genuine partnerships – we understand and respect the roles and responsibilities of others
  • Act as kaitiaki of our environment and treasure our rohe
  • Lead climate change responses for the Wellington Region

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We create a sense of belonging 

  • Experience a friendly, kind, inclusive and trusting culture
  • Reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way you work, and feel that it is respected, recognised and valued
  • Participate in active and well supported staff networks

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We prioritise your wellbeing – we offer: 

  • Medical and trauma insurance and annual flu vaccinations
  • Support through our employee assistance programme or Manawa Ora providers using te ao Māori hauora and rongoā Māori approaches
  • 5 weeks annual leave and the ability to request actual and reasonable sick and domestic leave for permanent and fixed term employees (12 months or more)
  • Enhanced superannuation contribution benefits

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We offer great working environments

  • Support your life and whanau needs while working through our Flexible Working policy
  • Dress to suit your workday
  • Great working environments across our beautiful region
  • Connect with your team and people from across our inclusive, collaborative organisation. He tangata – the people make Greater Wellington a special place to work

Salary and Superannuation  

  • Competitive salary packages  
  • 6% superannuation contribution for permanent employees only  
  • 3% for fixed-term employees.  
Updated February 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Get in touch

Phone:
0800 496 734
Email:
employment@gw.govt.nz