We are looking for an experienced policy or technical writer who can hit the ground running to lead the streamlining of corporate policies for this large complex government organisation.

What you will be doing:

• Complete a Stocktake of current policies
• Design a streamlined policy framework (including categorisation, taxonomy, quality assurance, review cycle, ownership)
• Change & communications - Engage with colleagues and relevant internal stakeholders including audit teams.
• Stakeholder engagement: Partner with policy owners to embed governance processes and ensure consistent adoption.

What you will bring:

• Senior‑level experience designing or improving corporate policies including expertise in categorisation, taxonomy, drafting and lifecycle management.
• Experience in change and communication engagement.
• Excellent written communication — able to simplify, structure and harmonise complex content.
• Ability to operate independently, build relationships quickly, and deliver outcomes within defined timeframes.

Apply now

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter or to find out more contact:

Phillipa McDonald — Principal Consultant, NICHE

021 429909 | Phillipa.mcdonald@nicherecruitment.co.nz

Applicants must have the right to work in and currently be based in New Zealand.

Senior Analyst – Regulatory Data & Statistics

Drive high‑quality statistical insights that support financial stability across Aotearoa.

Our client—an impactful public institution in the financial system—is seeking an experienced Senior Analyst to lead the production, analysis, and dissemination of high‑quality data and statistics that inform critical decisions and public outcomes.

This a contract role initially until 30 June 26.

The opportunity

You’ll be a trusted expert who ensures data is accurate, timely, and fit‑for‑purpose while continuously improving how information is collected, produced, and shared. You’ll collaborate across teams, provide clear advice to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and help lift capability within the function.

What you’ll do

• Lead the timely creation, analysis, and dissemination of key datasets and outputs.
• Champion data quality and risk management: identify issues, mitigate risks in the production cycle, and drive process improvements.
• Evolve methods and collections: contribute to new data collections and improved dissemination approaches.
• Advise and enable: provide expert guidance on understanding and using data, tailored to diverse audiences; mentor colleagues to build capability.
• Collaborate for impact: work ‘one team’ across the organisation and with external partners to deliver the best outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience producing, analysing, and disseminating data or statistics.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, R, Python and/or SQL is an advantage.
• Understanding of financial/economic and or banking data and strong analytical attention to detail.
• Proven ability to translate complex analysis for non‑technical audiences and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Degree in statistics, data science, economics, finance or similar.

How to apply
if this sounds like you apply now.  Or to find out more give Phillipa McDonald a call on 021 429 909 or email phillipa.mcdonald@nicherecruitment.co.nz 

You must have a valid working visa for NZ.

Talent Specialist

Wellington | Permanent, full-time

Deliver exceptional recruitment and onboarding experiences in a high-performing, fast-paced, financial services environment.

This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional who enjoys delivery, accountability and well-run processes. Alongside driving high-quality talent acquisition, you’ll get involved in employer brand, learning, capability and culture projects, building broader experience across the People & Culture ecosystem.

About the role | Mō te tūranga

You’ll coordinate and deliver recruitment and onboarding across the employee lifecycle, including advertising, candidate management, interview scheduling and offer documentation. Your focus is on delivering smooth, reliable, high-quality processes with clear communication, consistent documentation and strong follow‑through.

Working closely with both the Advisory and People Operations teams, you’ll sit between these functions to ensure recruitment and related talent activity is delivered professionally, efficiently and in line with organisational standards, controls and EVP. You’ll also support employer brand, capability and culture initiatives that uplift the overall people experience.

The opportunity | He Angitūtanga

• Work closely with a collaborative People & Culture team in a visible, business‑wide role.

• Shape quality experiences for candidates, new starters and hiring leaders.

• Deliver consistent, well‑controlled talent processes that support organisational priorities.

• Broaden your experience across EVP, L&D, capability development and culture projects.

• Join an organisation that values excellence, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Experience | Ngā wheako matua

• Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end recruitment, ideally in‑house (3 years+)

• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple processes at pace.

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with candidates and senior business leaders.

• Experience with ATS/HR systems and producing clean, compliant recruitment documentation.

• Comfortable in a regulated, process‑driven environment 

• Positive, service‑oriented communicator with strong follow‑through.

About you | He kōrero mōu

You’re a detail‑oriented, proactive people professional who enjoys delivery over strategy. You take pride in running seamless processes, maintaining  data and supporting polished candidate and leader experiences. You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑trust, high‑performance environment.

How to apply | Tono mai

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please click Apply to submit your CV and a brief note outlining your interest. Applications will be reviewed as they come in - early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please contact Maria Lyons at maria.lyons@nicherecruitment or phone 021 403 855 if you would like to discuss this opportunity and/or for a copy of the PD.

Become a Trustee | Te Tāpui Atawhai - Auckland City Mission

Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?
We are a values-driven organisation supporting Aucklanders in greatest need. For over a century, we have provided essential services, advocated for systemic change, and worked towards a Tāmaki Makaurau where everyone can thrive. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embedding Te Ao Māori throughout our organisation, and fostering a workplace where Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti stand together in balance and mutual respect.

He angitūtanga | The opportunity
We are seeking passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the Mission’s vision, providing strategic oversight, and ensuring our services continue to deliver meaningful impact for Auckland’s marginalised communities. This is more than a governance role – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference and help shape a future where everyone can thrive.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Champion Te Tāpui Atawhai’s mission, vision, and values in all governance decisions.
• Provide strategic direction, financial oversight, and risk management to ensure the Mission’s sustainability and effectiveness.
• Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring our leadership, strategy, and systems reflect our commitments and aspirations.
• Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, including beneficiaries, funders, donors, community partners, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with fellow trustees, management, and external partners to contribute to a cohesive and effective board.
• Demonstrate cultural fluency and integrity, particularly in working with Māori and Pasifika communities, ensuring governance decisions are culturally responsive and respectful.

He kōrero mōu ake | About you

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional, community, and lived experiences that strengthen our governance. Ideal candidates will bring:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in governance or similar roles in social services, healthcare, community development, or related sectors.
• Whakapapa to a hapū o Aotearoa and have an advanced understanding of mātauranga Māori, including proficiency in te reo Māori and deep understanding of tikanga Māori.
• Integrity, empathy, and a commitment to supporting marginalised populations.
• The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully across cultures and perspectives.
• Flexibility and openness to learning from diverse viewpoints and experiences.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
For a confidential kōrero and to request the full role brief, please contact:
Carl Church –021 166 6441 | carl.church@nicherecruitment.co.nz or Jane Temel -021 499 902 | jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz

Applications close: Tuesday10 February 2026

Manager, People Operations

Wellington | Permanent, full‑time

Lead and elevate People Operations in a complex, high‑performing environment.

This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced HR operations leader to shape how people processes, systems and services operate across a leading financial services organisation. Work closely with the Chief People Officer as their trusted right‑hand partner.

About the role | Mō te tūranga

You will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of people operations across the employee lifecycle, including remuneration (excluding payroll), people data and systems, health & safety, compliance, operational risk, and day‑to‑day people support.

Your focus is on delivering smooth, reliable, well‑controlled HR operations that enable leaders and employees to perform at their best. You will embed scalable processes, lift data quality, and provide accurate, audit‑ready insights for senior leadership and committees.

You’ll also play a key role in HRIS enhancements and implementation, modernising systems and simplifying how people services are delivered.

You’ll enjoy leading a small People Operations team, providing clarity, building capability and cultivating a positive, inclusive, service‑focused culture. You’ll lift accountability, consistency and confidence across the function as it matures.

The opportunity | He Angitūtanga

• Partner closely with the Chief People Officer in a visible, enterprise‑level role.
• Shape a newly created operating model and embed disciplined, scalable ways of working.
• Work cross‑functionally with Finance, Technology, Risk and Legal to uplift operational maturity.
• Contribute directly to governance, people reporting and organisational decision‑making.
• Join an organisation that values high standards, operational excellence and professional credibility.

Experience | Ngā wheako matua

To be successful I this role you will bring:

• Significant experience leading people operations or HR shared services.
• Strong knowledge of operational HR practice and NZ employment legislation.
• Proven people leadership - developing capability, clarity and high performance.
• A track record of strengthening processes, controls and service delivery.
• Experience with HRIS platforms or supporting HRIS implementation is highly advantageous.

About you | He kōrero mōu

 You’re a hands‑on operational HR leader with sound judgement and attention to detail. You value clean data, consistent definitions and clear narrative across people reporting. You’re confident preparing polished material for senior audiences and enjoy improving systems, processes and team capability in evolving environments.

How to apply | Tono mai

If this sounds like you, I would love to hear from you. Please click on Apply to submit your covering letter and CV.

For a confidential kōrero, contact:

Maria Lyons — Senior Consultant, Niche Recruitment on 021 403 855 or maria.lyons@nicherecruitment.co.nz 

Applications close: Thursday 29 January 2026.

Senior Legal Counsel (Employment), 7+ years’ PQE 

• Permanent role with flexible location within the Wellington, Hawke’s Bay or Manawatu-Whanganui regions
• Diverse range of interesting and exciting work
• Supportive team environment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior employment lawyer to join the in-house employment team of one of New Zealand’s largest national organisations. This position could be based in Wellington or in any of the main centres from within the Wellington, Hawke’s Bay or Manawatu-Whanganui regions (e.g. Porirua, Paraparaumu, Hutt Valley, Palmerston North, Whanganui, Napier, Hastings etc).   

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

You will be joining a busy and collegial team, providing specialised advice and representation across a full range of employment issues. Your work will include contentious and non-contentious matters, spanning the full spectrum of employment law, industrial relations, health and safety, personal grievances, change management and more.

Given the size of the organisation, the role offers exposure to complex and challenging legal issues and genuinely engaging and meaningful work.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Laws and a current practising certificate (or eligibility to get one)
• 7+ years PQE in employment law (experience in industrial relations and health and safety is beneficial)
• Mediation experience and experience representing clients before the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court
• Sound judgement, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to provide pragmatic advice/actionable solutions
• The ability to work autonomously
• Strong relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish productive relationships with senior leaders, and the ability to constructively engage with relevant stakeholders across the public and private sectors, and the wider community
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it applies to your role

Previous in-house experience, experience advising large multifaceted clients, and/or experience working in a unionised environment would also be a plus.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply' button, and submit your tailored CV. Alternatively, for more information and a confidential discussion about this position please contact Katy Elliott on 021 483 490 (katy.elliott@nicherecruitment.co.nz).

Mō mātou | About us

Te Ohu Kaimoana is committed to protecting and advancing iwi interests in fisheries and aquaculture. Guided by the principle “Te hā o Tangaroa kia ora ai tāua” the breath of Tangaroa sustains us we work alongside iwi to uphold Māori rights and create enduring, sustainable futures for whānau and the moana.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a Ringa Rehe Take Whakatewha | Senior Policy Analyst, for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. You will be based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and be part of an engaged and passionate rōpū that looks to advance the interests of iwi in their reciprocal relationship with the moana.

You will be leading work within the Fisheries management and Fisheries settlement space, working to advance iwi interests. You will provide robust advice to enable iwi aspirations and contribute to removing obstacles. This will involve working alongside Mandated Iwi Organisations, as well as the fishing industry and Crown.

You will have the ability to think critically, analyse policies and legislation, identify impacts, and act as a connector.  You will lead, coordinate, and contribute to this broader work program including responses to Government.

He kōrero mōu |About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A passion for the Oceans ideally with a background in marine science or environmental studies.
• Knowledge of the seafood industry, specifically fishing management and/or related legislation is desirable.
• Proven experience engaging and working alongside iwi, hapū, and Government agencies.
• Ability to create, maintain and influence relationships to best deliver aspirations.
• A working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to operate in te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā environments.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role is ideal.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For a confidential kōrero and to request a copy of the job description please contact  Phillipa McDonald on 021 429 909 or email phillipa.mcdonald@nicherecruitment.co.nz

Legal Opportunities (Construction and Property Law)

Are you a construction or property lawyer looking for your next career move? We are recruiting several construction law and property law roles for leading firms, with opportunities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 

We have construction roles spanning both front-end and back-end construction suitable for lawyers with between 2 – 10 years’ PQE. For back-end construction roles, experience with construction litigation, civil litigation and/or property litigation is highly desirable. For front-end construction roles, construction and property development experience is a plus.

We are also seeking senior property lawyers with 8+ years’ PQE, ideally with a broad base of property experience potentially spanning commercial property, infrastructure, forestry, public works and more.

If any of these opportunities sound like you then let’s connect today!

At Niche Recruitment, we have over 30 years’ experience connecting top legal minds with the country's best firms and practices. Genuine, passionate, and friendly – we enjoy guiding people to the right role.

Seize your next opportunity by contacting Katy Elliott on 021 483 490 or by emailing katy.elliott@nicherecruitment.co.nz for a confidential conversation.