State of Hawaiʻi

Governor Josh Green and the State of Hawai'i are always looking for talented individuals to help improve the services that the people of Hawai'i depend on every day. The State of Hawaiʻi Executive Branch is made up of 19 public departments. The State describes itself as one of the largest employers in the islands, with 17,000 employees across 468 professions and careers. Recruitment, workforce management and retention for the executive branch are handled by the Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD), which supports the State and its agencies.

No matter your interest, the State of Hawai‘i has a rewarding career waiting for you with jobs sites across O‘ahu – from Kāne‘ohe to Honolulu and ‘Ewa to Kaimukī – as well as on Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Hawai‘i Island. The State of Hawai‘i provides stable employment, professional development, and advancement opportunities throughout your career. Whether your graduating high school, in college or already a part of the workforce, employment with the State of Hawai‘i is worth looking into, especially for the employee benefits. In addition to your annual salary, state benefits include the following: 21 paid vacation days per year, 21 paid sick days per year, 13 (14 in an election year) paid holidays per year, partial employer-paid health insurance (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription), a defined benefit pension plan based on your years of service, transportation, and other pre-tax benefits. The compensation package also includes life insurance, Social Security coverage, incentives and rewards, transfer opportunities and certification.

State of Hawai‘i employees are hard-working, dedicated, and strive to make Hawai‘i a better place for our family, friends, neighbors, and future generations. We have positions open in every department, no matter what you’re passionate about. Our employees provide assistance through accounting, human resources, information technology, and clerical support services. Additionally, many other careers provide services to and take care of our communities and our residents through healthcare, education, and social services. State employees maintain our harbors, airports, roads and highways; support for our vulnerable residents by our court system, corrections and rehabilitation, and law enforcement. Our employees manage and care for the land and ocean, protect our forests and wildlife from invasive species, and work to develop a sustainable Hawai‘i for future generations. Roles across the workforce include engineers, crash fire fighters, adult correctional officers, nurses at Hawaiʻi State Hospital, sheriffs, arts project managers, construction workers, office assistants and janitors. The State of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.