Geoscience Australia Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

12-month full-time fixed-term internship
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

Growing Māori talent in Geothermal and Energy Science.

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Atmospheric Modeller - Data Assimilation

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$97,000 - $138,000

Help design & build a new enhanced multi-hazard monitoring & forecasting system
Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues
Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the development and application of new data assimilation infrastructure and techniques.

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Operational Hydrological Forecaster

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Located in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

This is an exciting opportunity for an early- to mid-career scientist to work at the interface between research and operations.

12d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Science Data Analyst

at Dairy Trust Taranaki

This is a Full time job

Hawera, Taranaki(Hybrid)

This role combines agricultural science, data analysis, and research support to deliver practical outcomes for New Zealand dairy farmers.

Responsive hirer

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Environmental Technician | 12 month fixed term

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

Work across air, water, coastal, marine and hydrology
Turn monitoring data into trusted insights
Protect Nelson’s environment through field science

We’re looking for a practical and capable Environmental Technician who enjoys fieldwork, environmental monitoring and working with data.

12d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Senior To Principal Hydrogeologist

at Williamson Water & Land Advisory

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

Competitive remuneration
Exciting and complex range of projects
Opportunities to become a shareholder as well as profit-sharing scheme

Full time role for Senior to Principal Hydrogeologist to undertake office and oversee field-based studies.

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Environmental Technician

at South Port NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Great opportunity for a graduate or emerging environmental professional
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects

Apply your environmental skills in a unique commercial port environment spanning marine operations, compliance and infrastructure projects

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Intermediate/ Senior Hydrogeologist

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

We have a great opportunity for a hydrogeologist to provide specialist support for a wide range of infrastructure projects

12d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Geospatial Analyst

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Be part of a fun, supportive team, based in Rotorua
Join a diverse workplace where your unique abilities will be valued
Excellent benefits including additional leave and WFH flexibility

Build GIS products and run our growing drone programme across Mercury’s renewable energy fleet.

12h ago

Listed eight days ago

Intermediate Groundwater Modeller

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

$109,000 – $121,710 per year

Help solve New Zealand's water challenges through groundwater modelling.
Apply advanced groundwater modelling to real-world environmental applications.
Join a leading science team shaping sustainable water management.

Use your groundwater modelling expertise to deliver science that supports sustainable water management across New Zealand and the SW Pacific.

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Teaching Fellow - Geology

at University of Otago

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$75,727 to $87,849

Inspire students through hands-on laboratory and field-based teaching.
Teach Earth science in the dynamic geological setting of New Zealand.
Join a collegial, internationally recognised Geology department at Otago.

Bring Earth science to life through practical and field-based teaching, inspiring the next generation of geologists at the University of Otago.

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Intermediate Groundwater Modeller

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$109,000 – $121,710 per year

Help solve New Zealand's water challenges through groundwater modelling.
Apply advanced groundwater modelling to real-world environmental applications.
Join a leading science team shaping sustainable water management.

Use your groundwater modelling expertise to deliver science that supports sustainable water management across New Zealand and the SW Pacific.

8d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

TCC Category 1 or 2 Geo-Professional

at LDE Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Learning and development opportunities, CPEng/PEngGeol application support
Professional membership fees paid
On-site parking, good office coffee, tight knit team

Bring your TCC Category 1 or 2 accreditation to our Tauranga team, leading geotechnical work and mentoring geotech and geology staff across the BOP.

15h ago

Listed six days ago

Consents Planner

at Otago Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $71,260 - $83,835

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you have excellent organisational skills and enjoy working on a team basis, then we would love to hear from you!

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

GIS Systems Specialist

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Shape the GIS capability of a new water services organisation
Work with spatial information across planning, infrastructure and operations
Create practical solutions across an asset-intensive organisation.

Shape and improve the GIS systems and spatial information that support planning, infrastructure and water service delivery across Waitī Waters.

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Asset Officer

at Opotiki District Council

This is a Full time job

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

Enjoy digging into data, working with maps and seeing how the details connect to the bigger picture? Bring those interests to Ōpōtiki District Council

13d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Junior Engineering Geologist - Christchurch

at Harper Smith Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Christchurch opportunity for an Engineering Geologist with 1-2 years' experience
Varied geotechnical investigations, fieldwork and technical reporting
Excellent mentoring and long-term career development

Considering Christchurch? Develop your engineering geology career with varied projects, hands-on experience and excellent mentoring.

Recruited byStephen Smith

23d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Manager Science & Policy

at Nelson City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Lead and shape a newly formed Science & Policy team
Put science and evidence at the heart of Council decision-making
Build partnerships that extend the reach and value of Nelson's programmes

Lead Council’s Science & Policy team, connecting science, environmental monitoring and data with the decisions shaping Nelson’s environmental future

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Engineering Geologist

at The People Place

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Competitive salary, leadership role

Specialist dam, tailings and infrastructure projects across NZ and Australia
Employee-owned, engineer-led consultancy with 40+ years' experience
Mentoring and a clear pathway to PEngGeol or CPEng

Field-focused engineering geology roles on dam, water and infrastructure projects.

22d ago

Listed eight days ago

Invasion Ecologist

at Cawthron

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Lead high-impact marine biosecurity research with real-world impact
Work with leading scientists, industry and government to protect NZ's ecosystems
Live and work in Nelson with great research facilities and an enviable lifestyle

Live and work in Nelson with great research facilities and an enviable lifestyle

8d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Junior Engineering Geologist - Christchurch

at Harper Smith Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Christchurch opportunity for an Engineering Geologist with 1-2 years' experience
Varied geotechnical investigations, fieldwork and technical reporting
Excellent mentoring and long-term career development

Considering Christchurch? Develop your engineering geology career with varied projects, hands-on experience and excellent mentoring.

Recruited byStephen Smith

26d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago