Global Science Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Regulatory and Policy Manager

at Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand Incorporated

This is a Full time job

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

Help shape regulatory and policy outcomes for NZ dairy companies. Senior role working at the intersection of industry and government.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Intermediate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

If you thrive on a fast paced and collaborative environment within a focused and high performing team, apply today!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed ten days ago

Analyst / junior consultant

at Robinson Bowmaker Paul

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Junior energy market consulting role. Use your modelling and analysis skills in the real world and help transition to a renewable energy future.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Analyst & Compliance Officer

at Kiwifruit New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

This is a dynamic role in an important export sector that blends market intelligence, strategy, and compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Analyst, Built Environment and Energy Transition

at Climate Change Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Full time, permanent position
Energy and transport expertise delivering on of Climate Change Response Act
Flexible and inclusive working practices

Full time, permanent position
Energy and transport expertise delivering on of Climate Change Response Act
Flexible and inclusive working practices

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated quantitative analyst or modeller to join us as an Analyst

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Geohazard Analyst

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$72,370 to $80,425 + KiwiSaver

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Contribute to the safety of NZ by actively monitoring, analysing, and responding to geological hazards to provide 24/7 situational awareness.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Casual Geohazard Analyst

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$36 – $40 per hour

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Contribute to the safety of NZ by actively monitoring, analysing, and responding to geological hazards to provide 24/7 situational awareness.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Graduate Professional to Intermediate Ecologist

at Morphum Environmental

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you motivated to create sustainable outcomes that will ensure a thriving ecosystem for future generations?

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Graduate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Begin your ecological consulting career with a company that invests in its people, supports and rewards staff and values team work.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Environmental Policy Advisor

at Horticulture New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$72,000 to $129,000

Permanent Full Time(40 Hours/Week) Role
Wellington Based
Career opportunity to influence complex policy challenges and implementation

Permanent Full Time(40 Hours/Week) Role
Wellington Based
Career opportunity to influence complex policy challenges and implementation

Looking for a motivated professional to join our team to advocate on behalf of fruit and vegetable growers at all levels of government policy.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Regulatory and Policy Manager

at Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand Incorporated

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

Help shape regulatory and policy outcomes for NZ dairy companies. Senior role working at the intersection of industry and government.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Food Science - The School of Chemical Sciences

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $145,741 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

The School of Chemical Sciences seeks to appoint a permanent academic faculty member at the Lecturer level in Food Science

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12h ago

Listed five days ago

Sustainability Advisor

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary + range of leading employee b

Competitive salary + range of leading employee benefits
Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
5 days wellbeing leave on top of annual leave

Competitive salary + range of leading employee benefits
Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
5 days wellbeing leave on top of annual leave

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s passionate about how business can create positive environmental and social impact

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Sustainability Coordinator

at WM New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Discounted health insurance and discount on various products
Become part of a close-knit team that values collaboration & recognition

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Discounted health insurance and discount on various products
Become part of a close-knit team that values collaboration & recognition

Sustainability Coordinator position at WM New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

24d ago

Listed four days ago

Science Content Specialist

at Education Support Programmes Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$45 per hour

SmartLab seeks a secondary school science educator to create curriculum-aligned worksheets & questions for Years 1–11. Remote work, 10-15 hrs/week.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Planner

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Support policy, plan development, and hearings work
Build your career in a supportive planning team
Flexible working and development opportunities

Support policy, plan development, and hearings work
Build your career in a supportive planning team
Flexible working and development opportunities

Start your planning career supporting regional policy, plan development, and hearings processes in Canterbury

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Principal Advisor- Science and Technical

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead DOC's monitoring science and evidence base for conservation outcomes
Senior science leadership role with system-wide influence across DOC
Hamilton- flexible work locations considered

Lead DOC's monitoring science and evidence base for conservation outcomes
Senior science leadership role with system-wide influence across DOC
Hamilton- flexible work locations considered

Lead DOC's system‑wide monitoring science, integrating data, insights and evidence to support conservation outcomes.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

29d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Research Engagement Advisor - Fixed Term

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$87,000 – $107,500 per year + paid leave prorated

Help build a growing MedTech innovation ecosystem across Aotearoa
Support research that improves health outcomes and strengthens healthcare
Fixed term full time role till end of December 2027

Help build a growing MedTech innovation ecosystem across Aotearoa
Support research that improves health outcomes and strengthens healthcare
Fixed term full time role till end of December 2027

Help shape NZ’s future in MedTech - connect people, ideas and innovation to improve healthcare and drive economic growth.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Intermediate Ecologist

at Ecological Solutions Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

If you thrive on a fast paced and collaborative environment within a focused and high performing team, apply today!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Environmental and Heritage Advisor

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Support environmental, heritage and sustainability outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Climate Science Communications Lead

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Collaborative, innovative, and passionate team
Make a difference in your community everyday
Champion Council's position on climate change and natural hazards.

Collaborative, innovative, and passionate team
Make a difference in your community everyday
Champion Council's position on climate change and natural hazards.

This is a unique opportunity to guide the communication of Council's climate and adaptation initiatives.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Policy Analyst

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$85977 - $86977 p.a.

Join a high‑performing policy team that values your ideas
Thrive in a flexible, family‑friendly workplace
Make a meaningful impact at the Department of Internal Affairs

Join a high‑performing policy team that values your ideas
Thrive in a flexible, family‑friendly workplace
Make a meaningful impact at the Department of Internal Affairs

The Local Government Policy, Partnerships and Operations Group is looking for a policy analyst to join the Resilience Policy team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Intermediate Professional, Environmental Planning

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Training, support and career growth
Flexible work options available
Diverse projects and workstreams

Training, support and career growth
Flexible work options available
Diverse projects and workstreams

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

16d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Junior Consultant

at All Clear Group NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland

Salary + Company Vehicle, Fuel Card and iPhone

Performance reviews with opportunities to share the rewards of business growth
Dedicated team and mentors who will support you to extend your current skills
Ongoing external health monitoring

Performance reviews with opportunities to share the rewards of business growth
Dedicated team and mentors who will support you to extend your current skills
Ongoing external health monitoring

Are you looking to kick-start or grow your career in environmental science? Join our Auckland-based team and allow your work to make a real impact.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

25d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Fiji & Disaster Response – Programme Manager (Part-time; 25 hours per week)

at Habitat For Humanity New Zealand Limited

This is a Part time job

Ellerslie, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $85,000 pa (pro rata for part time hrs)

Join a team that is committed to making a difference
Capable and high performing team
Part-time; 25 hours per week

Join a team that is committed to making a difference
Capable and high performing team
Part-time; 25 hours per week

Manage HFHNZ's MFAT-funded Negotiated Partnership & Climate Finance for Community Resilience programming in Fiji & our Disaster Response projects.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

11d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land

at e3Scientific Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

e3Scientific are seeking a full-time contaminated land specialist with 5 – 10 years of experience.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

24d ago

Listed ten days ago

Analyst Spatial Intelligence

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Use GIS to shape national decisions across forestry and biosecurity
Combine imagery analysis, GIS, policy application, and innovation
Grow your skills, building tools and workflows in a specialist team

Use GIS to shape national decisions across forestry and biosecurity
Combine imagery analysis, GIS, policy application, and innovation
Grow your skills, building tools and workflows in a specialist team

Join our focused Spatial Intelligence team to provide spatial data analysis to inform on a range of organisational delivery decisions

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Student Support Advisor

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 - $79,300

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

The Student Support Adviser role helps students overcome barriers to success and improve their experience at the University.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Environmental Project Manager – Catchment Initiatives

at Central Plains Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead the planning and delivery of environmental projects.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences - part-time

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$105,791 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

The School of Chemical Sciences seeks to appoint a new continuing academic as a Professional Teaching Fellow

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Student Engagement Advisor

at The University of Waikato

This is a Part time job

Hamilton East, Waikato(Hybrid)

Inspire future students through meaningful engagement
Flexible part-time role with variety and purpose
Build strong community and school partnerships

Inspire future students through meaningful engagement
Flexible part-time role with variety and purpose
Build strong community and school partnerships

Build student connections, promote education pathways, and engage schools and communities to inspire future learners.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Data Analyst

at A W Fraser Ltd

This is a Full time job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

• Partner with various departments to improve capability in data analysis
Provide key recommendations to managers based on data analysis
Watch how your contribution impacts directly on improved manufacturing outcomes

• Partner with various departments to improve capability in data analysis
Provide key recommendations to managers based on data analysis
Watch how your contribution impacts directly on improved manufacturing outcomes

Varied data analysis role in a globally connected manufacturing business.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10d ago

319 global science jobs in New Zealand

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Regulatory and Policy Manager

Intermediate Ecologist

Analyst / junior consultant

Analyst & Compliance Officer

Analyst, Built Environment and Energy Transition

Geohazard Analyst

Casual Geohazard Analyst

Graduate Professional to Intermediate Ecologist

Graduate Ecologist

Environmental Policy Advisor

Regulatory and Policy Manager

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Food Science - The School of Chemical Sciences

Sustainability Advisor

Sustainability Coordinator

Science Content Specialist

Graduate Planner

Principal Advisor- Science and Technical

Research Engagement Advisor - Fixed Term

Intermediate Ecologist

Environmental and Heritage Advisor

Climate Science Communications Lead

Policy Analyst

Intermediate Professional, Environmental Planning

Junior Consultant

Fiji & Disaster Response – Programme Manager (Part-time; 25 hours per week)

Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land

Analyst Spatial Intelligence

Student Support Advisor

Environmental Project Manager – Catchment Initiatives

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences - part-time

Student Engagement Advisor

Data Analyst

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