The New Zealand Institute For Plant & Food Research Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

Listed four days ago

Senior Technician – Food Science - School of Chemical Sciences

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$73,400 – $86,403 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

Varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same—perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and making things run seamlessly

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Reporting and Data Advisor

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support New Zealand's obligations in Antarctica by using your analytical skills and experience within ministerial reporting framework.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Biological Sciences

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$105,790 – $128,065 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 Biological Sciences | Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora (SBS) is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our team.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Research Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences - fixed term - 24 months

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $106,259 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

Based in the School of Chemical Sciences, we are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Senior Scientist, Genomics

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wallaceville, Wellington

$100,934 - $118,005 depending on experience

This directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand's biosecurity
Highly qualified, passionate professionals working on a variety of projects
Additional MPI leave days

This directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand's biosecurity
Highly qualified, passionate professionals working on a variety of projects
Additional MPI leave days

Play a key role in advancing our capability in next generation sequencing (NGS)

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

15h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Environmental Health, Food Verifier & Alcohol Licensing Inspector

at Kaikoura District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kaikoura, Canterbury

Love the outdoors? Make a real impact on public health and community wellbeing and make Kaikōura your office!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14h ago

Listed four days ago

Animal Technician - The School of Psychology - part-time (30 hrs pw)

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 – $79,300 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

Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team where your work directly supports teaching, research, and animal well-being.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Manager - Nutrition and Food Service

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Production Kitchen, Waikato Hospital
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

Production Kitchen, Waikato Hospital
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

As a manager for our Nutrition and Food Service, you will lead the delivery of a high-volume, complex food service operation within Waikato Hospital.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

13h ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Federated Farmers of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s rural economy.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Academic Administrator

at Wintec

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Inclusive and supportive employer
Vibrant and progressive tertiary institute
Make a real difference

Inclusive and supportive employer
Vibrant and progressive tertiary institute
Make a real difference

Academic Administrator for the Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance, and Primary Industries - Horticulture

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Adviser, Animal Health & Welfare

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$76,463 to $101,967 subject to skills & experience

Got great Office Admin & people skills, and looking for a new challenge?
Maybe you're a Science, Policy or Law Grad who's ready to kick-start a career?
Either way, we need a new switched-on, ready to get stuck in, team member

Got great Office Admin & people skills, and looking for a new challenge?
Maybe you're a Science, Policy or Law Grad who's ready to kick-start a career?
Either way, we need a new switched-on, ready to get stuck in, team member

So, if you're after a role where you can take ownership and shine, then this is quite possibly You! Applications close 12 April

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

3d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Biosafety Officer

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$100,934 to $118,005

Lead top-tier biosafety operations
Shape a strong safety culture
Grow in a unique senior role

Lead top-tier biosafety operations
Shape a strong safety culture
Grow in a unique senior role

An exciting opportunity to join the team at the MPI National Biocontainment Laboratory.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

at Ministry for Regulation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$79,078 – $104,887 per year

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Join a small, smart, future-focused and passionate team, committed to creating system-level impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Dog Care Specialist

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Starting salary: $60,882

Do you want to work outside and love and care for canines?
Keep our canines in peak physical condition and support their mental wellbeing
Permanent, full-time - 4 days on, 2 days off.

Do you want to work outside and love and care for canines?
Keep our canines in peak physical condition and support their mental wellbeing
Permanent, full-time - 4 days on, 2 days off.

Join Ministry for Primary Industries as a Dog Care Specialist and support the healthcare and wellbeing of our detector dogs!

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

12d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Adviser / Senior Adviser Veterinary Medicines

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,934 to $135,076 based on skills & experience

Drive scientific evaluations that directly shape veterinary medicine standards
Lead high impact regulatory work that helps animal health & primary industries
Influence national and international stakeholders on ACVM related decisions

Drive scientific evaluations that directly shape veterinary medicine standards
Lead high impact regulatory work that helps animal health & primary industries
Influence national and international stakeholders on ACVM related decisions

Help shape New Zealand's veterinary medicine standards through scientific evaluation and impactful regulatory advice

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Analyst

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow?
Work on high-profile projects and influence real change
Supportive environment for growth and development

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow?
Work on high-profile projects and influence real change
Supportive environment for growth and development

Policy Analyst – Financial Markets and Regulatory Institutions

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Advisor, Innovation

at Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Support projects that remove barriers for disabled people.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Researcher Analyst

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$67,066 and $90,008

Contribute to nationally significant Waitangi Tribunal inquiries.
Deliver research that supports justice and Treaty outcomes.
Work across courts and tribunals improving services nationwide.

Contribute to nationally significant Waitangi Tribunal inquiries.
Deliver research that supports justice and Treaty outcomes.
Work across courts and tribunals improving services nationwide.

Conduct research and analysis to support Waitangi Tribunal inquiries, facilitate hearings, and assist in drafting reports across the inquiry lifecycle

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Research Operations Coordinator

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$63,600 - $79,300

Join MĀPIHI as a Research Operations Coordinator and help drive research that strengthens Māori and Pacific communities

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Advisor

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across clinical, operational and corporate teams.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

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