Academic Research Trades & Services Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Listed nine hours ago

Engineering Laboratory Technician

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Seeking a hands-on Engineering Laboratory Technician to provide support for our Electronics and Civil Engineering programmes.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9h ago

Listed four days ago

Academic Staff Member Electrical

at Toi Ohomai

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Enjoy passing on your knowledge and skills to enable students to succeed
Work where collaboration, equity, and innovation are valued
Ākonga (students) at the heart of everything we do

Enjoy passing on your knowledge and skills to enable students to succeed
Work where collaboration, equity, and innovation are valued
Ākonga (students) at the heart of everything we do

Deliver teaching, support learners, update materials, assess work, and actively contribute to the Electrotechnology team

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Security Systems Manager

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$110,000 – $120,000 + KiwiSaver up to 6.75%

Make a real impact on campus safety for staff, students and visitors
Deliver reliable, resilient security services at scale
Permanent, full‑time role with long‑term impact

Make a real impact on campus safety for staff, students and visitors
Deliver reliable, resilient security services at scale
Permanent, full‑time role with long‑term impact

Lead and develop security systems and operations teams to deliver reliable services and keep campus safe, minimising risk to people and assets

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Instructor - Christchurch Women's Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Starting salary is $92,484 per annum.

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Lead an experienced team and support women in prison to to build valuable skills for the future.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Pouāko - Kokiri

at Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Full-time teaching position within a kaupapa Māori environment.
Payment of the annual practising certificate or teacher registration.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for rangatahi, and whānau

Full-time teaching position within a kaupapa Māori environment.
Payment of the annual practising certificate or teacher registration.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for rangatahi, and whānau

A fulltime teacher qualified Pouāko position is available at Te Taumata o Ngati Whakaue in our Education Services team.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Engineering Tutor

at Toi Ohomai

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Enjoy passing on your knowledge and skills to enable students to succeed
Ākonga (students) at the heart of everything we do
Help shape the future of vocational education in your region

Enjoy passing on your knowledge and skills to enable students to succeed
Ākonga (students) at the heart of everything we do
Help shape the future of vocational education in your region

Teach Level 4 Mechanical Engineering—machining, fabrication & welding. Inspire learners & shape future skills!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Nanny / Household Assistant (Evenings and Weekends)

at Private Advertiser

This is a Part time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

$25 – $35 per hour

This isn't tutoring in the traditional sense—it's part mentor, part productivity coach.

subClassification: Nannies & BabysittersNannies & Babysitters

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen hours ago

Technical Advisor Condition Assessment

at Wellington Water Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington(Hybrid)

Contribute to ensuring reliability and resilience of the three waters network
Deliver routine, planned condition assessment activities
Company vehicle provided, Petone office base

Contribute to ensuring reliability and resilience of the three waters network
Deliver routine, planned condition assessment activities
Company vehicle provided, Petone office base

Key role in strengthening our organisation's knowledge of asset health, reducing reactive maintenance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Beauty Educator

at Beautique Academy Ltd

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$25 – $35 per hour

Shape future beauty professionals. Competitive salary, career growth, flexible work, and industry discounts.

subClassification: Hair & Beauty ServicesHair & Beauty Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Advisor - Permit Issuer

at Cushman & Wakefield

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Ownership of a high‑impact safety system

Ownership of the Permit to Work system across NZ
Lead a key safety system across the business
Exposure to complex, high‑risk operations and major client environments

Ownership of the Permit to Work system across NZ
Lead a key safety system across the business
Exposure to complex, high‑risk operations and major client environments

Own and lead the Permit to Work system NZ‑wide

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Venue Set Up Coordinator

at Venues Ōtautahi

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Full-time, permanent role, as part of our amazing Venue Set Up team
Hands-on leadership delivering front- and back-of-house event services
You will operate across our iconic venues, including One New Zealand Stadium

Full-time, permanent role, as part of our amazing Venue Set Up team
Hands-on leadership delivering front- and back-of-house event services
You will operate across our iconic venues, including One New Zealand Stadium

The role provides a range of back-of-house and front-of-house event services across our multiple venues to ensure seamless operations.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Electrical Tutor

at New Zealand Management Academies Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Teach practical skills and guide learners into apprenticeship pathways
Bring your industry expertise to a dynamic, supportive teaching environment
Enjoy great work–life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities

Teach practical skills and guide learners into apprenticeship pathways
Bring your industry expertise to a dynamic, supportive teaching environment
Enjoy great work–life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities

Join NZMA as Electrical Tutor and shape the next generation of tradies through hands-on training, real-world projects, and engaging workshop delivery

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed thirteen days ago