Aquaculture Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Team Leader Community Resilience - Hawke's Bay CDEM

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$113,305 – $133,300 per year

Champion community-focused emergency management.
Support locally connected, regionally aligned resilience and welfare.
Help councils, mana whenua, partners, and communities prepare and recover.

Champion community-focused emergency management.
Support locally connected, regionally aligned resilience and welfare.
Help councils, mana whenua, partners, and communities prepare and recover.

Lead a strategic approach to community resilience across Hawke’s Bay.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Team Leader Community Resilience - Hawke's Bay CDEM

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$113,305 – $133,300 per year

Champion community-focused emergency management.
Support locally connected, regionally aligned resilience and welfare.
Help councils, mana whenua, partners, and communities prepare and recover.

Champion community-focused emergency management.
Support locally connected, regionally aligned resilience and welfare.
Help councils, mana whenua, partners, and communities prepare and recover.

Lead a strategic approach to community resilience across Hawke’s Bay.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed eighteen hours ago

Animal Shelter Officer (Animal Care) Fixed-term until 1 May 2027

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$65k to $70k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Provide daily care, handling and training support for dogs in the shelter
Assist with vet checks, treatments and euthanasia when required
Promote adoptions and support after‑hours roster as needed

Provide daily care, handling and training support for dogs in the shelter
Assist with vet checks, treatments and euthanasia when required
Promote adoptions and support after‑hours roster as needed

Care for and handle dogs, support vet procedures, promote adoptions, and assist with after‑hours duties in a fixed‑term role.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

18h 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 fifteen hours ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Zookeeper - Casual

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

We now have 2 new casual Zookeeper opportunities - this is a great way to get your foot in the door!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

12d 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 seventeen days ago

Zookeeper - Primates

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$60,216 - $83,258 depending on skills & experience

Hands-on daily care, feeding, and enrichment of our primate residents!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

17d ago

Listed six days ago

Biosecurity Officer II (Fixed term) - 2 roles available

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

We are looking for two Biosecurity Officer IIs to join our passionate Biosecurity team!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

6d ago

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 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

Operations Coordinator

at Taumata Arowai

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$86,507 - $96,119 - $110,537

5-month fixed term role
Wellington based
Showcase your continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail

5-month fixed term role
Wellington based
Showcase your continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail

Want an opportunity in the public sector? Look no further

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Field Assistant - x2 roles available

at Waikato Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$58,000 – $65,000 per year

Collect riparian, sediment and water quality data with public-facing fieldwork.
Based in our Purpose-built offices in the heart of the CBD.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Collect riparian, sediment and water quality data with public-facing fieldwork.
Based in our Purpose-built offices in the heart of the CBD.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Hands-on field role supporting catchment monitoring, blending outdoor data collection with computer-based work across the Waikato region.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Health and Alcohol Licensing Officer

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary Range - $91400 - $107500 dependant on exp.

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Help shape a safer, healthier, thriving Napier! Come join the team at Napier City Council

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Chief Water Specialist (Auckland)

at Taumata Arowai

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$161,234 - $179,249 - $206,136

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Use your sector credibility to shape up this new role and influence drinking water, wastewater and stormwater outcomes across Auckland.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Animal Control Officer

at Palmerston North City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$63,393 to $74,580

Investigate complaints and enforce animal control bylaws
Educate owners on responsible dog care and safety
Support adoptions and rehoming of animals

Investigate complaints and enforce animal control bylaws
Educate owners on responsible dog care and safety
Support adoptions and rehoming of animals

Help keep Palmy safe by promoting responsible animal ownership and caring for animals in our community and shelter

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d 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 seventeen 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)

17h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Shelter Officer (Operations)

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$76k to $89k p/a plus KiwiSaver and benefits

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Lead daily shelter operations and ensure high standards of dog care

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Lead daily shelter operations and ensure high standards of dog care

Lead shelter operations, guide staff, manage dog care and compliance, and ensure high standards in animal welfare and customer service.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

18h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Project Delivery Specialist - Freshwater and Biodiversity (Fixed Term)

at Otago Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $101,000 - $119,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you are interested in leading projects and having an impact, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12h ago

Listed fifteen 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)

15h 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

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