Biostatistics Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Evaluation Practice Lead - Evidence and Effectiveness

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

We are seeking a candidate who balances deep expertise in mixed method evaluation with a pragmatic approach to delivering in a government context.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Climate & Frost Risk Analyst

at FrostBoss Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Use data and fieldwork to turn climate insights into advice that will help growers manage frost risk across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed three days ago

Policy and Research Analyst

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Strong salary, great benefits and a standout team!

Shape evidence‑based funding that supports communities
Turn research and data into practical insights
Build trusted community relationships

Shape evidence‑based funding that supports communities
Turn research and data into practical insights
Build trusted community relationships

Use your policy and research skills to support community wellbeing, guide funding decisions, and help shape meaningful long‑term impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

AI Lab Research Fellow - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Support cutting-edge AI health research—help deliver national projects improving diagnostics, access, and equity across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Data Manager/Research Fellow

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$97,377 to $114,943 per annum

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Be part of something truly meaningful, where you make a difference.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Be part of something truly meaningful, where you make a difference.

Be a dedicated to providing poisoning assessment and treatment advice to the entire population of New Zealand.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Junior role ready for someone naturally curious and wanting to continually develop their own skills and experiences

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Risk Analyst - Consultant

at Aon New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Cover emerging risk analytics and risk management advisory
Collaborate with colleagues to develop quantitative models and analyse data

Cover emerging risk analytics and risk management advisory
Collaborate with colleagues to develop quantitative models and analyse data

Deliver solutions which improve client resilience across their entire risk lifecycle. Covering natural hazard, financial risk and advisory.

subClassification: Risk ConsultingRisk Consulting

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Policy Analysts - Strategy and Policy

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Midpoint of $86,862 dependent on experience

Wellington based | Full-time Permanent
Contribute to work that improves health outcomes
Four positions available!!

Wellington based | Full-time Permanent
Contribute to work that improves health outcomes
Four positions available!!

Build your policy career while shaping advice that improves health outcomes and advances equity across Aotearoa

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Climate & Frost Risk Analyst

at FrostBoss Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Use data and fieldwork to turn climate insights into advice that will help growers manage frost risk across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Junior role ready for someone naturally curious and wanting to continually develop their own skills and experiences

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Health Technology Assessment Advisor - Health Economics

at PHARMAC

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Shape national health outcomes making differences for all New Zealand
Engage in meaningful and analytical work
Enjoy generous employee benefits and workplace flexibility

Shape national health outcomes making differences for all New Zealand
Engage in meaningful and analytical work
Enjoy generous employee benefits and workplace flexibility

Help shape public health by assessing medicines and devices using strong clinical and economic evidence at Pharmac.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Data and Insights Advisor

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$73,235 to $87,024 per year

Use data to shape University strategy and decisions
Collaborative team supporting evidence-based insights
Flexible work and strong professional development

Use data to shape University strategy and decisions
Collaborative team supporting evidence-based insights
Flexible work and strong professional development

Play an important role in helping the University turn data into meaningful insights.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

23d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Practitioner

at The Salvation Army NZ

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$94,768K - $127,715 per annum

Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
Subsidised flu vaccinations
An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July

Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
Subsidised flu vaccinations
An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July

Looking for an analytical leader to champion Monitoring, Evaluation and Research and enable data‑led impact.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed twenty 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)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Advisor, Prevention Insights

at ACC New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$90039 - $110k p.a.

Apply research and technical skills to real injury prevention challenges
Ideal for early career advisors seeking development and impact
Permanent Wellington based role

Apply research and technical skills to real injury prevention challenges
Ideal for early career advisors seeking development and impact
Permanent Wellington based role

Grow your advisory career translating research and data to improve injury prevention outcomes for New Zealanders in a supportive, purpose driven organ

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago