Climate Change Phd Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Senior Environmental Scientist

at SQN Consulting

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Senior Enviro Scientist (Wellington): Lead complex NZ projects, mentor staff & manage clients. 7+ yrs exp.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Water Information Analyst

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$88,995 – $104,700 per year

Be committed to environmental protection and community resilience
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Be committed to environmental protection and community resilience
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

We are looking for a Water Information Analyst to join our Environmental Information team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed seven days ago

Assistant Lecturer / Lecturer in Forest Management / Forest Economics

at University of Canterbury

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Kickstart or pivot your career with UC’s School of Forestry
Based in Christchurch with hands-on, industry-connected teaching
Generous leave, super, and strong career support

Kickstart or pivot your career with UC’s School of Forestry
Based in Christchurch with hands-on, industry-connected teaching
Generous leave, super, and strong career support

Early career or industry professional? Join UC and help shape the future of forestry through teaching and research!

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - School of Environment- 24 mth fixed-term

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$92,213 – $94,649 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

Exciting opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the School of Environment

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Geospatial Analyst

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Great benefits, including shares scheme and health insurance
Excellent career development opportunities
Excellent team and people focused culture

Great benefits, including shares scheme and health insurance
Excellent career development opportunities
Excellent team and people focused culture

Fantastic opportunity to join an established Sustainable Land team. This role can be based in either Christchurch, Hamilton or Palmerston North.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Senior Ecologist

at Whirika Consulting Limited

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This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

$90,000 – $130,000 depending on experience/skills.

High autonomy with real influence
Purpose‑driven, values‑led work
Supportive, multidisciplinary team

High autonomy with real influence
Purpose‑driven, values‑led work
Supportive, multidisciplinary team

Senior Ecologist role leading autonomous work in the Queenstown Lakes with Whirika, delivering collaborative iwi- and community-led solutions.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

16h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Senior Ecologist

at Whirika Consulting Limited

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This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago(Hybrid)

$90,000 – $130,000, depending on skills/experience

Purpose‑driven, values‑led work
Supportive, multidisciplinary team
Hands‑on project delivery within a trusted team

Purpose‑driven, values‑led work
Supportive, multidisciplinary team
Hands‑on project delivery within a trusted team

Senior Ecologist role in Dunedin delivering diverse, values-led ecological projects with a collaborative team across Otago and Aotearoa.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

16h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Pouako/Lecturer - Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko|Computer Science

at The University of Auckland

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $112,730 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

Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko | School of Computer Science is currently looking for an early-career or emerging academic of Māori whakapapa

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22h ago

Listed six days ago

Environmental Scientist - Freshwater

at Horizons Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Make a real impact on freshwater ecosystems.
See your work drive real environmental outcomes.
Enjoy a positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Make a real impact on freshwater ecosystems.
See your work drive real environmental outcomes.
Enjoy a positive focus on employee health and wellbeing.

Ready to make a real impact on freshwater ecosystems? We’re looking for a passionate Freshwater Scientist to turn data into insight!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Water Information Analyst

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$88,995 – $104,700 per year

Be committed to environmental protection and community resilience
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Be committed to environmental protection and community resilience
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

We are looking for a Water Information Analyst to join our Environmental Information team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

29d ago

Listed six days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, School of Earth and Environment

at University of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%) for eligible staff

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%) for eligible staff

Passionate about environmental or paleoclimate systems science? Join us to contribute to research and teaching while helping shape the future.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Environmental Scientist

at SQN Consulting

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Senior Enviro Scientist (Wellington): Lead complex NZ projects, mentor staff & manage clients. 7+ yrs exp.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Machine Learning Engineer

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP, free office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP, free office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Develop and productionise cutting-edge predictive models for pasture and animal state, combining deep ML research with real-world farm impact.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

22d ago

Listed six days ago

National Manager - Māori Partnerships

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Play an integral role within our Māori & Pacific Partnering Unit
Use your te reo Māori me ōna tikanga skills to facilitate meaningful science
Lead a highly skilled team

Play an integral role within our Māori & Pacific Partnering Unit
Use your te reo Māori me ōna tikanga skills to facilitate meaningful science
Lead a highly skilled team

As National Manager – Māori Partnerships you will provide strategic leadership to position Earth Sciences NZ as a trusted and enduring science partner

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Marine Ecologist

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Waikato(Hybrid)

Join our diverse team of marine scientists and technicians!
Contribute to a wide range of projects
Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.

Join our diverse team of marine scientists and technicians!
Contribute to a wide range of projects
Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.

Seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Marine Ecologist to lead and participate in coastal and estuarine research, and consulting projects

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Sustainability Specialist

at Woolworths NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Favona, Auckland

Competitive base salary + bonus + team discounts

Competitive salary + bonus + discounts + carparking
Hybrid flexibility, great team culture
Great opportunity to make a genuine impact!

Competitive salary + bonus + discounts + carparking
Hybrid flexibility, great team culture
Great opportunity to make a genuine impact!

Support the deployment of sustainable and responsible sourcing practices!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Energy Materials Scientist

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

$105,235 – $116,928 per year + KiwiSaver

Are you looking to build your science career?
Join the Materials team at Earth Sciences New Zealand
Apply technological innovation for zero carbon future and support NZ industries

Are you looking to build your science career?
Join the Materials team at Earth Sciences New Zealand
Apply technological innovation for zero carbon future and support NZ industries

Research and development of new materials and technologies for energy production, conversion, storage and utilisation applications

subClassification: Materials SciencesMaterials Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Application Lead

at Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Do you have a passion for the environment?
Project lead multi-disciplinary applications
12-month fixed term parental leave cover

Do you have a passion for the environment?
Project lead multi-disciplinary applications
12-month fixed term parental leave cover

Show case your specialist consenting process expertise and provide advice to decision makers

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

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)

13d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Water Information Advisor

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$75,650 – $89,000 per year

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Collaborative work environment alongside a motivated team
Extra annual leave and superannuation after 3 years
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

We are looking for a Water Information Advisor to join our Environmental Information team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

29d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

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)

15d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$132,417-$160,472, +KiwiSaver, +Wellness Benefits

Develop your policy expertise working in a high-profile area of reform
Advise on initiatives to grow our biotechnology sector and emerging tech sectors
Use your passion in leading and coaching others to develop their policy craft

Develop your policy expertise working in a high-profile area of reform
Advise on initiatives to grow our biotechnology sector and emerging tech sectors
Use your passion in leading and coaching others to develop their policy craft

We are seeking a high-performing, experienced Principal Policy Advisor to join our Biotech Policy and Regulation team at MBIE

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Adviser CoREs - Coastal People Southern Skies

at University of Otago

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$96,587 to $105,532 per annum

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Work in a stunning, historic campus location.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Work in a stunning, historic campus location.

Provide strategic guidance to individuals and research groups, helping them align proposals with the priorities of funding organisation.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Kaitohutohu Matua - Senior Advisor Policy, Infrastructure Policy

at Ministry for the Environment

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$110,501 to $134,128 pa

Exciting secondment opportunity
High profile work
Wellington based preferred

Exciting secondment opportunity
High profile work
Wellington based preferred

Opportunity to help set the rules of the game for infrastructure investment and development for decades to come.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Scientist - Animal Geneticist

at AgResearch

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

Contribute towards great outcomes for Science within this vital NZ organisation
Enhanced leave and insurance benefits
Supportive and inclusive team environment

Contribute towards great outcomes for Science within this vital NZ organisation
Enhanced leave and insurance benefits
Supportive and inclusive team environment

Use your knowledge and experience to provide critical support for the planning, coordination, and execution of diverse research projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16h ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$130k - $156k p.a.

Join a multi-disciplinary project team improving New Zealand's Infrastructure
Lead work developing a new regulatory regime
2-year fixed term position

Join a multi-disciplinary project team improving New Zealand's Infrastructure
Lead work developing a new regulatory regime
2-year fixed term position

Play a key role in developing a new regulatory regime targeted at bettering New Zealand's infrastructure.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Farm Environmental and Senior Farm Environmental Consultants

at Landpro Limited

This is a Full time job

Cromwell, Otago(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $110,000 per year

Drive better environments and farm performance across the lower South Island through expert planning, insights, and on‑farm environmental advice.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

22d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Principal Advisor Intelligence - Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$104,635 – $123,100 per year

Shape how intelligence supports decisions across emergency management.
Support timely decisions with clearer visibility of current and emerging risks.
Turn hazard and impact data into clear, usable intelligence products.

Shape how intelligence supports decisions across emergency management.
Support timely decisions with clearer visibility of current and emerging risks.
Turn hazard and impact data into clear, usable intelligence products.

Lead the regional intelligence capability that delivers high-quality situational awareness, forecasting and analysis.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Kairangahau Mātauranga | Researcher Pacific Education

at New Zealand Council for Educational Research

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Ako underpin our culture
Bi-cultural working space
Maintain work-life balance

Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Ako underpin our culture
Bi-cultural working space
Maintain work-life balance

Opportunity to undertake Pacific education focused research.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22d ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Research Network Senior Manager (Transformational Technologies Research Network)

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead a flagship, pan-university research network
Drive strategic partnerships and secure major external research funding
2-year fixed-term, full-time role based at AUT’s City Campus

Lead a flagship, pan-university research network
Drive strategic partnerships and secure major external research funding
2-year fixed-term, full-time role based at AUT’s City Campus

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the AUT Transformational Technologies Research Network

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

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