Climate Science Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

Plenty of Variety– Mix of fieldwork, planning, reporting and problem-solving.
Career Growth– Learn and build skills across a diverse range of disciplines.
Supportive Team– Join a team that values trust, practical solutions, and humour.

Plenty of Variety– Mix of fieldwork, planning, reporting and problem-solving.
Career Growth– Learn and build skills across a diverse range of disciplines.
Supportive Team– Join a team that values trust, practical solutions, and humour.

Looking for a job with variety, purpose in some of NZ’s best landscapes? Join Zolve, from fieldwork to office work and everything between.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Policy Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$76,463 to $98,135

Influence fair, transparent cost recovery policy across MPI
MPI protects NZ and enables thriving primary industries
Work across MPI on diverse projects

Influence fair, transparent cost recovery policy across MPI
MPI protects NZ and enables thriving primary industries
Work across MPI on diverse projects

Drive cost recovery policy at MPI, delivering clear advice and collaborating across teams in a supportive, high-performing policy environment.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

GM Commercial Services - Private Sector

at Plant & Food Research

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

Lead $100m portfolio delivering growth through science-led solutions
Shape strategic partnerships across industry, government, research
Inspire high-performing teams bridging science and commercial value

Lead $100m portfolio delivering growth through science-led solutions
Shape strategic partnerships across industry, government, research
Inspire high-performing teams bridging science and commercial value

Drive revenue growth, lead top talent, and turn science into real world impact in a senior role shaping NZ’s bioeconomy future.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Environmental Advisor - Wildcatch

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our Wildcatch team and help drive environmental excellence across our fleet and shore-based operations

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Adviser Office of the Chief Science Adviser

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Help shape how science informs decisions that matter for Aotearoa New Zealand

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Environmental Technician

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Brooklyn, Wellington(Hybrid)

From $79,640 - $93,694 + 5 weeks annual leave

Make a real environmental impact
Enjoy a varied field-based role
Join a team committed to sustainability

Make a real environmental impact
Enjoy a varied field-based role
Join a team committed to sustainability

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Clean Electricity Lead

at NZ Climate Foundation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $185,000 per year

Focus on the needed transformation across all aspects of the electricity system.
Build a focused team to make a real difference
Enable rapid and material reduction of emissions by 2035

Focus on the needed transformation across all aspects of the electricity system.
Build a focused team to make a real difference
Enable rapid and material reduction of emissions by 2035

You will lead a Clean Electricity mission and a 2 year work programme to accelerate the transition to plentiful, affordable, and renewable electricity

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19h ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Head of Carbon Consulting

at BraveGen

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead BraveGen's Carbon Consulting team delivering enterprise software implementation and sustainability strategy across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

30d+ ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Business Development Coordinator

at Urban Intelligence

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Help organisations make evidence-based climate and infrastructure decisions.
Work at the intersection of climate, infrastructure, technology, and strategy.
Join a passionate team tackling nationally significant challenges.

Help organisations make evidence-based climate and infrastructure decisions.
Work at the intersection of climate, infrastructure, technology, and strategy.
Join a passionate team tackling nationally significant challenges.

Business Development Coordinator supporting Urban Intelligence’s growth across New Zealand’s climate adaptation and resilience sector.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

22d ago

Listed four days ago

Graduate Geologist

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Provide technical support across Mercury’s geothermal portfolio
Opportunity to grow and develop your skills with excellent caeer progression
Excellent benefits including additional leave (MyDays)

Provide technical support across Mercury’s geothermal portfolio
Opportunity to grow and develop your skills with excellent caeer progression
Excellent benefits including additional leave (MyDays)

Kickstart your geoscience career in Rotorua—get involved in hands-on geothermal projects and fieldwork alongside industry experts.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

External Affairs Manager

at NZ Climate Foundation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Develop and implement government engagement and advocacy plans across NZCF’s priority work programmes with a focus on Clean Electricity

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19h ago

Listed one day ago

Consent Officer

at IAWAI

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join our team as a Consent Officer, working closely with Compliance Specialists in Stormwater, Wastewater and Water to help keep our Three Waters

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Environmental Operations Team Leader

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join us in Wellington or Christchurch. Lead a small, operationally focused team
Bring your experience in enviro planning: Support build/maintenance projects
Develop enduring relationships and further drive our culture of performance

Join the National Grid! Lead a specialist team at the frontline of environmental and planning performance for operational and maintenance work.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Monitoring Scientist - Hydrology

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$75,000 – $85,000 per year

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Interested in measuring river flows and leading environmental monitoring? We welcome trainee and experienced Hydrologists to apply!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

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