Computational Scientist Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Lead Software Engineer - AI & Automation

at First Focus IT P/L

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Up to $170k + Kiwisaver + 10 days paid training

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring
Referral bonus | Promote from within | AI forwards business (really!)

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring
Referral bonus | Promote from within | AI forwards business (really!)

Build practical AI tools people actually use, with real ownership, smart teammates, and no innovation theatre. Auckland, this one’s good. Apply today!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

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AI Transformation Leader

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Drive AI transformation in a growing EdTech business, leading practical AI adoption through faster workflows and new ways of working.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed twenty seven days ago

Junior Data Scientist - Fleet Operations

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Modern Tech Stack: Deep dive into Python, SQL and predictive machine learning.
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Modern Tech Stack: Deep dive into Python, SQL and predictive machine learning.
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Calling all Data Science juniors! Use Python & SQL to predict hardware failures and drive fleet operations at Halter. Turn big data into real insights

subClassification: Fleet ManagementFleet Management

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow -Te Kura Tatauranga |Department of Statistics

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$107,016 – $117,208 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

We are currently looking for a Professional Teaching Fellow in Data Science to join our Statistics department

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

AI Expert – Trading Systems & Agent Development

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the build of AI trading systems deployed in live environments with real-time impact, fast feedback loops, and high autonomy.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Statistical Data Science

at Massey University

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$83201 - $152711 p.a.

Teach and innovate in statistics/data science across formats
Lead research, publish, and secure funding in data science
Supervise postgrads and contribute to academic service

Teach and innovate in statistics/data science across formats
Lead research, publish, and secure funding in data science
Supervise postgrads and contribute to academic service

Join Massey as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Statistical Data Science, teaching, researching, and supporting students in a collaborative environment.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Pouako/Lecturer - Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko|Computer Science

at The University of Auckland

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)

6d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at Bureau Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive salary and benefits available.

Auckland-based (Hamilton considered) with flexible hybrid working
Comp. salary package + excellent benefits in a stable, well-known enterprise
Strong technical career growth, leadership exposure

Auckland-based (Hamilton considered) with flexible hybrid working
Comp. salary package + excellent benefits in a stable, well-known enterprise
Strong technical career growth, leadership exposure

Seeking 2 x Senior Data Scientists to join this well-known, leading Kiwi Enterprise as it continues its ambitious and exciting Data & AI journey.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

AI Transformation Leader

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Drive AI transformation in a growing EdTech business, leading practical AI adoption through faster workflows and new ways of working.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist

at Walker Smith

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$160,000 - $180,000

Own the AI Roadmap: Lead enterprise AI integration & voice-processing features.
Flexible Hub Locations: Roles open across Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland.
Drive Product Innovation: Prototype and scale next-gen digital capabilities

Own the AI Roadmap: Lead enterprise AI integration & voice-processing features.
Flexible Hub Locations: Roles open across Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland.
Drive Product Innovation: Prototype and scale next-gen digital capabilities

Lead the research, prototyping, and integration of cutting-edge AI features for a market-leading digital product portfolio.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Lead Software Engineer - AI & Automation

at First Focus IT P/L

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Up to $170k + Kiwisaver + 10 days paid training

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring
Referral bonus | Promote from within | AI forwards business (really!)

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring
Referral bonus | Promote from within | AI forwards business (really!)

Build practical AI tools people actually use, with real ownership, smart teammates, and no innovation theatre. Auckland, this one’s good. Apply today!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Data Scientist

at 84 Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Meaningful problems with real commercial impact and help shape the future of data science within a high-profile organisation.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Environmental Marine Research Scientist - Oceanography

at Cawthron

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Join a world-class Science Institute.
Develop and lead impactful bio-physical marine modelling research.
Shape projects, partnerships, and funding outcomes.

Join a world-class Science Institute.
Develop and lead impactful bio-physical marine modelling research.
Shape projects, partnerships, and funding outcomes.

Lead bio-physical marine environmental research with real‑world impact – join a world‑class science institute delivering solutions for healthy oceans.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Full Stack AI Engineer

at DataSing Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

We're looking for an ambitious junior to mid level full stack AI engineer with a laser focus on providing business outcomes for our clients.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Risk Analyst - Consultant

at Aon New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Fantastic employee benefits and hybrid working

Help clients solve complex problems using data, modelling and commercial insight to shape smarter risk and insurance decisions.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

2x Transnational Education Students Coordinator

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$70,000 – $75,000 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

We have an exciting opportunity for two new Transnational Education Student Coordinators to join the Faculty of Science

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Computer Vision Engineer

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build production-grade computer vision systems that turn real-world visual data into model-ready inputs.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

11d ago

Listed five days ago

CONTRACT Part-time Data Scientist / AI Engineer (AI Company)

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$80-$90 p/h 16-24 hrs ie2/3 days 3 mth contract(ex

BSc in Computer Science, Data Science or BEng or similar or not?
Part-time Data Wrangler? Work on expanding & enhancing data models?
Well funded AI start-up that is growing? Get in touch with Paul :-)

BSc in Computer Science, Data Science or BEng or similar or not?
Part-time Data Wrangler? Work on expanding & enhancing data models?
Well funded AI start-up that is growing? Get in touch with Paul :-)

Data Wrangler? 16-24 hours ie 2-3 days per week helping enhance data models? Flexible & WFH in Christchurch to be available for meetings? Contact Paul

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Learning Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Join in an exciting phase of growth
Newly created role
Drive AI enabled cybersecurity services

Join in an exciting phase of growth
Newly created role
Drive AI enabled cybersecurity services

Be responsible for building and maintaining applied AI systems that support our managed security and consulting services.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Data Analyst

at Outerdawn

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Competitive salary & strong benefits
Grow in a supportive, high-performing environment
Influence real game outcomes

Competitive salary & strong benefits
Grow in a supportive, high-performing environment
Influence real game outcomes

We are seeking TWO Data Analysts with a passion for game economies to join our growing teams!

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Data Scientist

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build real-world AI solutions that shape the future of energy
Work across the business solving complex, high-impact problems
Join a growing data science team shaping how Contact uses AI

Build real-world AI solutions that shape the future of energy
Work across the business solving complex, high-impact problems
Join a growing data science team shaping how Contact uses AI

Build and deliver real-world AI solutions that drive impact across Contact’s business and customer experience.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

AI Software Engineer

at Rush Digital

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Human-centered design
Flexible
Innovation

Human-centered design
Flexible
Innovation

RUSH is seeking a hands-on individual with senior engineering foundations coupled with modern, AI-assisted development workflows.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Lead Software Engineer - AI & Automation

at First Focus IT P/L

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Up to $170k + Kiwisaver + 10 days paid training

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring
Referral bonus | Promote from within | AI forwards business (really!)

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring
Referral bonus | Promote from within | AI forwards business (really!)

Build practical AI tools people actually use, with real ownership, smart teammates, and no innovation theatre. Wellington, this one’s sharp. Apply now

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

7d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at ASB Bank Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary + Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Take ownership and shape the future of data science at ASB

Competitive Salary + Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Take ownership and shape the future of data science at ASB

Are you ready to uncover the stories hidden in data and drive meaningful change in Aotearoa?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at SKY TV

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Data that drives real impact
Cutting-edge projects
Collaborative & creative environment

Data that drives real impact
Cutting-edge projects
Collaborative & creative environment

Turn data into game-changing insights that shape how millions of New Zealanders experience entertainment at Sky TV

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

12d ago

Listed five days ago

AI Data Engineer

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Bring your expertise and provide a real impact!
Hands on expereince working with Fabric and AI Agents
Permanet and Contracting opportunities avaiable

Bring your expertise and provide a real impact!
Hands on expereince working with Fabric and AI Agents
Permanet and Contracting opportunities avaiable

Do you sit at the intersection of data engineering and AI engineering, with real production experience in both? If so, let talk.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Head of Engineering

at Harmoney

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Lead Harmoney as Head of Engineering. Reporting to the CDO, you’ll drive AI adoption, automate toil, and bridge innovation and execution.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

24d ago•Expiring