Ecology Phd Jobs in Raglan Waikato, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Principal Ecologist

at Everest - all about people

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$140,000 – $200,000 per year

Senior leadership opportunity delivering complex, high‑level consultancy
Lead and mentor a talented team; shape business growth and service direction
Employee-owned; offering autonomy, flexibility and meaningful career impact

Senior leadership opportunity delivering complex, high‑level consultancy
Lead and mentor a talented team; shape business growth and service direction
Employee-owned; offering autonomy, flexibility and meaningful career impact

Lead a talented team within this highly respected, employee‑owned consultancy. Deliver high‑level outcomes for clients across Aotearoa with impact.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Intermediate Environmental Engineer

at Morphum Environmental

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Making a tangible different to protect our environment for future generations
Personal and professional growth and development
Unique projects

Making a tangible different to protect our environment for future generations
Personal and professional growth and development
Unique projects

Rare opportunity to join a truly environmentally-focused consultancy in the heart of Waikato

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Marine Ecologist

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

Expiring soon

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)

27d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Advisor- Science and Technical

at Department of Conservation

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead DOC's monitoring science and evidence base for conservation outcomes
Senior science leadership role with system-wide influence across DOC
Hamilton- flexible work locations considered

Lead DOC's monitoring science and evidence base for conservation outcomes
Senior science leadership role with system-wide influence across DOC
Hamilton- flexible work locations considered

Lead DOC's system‑wide monitoring science, integrating data, insights and evidence to support conservation outcomes.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

5d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Principal Ecologist

at Everest - all about people

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$140,000 – $200,000 per year

Senior leadership opportunity delivering complex, high‑level consultancy
Lead and mentor a talented team; shape business growth and service direction
Employee-owned; offering autonomy, flexibility and meaningful career impact

Senior leadership opportunity delivering complex, high‑level consultancy
Lead and mentor a talented team; shape business growth and service direction
Employee-owned; offering autonomy, flexibility and meaningful career impact

Lead a talented team within this highly respected, employee‑owned consultancy. Deliver high‑level outcomes for clients across Aotearoa with impact.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

16d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Intermediate Environmental Engineer

at Morphum Environmental

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Making a tangible different to protect our environment for future generations
Personal and professional growth and development
Unique projects

Making a tangible different to protect our environment for future generations
Personal and professional growth and development
Unique projects

Rare opportunity to join a truly environmentally-focused consultancy in the heart of Waikato

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12h ago

Listed nine days ago

Technician - Agriculture Sample Reception

at Hill Labs

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Full on the job training provided

Be part of a collaborative and professional team
Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Job related learning and development opportunities

Be part of a collaborative and professional team
Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Job related learning and development opportunities

We have fixed term opportunities available. Full on the job training provided - No previous laboratory experience required

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

9d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Rabobank 2027 Graduate Programme

at Rabobank New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Gain hands-on banking experiences across two nine-month rotations throughout NZ
Take the next step towards a rewarding career

Gain hands-on banking experiences across two nine-month rotations throughout NZ
Take the next step towards a rewarding career

Kick‑start your career with Rabobank’s 18‑month Agribusiness Banking Graduate Programme, supporting farming families and the future of agribusiness.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

16h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Data Analyst - GeneMark

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Riverlea, Waikato(Hybrid)

Great employee benefits!

Join LIC as a Data Analyst in our diagnostics team, delivering trusted genetic results and supporting farmers in a friendly, collaborative environment

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Forage Agronomist

at PGG Wrightson Seeds

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

From $65K + benefits, commensurate with experience

Ruakura based with travel around Waikato, training & development offered
Responsible for planning, implementation & reporting forage trials,
We offer a range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits to support you

Ruakura based with travel around Waikato, training & development offered
Responsible for planning, implementation & reporting forage trials,
We offer a range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits to support you

Apply now to join our team as a Forage Agronomist and be a part of our mission to support the growth and success of New Zealand's agricultural sector.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

16d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Cluster Solution Specialist - Performance Plans

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive salary + attractive incentive scheme

Active participation and contribution to cluster initiatives
Understanding of the dairy industry & dairy farmers, seasonality etc
Vehicle allowance + mobile phone + discounted health insurance

Active participation and contribution to cluster initiatives
Understanding of the dairy industry & dairy farmers, seasonality etc
Vehicle allowance + mobile phone + discounted health insurance

Work and influence locally, be part of a regional team, (Asia Pacific) and collaborate and contribute to a Global Strategy deployment.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Kaiārahi Pūrau - Online Science Teacher

at Nga Kura a Iwi o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

$80,000 – $95,000 per year

Work online with wharekura aged rangatahi
Create innovative learning programmes
Work from home with some travel required

Work online with wharekura aged rangatahi
Create innovative learning programmes
Work from home with some travel required

Lead the development, delivery, and assessment of innovative NCEA Pūrau (STEM) courses for Uri from multiple kura ā iwi.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Fluvial Geomorphologist

at WSP New Zealand

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Great benefits, including shares scheme and health insurance
Excellent team and people focused culture

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Great benefits, including shares scheme and health insurance
Excellent team and people focused culture

Fantastic opportunity to join WSP NZ - role can be based in Hamilton, Christchurch or Palmerston North. International applications considered.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Customer Insights Lead (Fixed Term)

at Gallagher

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Highly competitive package for the right candidate

High-impact fixed-term senior role shaping future ag-tech strategy
Global scope with travel to key agricultural markets
Hands-on customer insight – not theoretical work

High-impact fixed-term senior role shaping future ag-tech strategy
Global scope with travel to key agricultural markets
Hands-on customer insight – not theoretical work

Lead farmer insight work to uncover unmet needs, translate into a future farm vision, and shape data, product and go-to-market strategy.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Pūkenga Matua – Senior Lecturer in Kaupapa Māori Psychology

at The University of Waikato

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Contribute to a world-first Māori Psychology major
Strong research culture with national impact
Collaborative work with Māori communities

Contribute to a world-first Māori Psychology major
Strong research culture with national impact
Collaborative work with Māori communities

Advance impactful research and teaching in Kaupapa Māori Psychology while contributing to a growing academic discipline.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Ahorangi - Professor in Kaupapa Māori Psychology

at The University of Waikato

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Lead Kaupapa Māori Psychology at a national level
Shape research with real iwi and community impact
Academic leadership in a top NZ university

Lead Kaupapa Māori Psychology at a national level
Shape research with real iwi and community impact
Academic leadership in a top NZ university

Lead Kaupapa Māori Psychology with national and global impact through research, teaching, and academic leadership.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13h ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate - Intermediate Geologist or Technician

at Probase Engineering Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Probase is on the lookout for enthusiastic forward-thinking Graduates and Intermediate Engineers

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Dairy Success Manager

at Cowmanager

This is a Full time job

Rukuhia, Waikato(Hybrid)

Be part of an international agri-tech company driving innovation in dairy farms.
Enjoy independence, responsibility, and growth opportunities within your team.

Be part of an international agri-tech company driving innovation in dairy farms.
Enjoy independence, responsibility, and growth opportunities within your team.

Help dairy farmers in Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region thrive by supporting and training them with CowManager’s smart monitoring system.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

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

6d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago