Epidemiology Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Cancer Prevention & Equity Advisor

at Cancer Society Auckland Northland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$75,000 – $80,000 per year

Meaningful work, strong values, real impact
Join a diverse & supportive team who value collaboration & dedication

Meaningful work, strong values, real impact
Join a diverse & supportive team who value collaboration & dedication

Use your health promotion, advocacy, and coordination skills to reduce cancer inequities for Māori and Pasifika communities in Tāmaki.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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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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Listed eighteen days ago

Specialist Adviser - Microbial Risk & Epidemiology

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$119,376 - $139,700 based on skills & experience

Advance NZ food safety using microbiology and epidemiology expertise
Lead science that shapes national decisions on public health protection
Join MPI in Wellington and drive evidence-based food safety standards

Advance NZ food safety using microbiology and epidemiology expertise
Lead science that shapes national decisions on public health protection
Join MPI in Wellington and drive evidence-based food safety standards

Drive NZ food safety by applying microbial risk and epidemiology expertise to deliver analysis, advice, & leadership on foodborne illness & standards

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Reporting and Data Advisor

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support world leading science
Join a passionate and motivated team
Airport location with free parking

Support New Zealand's obligations in Antarctica by using your analytical skills and experience within ministerial reporting framework.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

at Social Workers Registration Board

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$101,000 – $107,300 per year

Career‑building fixed term - broad exposure that sets you up beyond 12 months.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Biological Sciences

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$105,790 – $128,065 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

The School of Biological Sciences | Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora (SBS) is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our team.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

24d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Clinical Research Scientist

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company, NZ DNA!
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company, NZ DNA!
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Partner across teams to deliver clinical insight, shape strategy, improve outcomes, and support products with strong scientific evidence.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

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)

11d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland(Hybrid)

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Join Cure Kids to lead and manage the annual research granting round and manage the coordination of open grants.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

18h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Cancer Prevention & Equity Advisor

at Cancer Society Auckland Northland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$75,000 – $80,000 per year

Meaningful work, strong values, real impact
Join a diverse & supportive team who value collaboration & dedication

Meaningful work, strong values, real impact
Join a diverse & supportive team who value collaboration & dedication

Use your health promotion, advocacy, and coordination skills to reduce cancer inequities for Māori and Pasifika communities in Tāmaki.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

21h ago

Listed four days ago

Advocacy and Policy Officer

at Australasian College of Paramedicine

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$78,000 – $83,000 per year (pro-rata, 0.25 FTE)

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

Flexible, part‑time role – 0.25 FTE (1 day / week), fully remote within Aotearoa
Purpose‑driven impact – Contribute to meaningful health policy for paramedicine

A flexible, part‑time, remote role supporting health policy, advocacy, and professional engagement to strengthen paramedicine’s voice across Aotearoa

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago