Fisheries Science & Technology Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Climate & Frost Risk Analyst

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Use data and fieldwork to turn climate insights into advice that will help growers manage frost risk across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Water Information Analyst

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

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 eighteen days ago

Aquatic Ecology Technician

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Are you enthusiastic about New Zealand’s freshwater and marine ecosystems?
Passionate about applying innovative solutions to support decision-making?
Work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment!

Are you enthusiastic about New Zealand’s freshwater and marine ecosystems?
Passionate about applying innovative solutions to support decision-making?
Work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment!

ESNZ is seeking an enthusiastic aquatic ecology technician with strong field and technical skills.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Technical Manager

at Aquaculture New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Aquaculture New Zealand is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to help shape the future of Aotearoa’s aquaculture sector.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Scientist - Ecologist

at Stantec New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Working on aquatic ecology as a focus
Great range of benefits with a superb office location in Newmarket

Flexible working arrangements and extra 20 days purchased leave
Working on aquatic ecology as a focus
Great range of benefits with a superb office location in Newmarket

Due to exciting growth in the environmental sector, we are looking for an intermediate level Ecologist to join our Community Development team.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Advisor Environment Restoration x 2

at Greater Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$83,230-$124,845 incl all benefits

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Provide specialist knowledge & planning expertise on sustainable land use projects focussing on soil conservation, water quality, & biodiversity.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Water Information Analyst

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

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)

20d ago

Listed four days ago

Animal Technician - The School of Psychology - part-time (30 hrs pw)

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 – $79,300 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

Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team where your work directly supports teaching, research, and animal well-being.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Ecologist - Graduate

at Boffa Miskell

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive Remuneration

Proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned, professional services firm
Work with clients to forge a stronger connection between people and environments
A great opportunity for career development and personal growth

Proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned, professional services firm
Work with clients to forge a stronger connection between people and environments
A great opportunity for career development and personal growth

Bring your passion and enthusiasm for the environment and contribute to exciting projects which are helping to protect New Zealand.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Scientist, Genomics

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wallaceville, Wellington

$100,934 - $118,005 depending on experience

This directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand's biosecurity
Highly qualified, passionate professionals working on a variety of projects
Additional MPI leave days

This directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand's biosecurity
Highly qualified, passionate professionals working on a variety of projects
Additional MPI leave days

Play a key role in advancing our capability in next generation sequencing (NGS)

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18h ago

Listed ten days ago

Climate & Frost Risk Analyst

at FrostBoss Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Travel NZ wide and Australia
Flexible location - WFH
Opportunity to grow with genuine long-term career progression.

Use data and fieldwork to turn climate insights into advice that will help growers manage frost risk across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

HACCP & Food Technology Advisor

at Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

12-months fulltime volunteering opportunity in Apia, Samoa.
Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA.
Make a lasting difference across the Pacific.

12-months fulltime volunteering opportunity in Apia, Samoa.
Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA.
Make a lasting difference across the Pacific.

Bring your Food Safety expertise and support Samoa's seafood industry.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Project Delivery Specialist - Freshwater and Biodiversity (Fixed Term)

at Otago Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $101,000 - $119,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you are interested in leading projects and having an impact, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13h ago

Listed seven days ago

60275 Research Associate - Fixed-Term - Bioeconomy Science Institute

at Plant & Food Research

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

Collaborate across multiple work streams/teams/disciplines
Contribute to exciting projects/crop trials/research
Advance your career in science/research

Collaborate across multiple work streams/teams/disciplines
Contribute to exciting projects/crop trials/research
Advance your career in science/research

This fixed-term role will suit an individual keen to build on their existing skills in microbiology, molecular biology, plant management and fieldwork

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Environmental Officer

at Otago Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $69,000 - $81,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Attractive Employee Benefits

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Attractive Employee Benefits

If you are interested in working to protect our environment in both proactive and meaningful ways and work in a team, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Cytogenetics)

at Positive People

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
CBD location, New Zealand-owned, IANZ-accredited private laboratory

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
CBD location, New Zealand-owned, IANZ-accredited private laboratory

Play a vital role and join our well-regarded team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Cytogenetics).

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Water Information Advisor

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

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)

20d ago

Listed six days ago