Functional Programming Farming, Animals & Conservation Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Farm Systems & Compliance Lead

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

We're seeking a forward thinking Farm Systems & Compliance Lead to drive innovation, environmental stewardship, and operational performance.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

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

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Veterinary Epidemiologist

at EpiVets Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato(Remote)

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Use R to solve real-world animal health and production challenges
Flexible remote role with hours to suit the right candidate
Join a collaborative and well-supported epidemiology team

Use R to solve real-world animal health and production challenges
Flexible remote role with hours to suit the right candidate
Join a collaborative and well-supported epidemiology team

Join EpiVets’ growing epidemiology team and use R to deliver practical insights from animal health and production data.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

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Listed four days ago

Farm Systems & Compliance Lead

at Integrated Foods Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

We're seeking a forward thinking Farm Systems & Compliance Lead to drive innovation, environmental stewardship, and operational performance.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

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

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Veterinary Epidemiologist

at EpiVets Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato(Remote)

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Use R to solve real-world animal health and production challenges
Flexible remote role with hours to suit the right candidate
Join a collaborative and well-supported epidemiology team

Use R to solve real-world animal health and production challenges
Flexible remote role with hours to suit the right candidate
Join a collaborative and well-supported epidemiology team

Join EpiVets’ growing epidemiology team and use R to deliver practical insights from animal health and production data.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

6d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

QA Team Lead

at Zespri International Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Lead a 16-person Product Assessor team to deliver audits, analyse quality data, and resolve product compliance issues during the season.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Aquaculture Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

$76,463-$89,215 depending on skills & experience

Keen to kick-start your career? Maybe you're a Grad? or
Maybe you're ready for your 2nd Govt role or you could be in Aquaculture?
Regardless, you're ready to join a fun, busy team passionate about Aquaculture

Keen to kick-start your career? Maybe you're a Grad? or
Maybe you're ready for your 2nd Govt role or you could be in Aquaculture?
Regardless, you're ready to join a fun, busy team passionate about Aquaculture

You'll work with people from a variety of backgrounds, growing your own experience & understanding of the workings of government. Apply by 03 May

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Agricultural Analyst

at Pāmu

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Ongoing training and development
Competitive salary, health and life Insurance
Flexible working between home and office

Ongoing training and development
Competitive salary, health and life Insurance
Flexible working between home and office

Be a key player in driving the success of our commercial and optimisation efforts

subClassification: OtherOther

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

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

RAGT Product Development Lead - Forage and Arable

at RAGT New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hornby South, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Bridge the gap between innovation and the paddock
Sit at the heart of RAGT New Zealand’s Technical Team
Lead the advancement of proprietary cultivars

Bridge the gap between innovation and the paddock
Sit at the heart of RAGT New Zealand’s Technical Team
Lead the advancement of proprietary cultivars

RAGT is looking for a Product Development Lead to act as a vital link between world-class research and commercial success.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

24d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Trainee Farm Manager with Agritech R&D

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Bulls, Manawatu

$70,000 – $100,000 per year

Beautiful 181ha all-grass dairy beef farm. Role with exciting R&D involvement (automated rotational TechnoGrazing) & future career options.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

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

18d ago

Listed ten days ago

Engineer

at Vinarchy

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Staff wine allowance + access to exclusive wine specials
Paid Parental Leave supporting families at every stage
Loyalty Leave – earn up to 1 extra week of annual leave after 5 years

Staff wine allowance + access to exclusive wine specials
Paid Parental Leave supporting families at every stage
Loyalty Leave – earn up to 1 extra week of annual leave after 5 years

Engineer role responsible for maintaining winery plant, machinery and equipment at Marlborough Winery to support safe and efficient daily operations.

subClassification: Winery & ViticultureWinery & Viticulture

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

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Regional Lead Kauri Protection

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Tamaki, Auckland

Leadership role that safeguards taonga and supports thriving ecosystems.
Permanent, full-time position, Auckland / Hauraki based location / flexi.
Salary range: $92,912 to $124,500- depending on skills and experience.

Leadership role that safeguards taonga and supports thriving ecosystems.
Permanent, full-time position, Auckland / Hauraki based location / flexi.
Salary range: $92,912 to $124,500- depending on skills and experience.

Be at the heart of national kauri protection-connecting people, science and mātauranga Māori to safeguard our forests.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Technical Specialist (R&D Agricultural Field Trial)

at NUFARM

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Attractive Salary + Shareplan+ Health Ins|Flex

Bring your field trial experience within Ag| Hybrid role| High Performing team
Glbal business with growth opportunities| Lead field trials across region| Flex
Voted best place to work AFR 2023 within Agri| Come Unearth your career with us!

Bring your field trial experience within Ag| Hybrid role| High Performing team
Glbal business with growth opportunities| Lead field trials across region| Flex
Voted best place to work AFR 2023 within Agri| Come Unearth your career with us!

We’re on the lookout for a Technical Specialist - Product Devt within AKL/BOP/Waikato region| Join a global Agri Business| Huge Growth Op

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Regional Operations Manager - Artificial Breeding (Eastern Waikato/BOP)

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Company vehicle and great employee benefits

Lead 3–4 Supervisors and 150–200 AB technicians delivering compliant, high‑quality insemination services. Shape the future of Dairy.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Marine Technical Advisor (Fixed Term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Contribute to vital biodiversity conservation efforts for our marine ecosystems
Work with scientific experts and tangata whenua to support strategy development
Full-time, fixed term role until April 2027; Auckland location

Contribute to vital biodiversity conservation efforts for our marine ecosystems
Work with scientific experts and tangata whenua to support strategy development
Full-time, fixed term role until April 2027; Auckland location

Bring your passion for marine conservation to a role that offers professional development and makes a difference for nature.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

5d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Technical Advisor- Island Biosecurity & Management

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead biodiversity technical advice and tools to support conservation across NZ
Salary range: $92,912- $117,570 (depending on experience).
Wellington, other locations will be considered.

Lead biodiversity technical advice and tools to support conservation across NZ
Salary range: $92,912- $117,570 (depending on experience).
Wellington, other locations will be considered.

Join DOC in a key role shaping national biodiversity tools and advice to protect species, restore ecosystems, and drive lasting conservation outcomes.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

26d ago

Listed ten days ago

Freshwater Ecosystems and Threats Manager

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Strategic leadership role shaping freshwater conservation across Aotearoa
Opportunity to influence major wetland restoration and freshwater outcomes
Permanent, full time role based in Wellington

Strategic leadership role shaping freshwater conservation across Aotearoa
Opportunity to influence major wetland restoration and freshwater outcomes
Permanent, full time role based in Wellington

Lead our dedicated science & technical advisors across Aotearoa, guiding national programmes & initiatives to protect & restore freshwater ecosystems.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Irrigation Manager - Hydroponic Berries

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Lead irrigation & fertigation in a high-tech berry operation
Work with Priva systems & advanced hydroponics
Join a fast-growing business with long-term opportunity

Lead irrigation & fertigation in a high-tech berry operation
Work with Priva systems & advanced hydroponics
Join a fast-growing business with long-term opportunity

Take the lead irrigation & fertigation in a high-tech berry operation. Work with Priva systems and grow your career in a fast-expanding business.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Reserves Manager Waikato

at NZ Native Forest Restoration Trust (NFRT)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

Lead restoration work plans in native ecosystems as Reserve Manager for the NFRTs Waikato reserves

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

17d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Technical Advisor- Island Biosecurity & Management

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead biodiversity technical advice and tools to support conservation across NZ
Salary range: $92,912- $117,570 (depending on experience).
Wellington, other locations will be considered.

Lead biodiversity technical advice and tools to support conservation across NZ
Salary range: $92,912- $117,570 (depending on experience).
Wellington, other locations will be considered.

Join DOC in a key role shaping national biodiversity tools and advice to protect species, restore ecosystems, and drive lasting conservation outcomes.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

26d ago

Listed ten days ago

Marine Engineers - Deepwater Fishing Vessels

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

As a Marine Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our vessels running at their best. Working aboard scampi vessels, trawlers, or longliners.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Regional Operations Manager - Artificial Breeding (Waikato)

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Company vehicle and other great benefits !

Lead & empower 3-4 Supervisors and 150–200 AB techs across your territory, to deliver high‑quality insemination services. Shape the future of dairy.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

16d ago

Listed four days ago

Board and Statutory Support Officer

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Build strong, positive relationships with iwi partners and community groups
Permanent, full-time 32 hours per week | based in Whakatane

Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Build strong, positive relationships with iwi partners and community groups
Permanent, full-time 32 hours per week | based in Whakatane

Contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Principal Science Advisor (Freshwater)

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Inform and lead DOC's strategic direction for freshwater species conservation
Permanent, full-time. Wellington (other locations will be considered; flexible
$109,160 to $143,000 (starting salary depends on skills and experience).

Inform and lead DOC's strategic direction for freshwater species conservation
Permanent, full-time. Wellington (other locations will be considered; flexible
$109,160 to $143,000 (starting salary depends on skills and experience).

Lead DOC's freshwater science direction and drive system‑level change to protect Aotearoa's wai and species.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

26d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Regional Operations Manager - Artificial Breeding. (Southland)

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland(Hybrid)

Company Vehicle and other great benefits !

Lead & empower 3-4 Supervisors and 150–200 AB techs across your territory, to deliver high‑quality insemination services. Shape the future of dairy.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Marine Engineers - Deepwater Fishing Vessels

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

As a Marine Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our vessels running at their best. Working aboard scampi vessels, trawlers, or longliners.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

10d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Principal Science Advisor (Freshwater)

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Inform and lead DOC's strategic direction for freshwater species conservation
Permanent, full-time. Wellington (other locations will be considered; flexible
$109,160 to $143,000 (starting salary depends on skills and experience).

Inform and lead DOC's strategic direction for freshwater species conservation
Permanent, full-time. Wellington (other locations will be considered; flexible
$109,160 to $143,000 (starting salary depends on skills and experience).

Lead DOC's freshwater science direction and drive system‑level change to protect Aotearoa's wai and species.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

26d ago

Listed eight days ago

Ranger Project Lead Community (Statutory)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

$68878 - $87265 p.a.

Partner with iwi and stakeholders to deliver conservation gains
Permanent, full-time role based in either Picton, Blenheim (Renwick) or Nelson
Be part of a supportive, high-performing regional community team

Partner with iwi and stakeholders to deliver conservation gains
Permanent, full-time role based in either Picton, Blenheim (Renwick) or Nelson
Be part of a supportive, high-performing regional community team

Lead meaningful statutory and community engagement work that protects the unique conservation values of Aotearoa

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Marine Engineers - Deepwater Fishing Vessels

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

As a Marine Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our vessels running at their best. Working aboard scampi vessels, trawlers, or longliners.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

10d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Support Block Operations and Development Manager

at Canterbury Grasslands Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Clydevale, Otago

The position blends hands‑on, day‑to‑day farm management with forward‑focused strategic planning, ensuring the Support Block remains productive.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

25d ago

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