Geoscience Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

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Graduate Engineering Geologist

This is a Full time job

Monday – Friday roster
Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees
Travel to and from site provided

You'll gain hands-on field experience while developing the technical skills required to support safe and efficient mining operations.

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Intermediate/ Senior Hydrogeologist

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

We have a great opportunity for a hydrogeologist to provide specialist support for a wide range of infrastructure projects

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Listed six days ago

Te Piko - Graduate Intern - Earth Sciences

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

12-month full-time fixed-term internship
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

Growing Māori talent in Geothermal and Energy Science.

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Graduate Engineering Geologist

at Bt Mining Limited

This is a Full time job

Westport, West Coast

Monday – Friday roster
Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees
Travel to and from site provided

You'll gain hands-on field experience while developing the technical skills required to support safe and efficient mining operations.

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Operational Hydrological Forecaster

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Located in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

This is an exciting opportunity for an early- to mid-career scientist to work at the interface between research and operations.

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Geospatial Analyst

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangement supporting work-life-balance
Make a difference in the community

We have an exciting opportunity for a Geospatial Analyst to join our Geospatial Team.

5d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Intermediate Groundwater Modeller

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

$109,000 – $121,710 per year

Help solve New Zealand's water challenges through groundwater modelling.
Apply advanced groundwater modelling to real-world environmental applications.
Join a leading science team shaping sustainable water management.

Use your groundwater modelling expertise to deliver science that supports sustainable water management across New Zealand and the SW Pacific.

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Intermediate Groundwater Modeller

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$109,000 – $121,710 per year

Help solve New Zealand's water challenges through groundwater modelling.
Apply advanced groundwater modelling to real-world environmental applications.
Join a leading science team shaping sustainable water management.

Use your groundwater modelling expertise to deliver science that supports sustainable water management across New Zealand and the SW Pacific.

12h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Senior Hydrogeologist

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive market salary with insurance benefits

Work on diverse, technically challenging groundwater projects across New Zealand
Flexible working, strong benefits and ongoing professional development
Grow your technical skills within an experienced hydrogeology team

Join PDP’s Auckland Water Resources team as a Senior Hydrogeologist, delivering diverse groundwater projects alongside a nationally recognised team.

14h ago

Listed four days ago

Intermediate/ Senior Hydrogeologist

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

We have a great opportunity for a hydrogeologist to provide specialist support for a wide range of infrastructure projects

4d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Recruitment Advisor

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $100,000 per year

Build relationships and create great candidate experiences.
Partner with leaders and help shape our growing workforce.
Join a supportive HR team doing work that matters.

Be part of something new at Earth Sciences NZ. Support recruitment, build relationships and help shape our future workforce.

12h ago

Listed four days ago

Environmental Technician | 12 month fixed term

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

Work across air, water, coastal, marine and hydrology
Turn monitoring data into trusted insights
Protect Nelson’s environment through field science

We’re looking for a practical and capable Environmental Technician who enjoys fieldwork, environmental monitoring and working with data.

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Geotechnical Engineer/ Engineering Geologist

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

Davis Ogilvie are looking for a Geotech Engineer/ Engineering Geologist to join our growing Wānaka team.

4d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Invasion Ecologist

at Cawthron

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Lead high-impact marine biosecurity research with real-world impact
Work with leading scientists, industry and government to protect NZ's ecosystems
Live and work in Nelson with great research facilities and an enviable lifestyle

Live and work in Nelson with great research facilities and an enviable lifestyle

15h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Environmental Technician

at South Port NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Great opportunity for a graduate or emerging environmental professional
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects

Apply your environmental skills in a unique commercial port environment spanning marine operations, compliance and infrastructure projects

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Science and Technical Advisor

at Zero Invasive Predators Limited (ZIP)

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Help solve scientific and technical challenges to achieve predator freedom across Aotearoa/New Zealand's wild places.

22d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Instrumentation Technician

at Geotechnics Ltd

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

IoT Monitoring Hardware | Field instrumentation
Access to full training and development opportunities
Work as part of a fun & collaborative team

We have a great role for an Instrumentation Technician to join our team at Cirro based in our Auckland office!

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Junior Engineering Geologist - Christchurch

at Harper Smith Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Christchurch opportunity for an Engineering Geologist with 1-2 years' experience
Varied geotechnical investigations, fieldwork and technical reporting
Excellent mentoring and long-term career development

Considering Christchurch? Develop your engineering geology career with varied projects, hands-on experience and excellent mentoring.

Recruited byStephen Smith

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Monitoring & Reporting Specialist (Forest & Environment)

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Shape evidence-led environmental decisions
Lead spatial monitoring and data innovation
Support Nelson’s forest and reserve transition

Deliver monitoring, spatial data and reporting systems to track how Nelson's forests, reserves and wider environment are changing and inform decisions

11d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five days ago

Deep-Sea Benthic Ecologist - Earth Sciences

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$95,000 - $150,000

Lead nationally significant marine benthic ecology research
Influence science, policy and industry through strong partnerships
Permanent, full-time position based in Wellington

Lead impactful marine ecology research, secure funding, and collaborate with experts to shape science and sustainability in Aotearoa

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Science Data Analyst

at Dairy Trust Taranaki

This is a Full time job

Hawera, Taranaki(Hybrid)

This role combines agricultural science, data analysis, and research support to deliver practical outcomes for New Zealand dairy farmers.

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Engineering Geologist

at Archway Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

95000

Diverse commercial, industrial and residential projects
Slope stability, earthworks and hazard assessments
Essential: New Zealand Experience

Engineering Geologist opportunity on Auckland's North Shore. Manage projects from investigation through construction across various sectors.

Recruited byMichael McCauley

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior To Principal Hydrogeologist

at Williamson Water & Land Advisory

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

Competitive remuneration
Exciting and complex range of projects
Opportunities to become a shareholder as well as profit-sharing scheme

Full time role for Senior to Principal Hydrogeologist to undertake office and oversee field-based studies.

12d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Junior Engineering Geologist - Christchurch

at Harper Smith Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Christchurch opportunity for an Engineering Geologist with 1-2 years' experience
Varied geotechnical investigations, fieldwork and technical reporting
Excellent mentoring and long-term career development

Considering Christchurch? Develop your engineering geology career with varied projects, hands-on experience and excellent mentoring.

Recruited byStephen Smith

18d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Geotechnical Engineer

at Bt Mining Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$120,000 – $140,000 per year

Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 per annum
Life and Disability Insurance
Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees

This role is focused on the assessment and management of geotechnical risks relating to mine slopes, highwalls, constructed landforms.

13d ago

Listed one day ago

GIS Systems Specialist

at Waitī Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Shape the GIS capability of a new water services organisation
Work with spatial information across planning, infrastructure and operations
Create practical solutions across an asset-intensive organisation.

Shape and improve the GIS systems and spatial information that support planning, infrastructure and water service delivery across Waitī Waters.

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Field Technician - Mining Exploration

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Macraes Flat, Otago

$73,000 – $85,000 per year

Join Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
8 days on / 6 days off roster (dayshift only)
Develop your career with hands-on learning from our experienced exploration team

This is an opportunity to join New Zealand’s largest gold mine to start or further develop your career across the mining industry.

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago