Laboratory Technician Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Building Official - 2 Year Fixed-Term

at Ashburton District Council

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Hands‑on, varied work with real community impact
Travel allowance and relocation assistance
Supportive team with strong development opportunities

Hands‑on, varied work with real community impact
Travel allowance and relocation assistance
Supportive team with strong development opportunities

Build safer communities as a Building Official—varied work, site action, real impact, and a supportive team behind you.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed six days ago

Casual Science Laboratory Technician

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$27-$31 per hour

Step in during busy periods and support hands-on science laboratories
Bring lab experience and strong health and safety knowledge
Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider

Step in during busy periods and support hands-on science laboratories
Bring lab experience and strong health and safety knowledge
Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider

We’re looking for someone to step in and support our science laboratories during periods of increased activity

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Technician – Food Science - School of Chemical Sciences

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$73,400 – $86,403 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

Varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same—perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and making things run seamlessly

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d 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 thirteen days ago

Field Technician

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Pukete, Waikato

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.

Field Technician position at Hamilton City Council, responsible for water sampling and field testing across the Waikato region.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Teaching Laboratory Technician - Anatomy

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

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.

Provide technical support to undergraduate science teaching in the Department of Anatomy.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Biosafety Officer

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$100,934 to $118,005

Lead top-tier biosafety operations
Shape a strong safety culture
Grow in a unique senior role

Lead top-tier biosafety operations
Shape a strong safety culture
Grow in a unique senior role

An exciting opportunity to join the team at the MPI National Biocontainment Laboratory.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20h ago

Listed seventeen 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)

17h 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 fifteen hours ago

Environmental Health, Food Verifier & Alcohol Licensing Inspector

at Kaikoura District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kaikoura, Canterbury

Love the outdoors? Make a real impact on public health and community wellbeing and make Kaikōura your office!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Health and Alcohol Licensing Officer

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary Range - $91400 - $107500 dependant on exp.

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Help shape a safer, healthier, thriving Napier! Come join the team at Napier City Council

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Materials Assistant

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$55,634 - $60,500 per annum

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Permanent role

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Permanent role

The University of Auckland is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Materials Assistant to join the Content Fulfilment and Operations team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Research Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences - fixed term - 24 months

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $106,259 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

Based in the School of Chemical Sciences, we are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Field Assistant - x2 roles available

at Waikato Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$58,000 – $65,000 per year

Collect riparian, sediment and water quality data with public-facing fieldwork.
Based in our Purpose-built offices in the heart of the CBD.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Collect riparian, sediment and water quality data with public-facing fieldwork.
Based in our Purpose-built offices in the heart of the CBD.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team with purpose.

Hands-on field role supporting catchment monitoring, blending outdoor data collection with computer-based work across the Waikato region.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d 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 fifteen hours ago

Senior Teaching Technician - Simulation Centre for Patient Safety

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Newmarket, Auckland

$73,400 - $90,700 (pro-rated)

Provide advanced clinical simulation support for medical and health students, delivering hands‑on training that enhances learning and patient safety

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Chief Water Specialist (Auckland)

at Taumata Arowai

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$161,234 - $179,249 - $206,136

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Auckland based | Permanent role
Influence outcomes to improve water quality across Auckland

Use your sector credibility to shape up this new role and influence drinking water, wastewater and stormwater outcomes across Auckland.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Examination Invigilator

at Unitec

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Mount Albert, Auckland

Join Unitec as a casual exam invigilator, supporting fair, secure assessments and contributing to a positive experience for all learners.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago

Listed six days ago

Biosecurity Officer II (Fixed term) - 2 roles available

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

Become an important part of achieving outcomes for our local environment and c
Central Tauranga location + flexible work
12-Month Fixed Term full time roles

We are looking for two Biosecurity Officer IIs to join our passionate Biosecurity team!

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Teaching Technician - Optometry

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$65,000-$76,000

The University of Auckland is seeking a Teaching Technician - Optometry to support high-quality teaching in the optometry teaching suite and clinic.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

FabLab/DesignLab Technician

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 – $79,300

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)

Exciting opportunity for a talented Fablab Technician to join the Design Programme at the University of Auckland, supporting creative experimentation.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

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