Marine Science Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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SENIOR FISH & GAME OFFICER

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

A true passion for the environment and its sustainable use with understanding or passion for game bird hunting and trout fishing.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

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Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

Join our Lower North Island team to manage freshwater sports fish and game resources while supporting conservation and connections to the outdoors .

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

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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 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 three days ago

Ranger Biodiversity

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whitianga, Waikato

Are you an experienced skipper with a passion for conservation?
Support critical marine and island-based conservation initiatives.
Permanent, full-time position | based in Whitianga

Are you an experienced skipper with a passion for conservation?
Support critical marine and island-based conservation initiatives.
Permanent, full-time position | based in Whitianga

Play a key role in protecting coastal and island ecosystems through hands-on marine conservation work

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.
a great mix of field work and office work
connecting anglers and hunters with the outdoors for community wellbeing

Join our Lower North Island team to manage freshwater sports fish and game resources while supporting conservation and connections to the outdoors .

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

25d 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 seven days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - School of Environment- 24 mth fixed-term

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$92,213 – $94,649 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

Exciting opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the School of Environment

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Fish and Game Officer

at NZ Fish and Game

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

connect with anglers and hunters for the benefit of the environment
a great mix of field work and office work
passionate about conservation, and community engagement

Exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the field and office, and passionate about conservation, compliance, and community engagement.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

25d 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 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 ten days ago

RAS Operations Technician

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Ruakaka, Northland

Work with cutting-edge aquaculture technology
Make an impact on sustainable seafood production in New Zealand
Work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment

Work with cutting-edge aquaculture technology
Make an impact on sustainable seafood production in New Zealand
Work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment

Our technicians are at the heart of operations at our cutting-edge, commercial-scale Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Kingfish research farm.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

10d 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 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 twenty seven days ago

SENIOR FISH & GAME OFFICER

at Auckland Waikato Fish & Game Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

A true passion for the environment and its sustainable use with understanding or passion for game bird hunting and trout fishing.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

27d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

14h 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 twenty days ago

Vessel Manager

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Company vehicle provided for business use

A collaborative and experienced operations team
A competitive salary package
Company vehicle provided for business use (with reasonable personal use)

A collaborative and experienced operations team
A competitive salary package
Company vehicle provided for business use (with reasonable personal use)

The Vessel Manager role is responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of assigned vessels.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

20d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12h 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 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

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