Next Generation Sequencing Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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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)

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Technical Officer and Casual Laboratory Technician

at Cetogenix Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Opportunity to design and deliver a unique engineering solution to global market
Work within a multi-discipline team focused on out-of-the-box innovation
Flexible role with a strong company culture focused on work-life balance

Opportunity to design and deliver a unique engineering solution to global market
Work within a multi-discipline team focused on out-of-the-box innovation
Flexible role with a strong company culture focused on work-life balance

Cetogenix is scaling its Ceto-Boost™ technology for the global market - join our team building first-of-a-kind systems.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed twenty 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)

20h 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 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 twenty six days ago

Technical Officer and Casual Laboratory Technician

at Cetogenix Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Opportunity to design and deliver a unique engineering solution to global market
Work within a multi-discipline team focused on out-of-the-box innovation
Flexible role with a strong company culture focused on work-life balance

Opportunity to design and deliver a unique engineering solution to global market
Work within a multi-discipline team focused on out-of-the-box innovation
Flexible role with a strong company culture focused on work-life balance

Cetogenix is scaling its Ceto-Boost™ technology for the global market - join our team building first-of-a-kind systems.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

26d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Breeding Specialist - Dairy

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexible work options and great employee benefits.

Join LIC as a Dairy Breeding Specialist: lead bull selection, drive genetic gain, collaborate with teams, and partner with breeders to support NZ.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17h ago

Listed five days ago

Operations & Systems Manager

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Excellent benefits and flexible work options

Hands on leadership role blending delivery and people leadership, owning systems, data and processes behind high impact livestock breeding.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d 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 twelve days ago

Science Facilitator (Fixed Term – Term 3 2026 to December 2027)

at Liger Leadership Academy

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Innovative school focused on projects and real-world learning
Teach small classes with strong student relationships
Unique opportunity to teach and live in Queenstown

Innovative school focused on projects and real-world learning
Teach small classes with strong student relationships
Unique opportunity to teach and live in Queenstown

Liger Academy is seeking a Science Facilitator for a fixed-term position starting in Term 3, 2026 and ending in December 2027

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Pathologist

at Pathlab

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Launch your Pathology career with Pathlab through excellent mentorship, a diverse case mix, and the chance to make a real clinical difference

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Breeding Manager

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexible work options and great benefits.

Lead LIC’s Breeding team delivering high‑impact genetics, strong breeder partnerships, and elite bulls for NZ farmers’ future herds.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)

at University of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Professional development and study opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%) for eligible staff
Relocation support

Professional development and study opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%) for eligible staff
Relocation support

Are you an early-career academic with a passion for and expertise in synthetic biology?

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Associate Breeding Specialist

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexibility and excellent benefits!

Join LIC as an Associate Breeding Specialist and help deliver dairy-beef breeding programmes, turning market insight into practical breeding outcomes.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Pathology

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Advance your molecular career in our Dunedin pathology lab
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Advance your molecular career in our Dunedin pathology lab
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Senior Molecular Laboratory Scientist to perform advanced testing, support quality systems, maintain equipment, and train team members

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Haematology Site Lead

at Pathlab

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

A Senior Scientific Leadership Opportunity shaping service delivery, quality standards, and future capability development.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

27d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

River Geomorphologist - NIWA

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 - $120,000

Are you an experienced River Geomorphologist?
Have an interest in quantitative analysis?
Work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment!

Are you an experienced River Geomorphologist?
Have an interest in quantitative analysis?
Work at a world leading organisation committed to helping the environment!

Located in Christchurch, New Zealand Permanent, full time (37.5

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Kairuruku | Research Fellow in Protein Design

at Victoria University of Wellington

This is a Full time job

Kelburn, Wellington

$91,738 to $107,600 per annum

Benefits include staff discounts at leading retailers
Join a world-class team of experts in chemistry and biology
Come work on our largest campus in Wellington with onsite cafes

Benefits include staff discounts at leading retailers
Join a world-class team of experts in chemistry and biology
Come work on our largest campus in Wellington with onsite cafes

Two-year, full-time position to contribute to a research programme at the interface of biochemistry and immunology.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Scentian Bio – Senior Reliability Engineer

at Scentian Bio

This is a Full time job

Mount Albert, Auckland

Hands-on Reliability Engineer to lead testing and validation of first-to-market sensors while strengthening team engineering practices.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Pathology and Molecular Medicine

at University of Otago

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$109,554 – $184,993 per annum.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Work in a stunning, historic campus location.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Work in a stunning, historic campus location.

Provide leadership and teaching to students in years 2 to 5 of the MB ChB programme.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Head of Department - Biochemistry

at Awanui Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Drive excellence in Biochemistry diagnostics
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Drive excellence in Biochemistry diagnostics
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Lead our Dunedin Biochemistry team as a Head of Department, driving high-quality diagnostics, innovation and team development in a dynamic laboratory.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

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