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

Access to Syngenta's global R&D network, a collaborative team, and the autonomy to make a direct impact on New Zealand's product development pipeline.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

23d ago

Listed four days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Anatomy

at University of Otago

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This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$92,350 per annum

Develop and apply mitochondrial base editing technologies in fruit flies
Join one of the largest departments at the University of Otago
Fixed term position until February 2029

Develop and apply mitochondrial base editing technologies in fruit flies
Join one of the largest departments at the University of Otago
Fixed term position until February 2029

We are seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral researcher to lead a new project

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

GenomNZ Senior Technician

at AgResearch

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

Contribute towards great outcomes for Science within this vital NZ organisation
Enhanced leave and insurance benefits
Supportive and inclusive team environment

Contribute towards great outcomes for Science within this vital NZ organisation
Enhanced leave and insurance benefits
Supportive and inclusive team environment

Bring your valuable laboratory experience to join our passionate and supportive commercial service testing team!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Laboratory Technician, Molecular Biology

at Victoria University of Wellington

This is a Full time job

Kelburn, Wellington

$59,294 to $82,053 per annum

Benefits include staff discounts at leading retailers
Join New Zealand’s first-ranked university for research
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

Benefits include staff discounts at leading retailers
Join New Zealand’s first-ranked university for research
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

Play an important role in supporting the School’s laboratory, research, and teaching activities.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Process Development Scientists

at BioOra Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Work at the cutting edge of Biotechnology
Newly created role
Finalist in NZ Best Places to Work Survey 2025!

Work at the cutting edge of Biotechnology
Newly created role
Finalist in NZ Best Places to Work Survey 2025!

BioOra is changing the face of cancer treatment, globally. We're rapidly scaling up and need big thinkers who are as fired up as we are. Interested?

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

24d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Scientist

at Ministry for Primary Industries

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This is a Full time job

Wallaceville, Wellington

$100,934 - $118,005 depending on skills

Play a key role in strengthening diagnostic capability
Laboratory built for new, and emerging terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases
Additional MPI leave days

Play a key role in strengthening diagnostic capability
Laboratory built for new, and emerging terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases
Additional MPI leave days

You will provide scientific leadership and day-to-day oversight of diagnostic testing to support trade and biosecurity

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Chief Science Officer - Antivirals

at Kimer Med

This is a Full time job

Annesbrook, Tasman

Opportunity to help reduce suffering due to viral disease
New, modern, well-equipped PC-2 laboratory
Small pharma environment, geared toward action, progress & delivery

Opportunity to help reduce suffering due to viral disease
New, modern, well-equipped PC-2 laboratory
Small pharma environment, geared toward action, progress & delivery

Lead Kimer Med's scientific and development strategy as Chief Science Officer in antiviral drug development.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Adviser Office of the Chief Science Adviser

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Help shape how science informs decisions that matter for Aotearoa New Zealand

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Chief Technology Officer (Deep Tech)

at Sprout Group Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary, plus ESOP

Shape the technical roadmap
Decarbonise the world's infrastructure
Join an ambitious, high-trust team

Shape the technical roadmap
Decarbonise the world's infrastructure
Join an ambitious, high-trust team

Are you looking to join a deep tech start-up that is changing the world for the better?

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Plant Pathogens Advisor

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Fixed Term Full Time opportunity

Help protect Auckland's native ecosystems from kauri dieback and plant pathogens
Combine science, fieldwork and stakeholder engagement in a purpose-driven role
Work with mana whenua, researchers and communities across Tāmaki Makaurau

Help protect Auckland's native ecosystems from kauri dieback and plant pathogens
Combine science, fieldwork and stakeholder engagement in a purpose-driven role
Work with mana whenua, researchers and communities across Tāmaki Makaurau

Help protect Auckland's native ecosystems from kauri dieback and plant pathogens

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Core Laboratory

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Hands-on diagnostic work in a supportive, modern lab team
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Illumiscreen, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Hands-on diagnostic work in a supportive, modern lab team
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Illumiscreen, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Full-time lab role performing haematology and biochemistry testing in a fast-paced core laboratory supporting patient diagnosis and care.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Specialist, Research

at MSD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

High-Level Collaboration
Career Growth
Innovation and Product Excellence

High-Level Collaboration
Career Growth
Innovation and Product Excellence

Lead a team of BTS specialists to deliver complex biological, immunological, and analytical projects that support global Animal Health product supply.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17d ago

Listed twenty six days ago