103 phd research jobs in New Zealand

at Ministry of Social Development

NZD $151,000 - $214,000

Seeking senior International Business academics with leadership experience
Utilise your passion and expertise in the broader area of International Business
Permanent, full-time role based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland, New Zealand

Seeking senior International Business academics with leadership experience
Utilise your passion and expertise in the broader area of International Business
Permanent, full-time role based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland, New Zealand

Utilise your academic leadership capabilities, deliver transformative student experiences and join our supportive research environment

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Evaluation Practice Lead - Evidence and Effectiveness

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

Permanent role
Wellington based
Salary range $161,811 - $214,131

We are seeking a candidate who balances deep expertise in mixed method evaluation with a pragmatic approach to delivering in a government context.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed eight days ago

AI Lab Research Fellow - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Support cutting-edge AI health research—help deliver national projects improving diagnostics, access, and equity across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

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

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$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 seven days ago

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

This is a Full time job

$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 four days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Biological Sciences

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Auckland University Of Technology

$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 thirteen days ago

Clinical Research Scientist

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company, NZ DNA!
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company, NZ DNA!
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Partner across teams to deliver clinical insight, shape strategy, improve outcomes, and support products with strong scientific evidence.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed two hours ago

Lecturer - Computational Continuum Mechanics

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Conduct high quality research, teaching and develop academic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2h ago

Listed thirty seven minutes ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Viticulture (HZAU)

at Lincoln University

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$90 - $131K + great staff benefits!

Career growth + development opportunities + free parking
Purpose driven mahi with real impact
Work in China 16 weeks per year

Career growth + development opportunities + free parking
Purpose driven mahi with real impact
Work in China 16 weeks per year

Deliver high‑quality teaching and research in viticulture while supporting student success across Aotearoa and China.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

37m ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Senior Scientist, Genomics

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)

23h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering

at The University of Waikato

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Lead Software Engineering programmes and academic direction
Advance research with strong industry collaboration
Shape AI integration in teaching and curriculum

Lead Software Engineering programmes and academic direction
Advance research with strong industry collaboration
Shape AI integration in teaching and curriculum

Lead software engineering teaching and research, drive AI integration, and shape future-focused programmes and industry partnerships.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

19h ago

Listed six days ago

Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow

This is a Contract/Temp job

World-class Research Institute

Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment

Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment

Apply AI to real-world viticulture challenges in an innovative research project.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Research Adviser CoREs - Coastal People Southern Skies

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$96,587 to $105,532 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 strategic guidance to individuals and research groups, helping them align proposals with the priorities of funding organisation.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Psychology / Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Victoria University of Wellington

$105,791 – $116,929 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

We believe great teaching transforms lives. We’re looking for two passionate and engaging educators to join our School of Psychology

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20h ago

Listed seven days ago

Kairuruku | Research Fellow in Protein Design

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 twenty eight days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Mathematics and Statistics

at University of Otago

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$92,350 per annum

Join our international, interdisciplinary team on a Marsden Grant funded project
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher
Full-time, fixed term position until March 2029

Join our international, interdisciplinary team on a Marsden Grant funded project
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher
Full-time, fixed term position until March 2029

Our Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a vibrant research hub with strengths in mathematical modelling and computational methods.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago

Listed six days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer- Data Science

This is a Full time job

World-class Research Institute

Use your skills to lead world-class graduate milestones
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment
Flexible working conditions to support work/life balance

Use your skills to lead world-class graduate milestones
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment
Flexible working conditions to support work/life balance

Shape the future of data science through impactful teaching and research at UC.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

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)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Junior role ready for someone naturally curious and wanting to continually develop their own skills and experiences

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Science Researcher - Concepts, Strategy and Analytics

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Unique, specialised junior role supported by a professional team
Have the skills to translate complex analytical results into clear insights
Permanent role based at either Devonport Naval Base or Wellington

Junior role ready for someone naturally curious and wanting to continually develop their own skills and experiences

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Wireless Research Centre

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

$70,000 - $85,000

Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment
Enjoy four weeks annual leave and five days university leave days

Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment
Enjoy four weeks annual leave and five days university leave days

Advance next-generation wireless and AI-enabled communication systems in a cutting-edge research environment at UC.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

27d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Machine Learning Engineer

at Halter

This is a Full time job