148 postdoctoral jobs in New Zealand

This is a Full time job

$92,213 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Marsden-funded research project, “Quantifying energy dependence phenomena for rough scatterers”

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Physics

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

The salary for this position is $92,350 per annum.

Be part of a respected university contributing to world-class research.
Supportive, collaborative environment in a stunning, historic campus location
Competitive salary, generous leave, and staff benefits.

Join an international team and conduct original experimental research.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemistry

at Forever Harvest Technologies Limited

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$92,350 per annum

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Great people and a collaborative culture.

Investigate the formation and structure of mixed clathrate hydrate minerals relevant to Titan’s surface.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Plant scientist

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

Developing a new category of food using plant cell culture
Part of a small team, designing and running your own experiments
Purpose built food-safe lab based at the Bioeconomy Science Institute in Lincoln

Experienced plant scientist to develop and optimise plant cell lines in our Christchurch laboratory.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Research & Development Specialist

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, RSU, free office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Roles like this don't come around often! Join a great team based at our R&D Office in Morrinsville!

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Investment Process Team Summer Internships - 2026

at The Health Research Council of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Grafton, Auckland(Hybrid)

We are looking for summer interns to support the HRC’s external peer reviewer recruitment process for our contestable funding rounds.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Research Technologist

at Zethos

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on technology with real commercial and environmental impact
Be part of a close, collaborative research team with strong technical depth
Drive your research with autonomy, creative solutions and accountability

Unlock metal recovery through science. Synthesize research across processes: conduct experiments, identify priorities, and drive technical strategy.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Animal Genomics Research Associate

at AgResearch

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

Bring your passion for animal genetics and genomics to a hands-on role with data and sample collection across animal research projects.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Lead Technologist – Genomics - School of Biological Sciences

This is a Full time job

at Auckland University Of Technology

$98,700 – $121,900 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

The School of Biological Sciences is seeking an experienced genomics professional to lead the scientific and operational delivery of Auckland Genomics

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Research Fellow - R13200.01

This is a Contract/Temp job

$81,000 - $115,000 per annum

1.5-2 year fixed-term
Professional development opportunities
Work under a variety of experts and in collaboration with institutions in NZ

We are looking for a research fellow For a highly interdisciplinary project on researching novel methods to measure fluid transport in trees

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Head of Research

at PHF Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Up to $202316 p.a.

Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments
Four weeks annual leave, plus two additional annual leave days
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

PHF Science is seeking an experienced and strategic research leader to join our Office of the Chief Scientist as the Head of Research.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Research Fellow - Department of Physics – fixed term - 26 months

This is a Full time job

$99,788 – $106,259 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Seeking a Research Fellow to lead the operational research programme at Taiaho Observatory

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow: Sea Ice Observations

This is a Part time job

at New Zealand Council for Educational Research

$92,350 to $114,943

Collaborate with world-leading Antarctic sea ice researchers
Flexible hours and outstanding university staff benefits
Build your research profile at New Zealand's first university

Join a leading Antarctic sea ice research team, collaborating globally to advance Southern Ocean science from the University of Otago.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Kairangahau Mātauranga|Education Researcher Opportunity - Literacy & Assessment

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Ako underpin our culture
Bi-cultural working space
Maintain work-life balance

Opportunity to apply your literacy expertise in an educational research and assessment environment.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Data Scientist - Applied ML & Advanced Analytics

at Southern Cross Travel Insurance

This is a Full time job

Shape ML standards and influence data science at a market leader.
Enjoy fully subsidised medical insurance for you and your family.
Embrace hybrid work with flexible leave options for work-life balance.

Shape SCTI's growing data science capability. Apply ML, AI and advanced analytics to solve real business problems and drive impact.

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Research Proposal Development Specialist

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Multiple permanent opportunities available
Shape major, impact-focused research proposals
Work with researchers, partners and funders

Turn ambitious research ideas into compelling funding proposals that deliver meaningful impact.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five days ago

Pouako|Lecturer - Earth Science - Te Kura Mātai Taiao - School of Environment

This is a Full time job

$99,788 – $109,496 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Seeking a researcher and educator with a PhD in Earth Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Evolutionary Biology or a related discipline

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Research Portfolio Lead x 2

This is a Full time job

Salary: Band G – $87,000 to $107,500 per annum

Full Time & Part Time Fixed term opportunities available
Shape the future of leading research centres
Join a newly established portfolio management function

Lead strategic research portfolios, drive governance and delivery, and help shape the future of world-class research centres.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physiology/Biomedical Science

This is a Full time job

Salary range: Lecturer: $99,788 - $119,204;

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious academic at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level to join our dynamic department.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Postgraduate Applied Data Analytics Lecturer FT

at EIT

This is a Part time job

$86,000 - $100,000 (pro-rated to FTE)

Inspire the next generation of data analytics professionals
Deliver advanced analytics education with real-world impact
Join a forward-thinking team shaping future industry talent

Join EIT as a part-time Postgraduate Data Analytics Lecturer in Auckland, shaping future analytics professionals.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Pūkenga/Lecturer - Botany

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

Appointment range $97,377 to $114,943

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic researcher and teacher
Ability to achieve real work/life balance in Dunedin

Pursue and engage in new opportunities that contribute to teaching and research in our Department of Botany.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

New Ventures Lead

at Decipher Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Find the opportunities others haven’t seen
Turn smart ideas into commercial ventures
Help shape the future of New Zealand agriculture

Shape future farming

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Programme Leader – GeoNet and DART

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

$152,000 – $169,000 per year

Lead complex programmes with national significance and impact
Work with leading scientists, engineers and stakeholders
Drive innovation in hazard monitoring and tsunami warning

Lead GeoNet and DART, nationally significant programmes that help keep New Zealand safe from natural hazards.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Head of Research Support

at REANNZ

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Lead research support and engineering services for REANNZ, managing a specialist team to deliver excellent customer support.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Summer Research Internship - Apple Harvest Technology

at Start Afresh

This is a Contract/Temp job

10-week paid summer internship in apple harvest technology and data analysis.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Environmental Scientist

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

$110-$115k Salary.

Directly influence environmental outcomes for our communities.
Full time, 40hrs/week. Salary of $110 -$115k.
Must have full, clean NZ Drivers licence.

Join Watercare and play a key role in protecting and improving Auckland's environment.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Technician - Botany

This is a Full time job