109 postdoctoral physics jobs in New Zealand

at Propspeed International Limited

Share the stories of Space and Science
Work at historic heritage sites
Join a team passionate about history, art, culture and science

Share the stories of Space and Science
Work at historic heritage sites
Join a team passionate about history, art, culture and science

Spark wonder in Space and Science for our tamariki and ākonga.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Development Chemist

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Work across multiple chemistries — not limited to one product line
Family-owned global business exporting to 30+ countries
Hands-on lab role with mentorship from an experienced technical team

Work across multiple chemistries — not limited to one product line
Family-owned global business exporting to 30+ countries
Hands-on lab role with mentorship from an experienced technical team

Join a global marine coatings leader. Hands-on R&D role spanning formulation, testing & real-world application — early-career chemists welcome

subClassification: Materials SciencesMaterials Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed five days ago

Kairuruku | Research Fellow

at Victoria University of Wellington

This is a Full time job

Gracefield, Wellington

$91,738 to $107,600 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

Contribute to cutting-edge research at Paihau – Robinson Research Institute on a two-year contract.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Pouako/Lecturer - Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko|Computer Science

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$99,788 – $112,730 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

Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko | School of Computer Science is currently looking for an early-career or emerging academic of Māori whakapapa

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16h ago

Listed forty seven minutes ago

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist

at Walker Smith

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$160,000 - $180,000

Own the AI Roadmap: Lead enterprise AI integration & voice-processing features.
Flexible Hub Locations: Roles open across Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland.
Drive Product Innovation: Prototype and scale next-gen digital capabilities

Own the AI Roadmap: Lead enterprise AI integration & voice-processing features.
Flexible Hub Locations: Roles open across Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland.
Drive Product Innovation: Prototype and scale next-gen digital capabilities

Lead the research, prototyping, and integration of cutting-edge AI features for a market-leading digital product portfolio.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

47m ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences - part-time

This is a Part time job

$105,791 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 Chemical Sciences seeks to appoint a new continuing academic as a Professional Teaching Fellow

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow -Te Kura Tatauranga |Department of Statistics

This is a Full time job

$107,016 – $117,208 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 are currently looking for a Professional Teaching Fellow in Data Science to join our Statistics department

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mātanga Akoranga | Learning Specialist - Science

at Wheako Pōneke

This is a Full time job

at Victoria University of Wellington

Share the stories of Space and Science
Work at historic heritage sites
Join a team passionate about history, art, culture and science

Share the stories of Space and Science
Work at historic heritage sites
Join a team passionate about history, art, culture and science

Spark wonder in Space and Science for our tamariki and ākonga.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Scientist/Engineer

This is a Full time job

Gracefield, Wellington

$109,920 to $135,265 per annum

Located within Paihau - Robinson Research Institute
Join New Zealand’s first-ranked university for research
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

Located within Paihau - Robinson Research Institute
Join New Zealand’s first-ranked university for research
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

In this permanent, full-time role you will work on a number of applied engineering programmes in our space research team.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Junior R&D Scientist

at Precision Chroma

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ilam, Canterbury

We are looking for a R&D scientist/engineer to help develop and scale 3D-printed chromatography technology for biopharma manufacturing.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Statistical Data Science

at Massey University

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$83201 - $152711 p.a.

Teach and innovate in statistics/data science across formats
Lead research, publish, and secure funding in data science
Supervise postgrads and contribute to academic service

Teach and innovate in statistics/data science across formats
Lead research, publish, and secure funding in data science
Supervise postgrads and contribute to academic service

Join Massey as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Statistical Data Science, teaching, researching, and supporting students in a collaborative environment.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Development Chemist

at Propspeed International Limited

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Work across multiple chemistries — not limited to one product line
Family-owned global business exporting to 30+ countries
Hands-on lab role with mentorship from an experienced technical team

Work across multiple chemistries — not limited to one product line
Family-owned global business exporting to 30+ countries
Hands-on lab role with mentorship from an experienced technical team

Join a global marine coatings leader. Hands-on R&D role spanning formulation, testing & real-world application — early-career chemists welcome

subClassification: Materials SciencesMaterials Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed two days ago

Technical Officer

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Support high-quality teaching delivery
Join a supportive and innovative Science team
Additional university leave + competitive superannuation

Support high-quality teaching delivery
Join a supportive and innovative Science team
Additional university leave + competitive superannuation

Support teaching and research in the School of Science as part of a collaborative technical team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Geohazard Analyst

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$72,370 to $80,425 + KiwiSaver

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Contribute to the safety of NZ by actively monitoring, analysing, and responding to geological hazards to provide 24/7 situational awareness.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Simulation and Analysis Engineer

at Holmes Solutions

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, bonus + more!

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
A coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit and snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
A coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit and snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

If you write clean code, thrive in a collaborative environment, and take pride in delivering work that matters - we'd love to hear from you!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

22d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Research Scientist/Engineer - Autonomous Systems

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

Collaborate with specialist research teams & international partners
Develop DST’s experimental drone platforms and payloads
Devonport role; flexible working options, free on-site parking & gym

Collaborate with specialist research teams & international partners
Develop DST’s experimental drone platforms and payloads
Devonport role; flexible working options, free on-site parking & gym

Rare opportunity to apply your skills to real‑world defence challenges involving uncrewed autonomous systems (drones)

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Marine Biogeochemist - Earth Sciences New Zealand

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

at Auckland University Of Technology

Develop, undertake and direct novel research in the areas of ocean-atmosphere
Lead innovative marine biogeochemical research
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

Develop, undertake and direct novel research in the areas of ocean-atmosphere
Lead innovative marine biogeochemical research
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

Develop, undertake and direct novel research in the areas of ocean-atmosphere interactions and surface ocean biogeochemistry.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Faculty Lead - Education (Health & Science)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Northcote, Auckland

Sn Lec: 115k-151k|A Prof: 151k-175k|Prof:166k-214k

Free AUT Gym Membership
Generous Leave Entitlements
Professional Development Opportunities

Free AUT Gym Membership
Generous Leave Entitlements
Professional Development Opportunities

We are seeking a highly credible senior academic to take up the role of Faculty Lead – Education (Health & Science).

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Casual Geohazard Analyst

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$36 – $40 per hour

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Want to join a close-knit and supportive team?
Opportunity to make New Zealand safer by providing science to key stakeholders
Work with a world-class geohazards monitoring network and scientists

Contribute to the safety of NZ by actively monitoring, analysing, and responding to geological hazards to provide 24/7 situational awareness.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Food Science - The School of Chemical Sciences

This is a Full time job

$99,788 – $145,741 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 Chemical Sciences seeks to appoint a permanent academic faculty member at the Lecturer level in Food Science

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Research Fellow

This is a Part time job

at Victoria University of Wellington

$99,788 - $119,204 (pro rata)

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

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

Fixed-term part-time Research Fellow role at the University of Auckland's Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Data Scientist

at Bureau Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive salary and benefits available.

Auckland-based (Hamilton considered) with flexible hybrid working
Comp. salary package + excellent benefits in a stable, well-known enterprise
Strong technical career growth, leadership exposure

Auckland-based (Hamilton considered) with flexible hybrid working
Comp. salary package + excellent benefits in a stable, well-known enterprise
Strong technical career growth, leadership exposure

Seeking 2 x Senior Data Scientists to join this well-known, leading Kiwi Enterprise as it continues its ambitious and exciting Data & AI journey.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

2h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Embedded System Engineer - Medical Devices

at Proclinical Staffing

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Work on challenging, high-impact engineering problems.

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Professor/Associate Professor in Climate Change Science and Policy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kelburn, Wellington

$143,488 to $199,534 per annum

4 weeks annual leave plus University holiday leave
Our main Kelburn Campus is our largest in Wellington city
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

4 weeks annual leave plus University holiday leave
Our main Kelburn Campus is our largest in Wellington city
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

A permanent, full-time opportunity within Te Kura Tātai Aro Whenua - School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Development Manager - Fundraising

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$118,000 to $128,000

Lead fundraising that delivers real impact in NZ and globally
Drive philanthropy with purpose and measurable outcomes
A supportive culture with flexible working to balance life’s priorities

Lead fundraising that delivers real impact in NZ and globally
Drive philanthropy with purpose and measurable outcomes
A supportive culture with flexible working to balance life’s priorities

You will lead fundraising initiatives that support legal and scientific projects, enabling cutting‑edge research with real‑world impact.

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

16d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environmental Marine Research Scientist - Oceanography

at Cawthron

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Join a world-class Science Institute.
Develop and lead impactful bio-physical marine modelling research.
Shape projects, partnerships, and funding outcomes.

Join a world-class Science Institute.
Develop and lead impactful bio-physical marine modelling research.
Shape projects, partnerships, and funding outcomes.

Lead bio-physical marine environmental research with real‑world impact – join a world‑class science institute delivering solutions for healthy oceans.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Teaching Position - Radiation Therapy

at University of Otago

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job