Principal Research Jobs in Rosedale Auckland, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Research & Policy Manager

This is a Part time job

Rosedale, Auckland(Hybrid)

$93,000 – $97,000 (pro-rata) per year

Are you looking for a hugely varied role, combining research, policy, sector engagement and project management? This is the role for you!

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed three days ago

Research & Policy Manager

at WasteMINZ

This is a Part time job

Rosedale, Auckland(Hybrid)

$93,000 – $97,000 (pro-rata) per year

Are you looking for a hugely varied role, combining research, policy, sector engagement and project management? This is the role for you!

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Consultant — Radically (New Zealand)

at Radically Consulting

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

We are looking for commercially minded consultants with strong judgement and curiosity about how organisations actually function.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Senior Technician – Food Science - School of Chemical Sciences

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$73,400 – $86,403 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

Varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same—perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and making things run seamlessly

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

25d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Project Manager - SDG 8 Hub

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$110,000 - $121,900

2 year fixed term position (part-time hours)
5 weeks annual leave
Contribute to meaningful work and make a real world impact

2 year fixed term position (part-time hours)
5 weeks annual leave
Contribute to meaningful work and make a real world impact

Drive delivery of a UN sustainability goal hub, managing research, partnerships and engagement to advance decent work and inclusive economic growth.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14h ago

Listed ten days ago

Research Fellow

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Grafton, Auckland

$99,788 – $119,204 per year

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

Develop data collection tools, analyse and report longitudinal data, working with your colleagues to plan, coordinate, and manage research activities.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Business Development, Consulting & Research Solutions

at AUT Ventures Ltd

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Wide-ranging remit and responsibility
Catalyse a huge range of different projects and opportunities
Work with potentially hundreds of talented, inspiring people

Wide-ranging remit and responsibility
Catalyse a huge range of different projects and opportunities
Work with potentially hundreds of talented, inspiring people

A key new role growing the community and economic impact that AUT creates through consulting and contract research

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland(Hybrid)

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Join Cure Kids to lead and manage the annual research granting round and manage the coordination of open grants.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Principal Science Advisor (Freshwater)

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Inform and lead DOC's strategic direction for freshwater species conservation
Permanent, full-time. Wellington (other locations will be considered; flexible
$109,160 to $143,000 (starting salary depends on skills and experience).

Inform and lead DOC's strategic direction for freshwater species conservation
Permanent, full-time. Wellington (other locations will be considered; flexible
$109,160 to $143,000 (starting salary depends on skills and experience).

Lead DOC's freshwater science direction and drive system‑level change to protect Aotearoa's wai and species.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

28d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

National Field Delivery Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Tukunga ā-Motu

at Ipsos NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

National Impact: Deliver research that shapes policy across Aotearoa
Lead Teams: Inspire and manage a distributed field workforce
Join Ipsos NZ: Work for a global leader with a strong local presence

National Impact: Deliver research that shapes policy across Aotearoa
Lead Teams: Inspire and manage a distributed field workforce
Join Ipsos NZ: Work for a global leader with a strong local presence

Lead nationwide field teams to deliver high-quality, culturally safe research across Aotearoa and drive operational excellence on national studies.

subClassification: Market Research & AnalysisMarket Research & Analysis

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

28d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Research Advisor - Counties Manukau

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full-time Research Advisor role supporting high-quality health research, working with clinicians to strengthen capability across Health NZ

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

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

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$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)

21d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Principal Structural Engineer | Transport

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead major transport infrastructure and bridge projects across New Zealand
Strong pipeline of complex highways, structures and public sector work
Clear career progression with leadership and mentoring opportunities

Lead major transport infrastructure and bridge projects across New Zealand
Strong pipeline of complex highways, structures and public sector work
Clear career progression with leadership and mentoring opportunities

Lead major transport infrastructure projects across NZ, delivering structural design, mentoring teams, and driving client success.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Adviser, Conduct Risk Analysis

at Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Base salary + generous benefits

Play a key part in driving meaningful outcomes for consumers
Varied role utilising your analytical, curious and strategic mindset
We're open to a Wellington or Auckland-based team member

Play a key part in driving meaningful outcomes for consumers
Varied role utilising your analytical, curious and strategic mindset
We're open to a Wellington or Auckland-based team member

Play a key role in the next phase of our Business Model Assessment work programme - a key strategic initiative for the FMA.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Research Operations Coordinator

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$63,600 - $79,300

Part-time - 22.5 hours per week
Fixed term - end of 2026

Part-time - 22.5 hours per week
Fixed term - end of 2026

Join MĀPIHI as a Research Operations Coordinator and help drive research that strengthens Māori and Pacific communities

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Health Research Investment Process Coordinator

at The Health Research Council of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Grafton, Auckland(Hybrid)

18-month Fixed Term Contract. Supportive and collaborative culture. Join an organisation making a real impact in New Zealand’s health research system.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed four days ago