Problem Manager Science & Technology Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed twenty nine days ago

Product Technology Manager (Food)

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$110,000 – $140,000 per year

Lead food innovation from concept to launch, creating commercially successful, great-tasting products that delight consumers.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Environmental Technician

at South Port NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Great opportunity for a graduate or emerging environmental professional
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects
Varied environmental monitoring, compliance and infrastructure projects

Apply your environmental skills in a unique commercial port environment spanning marine operations, compliance and infrastructure projects

21d ago

Listed nine days ago

Food Technologist (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

at Original Foods Baking Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

Develop innovative bakery products for a leading NZ Bakery.
Learning and career development opportunities within a growing business.
Staff discounts, sensory tastings, and a shared passion for food.

Advance your food technology career with a role that blends product development, compliance, and plenty of cake.

9d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Food Safety & Quality Specialist

at Bakels Edible Oils (N.Z.) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

$90,000 – $105,000 per year

Be part of a trusted Kiwi company
Competative salary
Enjoy great benefits including subsidised health insurance, free product & super

Quality is your expertise, food safety is your passion - we want both to make a positive impact for us and our customers.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Science Data Analyst

at Dairy Trust Taranaki

This is a Full time job

Hawera, Taranaki(Hybrid)

This role combines agricultural science, data analysis, and research support to deliver practical outcomes for New Zealand dairy farmers.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Environmental Technician | 12 month fixed term

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

Work across air, water, coastal, marine and hydrology
Turn monitoring data into trusted insights
Protect Nelson’s environment through field science

We’re looking for a practical and capable Environmental Technician who enjoys fieldwork, environmental monitoring and working with data.

14d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

National Field Operations Technical Manager

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Riverlea, Waikato

Newly created senior role in Dairy Sector

Lead field method & technical standards
Drive process improvement at scale
Solve complex operational challenges

Lead technical excellence and continuous improvement across LIC's Herd Testing operation, helping shape the future of field delivery nationwide.

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

R&D Technologist

at BODCO

This is a Full time job

Pukete, Waikato

Drive food innovation. Competitive salary, work-life balance. We're looking for someone who is driven and eager to develop their career.

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Plant Quality & Environment Coordinator

at Axxion Search

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

NZD $80,000–$90,000 salary | Permanent, full-time role
Join an established international manufacturing group
Broad ownership of quality, environmental compliance and improvement initiatives

Join Omya NZ in Te Kuiti, leading plant quality systems, environmental compliance and continuous improvement within an international manufacturer.

8d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Science Commercialisation Manager

at Massey Ventures Limited

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$90,000 – $130,000 per year

Build the commercialisation opportunity pipeline and deal flow at Massey University.

12d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Revised Manuscripts Coordinator

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Full-time, permanent role based on Auckland’s North Shore
A strong mix of on-site collaboration and hybrid flexibility
Friendly, & supportive team environment

Have you recently graduated looking to progress your career in science? This could be the opportunity for you

21h ago

Listed four days ago

Quality Improvement Manager

at Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company Limited

This is a Full time job

Rest of Waikato, Waikato

We are seeking an experienced technical and quality professional to lead cross-functional improvement and complex technical projects across Tatua.

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Laboratory and Process Technician

at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Learning Opportunities

Apply your HPLC expertise in a hands-on laboratory role
Join Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and support quality excellence
Fixed-term opportunity until December 2027 with great benefits and development

Join CCEP's QA team as a Laboratory & Process Technician. Use your HPLC expertise in a hands-on lab role until Dec 2027

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Investment Manager

at Massey Ventures Limited

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$90,000 – $130,000 per year

Support the management of the Massey Ventures investment portfolio including new venture establishment and portfolio strategy.

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Geospatial Analyst

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Be part of a fun, supportive team, based in Rotorua
Join a diverse workplace where your unique abilities will be valued
Excellent benefits including additional leave and WFH flexibility

Build GIS products and run our growing drone programme across Mercury’s renewable energy fleet.

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Clinical Data Specialist

at Hato Hone St John

This is a Part time job

Ellerslie, Auckland(Hybrid)

Permanent part-time role (20 hours) with hybrid working available
Support clinical research, data analysis and quality improvement
Help drive improvements in patient care through clinical insights

We are looking for a Clinical Data Specialist to join our Clinical Insights and Research team on a permanent, part-time basis.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Team Leader Microbiology

at ALS Life Sciences - Food & Pharmaceutical Services

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

Hands-on Team Leader to lead our Food Microbiology testing team
An experienced microbiology professional who enjoys developing people
Leads by example, enjoys working alongside their team

Hands-on leadership role overseeing Food Microbiology testing, quality outcomes, team development and operational excellence.

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Product Development Technologist

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Competitive package

Bring your 3+ years of product development experience.
Dietary Supplement or Pharmaceutical experience required
Enjoy a supportive team in a well-established company.

Challenge yourself with a fast paced role leading multiple concurrent product development projects in a GMP environment.

Recruited byOlivia Lawrence

23d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Laboratory Manager - Geology

at University of Otago

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

North Dunedin, Otago

80,749 to $85,649, Top of Range $100,776

Lead and enhance specialist Earth science laboratories and facilities.
Support internationally recognised research, teaching and innovation.
Enjoy five weeks’ annual leave, 6.75% superannuation and work/life balance.

Lead specialist Earth science labs and help enable world-class research, teaching and discovery at the University of Otago.

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Terrestrial Scientist

at Nelson City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Apply your expertise to complex biodiversity and environmental challenges
Provide trusted, pragmatic scientific advice that shapes environmental outcomes
Work at the intersection of science, policy and environmental management

Provide expert terrestrial ecology advice that shapes biodiversity, land use and environmental decisions across Nelson

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Product Development Technologist - Dairy

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Fixed-term contract - Until the end of August 2027
Develop and improve dairy products from concept through to commercialisation
Lead projects, collaborate across teams and bring new products to market

Fixed Term Contract - Bring dairy innovation to life with New Zealand's favourite food brands

10d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Intermediate/ Senior Hydrogeologist

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

We have a great opportunity for a hydrogeologist to provide specialist support for a wide range of infrastructure projects

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Subject Matter Expert - Fixed Term

at Independent Petroleum Laboratory

This is a Full time job

Ruakaka, Northland

Being part of a growing, future focused infrastructure environment
Enjoy the professional support and development working within the IPL team
Gain exposure to complex operations and projects

Help us maintain reliable laboratory equipment, prepare testing materials and keep technical records up to date.

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Quality

at Talent Army – Winner of Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead and develop an established quality engineering team
Shape automation, testing and production observability
Wellington or Auckland

Join an established NZ technology business as Head of Quality Engineering, leading a team and helping rethink how quality, automation and reliability.