325 research engineer jobs in New Zealand

This is a Full time job

at Victoria University of Wellington

Shape the future of medical devices
Work alongside 100+ expert engineers
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Shape the future of medical devices
Work alongside 100+ expert engineers
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Deliver innovative manufacturing processes through collaboration across mechanical, moulding, and control disciplines.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed three hours ago

Kairuruku | Research Fellow

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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)

3h ago

Listed eight days ago

Analyst / junior consultant

at Robinson Bowmaker Paul

This is a Full time job

Junior energy market consulting role. Use your modelling and analysis skills in the real world and help transition to a renewable energy future.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Product Development Engineer

This is a Full time job

Global medical device manufacturer with excellent benefits
Fantastic employee benefits, incl free onsite car parking and subsidised cafes
Work alongside a team of highly experienced engineers

Global medical device manufacturer with excellent benefits
Fantastic employee benefits, incl free onsite car parking and subsidised cafes
Work alongside a team of highly experienced engineers

Care to make a difference...Be part of creating innovative medical devices while growing your skills in a supportive engineering team!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Technical Officer in Mechanical Engineering

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Work with cutting-edge prototyping & manufacturing tech
Support real-world research and industry projects
Collaborative team with strong innovation focus

Work with cutting-edge prototyping & manufacturing tech
Support real-world research and industry projects
Collaborative team with strong innovation focus

Support innovative engineering research and teaching through hands-on prototyping, manufacturing, and technical expertise.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Clinical Research Scientist - Clinical Education, Infant Care

This is a Full time job

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company
Generous staff benefits including subsidised, onsite cafeteria

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company
Generous staff benefits including subsidised, onsite cafeteria

Lead a global clinical portfolio, focusing on education and collaborating with R&D, field specialists, and medical device experts.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Business Intern – Network (fixed term)

at Counties Energy Ltd

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great company culture
Intern Opportunity (Fixed Term)

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great company culture
Intern Opportunity (Fixed Term)

Kick start your career in the energy sector with a hands-on, fixed-term graduate intern opportunity in a project-based role.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Junior Data Scientist - Fleet Operations

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Modern Tech Stack: Deep dive into Python, SQL and predictive machine learning.
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
Modern Tech Stack: Deep dive into Python, SQL and predictive machine learning.
Unlimited leave, ESOP, Health Insurance, office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Calling all Data Science juniors! Use Python & SQL to predict hardware failures and drive fleet operations at Halter. Turn big data into real insights

subClassification: Fleet ManagementFleet Management

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Research Engagement Advisor - Fixed Term

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$87,000 – $107,500 per year + paid leave prorated

Help build a growing MedTech innovation ecosystem across Aotearoa
Support research that improves health outcomes and strengthens healthcare
Fixed term full time role till end of December 2027

Help build a growing MedTech innovation ecosystem across Aotearoa
Support research that improves health outcomes and strengthens healthcare
Fixed term full time role till end of December 2027

Help shape NZ’s future in MedTech - connect people, ideas and innovation to improve healthcare and drive economic growth.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Lead Food Technologist

at Liquid Foodies

This is a Full time job

$110,000 – $135,000 per year+ESOP

Lead Food Technologist for ambitious FoodTech startup building next-generation functional nutrition from the ground up.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed five hours ago

Design Engineer

at Price Holyoake (NZ) Ltd

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This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Design Engineer role, based in Auckland, HVAC industry focused on product design, R&D, testing, and continuous improvement.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Research Leader

This is a Full time job

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

In this pivotal role, you will raise the profile and impact of research within the organisation by mentoring emerging researchers

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Process Development Engineer - Mechanical/Mechatronics

This is a Full time job

Shape the future of medical devices
Work alongside 100+ expert engineers
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Shape the future of medical devices
Work alongside 100+ expert engineers
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Deliver innovative manufacturing processes through collaboration across mechanical, moulding, and control disciplines.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed four hours ago

Lab Engineer

at Enphase Energy

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This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Be responsible for supporting the research and design engineers at Enphase in all aspects of the design and reliability testing of Enphase products.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Intermediate Design Engineer

at Anura Limited

This is a Full time job

Wairau Valley, Auckland

Design and develop innovative systems for amphibious marine technology, from concept through to manufacturing.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Fellow

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

$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)

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Customer Experience Engineer (Customer Support Systems)

at Law Cyborg Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$70,000 – $80,000 per year + Benefits

Join an AI scale-up that is building a category-defining product
Rare generalist role spanning customer support, AI workflows, and success
High ownership from day one, in a small, fast-moving team

Join an AI scale-up that is building a category-defining product
Rare generalist role spanning customer support, AI workflows, and success
High ownership from day one, in a small, fast-moving team

Own how 1,200+ firms get help and succeed with our AI products. Rare generalist role spanning support, AI workflows, ops, and customer success.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

20d ago

Listed three days ago

GRI Geospatial Software Developer Research Assistant

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work at our beautiful campus, offering great facilities and services
Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment

Work at our beautiful campus, offering great facilities and services
Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment

Are you passionate about building innovative software that helps solve real-world challenges?

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

3d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Injection Moulding Process Engineer

at Tekplas 2025 Limited

This is a Full time job

Tamahere, Waikato

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Experienced Injection Moulding Process Engineer to develop and optimise moulding processes in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Research Leader

This is a Full time job

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

In this pivotal role, you will raise the profile and impact of research within the organisation by mentoring emerging researchers

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed eight days ago

Technical and Projects Lead

This is a Full time job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

Lead technical projects from concept to launch
Join a global Kiwi manufacturer known for sustainable innovation
Enjoy wellness perks, flexibility and development support

Lead technical projects from concept to launch
Join a global Kiwi manufacturer known for sustainable innovation
Enjoy wellness perks, flexibility and development support

Drive technical projects, testing and product innovation at Autex, with great people, wellness benefits and global product impact.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

8d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Analyst, Built Environment and Energy Transition

at Climate Change Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Full time, permanent position
Energy and transport expertise delivering on of Climate Change Response Act
Flexible and inclusive working practices

Full time, permanent position
Energy and transport expertise delivering on of Climate Change Response Act
Flexible and inclusive working practices

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated quantitative analyst or modeller to join us as an Analyst

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Environmental Marine Research Scientist - Oceanography

at Cawthron

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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)

1d ago

Listed five hours ago

Senior Specialist, Research

at MSD

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

High-Level Collaboration
Career Growth
Innovation and Product Excellence

High-Level Collaboration
Career Growth
Innovation and Product Excellence

Lead a team of BTS specialists to deliver complex biological, immunological, and analytical projects that support global Animal Health product supply.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Research Leader

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This is a Full time job

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

In this pivotal role, you will raise the profile and impact of research within the organisation by mentoring emerging researchers

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed seven days ago

Software Engineers (All levels!)

at Halter

This is a Full time job

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Competitive salary with equity, benefits and flexible working
You'll take on challenges that genuinely haven't been solved before.
Hiring frontend, backend, full stack, or on the platform side!

Competitive salary with equity, benefits and flexible working
You'll take on challenges that genuinely haven't been solved before.
Hiring frontend, backend, full stack, or on the platform side!

We're looking for standout Engineers with a deep product instinct: people who care as much about the problem as the solution.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Analyst - Research and Evaluation

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This is a Full time job

Starting salary from $106,416 to $117,782

Contribute to complex projects that help to identify what works
Inform decision-makers on the effectiveness of programmes and services
Passionate, friendly multi-disciplinary team focussed on quality research

Contribute to complex projects that help to identify what works
Inform decision-makers on the effectiveness of programmes and services
Passionate, friendly multi-disciplinary team focussed on quality research

Apply advanced quantitative research & evaluation methods to improve outcomes for Aotearoa’s tamariki, rangatahi & whānau

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Senior Research Analyst

at Hunter Campbell Limited

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive rem + active mandate + hybrid working

A globally recognised investment manager with an established presence
Active corporate credit mandate
High calibre team

A globally recognised investment manager with an established presence
Active corporate credit mandate
High calibre team

A rare opportunity to join an established, globally connected investment house in a senior credit research role

subClassification: Funds ManagementFunds Management

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

12h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Research Leader

Hamilton Central, Waikato

This is a Full time job

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

Provide strategic research leadership across the organisation
Champion a culture of research excellence, impact, and innovation
Strengthen national and international research profile and partnerships

In this pivotal role, you will raise the profile and impact of research within the organisation by mentoring emerging researchers

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Laboratory Technician

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Full time job