Research Scientist Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Medical Laboratory Technician

This is a Full time job

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Auckland CBD location

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Auckland CBD location

Due to our ongoing success, we are growing. Play a vital role and join our well-regarded team as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Technical Specialist

at Jaychem Industries Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Make an impact in a Regulated, Innovative Industry
Be Trained and Mentored by Industry Experts
Work Across the Full Product Development Lifecycle

Make an impact in a Regulated, Innovative Industry
Be Trained and Mentored by Industry Experts
Work Across the Full Product Development Lifecycle

Join a team passionate about pharmaceutical innovation!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed thirteen days ago

Clinical Research Scientist

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company, NZ DNA!
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Shape the future of medical devices
Global medical device company, NZ DNA!
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Partner across teams to deliver clinical insight, shape strategy, improve outcomes, and support products with strong scientific evidence.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Scientist, Genomics

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wallaceville, Wellington

$100,934 - $118,005 depending on experience

This directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand's biosecurity
Highly qualified, passionate professionals working on a variety of projects
Additional MPI leave days

This directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand's biosecurity
Highly qualified, passionate professionals working on a variety of projects
Additional MPI leave days

Play a key role in advancing our capability in next generation sequencing (NGS)

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20h ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Technician – Food Science - School of Chemical Sciences

at The University of Auckland

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)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

60275 Research Associate - Fixed-Term - Bioeconomy Science Institute

at Plant & Food Research

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

Collaborate across multiple work streams/teams/disciplines
Contribute to exciting projects/crop trials/research
Advance your career in science/research

Collaborate across multiple work streams/teams/disciplines
Contribute to exciting projects/crop trials/research
Advance your career in science/research

This fixed-term role will suit an individual keen to build on their existing skills in microbiology, molecular biology, plant management and fieldwork

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Cytogenetics)

at Positive People

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
CBD location, New Zealand-owned, IANZ-accredited private laboratory

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
CBD location, New Zealand-owned, IANZ-accredited private laboratory

Play a vital role and join our well-regarded team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Cytogenetics).

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Biological Sciences

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$105,790 – $128,065 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 Biological Sciences | Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora (SBS) is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our team.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Data Scientist (Consumer Research)

at Ideally Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Play a pivotal role in turning Ideally’s growing consumer dataset into scalable product intelligence.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

3d ago

Listed twenty hours 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)

20h ago

Listed four days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician

at Positive People

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Auckland CBD location

Friendly, supportive team environment
Full time Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Auckland CBD location

Due to our ongoing success, we are growing. Play a vital role and join our well-regarded team as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

AI Lab Research Fellow - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Support cutting-edge AI health research—help deliver national projects improving diagnostics, access, and equity across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Technical Specialist

at Jaychem Industries Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Make an impact in a Regulated, Innovative Industry
Be Trained and Mentored by Industry Experts
Work Across the Full Product Development Lifecycle

Make an impact in a Regulated, Innovative Industry
Be Trained and Mentored by Industry Experts
Work Across the Full Product Development Lifecycle

Join a team passionate about pharmaceutical innovation!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

25d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Research Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences - fixed term - 24 months

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $106,259 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

Based in the School of Chemical Sciences, we are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Breeding Specialist - Dairy

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexible work options and great employee benefits.

Join LIC as a Dairy Breeding Specialist: lead bull selection, drive genetic gain, collaborate with teams, and partner with breeders to support NZ.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Junior Formulation Chemist

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Be part of a team developing high-end cosmetic products for iconic NZ brands
Gain hands-on experience across formulation,testing, and client collaboration
Work life balance with 3pm finishes, health insurance, and a great team culture

Be part of a team developing high-end cosmetic products for iconic NZ brands
Gain hands-on experience across formulation,testing, and client collaboration
Work life balance with 3pm finishes, health insurance, and a great team culture

Junior chemist wanted! Develop skincare for leading brands, gain hands-on Lab experience, and enjoy a 3pm finish every day

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Animal Technician - The School of Psychology - part-time (30 hrs pw)

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 – $79,300 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

Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team where your work directly supports teaching, research, and animal well-being.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Technical Specialist (R&D Agricultural Field Trial)

at NUFARM

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Attractive Salary + Shareplan+ Health Ins|Flex

Bring your field trial experience within Ag| Hybrid role| High Performing team
Glbal business with growth opportunities| Lead field trials across region| Flex
Voted best place to work AFR 2023 within Agri| Come Unearth your career with us!

Bring your field trial experience within Ag| Hybrid role| High Performing team
Glbal business with growth opportunities| Lead field trials across region| Flex
Voted best place to work AFR 2023 within Agri| Come Unearth your career with us!

We’re on the lookout for a Technical Specialist - Product Devt within AKL/BOP/Waikato region| Join a global Agri Business| Huge Growth Op

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

18h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago