Science Advisor Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Product Knowledge & Education Specialist

at Shoof International

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Ability to take real ownership of the role
A varied, hands-on role with plenty going on
Be part of our story and share it with others

Ability to take real ownership of the role
A varied, hands-on role with plenty going on
Be part of our story and share it with others

Use YOUR skills Play on our TEAM

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Environmental and Heritage Advisor

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Support environmental, heritage and sustainability outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed fourteen minutes ago

Manager Community Partnerships

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make an impact everyday
Help shape inclusive, safe, and connected communities across Christchurch
Lead an experienced team of managers and advisors

Make an impact everyday
Help shape inclusive, safe, and connected communities across Christchurch
Lead an experienced team of managers and advisors

Lead a diverse and high‑impact team responsible for delivering Council’s Community Partnerships and Planning outcomes across Christchurch.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

14m ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Science Adviser

at House of Science NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Looking for passionate science educators to help grow science capability in primary and intermediate schools across Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

27d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Student Support Advisor

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 - $79,300

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

The Student Support Adviser role helps students overcome barriers to success and improve their experience at the University.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Policy Advisor

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

From 106000 to 135000 NZD per year

Lead policy projects that make a difference in the lives of Aucklanders
Hybrid role with flexible working options
Salary will be $106,000 to $135,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Lead policy projects that make a difference in the lives of Aucklanders
Hybrid role with flexible working options
Salary will be $106,000 to $135,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

Provide policy advice to decision-makers, to ensure Aucklanders have equitable access to open space, sports and recreation and community services.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Administrator

at Repromed NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

We are seeking applications for a Quality Administrator which is an entry level full-time position within our Quality Team.

subClassification: Medical AdministrationMedical Administration

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Product Knowledge & Education Specialist

at Shoof International

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Ability to take real ownership of the role
A varied, hands-on role with plenty going on
Be part of our story and share it with others

Ability to take real ownership of the role
A varied, hands-on role with plenty going on
Be part of our story and share it with others

Use YOUR skills Play on our TEAM

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d 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 ten days ago

Environmental and Heritage Advisor

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Diverse role across environment, heritage and sustainability
Influence environmental outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Work within a unique and operational Defence environment

Support environmental, heritage and sustainability outcomes at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Environmental Monitoring Officer - Water & Wastes

at Northland Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Generous leave allowance
Fun and supportive workplace culture
Help safeguard the environment in Taitokerau

Generous leave allowance
Fun and supportive workplace culture
Help safeguard the environment in Taitokerau

Be part of work that matters - getting out on the ground to investigate, engage, and protect Northland’s environment

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Regulatory and Policy Manager

at Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand Incorporated

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

Help shape regulatory and policy outcomes for NZ dairy companies. Senior role working at the intersection of industry and government.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Adviser Assurance (Organics)

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$76,463 to $89,215 based on skills and experience

Grow your expertise in assurance and regulatory systems!
Contribute to meaningful outcomes that support New Zealand’s global trade
Full-time, fixed term position available, Wellington

Grow your expertise in assurance and regulatory systems!
Contribute to meaningful outcomes that support New Zealand’s global trade
Full-time, fixed term position available, Wellington

Help shape trusted organic exports - lead assurance processes, simplify systems, and work with industry to support NZ's global market access

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d 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 fourteen days ago

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

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$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

Listed eleven days ago

Mātanga Akoranga | Learning Specialist - Science

at Wheako Pōneke

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, 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 fourteen days ago

Tutor - Master of Professional Practice

at NZIST - Whitireia and WelTec

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

Onsite staff cafe
Free parking onsite
Professional development

Onsite staff cafe
Free parking onsite
Professional development

We are seeking a Tutor to join the team to deliver Master of Professional Practice programmes in the School of Innovation, Design & Technology.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Health & Safety Advisor

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland(Hybrid)

Pending Experience

Strategic H&S role with a team genuinely embracing safety differently
Partner with leaders nationwide, coach, influence, and drive real change
Flexible working, street parking nearby and a purpose that truly matters

Strategic H&S role with a team genuinely embracing safety differently
Partner with leaders nationwide, coach, influence, and drive real change
Flexible working, street parking nearby and a purpose that truly matters

A rare chance to practise modern, coaching-led H&S at a national level — with flexible working and a role that genuinely impacts New Zealanders.

Recruited byCharly Jones

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Advisor - Operational Policy and Practice

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Permanent position based in our Wellington Office
Support the development and implementation of quality assurance processes
Support the development and maintenance of operational practice guidance

Permanent position based in our Wellington Office
Support the development and implementation of quality assurance processes
Support the development and maintenance of operational practice guidance

Permanent opportunity in our newly established Operational Policy and Practice team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d 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 four days ago

Academic Advisor

at Massey University

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$60069 - $84876 p.a.

Guide students to build personalised, achievable study pathways
Support complex decisions using policy expertise and empathy
Make a real impact on student success from entry to graduation

Guide students to build personalised, achievable study pathways
Support complex decisions using policy expertise and empathy
Make a real impact on student success from entry to graduation

Help shape student futures at Massey Wellington. Guide study decisions, build pathways, and make a real impact. Academic Advisor role - apply now.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed three minutes ago

Trainee Environmental Consultant

at Consultex Company Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Suitable for candidates with an environmental degree or construction experience.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3m ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Head of Retail

at Moodi

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hybrid, fast paced workplace
New market expansion plans
Small team with lots of opportunity

Hybrid, fast paced workplace
New market expansion plans
Small team with lots of opportunity

An opportunity to join one of Australasia's fastest growing wellness brands and own our retail function!

subClassification: Management - Area/Multi-siteManagement - Area/Multi-site

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

29d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Environmental Policy Advisor

at Horticulture New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$72,000 to $129,000

Permanent Full Time(40 Hours/Week) Role
Wellington Based
Career opportunity to influence complex policy challenges and implementation

Permanent Full Time(40 Hours/Week) Role
Wellington Based
Career opportunity to influence complex policy challenges and implementation

Looking for a motivated professional to join our team to advocate on behalf of fruit and vegetable growers at all levels of government policy.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed one hour ago

Senior Biosecurity Advisor / Engagement

at Marlborough District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

$80,000 to $90,000 per annum + possible benefits

Join the team working to protect & enhance Marlborough’s natural environment
Play a meaningful role in community-led biosecurity outcomes
Enjoy a diverse role with both strategic and on-the-ground impact

Join the team working to protect & enhance Marlborough’s natural environment
Play a meaningful role in community-led biosecurity outcomes
Enjoy a diverse role with both strategic and on-the-ground impact

If you're ready to make a difference and help lead biosecurity engagement across the region, we’d love to hear from you.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

1h ago

Listed six days ago

Student Engagement Advisor

at The University of Waikato

This is a Part time job

Hamilton East, Waikato(Hybrid)

Inspire future students through meaningful engagement
Flexible part-time role with variety and purpose
Build strong community and school partnerships

Inspire future students through meaningful engagement
Flexible part-time role with variety and purpose
Build strong community and school partnerships

Build student connections, promote education pathways, and engage schools and communities to inspire future learners.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Kaitohutohu Pāpāho Digital Communications Advisor

at Royal Society of New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Thorndon, Wellington(Hybrid)

Champion the work of our best students, scientists, teachers, and researchers
Broad, creative role spanning storytelling, digital, events, and media
Shape how New Zealanders understand and value science, evidence, and research

Champion the work of our best students, scientists, teachers, and researchers
Broad, creative role spanning storytelling, digital, events, and media
Shape how New Zealanders understand and value science, evidence, and research

Skilled communicator wanted to boost education, science, and research via storytelling, digital content, and events.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Client Services Manager – Technical Support (Agriculture)

at Hill Labs

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexible work environment & travel opportunity

Flexible work environment & travel opportunities
Strong support and collaboration from the broader commercial team
A family-friendly, flexible, and supportive workplace culture

Flexible work environment & travel opportunities
Strong support and collaboration from the broader commercial team
A family-friendly, flexible, and supportive workplace culture

This role gives you the platform to apply your technical expertise, partner with the Agricultural industry & help farmers and growers - Join Hill Labs

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Technical Development Coordinator

at CarbonScape Ltd

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Join our Materials Development team and play a hands-on role in shaping the future of sustainable carbon materials.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Science Content Specialist

at Education Support Programmes Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$45 per hour

SmartLab seeks a secondary school science educator to create curriculum-aligned worksheets & questions for Years 1–11. Remote work, 10-15 hrs/week.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor (Regulatory Support & Performance)

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$132,925 - $160,026 based on skills and experience

Influence decisions in a complex, high-impact regulatory system
Use your public sector expertise to guide senior leaders
Turn legislation into real-world impact across NZ Food Safety

Influence decisions in a complex, high-impact regulatory system
Use your public sector expertise to guide senior leaders
Turn legislation into real-world impact across NZ Food Safety

Use your public sector expertise to guide strategy, apply legislation, and shape high-impact decisions in a complex regulatory environment

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Advisor Issues & Resolutions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior public sector role shaping DOC's regulatory system-provide trusted advice, strong leadership and real influence at pace.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

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