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

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Quality Manager – Regulatory (& Special Projects)

at Hill Labs

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Providing meaningful value to every employee

Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Play a critical role in regulatory leadership within a respected NZ laboratory
Be part of a collaborative and professional team

Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Play a critical role in regulatory leadership within a respected NZ laboratory
Be part of a collaborative and professional team

This is a rarely advertised senior role within our organisation, we’re looking for a Quality Manager – Regulatory (& Special Projects) - Join us today

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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This is a featured job

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)

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Listed eleven hours ago

Junior Laboratory Technician

at Shelby Wright Test Labs

This is a Full time job

Avondale, Auckland

$75,000 per year

Launch your lab career with hands-on training, career growth, and supportive team culture.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11h ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Quality Manager – Regulatory (& Special Projects)

at Hill Labs

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Providing meaningful value to every employee

Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Play a critical role in regulatory leadership within a respected NZ laboratory
Be part of a collaborative and professional team

Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Play a critical role in regulatory leadership within a respected NZ laboratory
Be part of a collaborative and professional team

This is a rarely advertised senior role within our organisation, we’re looking for a Quality Manager – Regulatory (& Special Projects) - Join us today

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Manager – Strategic Programmes Office (Science & FMHS Initiatives)

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$118,000 – $136,700 per year + paid Annual Leave

Lead significant people and process change to benefit health outcomes
Deliver within a mature, well supported PM environment
Work with research, academic and professional staff across the University

Lead significant people and process change to benefit health outcomes
Deliver within a mature, well supported PM environment
Work with research, academic and professional staff across the University

Lead high-impact health & science initiatives driving real change and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a strong PMO environment.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

6d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Student Success and Education Coordinator (Health Coach Education)

at PreKure

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $85,000 per year

Be the heartbeat of a health education organisation that's changing lives. Competitive salary, genuine flexibility, and work that matters.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

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

at The University of Auckland

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)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed seven hours ago

Environmental Project Manager – Catchment Initiatives

at Central Plains Water Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We are seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead the planning and delivery of environmental projects.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7h ago

Listed ten days ago

NPD Technologist (12 Month Term)

at BODCO

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Pukete, Waikato

Working closely with our Technical & Quality Director we're looking for someone who is driven/eager to develop a career in the Infant Formula industry

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed five hours ago

Senior Specialist, Research

at MSD

Be an early applicant

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 two 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)

2d ago

Listed six hours 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)

6h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Plant Chemist

at New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Healthcare and insurance benefits
Wellbeing initiatives

Healthcare and insurance benefits
Wellbeing initiatives

We’re looking for a Plant Chemist to provide advanced technical expertise across chemical manufacturing processes and to strengthen our product.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Compliance Lead

at HOW Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$100,000 – $120,000 per year

Key leadership role with real influence across the business
Opportunity to lead ISO certification and continuous improvement initiatives
Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Key leadership role with real influence across the business
Opportunity to lead ISO certification and continuous improvement initiatives
Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Bring your H&S, Quality, Regulatory & ISO experience to a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on safety and improvement.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

9h ago

Listed five hours ago

Territory Manager (Infection Control) - NZ

at In Vitro Technologies

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commissions

Excellent Earning Potential | Hospital Sales | Infection Control | New Zealand
Industry Experts | Quality & Innovative Products | High-Growth Pipeline
CSSD / Endoscopy / Capital Sales | Western Victoria Region incl Regional Areas

Excellent Earning Potential | Hospital Sales | Infection Control | New Zealand
Industry Experts | Quality & Innovative Products | High-Growth Pipeline
CSSD / Endoscopy / Capital Sales | Western Victoria Region incl Regional Areas

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

5h ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Quality

at BioOra Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Are you an experienced leader in Quality Assurance?
Finalist in NZ Best Places to Work Survey 2025!
Work at the cutting edge of biotechnology

Are you an experienced leader in Quality Assurance?
Finalist in NZ Best Places to Work Survey 2025!
Work at the cutting edge of biotechnology

BioOra is changing the face of cancer treatment, globally. We're rapidly scaling up and need big thinkers who are as fired up as we are. Interested?

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Laboratory Assistants (Fixed Term)

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Work for the Southern Hemispheres largest food testing lab!
Train on the job and develop your scientific career.
Supportive team and mentoring Management

Work for the Southern Hemispheres largest food testing lab!
Train on the job and develop your scientific career.
Supportive team and mentoring Management

We are seeking two reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistants to support daily lab operations in our Vitamins Testing Team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11h ago

Listed nine days ago

Food Quality Technologist Christchurch

at LSG Sky Chefs

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Salary - fortnightly

Autonomous role with National support
Growth and Learning Opportunity
Specialist and High Visibility Industry

Autonomous role with National support
Growth and Learning Opportunity
Specialist and High Visibility Industry

LSG Sky Chefs is looking for a Food Safety /Quality Technologist in Christchurch. A growth role for a practical qualified food safety specialist.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Expression of Interest - Chemistry Technicians Fixed Term

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Seeking entry level Technicians to join our Chemistry team based at our Lynfield Auckland laboratory for fixed term contracts - 6-9 months.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11h ago

Listed nine days ago

Quality Business Partner

at George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Excellent career-building opportunity with an industry leader
Based in Otahuhu
Be part of a fun, diverse and inclusive workplace

Excellent career-building opportunity with an industry leader
Based in Otahuhu
Be part of a fun, diverse and inclusive workplace

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality professional to join a well-established business.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Laboratory Technician

at Watties

This is a Full time job

Tomoana, Hawkes Bay

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Bonus!

Opportunity to grow your Microbiology & Laboratory career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand

Opportunity to grow your Microbiology & Laboratory career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand

Senior Laboratory Technician

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Sales Manager - Marine Science

at Boxfish Robotics Limited

This is a Full time job

Orakei, Auckland

Lead global sales growth of our world‑class autonomous underwater vehicles for marine science and environmental monitoring.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sales(Sales)

12d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Quality Assurance Officer

at PharmaNZ

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

$60,000 – $70,000 per year

Be at the centre of how quality gets done—own the details that matter, solve real production challenges, and help keep high-standard products moving.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7h ago

Listed two days ago

Operations Manager - Wellington Laboratory

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Seeking experienced lab leader to shape regional operations excellence.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Illumiscreen, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Seeking experienced lab leader to shape regional operations excellence.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Illumiscreen, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Operations Manager leading Wellington Hospital Lab, driving quality pathology services, KPI delivery, compliance, budgets, and team leadership.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Principal Compliance Advisor - Biosecurity

at Otago Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $101,000 - $119,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you are keen on providing technical advice and working with the community on biosecurity compliance, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11h ago

Listed one day ago

Director

at Niche Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Daily rate

Support NZ's climate and agricultural aspirations
Bring expertise in the communication of world-class R&D
Contribute to sound investment decision-making

Support NZ's climate and agricultural aspirations
Bring expertise in the communication of world-class R&D
Contribute to sound investment decision-making

Bring strong governance capability alongside deep insight into how complex science is communicated.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Product Support - Genetics

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Great employee benefits and a fab team environment

Join LIC as Genetics Product Support: turn data into insights, train teams and help farmers succeed with clear product guidance and frontline support.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed eight days ago