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

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Application Technologist II

This is a Full time job

Dynamic Culture
Learning Opportunities
Competitive remuneration

Dynamic Culture
Learning Opportunities
Competitive remuneration

Seeking a result driven and passionate candidate for product development who will drive application development and innovative formulation.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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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)

Featured

Listed three days ago

Principal Adviser Office of the Chief Science Adviser

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Help shape how science informs decisions that matter for Aotearoa New Zealand

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Strategic Communications and Marketing Advisor

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

Collaborate with leaders across government, research, and industry
Build and lead a high-impact communications function
Work at the intersection of innovation and government

Collaborate with leaders across government, research, and industry
Build and lead a high-impact communications function
Work at the intersection of innovation and government

Lead the communications strategy that shapes NZIAT’s voice, brand, and national influence.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Application Technologist II

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Dynamic Culture
Learning Opportunities
Competitive remuneration

Dynamic Culture
Learning Opportunities
Competitive remuneration

Seeking a result driven and passionate candidate for product development who will drive application development and innovative formulation.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemist

at Alleva Animal Health

Immediate start

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Expand your skills in analytical method development, validation and testing of new and existing veterinary pharmaceutical products

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

29d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Industrial Chemist - Compliance & Regulatory

at Dukes Advisory Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

Kiwi owned and operated business
Mangere location with free staff parking
Competitive package with staff benefits

Kiwi owned and operated business
Mangere location with free staff parking
Competitive package with staff benefits

Seeking a talented Industrial Chemist focusing on regulatory compliance and technical along with QA, product development and tech support.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

2d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Quality Officer

at Viatris Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Certified Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025!
One of the leading providers of medicine in New Zealand
Exceptional suite of benefits, with something for everyone!

Certified Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025!
One of the leading providers of medicine in New Zealand
Exceptional suite of benefits, with something for everyone!

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help.

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Sales Support - Food Industry - Graduate opportunity

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$60,000 – $65,000 per year

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Growth within the Company + Wellness bonus
20% Staff discount in our retail shop + Life & Trauma insurance

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Growth within the Company + Wellness bonus
20% Staff discount in our retail shop + Life & Trauma insurance

Great opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual looking to develop your career & learn from an encouraging and supportive team

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Compliance Advisor - Biosecurity

at Otago Regional Council

Expiring soon

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)

11d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

SHISEIDO | Beauty Advisor

at Cosmax Prestige NZ Ltd Partnership

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work with a prestigious beauty brand
Great career opportunity for those passionate about beauty
Comprehensive training to help you succeed in this role

Work with a prestigious beauty brand
Great career opportunity for those passionate about beauty
Comprehensive training to help you succeed in this role

Passionate about beauty and ready to make a difference? We’ve got an exciting career opportunity you can truly make your own.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

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

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Plant Chemist

at New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

Expiring soon

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)

24d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Client Services Manager – Technical Support (Agriculture)

at Hill Labs

Expiring soon

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)

13d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Formulation Chemist

at Alchemy Consulting

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Remuneration negotiable, dependent upon experience

The company undertakes NPD and contract manufacturing of a wide range of skincare products which are marketed across New Zealand and internationally

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Policy Analyst Therapeutics

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Salary midpoint of $86,862, based on experience

Medicines and medical devices regulation, including gene therapies and AI
Grow your policy skills in a supportive work environment
Permanent, Wellington based role

Medicines and medical devices regulation, including gene therapies and AI
Grow your policy skills in a supportive work environment
Permanent, Wellington based role

Contribute and lead advice on emerging policy and regulatory issues associated with medical products

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Quality Assurance Officer

at PharmaNZ

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

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)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Lab Manager - Environmental and Biological Sciences, Auckland CBD

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Salary + kiwisaver + development + free study

Drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations
Opportunities for professional development and free study
Full time, permanent role based in AUT’s City Campus, Auckland CBD

Drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations
Opportunities for professional development and free study
Full time, permanent role based in AUT’s City Campus, Auckland CBD

Come and provide strategic and operational leadership across our biology and environmental science laboratories!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Technical Officer

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$72k - $87k

Contribute to world-leading scientific research
Join a supportive and innovative Science team
Additional university leave + competitive superannuation

Contribute to world-leading scientific research
Join a supportive and innovative Science team
Additional university leave + competitive superannuation

Support teaching and research in Ecology and Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences as part of a collaborative technical team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Food Science - The School of Chemical Sciences

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $145,741 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 permanent academic faculty member at the Lecturer level in Food Science

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Graduate Programme 2027 -Building Consents Graduate

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$65k salary, strong development support, and a path to a permanent role.
Help shape Auckland through work that directly benefits your community.
Rotate across teams, explore specialties, and find your place in regulation.

$65k salary, strong development support, and a path to a permanent role.
Help shape Auckland through work that directly benefits your community.
Rotate across teams, explore specialties, and find your place in regulation.

Join Auckland Council's 2‑year Building Consents Graduate Programme with rotations, strong support, and a pathway into a permanent role.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

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