Social Science Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Laboratory Technician

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive salary + benefits!

Early start, early finish
Supportive team culture
Build a long term career

Early start, early finish
Supportive team culture
Build a long term career

Hands-on Lab role supporting cosmetic formulation & NPD. Early finish, strong team culture and career growth!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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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)

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Listed one day ago

Outreach & Engagement Officer - Second Schools / Youth

at Wellington E2E Centre Incorporated

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

Make an Impact on People's Lives
Gain Real-World Experience Opportunities
Make Meaningful Connections

Make an Impact on People's Lives
Gain Real-World Experience Opportunities
Make Meaningful Connections

A front-line role for someone confident, persuasive, and motivated by outcomes and passionate about impacting people's lives.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

1d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - School of Psychology / Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$105,791 – $116,929 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

We believe great teaching transforms lives. We’re looking for two passionate and engaging educators to join our School of Psychology

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17h ago

Listed six days ago

Social Sciences Teacher

at Diocesan School for Girls

This is a Part time job

Epsom, Auckland

Purpose-driven teaching environment
High-performing, well-resourced school
Supportive culture with real benefits

Purpose-driven teaching environment
High-performing, well-resourced school
Supportive culture with real benefits

We’re seeking a capable and values-driven Social Sciences and English Teacher.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

at Social Workers Registration Board

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$101,000 – $107,300 per year

Career‑building fixed term - broad exposure that sets you up beyond 12 months.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

at Ministry for Regulation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$79,078 – $104,887 per year

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Opportunity for someone seeking their first advisor role
Collaborate in an environment that values your expertise and ideas
Join a fun and collaborative team

Join a small, smart, future-focused and passionate team, committed to creating system-level impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed three days ago

Environmental Health and Alcohol Licensing Officer

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary Range - $91400 - $107500 dependant on exp.

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Help shape a safer, healthier, thriving Napier! Come join the team at Napier City Council

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive salary + benefits!

Early start, early finish
Supportive team culture
Build a long term career

Early start, early finish
Supportive team culture
Build a long term career

Hands-on Lab role supporting cosmetic formulation & NPD. Early finish, strong team culture and career growth!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$165 per hour + GST up to 3 hours per case

Support tamariki to have their voices heard
Flexible, meaningful contract work
Be part of a nationwide practitioner network

Support tamariki to have their voices heard
Flexible, meaningful contract work
Be part of a nationwide practitioner network

Fair Way seeks VOC Practitioners across Aotearoa to support tamariki to be heard in Family Dispute Resolution mediation.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Creator & Influencer Marketing Associate

at Moodi

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland(Hybrid)

Join one of Australasia’s fastest-growing wellness brands
High-impact role with real ownership and career growth
Hybrid and flexible work place

Join one of Australasia’s fastest-growing wellness brands
High-impact role with real ownership and career growth
Hybrid and flexible work place

Own and scale Moodi’s creator and influencer engine, building partnerships and sourcing high-performing content that drives growth.

subClassification: Digital & Search MarketingDigital & Search Marketing

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

25d ago

Listed one day ago

Media and Digital Coordinator | Kairuruku Pāpāho Matihiko

at Hemisphere

This is a Full time job

Oriental Bay, Wellington

$60,126 – $72,548 per year

Growing Tiriti-dynamic agency
Wellbeing payments, transport & cycling subsidies, gifted annual leave
Addiction to sausage rolls, birthday cake and pizza

Growing Tiriti-dynamic agency
Wellbeing payments, transport & cycling subsidies, gifted annual leave
Addiction to sausage rolls, birthday cake and pizza

Seeking a Media Coordinator or Specialist (planner/buyer). Great team, real development, wellbeing $, transport perks, and gifted leave.

subClassification: Media Strategy, Planning & BuyingMedia Strategy, Planning & Buying

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

1d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Casual Youth Workers - Te Kohanga Youth Justice Home

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

26.00 hourly rate plus 8% holiday pay

Paid ongoing training
Casual mahi on an on-call basis that supports rangatahi
Contribute to positive outcomes for youth offenders

Paid ongoing training
Casual mahi on an on-call basis that supports rangatahi
Contribute to positive outcomes for youth offenders

Casual Youth Workers needed in Rotorua!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

16h 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 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 five days ago

Trainee - Patient Services

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Entry-level opportunity with full on-the-job training
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Entry-level opportunity with full on-the-job training
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Be a Trainee in our Auckland lab team gaining hands-on experience collecting specimens, supporting patients, and developing your healthcare career.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Advisor Environment Restoration x 2

at Greater Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$83,230-$124,845 incl all benefits

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Advise & plan projects to improve our region's environment
Great work culture, doing work that really matters
Development opportunities + flexible working

Provide specialist knowledge & planning expertise on sustainable land use projects focussing on soil conservation, water quality, & biodiversity.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Field Technician - Onehunga

at Geotechnics Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

Kickstart Your Career in the civil industry with Geotechnics!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

26d ago

Listed four days ago

Network Intelligence Data Analyst

at WEL Networks

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato(Hybrid)

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Join our team and help power smarter decisions across WEL. If you're passionate about data and ready for a role with real purpose - apply now!

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Team Leader Community Resilience - Hawke's Bay CDEM

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$113,305 – $133,300 per year

Champion community-focused emergency management.
Support locally connected, regionally aligned resilience and welfare.
Help councils, mana whenua, partners, and communities prepare and recover.

Champion community-focused emergency management.
Support locally connected, regionally aligned resilience and welfare.
Help councils, mana whenua, partners, and communities prepare and recover.

Lead a strategic approach to community resilience across Hawke’s Bay.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Research and Insights Advisor

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

A role where your work will directly inform everything from speed limits and playground designs to bylaws and long‑term planning

subClassification: Market Research & AnalysisMarket Research & Analysis

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wanaka, Otago(Remote)

$165 per hour + GST up to 3 hours per case

Support tamariki to have their voices heard
Flexible, meaningful contract work
Be part of a nationwide practitioner network

Support tamariki to have their voices heard
Flexible, meaningful contract work
Be part of a nationwide practitioner network

Fair Way seeks VOC Practitioners across Aotearoa to support tamariki to be heard in Family Dispute Resolution mediation.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

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