138 space defence jobs in New Zealand

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Reliable network engineer driving secure, high‑performance infrastructure for global launch and space operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Site Contract Manager - NZDF Ohakea

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

Lead delivery in a high-profile Air Force environment
Live and work locally in an amazing lifestyle location
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead delivery in a high-profile Air Force environment
Live and work locally in an amazing lifestyle location
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead a critical Defence site at Ohakea, driving performance, relationships and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

Featured

Listed fourteen days ago

Operations Support Coordinator

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$65,857 - $76,657 (including 4% superannuation)

Office coordinator role in a very unique environment
Work within a very supportive team with lots of learning opportunities
Permanent full-time role based at Devonport Naval Base

Office coordinator role in a very unique environment
Work within a very supportive team with lots of learning opportunities
Permanent full-time role based at Devonport Naval Base

Unique and busy role where you will just pitch in and help to ensure smooth running of the business

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Managed Services - Cyber Defence Analyst

at PricewaterhouseCoopers

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome at PwC.
Unrivalled access to local and global industry expertise.
Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Find new success.

Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome at PwC.
Unrivalled access to local and global industry expertise.
Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Find new success.

Join our Managed Cyber Defence team as a Cyber Defence Analyst, where you'll safeguard New Zealand's digital future with advanced tech and expertise.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Inventory Coordinator

Mount Wellington, Auckland

This is a Full time job

achieving daily and weekly production targets, including managing production deviations and re-prioritization

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Materiel Handler

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Linton, Manawatu

$63,068 - $73,402 (including 4% superannuation)

Opportunities to build specialist logistics and supply experience
Play a critical role supporting Army training and operational readiness
Full time, permanent role

Opportunities to build specialist logistics and supply experience
Play a critical role supporting Army training and operational readiness
Full time, permanent role

Support Army training through hands-on logistics and material support at Linton Military Camp

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Industry Engagement Advisor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

$135,138 - $156,706 (including 4% superannuation)

Play a key tole connecting defence with industry and government
Gain exposure to high-profile engagements across NZ & internationally
Opportunity to travel for work

Play a key tole connecting defence with industry and government
Gain exposure to high-profile engagements across NZ & internationally
Opportunity to travel for work

Lead strategic engagement with industry and partners in a role that shapes Defence outcomes and strengthens connections across NZDF

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Site Contract Manager - NZDF Devonport

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

High profile senior FM role
Drive performance across people, operations and commercial outcomes
Competitive package including full use vehicle and bonus

High profile senior FM role
Drive performance across people, operations and commercial outcomes
Competitive package including full use vehicle and bonus

Lead a complex Defence site with full accountability, strong team leadership and real impact.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed five days ago

IT Network Engineer II

This is a Full time job

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Reliable network engineer driving secure, high‑performance infrastructure for global launch and space operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Production Planner

Mount Wellington, Auckland

This is a Full time job

Supports production to achieve on time delivery of dependent demands in accordance with the Master Production Schedule

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

23h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Field Inspection Officer

at Government Communications Security Bureau

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Conduct professional counter-surveillance and technical security inspections
Apply skills in RF, wireless engineering, or electronics
Access a defined career path with investment in your technical development

Conduct professional counter-surveillance and technical security inspections
Apply skills in RF, wireless engineering, or electronics
Access a defined career path with investment in your technical development

Join a diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing intelligence to the NZ government to protect NZ & its people.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed fourteen minutes ago

Senior Development Adviser - Inclusion

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Build partnerships in the Pacific and represent New Zealand offshore
Lead inclusion work across NZ's international development cooperation programme
Wellington-based full time permanent role

Build partnerships in the Pacific and represent New Zealand offshore
Lead inclusion work across NZ's international development cooperation programme
Wellington-based full time permanent role

Integrate GEDSI principles across New Zealand's international development cooperation programme!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14m ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Site Contract Manager - NZDF Ohakea

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

Lead delivery in a high-profile Air Force environment
Live and work locally in an amazing lifestyle location
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead delivery in a high-profile Air Force environment
Live and work locally in an amazing lifestyle location
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead a critical Defence site at Ohakea, driving performance, relationships and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Supply Chain Analyst/Inventory Management

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Complex modeling and analysis
Interesting clients
Hybrid and flexing working

Complex modeling and analysis
Interesting clients
Hybrid and flexing working

Join an awesome consultancy with a great client base. You're analytically strong and ready to operate in a complex, high-stakes environment.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Defence Community Facilitator

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$77,141 - $89,820 (including 4% superannuation)

Provide vital support & service for NZDF personnel & whanau
Positive culture, team focused working environment
Plenty of scope to grow & develop this role and grow the Community Hub!

Provide vital support & service for NZDF personnel & whanau
Positive culture, team focused working environment
Plenty of scope to grow & develop this role and grow the Community Hub!

Provide community engagement and wellness activities at the Burnham Defence Community Hub

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Logistic Coordinator

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

$65,857 - $76,657 (including 4% superannuation)

Autonomy + ownership in a unique, sole-charge logistics role
Blend inventory, purchasing, and compliance in a specialised role
Contribute to meaningful work supporting Defence health services

Autonomy + ownership in a unique, sole-charge logistics role
Blend inventory, purchasing, and compliance in a specialised role
Contribute to meaningful work supporting Defence health services

Use your logistics expertise to support critical health services across the New Zealand Defence Force

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Operational System Engineer

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

+Kiwisaver & Health Insurance

Multi-levelled role
Assist in providing optimum impact toward enhancing the NZ security apparatus
Be part of a supportive high-performing team

Multi-levelled role
Assist in providing optimum impact toward enhancing the NZ security apparatus
Be part of a supportive high-performing team

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Deputy Head Policy Data and Support Services

This is a Full time job

$163,898 - $190,277 (including 4% superannuation)

Lead high performing, engaged teams proud to support NZ veterans
Ensure key deliverables are met across a range of services
Wellington CBD location, vibrant café culture on your doorstep

Lead high performing, engaged teams proud to support NZ veterans
Ensure key deliverables are met across a range of services
Wellington CBD location, vibrant café culture on your doorstep

Strategic leadership across policy, data stewardship, business systems, projects, communications and clinical advice at Veterans Affairs NZ

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

20d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Software Engineer II - Data Engineering

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Software engineer role building APIs, data pipelines, and tools to power company‑wide data systems at Rocket Lab.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager Maritime Response Strategy and Systems

at Maritime New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Auckland based role, but open to Wellington for the right candidate
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Salary: $166,424 to $203,407 dep. on skills and experience

Auckland based role, but open to Wellington for the right candidate
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Salary: $166,424 to $203,407 dep. on skills and experience

Mō mātou | About Us Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Materiel Planner and Purchasing

This is a Full time job

Trentham, Wellington

$68,676 - $79,946 (including 4% superannuation)

Work in a collaborative, professional environment with diverse stakeholders
Access to meaningful career development and training opportunities
Full time role, based in Trentham. Free parking close by & easy commute!

Work in a collaborative, professional environment with diverse stakeholders
Access to meaningful career development and training opportunities
Full time role, based in Trentham. Free parking close by & easy commute!

Be a champion of customer service & a great team player in this busy role as you help manage the lifecycle of inventory

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

10d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Senior EHS Specialist

at Boeing Defence Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ohakea, Manawatu(Hybrid)

Competitive Remuneration

Lead a major EHS system build
High impact role with real influence
Strong focus on systems and strategy

Lead a major EHS system build
High impact role with real influence
Strong focus on systems and strategy

Lead Boeing NZ EHS system build in Auckland on a 12-month fixed term contract. Shape compliance, safety, and performance.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Supply Chain Business Analyst

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Provide up to the minute financial advice to fleet support teams
Communicate insightful analysis to senior staff and key stakeholders
Provide continuous improvement & on-going development of costing models

Provide up to the minute financial advice to fleet support teams
Communicate insightful analysis to senior staff and key stakeholders
Provide continuous improvement & on-going development of costing models

Based at Whenuapai, this critical role supports all the Royal New Zealand Air Force Supply Chain fleets

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

9d ago•Expiring

Listed one hour ago

Airworthiness Manager

at Salus Aviation Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ardmore, Auckland

Highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
Competitive salary based on experience
Progressive growing company

Highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
Competitive salary based on experience
Progressive growing company

We’re looking for a seasoned aviation engineering professional with deep technical knowledge and strong leadership capability.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1h ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Leading Data Loss Prevention delivery across a complex environment
1x day per week in Hamilton required

Initial 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Leading Data Loss Prevention delivery across a complex environment
1x day per week in Hamilton required

Lead delivery of Data Loss Prevention initiatives across a complex enterprise security environment

Recruited byHolly Greenwood

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Adult Learning Tutor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$77,141 - $89,820 (including 4% superannuation)

One-on-one & group tuition in literacy, numeracy & adult learning
Variety, challenge and the opportunity to influence
Devonport based role with opportunities for professional development

One-on-one & group tuition in literacy, numeracy & adult learning
Variety, challenge and the opportunity to influence
Devonport based role with opportunities for professional development

Join an impactful NZDF environment & make a real difference to personnel learning and education success

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Advisor Industry Security

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

$81,709 - $94,338 (including 4% superannuation)

Protect NZ Defence capability through genuinely meaningful security work
Divers, fast-growing role with strong learning and career development
Be a trusted advisor to senior Defence and Industry leaders

Protect NZ Defence capability through genuinely meaningful security work
Divers, fast-growing role with strong learning and career development
Be a trusted advisor to senior Defence and Industry leaders

Safeguard NZ Defence, influence security at a national level

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Principal IT Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Starboard Maritime Intelligence

12-moth fixed term contract
IT project leading the ADP implementation and rollout
Mt Wellington location

12-moth fixed term contract
IT project leading the ADP implementation and rollout
Mt Wellington location

We're hunting for a dynamic IT Project Manager in Auckland, New Zealand to spearhead our game-changing ADP implementation across the region!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Build cloud platforms with Kubernetes, Terraform and GitOps
Join a high-performing team with real technical ownership

Build cloud platforms with Kubernetes, Terraform and GitOps
Join a high-performing team with real technical ownership

Build secure cloud infrastructure for mission-critical government and maritime systems in a high-trust mission-critical engineering team.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

9d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Ground Systems Engineer I - Mechanical

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Government Communications Security Bureau

Design and support launch infrastructure for Electron and Neutron missions
Work hands-on across mechanical design, CAD modelling, testing & integration
Test, troubleshoot, analyse data, and maintain mission-ready systems

Design and support launch infrastructure for Electron and Neutron missions
Work hands-on across mechanical design, CAD modelling, testing & integration
Test, troubleshoot, analyse data, and maintain mission-ready systems

As a Ground Systems Engineer, you'll design and support real-world launch infrastructure-working hands-on across mechanical systems.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22h ago

Listed six days ago

Intrusion Analyst

This is a Full time job