Space Science Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

12-month full-time fixed-term internship
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

Growing Māori talent in Geothermal and Energy Science.

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Manufacturing Engineer

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Join the team turning early ideas into manufacturing designs and build and optimise the systems that make them real.

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Electronics Engineer-Space Systems

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Build the future of space at Zenno. Take electronics from design to space-ready hardware in a challenging, hands-on three-month engineering contract.

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Geospatial Analyst

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangement supporting work-life-balance
Make a difference in the community

We have an exciting opportunity for a Geospatial Analyst to join our Geospatial Team.

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - 24 month fixed term

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

$105,791 – $139,199 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

We are seeking a Professional Teaching Fellow in Exercise & Sport Science to join our School within the Faculty of Science

1d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Scientist

at Biotelliga

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

Join us in our mission to make agriculture more sustainable by performing biological R&D in the development of novel biopesticides.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Cook

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Do you have experience cooking at sea?
Equal time on/off roster and competitive remuneration
Support world-class marine science and research operations

Looking for an adventure that combines your culinary skills with life at sea? Join the crew of RV Kaharoa II as Ship's Cook and support marine science

20d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Mechanical Assembly Technician (Evening Shift)

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Evening shift allowance (6.25%)

You've watched the launches, now build the rockets!
Use your practical skills to build vehicles bound for space!
Evening shift: 4 on, 3 off + Evening shift allowance

Your mission should you choose to accept it: Build and assembly components headed to space, grow your career and enjoy a 3 day weekend!

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six days ago

Junior Ground Systems Engineer - Instrumentation & Control

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Our Terrestrial Software team, including Instrumentation & Control, is at the heart of this mission.

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Product Technology Manager (Food)

at Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$110,000 – $140,000 per year

Lead food innovation from concept to launch, creating commercially successful, great-tasting products that delight consumers.

27d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Nightshift

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit.

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Electronics Technician

at Kea Aerospace

This is a Full time job

Burnside, Canterbury

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Varied hands-on work: PCB testing, harness building and flight test support
Work alongside the engineers who design the boards you build and test
Join a team flying stratospheric projects with NASA and DLR

Build and test the electronics for a solar-powered UAV designed to fly for months in the stratosphere. Based in Christchurch.

7d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Summer Field Research Assistant

at Pasture First Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Summer work for a student to work in the Field Research sector.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Summer Field Research Assistant

at Pasture First Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity to work in the Agricultural Field Research Sector over summer.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Environmental Technician | 12 month fixed term

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

Work across air, water, coastal, marine and hydrology
Turn monitoring data into trusted insights
Protect Nelson’s environment through field science

We’re looking for a practical and capable Environmental Technician who enjoys fieldwork, environmental monitoring and working with data.

12d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Summer Field Research Assistant

at Pasture First Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Summer work for a student to work in the Field Research sector.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Operational Hydrological Forecaster

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Located in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland
Work in a high performing science organisation with focus on employee wellbeing.
Competitive remuneration and inclusive benefits!

This is an exciting opportunity for an early- to mid-career scientist to work at the interface between research and operations.

12d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago