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Jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui.

265 open roles, 85 posted this week, most paying $82k to $118k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Mechanical and electricalYesterday

    Line Mechanic

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Constructing overhead lines · Maintaining electrical lines · Operating line equipment

    EWRB Registration Line Mechanic; NZ Driver Licence; proven overhead line experience; electrical maintenance and construction experience; high-risk environment experience; current right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • TransportYesterday
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Delivering mail and parcels · Processing and sorting mail · Completing delivery routes

    Available Monday and Tuesday or Friday and Saturday, 7.00am–1.17pm; reliable transport; eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • SalesYesterday
    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

    Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Customer service2 days ago

    Client Services

    Totally Vets Limited · 201-1000 employees

    A progressive veterinary group providing services across multiple regions, committed to people, clients, patients, and communities.

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timePart timeNo experience needed

    Greeting clients · Managing appointments · Answering calls

    Passion for customer service, confident communication, multitasking, strong computer and administration skills, proactive and detail-focused; veterinary or reception experience advantageous but not essential; training provided.

    Generous leave
  • Social services2 days ago

    Support Worker / Kaitautoko

    Laura Fergusson Trust Wellington

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Supporting independence · Providing personal care · Supporting household management

    Legally entitled to work in New Zealand

    Visa sponsorship
  • Sales3 days ago

    Casual Keyholder | Merchant 1948 Palmerston North

    Merchant 1948 · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand family business offering premium leather footwear with heritage and modern design.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $24.50 an hourOnsitePart timeEntry level

    Serving customers · Opening and closing store · Running shifts

    Customer service experience in retail or hospitality; confident, responsible, organized, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, motivated by goals; flexible availability including weekends and Christmas/New Year.

  • Hospitality2 days ago

    Baker

    Woolworths Group

    Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeManages people

    Preparing cakes and breads · Championing food safety practices · Supervising bakery team members

    Previous experience and demonstrated knowledge in baking

  • Allied health2 days ago
    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Developing rehabilitation programmes · Liaising with allied health teams · Creating patient reports

    NZ occupational therapy registration and current APC; experience in neuro, pain and concussion; full NZ driver’s licence; a couple of years’ clinical experience

    Visa sponsorshipRelocation supportStudy support
  • Administration2 days ago

    Academic Administration Team Lead

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $71.3k-$101.3k a yearFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading academic administrators · Overseeing student records · Supporting academic governance

    Relevant academic administration experience; knowledge of academic qualifications, courses, programme development and quality assurance; proven team leadership and development; experience coordinating projects and multiple initiatives

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Hospitality2 days ago

    Residential Cook

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry level

    Planning menus · Preparing quality meals · Cooking meals independently

    Proven experience as a cook for large groups; understanding of health and safety, including food hygiene; full clean valid New Zealand driver’s licence without conditions

  • Business operations3 days ago

    Strategic Business Analyst

    AgResearch Limited · 201-1000 employees

    A Crown Research Institute driving innovation in agricultural emissions research and bioeconomy.

    Manawatū-Whanganui
    $107.0k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Conducting strategic analysis · Leading strategic projects · Researching emerging opportunities

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in business, commerce, economics, information systems, data analytics, agricultural science, environmental science, public policy or related; 5+ years complex research and analysis experience; ability to work independently and build relationships.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Allied health3 days ago

    Social Worker Mental Health - Whanganui Prison

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.

    Manawatū-Whanganui
    $82.9k-$102.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Conducting assessments · Developing care plans · Collaborating with teams

    Social Work qualification recognized by the Social Workers Registration Board NZ; post-graduate degree in mental health preferred; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; experience with trauma-informed practice and at-risk patients; NZ registration and experience highly desirable.

  • Business operations3 days ago

    Maintenance Systems and AWM Coordinator

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Coordinating maintenance systems · Managing claims and reporting · Communicating with teams

    Strong communication, proven administration/coordination/systems experience, high attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, and commitment to health, safety, confidentiality.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales2 days ago

    Kathmandu Full Time Assistant Store Manager: Palmerston North

    Kathmandu · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading global outdoor brand offering gear and apparel, committed to sustainability and adventure.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Driving sales · Managing operations

    Full-time assistant store manager role requiring leadership, customer focus, commercial awareness, operational mastery, and communication skills.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    NZ Supermarket CEA 1.5

    Woolworths Supermarkets · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing process flow · Leading team development · Ensuring compliance

    Process excellence, collaborative partnerships, effective team leadership, compliance expertise, communication skills, values alignment, ability to work four weekend shifts per month and at least one evening each week.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Regional Manager - Central Districts

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading teams · Driving regional growth · Managing retail stores

    Trusted leader with experience leading diverse teams, managing retail stores, and driving regional growth; based in or willing to relocate to Palmerston North.

  • Sales3 days ago

    Territory Manager (Manawatu-Whanganui)

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    RemoteFull timeMid level

    Prospecting new leads · Closing sales deals · Managing customer accounts

    High-performing value-based salesperson with strong history of creating opportunities, closing deals, and building customer relationships; beef industry experience or deep passion; territory management; frequent travel within territory; must live in Manawatu-Whanganui region.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Nursing3 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Ryman Healthcare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Developing relationships · Following care plans · Providing resident care

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Hospitality3 days ago

    Cafe Team Lead (Full Time) - bp Connect Taihape

    BP · 5001+ employees

    A global retail brand operating convenience stores and cafes.

    Taihape, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Coaching staff · Maximizing sales · Ensuring customer service

    Previous leadership experience in a cafe or similar industry; effective communication in English; eligibility to work in New Zealand; organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Social services4 days ago

    Social Worker - Whanganui site

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $81.2k-$97.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Conducting safety assessments · Leading hui · Designing care plans

    Full SWRB registration or eligibility, recognized social work qualification, full clean New Zealand driver's licence, commitment to working with whānau, and strong communication and cultural competence.

  • Sales4 days ago

    Apparel Team Member - The Warehouse, Feilding (Part-time)

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part timeEntry level

    Assisting customers · Creating displays · Replenishing merchandise

    Generous leave
  • Sales4 days ago
    Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Assisting customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays

  • Sales4 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Providing customer service · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

  • Sales4 days ago
    Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Assisting customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

  • Sales4 days ago
    Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Assisting customers · Maintaining inventory accuracy · Processing deliveries

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    Heritage Lifecare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Leading care teams · Developing care plans · Conducting clinical assessments

    Registered Nurse experience; current APC; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Sales4 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

    Flexible availability between 4.30pm and 6.30am

About jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui

There are 265 roles open for jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui on the SmartCVs job board, 85 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 176 full time, 61 part time and 5 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $82k to $118k a year.

The busiest fields are Sales (76), Social services (20) and Nursing (18).

4 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui are there right now?

There are 265 roles open for jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui on the SmartCVs job board, 85 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui pay $82k to $118k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

What kinds of jobs are there in Manawatū-Whanganui?

The fields with the most open roles in Manawatū-Whanganui right now are Sales (76), Social services (20) and Nursing (18).

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