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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.

  • Social services12 days ago

    Resource Workers Dannevirke and Waipukurau

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui
    TemporaryEntry level

    Transporting tamariki and rangatahi · Supporting young people · Supervising family visits

    Experience with tamariki and rangatahi who may have complex needs; right to work in New Zealand; clean current full driver's licence; professional references from current and previous employers

  • Education12 days ago

    Kaihautu Maori

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $83.8k-$117.8k a yearFull timeSenior

    Designing information literacy education · Supporting Māori research · Strengthening library services

    library and information qualification and/or significant professional experience; strong knowledge and practical application of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori; sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to academic libraries; experience teaching information literacy and research skills

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales11 days ago

    SME Client Executive

    Aon Corporation · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing risk, retirement, and health solutions.

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Managing client portfolio · Leading renewals · Optimizing processes

    Client-first mindset, strong communication, collaboration, commercial awareness, problem-solving, resilience, and ideally L5 Fire and General Qualification.

  • Allied health12 days ago

    Physiotherapist

    APM Group · 5001+ employees

    A values-led, customer-obsessed team delivering best-in-class health and rehabilitation services.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Assessing injuries · Developing rehab programs · Supporting performance optimization

    2+ yrsRelevant physiotherapy qualifications, professional registration, valid practicing certificate, current NZ driver licence, MSK experience, and 2+ years clinical experience preferred. Must be NZ or Australian citizen.

    Generous leave
  • Allied health12 days ago

    Physiotherapist

    APM Group · 5001+ employees

    A values-led, customer-obsessed team delivering best-in-class health and rehabilitation services.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Assessing injuries · Developing rehab programs · Supporting military teams

    2+ yrsRelevant physiotherapy qualifications, professional registration, valid practicing certificate, current NZ driver licence, MSK experience, 2+ years clinical experience preferred, NZ or Australian citizenship required.

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Financial Controller - Levin

    Alliance Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Leading site budgeting · Analyzing financial performance · Managing working capital

    Recognised accounting qualification or diploma (CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent); proven experience in financial control, management accounting or finance leadership; currently eligible to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Social services12 days ago

    Residential Youth Worker - Te Au rere

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry level

    Supporting tamariki · Mentoring young people · Facilitating activity programmes

    Willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays; physically able to play sports and interact safely; able to pass a Vulnerable Children’s Act check and Police vetting; able to work free from drugs and alcohol

    Generous leave
  • Sales12 days ago

    Merchandiser - Palmerston North

    Coca-Cola Europacific Partners · 5001+ employees

    A beverage company that makes, moves, and sells the world's most loved drinks.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Organising product displays · Replenishing shop-floor stock · Following merchandising standards

    Full New Zealand driver licence; access to a reliable vehicle; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Manufacturing12 days ago

    Welding Supervisor

    Stellar Recruitment

    Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Overseeing welding compliance · Managing QA documentation · Coordinating testing and inspections

    HERA Welding Supervisor qualification or equivalent; proven RWC experience; knowledge of AS/NZS 5131 and ISO 3834; heavy fabrication or structural steel background; ability to read drawings and manage QA processes; NZ citizen or permanent resident

  • Sales12 days ago

    Christmas Team Member - Noel Leeming, Levin

    Noel Leeming · 5001+ employees

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

    Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui
    ContractEntry level

    Assisting customers · Processing returns and refunds · Recommending products

    Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods through to mid-January

  • Social services12 days ago

    Casual Residential Youth Worker - Te Au rere

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Maintaining safe environments · Supporting youth rehabilitation · Strengthening whānau relationships

    Right to work in New Zealand; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence; meet safety checking and police vetting requirements; willingness and ability to cover varied shifts; appropriate physical fitness

  • Security12 days ago

    Senior Firefighter

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Ohakea, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $64.5k-$75.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Responding to emergencies · Leading team members · Conducting training exercises

    Considerable firefighting experience, FENZ Senior Firefighter or equivalent training, Emergency Response Driver qualification, full class 2 driver's licence held for 6+ months, NZ citizenship or permanent residence with 5-year background history for security clearance.

    Retirement savings
  • Transport13 days ago

    Class 5 Driver

    Team Global Express

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Loading freight safely · Scanning all freight · Delivering and collecting freight

    Clean full NZ Class 5 licence; experience driving on New Zealand roads; eligible to work in NZ immediately

  • Customer service13 days ago

    Copy Centre Specialist - Warehouse Stationery, Wanganui (Fixed-term)

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

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

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry level

    Serving print customers · Photocopying documents · Creating print work

  • Customer service12 days ago

    Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Harvey Norman · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand retailer of quality products with outstanding customer service.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Troubleshooting technical issues · Installing hardware and software · Driving service sales

    Strong technical knowledge of computers and related products; excellent customer service and communication skills; full clean NZ driver's licence; ability to work weekends and public holidays.

  • Social services13 days ago

    Social Worker - Taumaranui

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry level

    Supporting tamariki and whānau · Completing full assessments · Facilitating whānau hui

    Full SWRB registration and current practising certificate; social work qualification recognised by SWRB; full, clean New Zealand driver licence; recent and relevant experience in child protection, care and protection, or a related social work environment

  • Nursing13 days ago

    Health Care Assistants - Kowhainui - Whanganui

    Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Providing daily care · Encouraging resident independence · Delivering individualised support

    2+ yrsMinimum 2 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant; Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2 or currently working towards it; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Project management13 days ago

    Change Specialist

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $83.8k-$117.8k a yearFull time

    Developing change plans · Assessing organisational readiness · Planning stakeholder engagement

    4+ yrsAt least four years' experience in an IT or IT-related role, including delivering change and communications management; tertiary qualification in IT or business management, or equivalent extensive industry experience; senior-practitioner-level industry-recognised change and communications management certification

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales13 days ago

    Food Leader

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Conducting inventory audits · Prioritising stock replenishment · Overseeing fresh merchandising

    Availability for at least one Saturday and one Sunday per month; availability for at least one evening each week until store closure

  • Project management13 days ago

    Senior Advisor Planning and Performance

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Coordinating work plans · Providing planning advice · Monitoring delivery progress

    Regulatory, government or complex operational advisory experience; planning, prioritisation and cross-team coordination experience; ability to interpret performance information and assess risks; written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of or willingness to learn Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

    Generous leave
  • Software development13 days ago

    Principal Software Engineer

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Leading engineering challenges · Developing engineering standards · Mentoring software engineers

    Deep software engineering expertise; experience establishing engineering standards and patterns; broad expertise across modern software engineering; track record mentoring engineers

  • IT13 days ago

    Enterprise Architect - Customer and Digital

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Owning architecture direction · Developing domain roadmaps · Influencing technology investment

    Significant experience in enterprise, solution or technology architecture; experience developing technology strategies, target states and architecture roadmaps; knowledge of customer engagement platforms, digital services, web and mobile ecosystems, integration patterns and enabling technologies

  • Sales13 days ago

    Retail Assistant - Replenishment

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Engaging customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store cleanliness

    Flexible availability between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Social services13 days ago

    Youth Support (Resource Workers) - Horowhenua

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Horowhenua District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Transporting tamariki · Supporting rangatahi · Writing observational reports

    Experience with tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs; right to work in New Zealand; clean current full driver's licence

  • Sales13 days ago

    Retail Assistant - Replenishment

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

    Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Customer service13 days ago

    Warehouse & Customer Service Assistant (Fixed Term) - Palmerston North

    Anzor · 51-200 employees

    A leading New Zealand supplier of stainless steel fasteners, offering a wide range and large stock.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Picking and packing orders · Serving customers · Representing brand

    Must be eligible to work in New Zealand; physically fit; great customer service skills; positive attitude; warehouse experience preferred but not essential.

  • Education13 days ago

    ECE Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Terrace End

    Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Planning educational journeys · Capturing learning assessments · Building positive relationships

    Recognized NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration; right to work in New Zealand; warm communication, proactive spirit, and confidence using digital tools.

  • Education13 days ago

    ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Terrace End

    Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsitePart timeContractNo experience needed

    Developing curriculum · Providing physical care · Building relationships

    Must have the right to work in New Zealand; genuine passion for early learning; ability to develop curriculum based on Te Whāriki; strong communication and initiative; fixed-term 32 hours per week.

  • Manufacturing14 days ago

    Machine Operator

    Stellar Recruitment

    Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Operating production machinery · Monitoring machine performance · Completing quality checks

    Reliable transport; physically fit and capable of manual handling; able to pass a pre-employment drug test; no criminal convictions; valid NZ work rights

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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Jobs in Manawatū-Whanganui: 265 open roles | SmartCVs