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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.

  • IT25 days ago

    ITSM Platform Specialist

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

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

    Administering ITSM platform · Automating service workflows · Maintaining configuration records

    5+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in IT, Information Systems, Business Systems, or equivalent professional experience; around 5 years in technical IT roles, including hands-on enterprise ITSM platform administration or support; advanced industry-recognized certification in ITSM practices; experience in a university, public sector, or complex enterprise environment

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Transport25 days ago

    Class 5 Driver

    T&G Global Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A fresh produce company that grows and distributes fruit to markets worldwide.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Operating vehicles · Loading fresh produce · Providing customer service

    Class 5 driver licence; experience using forklifts to load and unload trucks; eligibility to work in New Zealand; must pass health and driving assessments

  • Legal and compliance25 days ago

    Assessor - Palmerston North

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry level

    Assessing customer files · Making risk-based decisions · Responding to information requests

    Customer service experience; understanding of the Privacy and Official Information Acts; experience risk assessing, dealing with issues and identifying solutions; ability to manage sensitive and confidential information; knowledge and experience with Word and Excel; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures

  • Supply chain and logistics26 days ago

    Warehouse Inventory Assistant - Main Store

    Lockheed Martin · 5001+ employees

    A defense and aerospace company managing military equipment and supplies.

    Waiouru, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Managing inventory · Preparing and dispatching equipment · Conducting stock audits

    Full Class 1 Driver’s Licence

  • Customer service26 days ago

    Service Advisor

    Albany Toyota

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Coordinating vehicle servicing · Updating customers · Organising job invoicing

    Clean driver's licence; ability to confidently drive manual and automatic vehicles

  • Customer service26 days ago

    On Site Tech Solutions Specialist- Noel Leeming Palmerston North

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry level

    Conducting live demonstrations · Providing support and advice · Delivering and installing purchases

    Full clean New Zealand Drivers license

    Generous leave
  • Nursing26 days ago

    Health Care Assistant - Coombrae Home - Feilding

    Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works

    Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Internship

    Providing daily living support · Encouraging resident-led decision making · Delivering individualised support

    Level 2 or higher Health and Wellbeing Certificate; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Education26 days ago

    Senior Lecturer - Nursing

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $107.9k-$152.7k a yearFull time

    Developing nursing curricula · Teaching nursing courses · Advancing nursing research

    Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate; PhD or equivalent in nursing or related field; clinical experience in nursing and education; curriculum development and blended teaching experience; publications in national nursing or health-related journals

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Maintenance and repair26 days ago
    National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry level

    Processing repair requests · Conducting safety testing · Coordinating service visits

    1+ yrDriver’s licence; own vehicle

  • Customer service26 days ago

    Customer Service Representative

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Providing phone support · Responding to email enquiries · Giving accurate advice

    Experience working in a Contact Centre; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Project management26 days ago

    Project Lead, Treaty and Community

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Leading strategic projects · Building stakeholder partnerships · Supporting Treaty commitments

    Current full New Zealand driver licence; valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment

  • Sales26 days ago

    Christmas Part Time Sales Assistants - Palmerston North

    Skechers · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsitePart timeSeasonalNo experience needed

    Providing customer service · Meeting sales goals · Maintaining store presentation

    Passion for customer service and retail, strong communication, full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027 including weekends and late nights; previous retail experience preferred but not essential.

  • Sales27 days ago

    Technical Sales Support Specialist – Palmerston North

    Kormax · 11-50 employees

    A fourth-generation, New Zealand-owned family business specialising in high-quality fastenings and engineering supplies.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Providing technical support · Managing customer enquiries · Supporting sales administration

    Strong technical aptitude and experience in engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment; ability to understand and discuss technical products; excellent communication, organisational and customer-first skills; team player.

  • Veterinary27 days ago

    Veterinary Nurse - Companion Animal Hospital

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $51.6k-$75.4k a yearFull timeSenior

    Providing nursing care · Assisting with procedures · Conducting consultations

    1+ yrDiploma in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, or equivalent; minimum one year of general practice experience (new graduates considered); experience with general anaesthesia and surgical nursing; eligible to work in New Zealand

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Sales27 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeSenior

    Acquiring new customers · Driving sales growth · Managing customer relationships

    sales experience; full, clean NZ driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand

  • Construction27 days ago

    Supervisor Surfacing

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeManages people

    Supervising surfacing crews · Coordinating subcontractors · Monitoring HSEQ compliance

    Experience supervising surfacing or sealing crews within roading operations; knowledge of surfacing specifications, procedures, and quality standards

  • Sales27 days ago

    Service Operations Specialist

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeManages people

    Managing checkout operations · Monitoring customer service areas · Leading and coaching teams

    Availability for four weekend shifts per month; availability for at least one evening each week

  • Social services27 days ago

    Social Worker - Regional Response Team (Multiple Locations)

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Completing safety assessments · Leading hui · Designing tailored plans

    Recognised social work qualification; full SWRB registration or eligibility to register; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence

  • Sales30 days ago

    Merchandiser

    Suntory System Technology Limited · 5001+ employees

    A beverage company manufacturing and distributing a diverse portfolio of drinks across Oceania.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Unloading products · Filling shelves · Building displays

    Great attitude, ability to work autonomously, safely lift boxes of drinks, attention to detail; must complete police check and drug/alcohol test.

  • Social services30 days ago

    Activities Coordinator

    Heritage Lifecare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Planning activities · Organizing outings · Delivering activity programs

    Proven experience caring for others; full NZ driver’s licence; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Construction30 days ago

    Construction Operations Manager

    Higgins · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeManages people

    Leading construction crews · Planning project resources · Monitoring resource utilisation

    10+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in engineering or highway technology; at least 10 years managing people, plant and operational resources; construction industry knowledge and construction project management experience; current Class 1 driver licence; pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and health check

    Relocation supportRetirement savings
  • Hospitality30 days ago

    Chef (Fixed Term)- ESS Ohakea

    Compass Group New Zealand

    Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeSenior

    Preparing quality meals · Cooking buffet meals · Supervising kitchen team

    3+ yrs3 years' experience in a high-volume commercial or industrial kitchen; Full Unrestricted New Zealand Driver Licence; able to obtain Defence security clearance; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa; pass pre-employment checks

  • Business operations30 days ago

    Plant Manager 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 timeManages people

    Leading plant teams · Driving safety improvement · Managing site budgets

    Significant senior leadership experience in complex food processing; proven experience leading large teams, cultural transformation, safety improvement, large budgets and unionised environments; capability across production, engineering, maintenance, supply chain and continuous improvement.

    Relocation supportGenerous leave
  • Sales30 days ago

    Field Sales Executive - Manawatu/Whanganui

    Mondelēz International · 5001+ employees

    A global snacking leader with iconic brands, committed to leading the future of snacking.

    Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Building customer relationships · Executing promotional plans · Identifying display opportunities

    Full Driver’s License; proven safe driving record; weekly overnight travel; flexibility to work additional hours during Easter and Christmas

    Parental leaveRetirement savings

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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