Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Nelson.

110 open roles, 39 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Government23 days ago
    Nelson
    Full timeManages people

    Leading service delivery · Managing contracts and suppliers · Overseeing asset maintenance

    Relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related discipline; experience leading high-performing teams; operational leadership delivering transport, infrastructure or solid waste services; contract, supplier and performance management experience; transport and solid waste asset lifecycle knowledge; financial management skills

    Generous leave
  • Allied health24 days ago

    Activities assistant

    Heritage Lifecare

    Nelson
    Internship

    Planning activity programs · Organising outings and events · Delivering resident activities

    Proven experience caring for others; minimum NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent qualification; full NZ drivers' licence; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Quality assurance24 days ago

    Vehicle Inspector

    VINZ - Vehicle Inspection NZ

    Nelson
    Full timeSenior

    Conducting vehicle inspections · Assessing vehicle safety compliance · Determining inspection outcomes

    Relevant automotive trade qualification or mechanical experience meeting NZTA requirements; experience with light or heavy vehicles; full New Zealand driver licence

    Generous leave
  • Data and analytics24 days ago
    Nelson
    Full time

    Analysing customer data · Developing experience dashboards · Evaluating service changes

    Experience in data analysis, insights, customer experience or a related field; experience developing reporting tools or dashboards; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience in customer experience, data analysis or a related discipline

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance24 days ago
    Nelson
    Full time

    Managing client portfolios · Reviewing financial statements · Advising business clients

    5+ yrsNZ accounting and tax knowledge; experience dealing directly with business clients; confidence using Xero and cloud-based accounting technology; New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa

  • Government24 days ago
    Nelson
    Full timeManages people

    Leading environmental policy · Integrating scientific evidence · Building multidisciplinary teams

    Senior leadership experience in environmental policy, planning, science or climate change; resource management legislation and local government knowledge; experience leading change and multidisciplinary teams; relevant degree in environmental science, management, planning, public policy or related discipline

    Generous leave
  • Design24 days ago

    Digital Content Advisor

    Nelson City Council

    Nelson
    Full time

    Improving website experiences · Managing digital content · Conducting user research

    Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in digital content, communications or a related field; strong UX/UI, information architecture, accessibility, usability and digital customer experience knowledge; experience in digital/UX roles, user-centred design, research/testing, analytics, wireframes/prototypes and stakeholder delivery.

    Generous leave
  • Education24 days ago

    Electrical Tutor

    Skills Group

    Nelson
    Full time

    Delivering electrical training · Assessing learner progress · Coaching learner achievement

    NZ Electrical Registration (Full Practising Licence, Inspector's Licence or Electrical Engineering Degree); practical electrical industry experience; Unit Standard 4098 or willingness to obtain it; proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Supply chain and logistics24 days ago
    Nelson
    Full time

    Sorting parcels · Consolidating freight · Dispatching parcels and freight

    Availability for on-call shifts Monday–Saturday, 4am–7am or 4pm–6:30pm; ability to lift up to 25kg; eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • Sales25 days ago

    Sales Manager

    JB Hi-Fi · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted retailer offering the latest technology, consumer electronics, home entertainment, and appliances at great prices.

    Nelson
    Full timeManages people

    Leading sales teams · Planning merchandising activity · Controlling budgets and inventory

    Parental leave
  • Sales25 days ago

    Merchandise Operations Specialist

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Nelson
    Full time

    Maintaining process flow · Leading visual merchandising · Coaching team members

    Ability to work four weekend shifts per month; ability to work at least one evening each week

  • Sales26 days ago

    Casual Retail Associate | OPSM | C | NZ | Nelson

    OPSM · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses, operating iconic retail brands.

    Pepin Island, Nelson
    Full time

    Guiding customer styling · Personalising eyewear frames · Providing customer experiences

  • Customer service26 days ago
    Nelson
    Full time

    Welcoming customers · Identifying customer needs · Educating customers digitally

  • Sales27 days ago

    Store Manager | Merchant 1948 Nelson

    Merchant 1948 · 201-1000 employees

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

    Nelson
    $62k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing store operations · Coaching team · Driving sales

    Retail leadership experience with a track record of results; ability to manage daily operations, coach team, drive sales, and maintain store standards.

  • Social services26 days ago

    Youth Support Workers | Kaimahi Tautoko Rangatahi

    Community Care Trust Aotearoa · 201-1000 employees

    A values-driven organisation working alongside disabled people, tamariki and rangatahi to enable great lives.

    Nelson
    OnsiteFull timePart timeEntry level

    Providing personal care · Building relationships · Encouraging independence

    Experience supporting people with high and complex needs including personal care; full current New Zealand driver's licence; current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain; legal right to work in New Zealand with 12+ months visa validity; available for at least one weekend shift.

  • Sales26 days ago

    Retail Assistant - Replenishment

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Nelson
    Part time

    Serving customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

    Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Engineering27 days ago

    L3 Mechanical Design Engineer

    Babcock Australia & New Zealand

    Nelson
    Full time

    Developing design solutions · Leading technical investigations · Mentoring developing engineers

    Mechanical Engineering degree, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification; membership of a recognised engineering institution; significant marine engineering or shipbuilding design experience; experience applying marine classification and statutory requirements; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; capable of obtaining NZDF Security Clearance

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Social services27 days ago
    Nelson City, Nelson
    Internship

    Leading kapa haka practice · Supporting music classes · Building community connections

    Full NZ driver licence; confidence using computers and tablets; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Hospitality29 days ago
    Nelson
    Full time

    Working on kitchen lines · Preparing and cooking meals · Maintaining food safety standards

    Previous commercial-kitchen experience as a chef or cook; right to work in New Zealand

About jobs in Nelson

There are 110 roles open for jobs in Nelson on the SmartCVs job board, 39 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 77 full time, 24 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.

The busiest fields are Sales (28), Social services (12) and Business operations (7).

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How many jobs in Nelson are there right now?

There are 110 roles open for jobs in Nelson on the SmartCVs job board, 39 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

What kinds of jobs are there in Nelson?

The fields with the most open roles in Nelson right now are Sales (28), Social services (12) and Business operations (7).

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Jobs in Nelson: 110 open roles | SmartCVs