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Jobs in Palmerston North.

125 open roles, 32 posted this week, most paying $88k 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

  • 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.

  • 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

    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

    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.

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

    Providing customer service · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

  • 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

  • Project management3 days ago

    Herd Test Team Leader - Palmerston North/Manawatu

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    RemoteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Managing resources · Delivering customer service

    Current full driver licence, staff and team management experience, resource allocation experience, process focus, ISO environment experience, health and safety awareness, time management skills.

    Generous leave
  • Marketing4 days ago

    Merchandiser

    Brand Influence Group (BIG)

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    ContractEntry level

    Building store relationships · Installing Point of Sale · Completing audits

    Availability over Sunday and Monday

  • Data and analytics4 days ago

    Principal Data and AI Governance Advisor

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Creating governance strategy · Developing governance frameworks · Embedding māori data sovereignty

    Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Sales4 days ago

    Merchandiser

    DKSH · 5001+ employees

    A trusted partner connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights to drive growth across Asia and beyond.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Internship

    Rotating stock · Building displays · Communicating store issues

    valid driver's licence; access to a reliable vehicle

  • Nursing5 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Providing palliative nursing care · Building therapeutic relationships · Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

    NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC); strong general nursing experience

  • IT6 days ago

    Application Specialist

    Enable New Zealand · 51-200 employees

    A Crown-owned entity supporting disabled people and their whānau by managing access to equipment, modifications, and information services.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Managing applications · Supporting system integration · Ensuring user experience

    Fixed-term full-time role until 30 June 2027; must be a NZ Resident or hold a valid NZ work visa; experience in application management and ITIL best practices; strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Customer service6 days ago

    Banking Specialist, Palmerston North

    Kiwibank · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on making Kiwis better off.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Building customer relationships · Supporting financial goals · Providing banking solutions

    Banking experience or financial services exposure essential; lending experience and Delegated Lending Authority advantageous; strong communication, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills.

    Generous leave
  • Sales5 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.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeEntry levelManages people

    Leading a unified team · Developing team members · Managing merchandising and inventory

    Flexibility with hours

    Parental leave
  • Supply chain and logistics5 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Coordinating site resources · Linking delivery teams · Managing administrative duties

    Full clean NZ driver's licence; eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • Quality assurance5 days ago

    Quality Lead - Commissioning and Investment

    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 timeSenior

    Building provider relationships · Supporting quality improvement · Leading reviews and assessments

    Recognised social work qualification; current Social Workers Registration Board registration; quality assurance or related experience; knowledge of National Care Standards, Children's Act requirements and relevant quality standards; health and safety and risk management knowledge; care-sector experience.

  • Sales5 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Finding new opportunities · Building customer relationships · Driving sales performance

  • Nursing5 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Providing personal care · Updating healthcare records · Assisting shift handovers

    3+ yrsNew Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 (or equivalent) and 3 years of relevant experience; OR New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent)

  • Sales5 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Welcoming customers · Maintaining store presentation · Replenishing stock

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, especially weekends, late nights, Black Friday, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

  • Sales5 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.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Delivering sales · Managing merchandising

    Natural leader and team player; passionate about developing talent; customer-focused and results-driven; collaborative; flexibility with hours essential.

    Parental leave
  • Customer service6 days ago

    Service Advisor

    Albany Toyota

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

About jobs in Palmerston North

There are 125 roles open for jobs in Palmerston North on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 96 full time, 18 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $88k to $118k a year.

The busiest fields are Sales (25), Customer service (9) and Allied health (9).

2 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many jobs in Palmerston North are there right now?

There are 125 roles open for jobs in Palmerston North on the SmartCVs job board, 32 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do jobs in Palmerston North pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Palmerston North pay $88k 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 Palmerston North?

The fields with the most open roles in Palmerston North right now are Sales (25), Customer service (9) and Allied health (9).

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