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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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Mechanical and electrical14 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Conducting service inspections · Troubleshooting turbine components · Maintaining turbine operations

    Electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic trade; good computer skills; experience handling tools or systems for work monitoring and documentation; good written and verbal English; valid driver's license; full medical assessment and background check

    Parental leave
  • Supply chain and logistics15 days ago

    Procurement Assistant

    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
    Full time

    Supporting stock purchasing activities · Creating purchase orders · Coordinating shipping documentation

    Previous administration, data entry, or coordination experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Finance Business Partner

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

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

    Supporting budgeting and forecasting · Preparing management reports · Conducting financial modelling

    3+ yrsAt least three years' relevant experience in management accounting or finance business partnering

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • IT16 days ago

    Enterprise Architect - Data & Asset

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Owning architecture direction · Developing architecture roadmaps · Guiding data platforms

    Significant experience in enterprise, solution or technology architecture; strong knowledge of data platforms, information management, analytics and emerging AI capabilities; experience developing technology strategies, target states and architecture roadmaps; experience across complex product, platform and delivery environments

    Generous leave
  • Customer service16 days ago

    Customer Coordinator

    Switched On Group · 51-200 employees

    A group of businesses enhancing people's environments through property maintenance, renovations, and commercial fit-outs.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Coordinating maintenance jobs · Scheduling trades · Managing customer complaints

    Previous customer service, administration, scheduling, or coordination experience; strong communication, organizational, and time management skills; attention to detail; Microsoft Office and database/work management system proficiency.

  • Allied health17 days ago

    Occupational Therapist

    APM New Zealand

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Supporting clients in communities · Delivering client-centered rehabilitation · Assessing and treating concussion

    2+ yrsAt least 2 years’ experience working within pain and concussion services

    Generous leave
  • Transport17 days ago

    Manager Uncrewed Aircraft Systems - UAS

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

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

    Leading instructors and operators · Overseeing UAS training delivery · Managing regulatory compliance

    Experience leading operational teams; aviation background with pilot qualifications and instructional experience

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Customer service16 days ago

    Resolutions Specialist

    Iplex Pipelines NZ · 5001+ employees

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

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Managing customer enquiries · Resolving complaints · Processing credits

    Previous customer service, support, contact centre or similar experience; strong verbal and written communication; ability to manage competing priorities; resilience; reliability; SAP or ERP experience advantageous but not essential.

  • Project management18 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Leading infrastructure projects · Managing project scope · Building stakeholder relationships

    Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, Agile or equivalent; proven experience delivering large, complex projects

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business development18 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeManages people

    Developing growth strategies · Identifying market opportunities · Leading category teams

    Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Agribusiness, Science or related discipline; significant experience in commercial leadership, category management, growth strategy or business development

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Sales18 days ago

    Christmas Team Member- Noel Leeming, Palmerston North

    Noel Leeming · 5001+ employees

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

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    ContractEntry level

    Assisting customers · Processing returns and refunds · Recommending products

    Availability from mid-November to mid-January; flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods

  • Nursing18 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Temporary

    Providing personal care · Assisting daily activities · Performing housekeeping duties

    Previous experience in healthcare, aged care, disability support, home care or a similar environment; right to work in New Zealand without employer sponsorship; availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays

  • Communications18 days ago

    Journalists – Open Justice

    New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Covering court proceedings · Producing multimedia journalism · Holding lawmakers accountable

    2+ yrsJournalism qualification; at least 2 years of newsroom experience

  • Social services18 days ago

    Counsellor

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

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

    Providing short-term counselling · Conducting risk assessments · Facilitating wellbeing workshops

    Current New Zealand registration with NZAC, Dapaanz, NZASW, or equivalent professional body; demonstrated therapeutic skills and experience; understanding of issues specific to tertiary students and young adults; familiarity with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Veterinary18 days ago

    Veterinarian/Senior Veterinarian in Small Animal Referral Surgery

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $107.9k-$166.4k a yearInternshipSenior

    Managing referral caseloads · Teaching small animal surgery · Mentoring surgical residents

    Veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited or New Zealand Veterinary Council-recognised school; eligibility for full New Zealand veterinary registration; advanced training and clinical competence in small-animal soft-tissue and/or orthopaedic surgery; specialist qualification or eligibility for FANZCVS, DACVS or ECVS examinations

    Relocation supportGenerous leave
  • Quality assurance19 days ago

    Trade Coach

    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

    Coaching operational leaders · Monitoring field work practices · Conducting assurance audits

    Demonstrated experience in electricity distribution, energy, utilities, or a comparable field-based environment; strong knowledge of field operations, technical standards, safety systems, critical risk controls, and compliance frameworks

  • Education19 days ago

    Campus Student Support Assistant (Palmerston North)

    OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees

    A global school network offering flexible relief teaching opportunities across New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Supporting student wellbeing · Assisting learning participation · Liaising with teachers

    Valid New Zealand working rights; ability to pass a pre-employment police check; ability to work on-site at the Palmerston North Campus

  • Sales18 days ago

    TAROCASH -Retail Sales Assistant ,Palmerston North

    Tarocash · 201-1000 employees

    A leading menswear retailer offering sharp, affordable, and on-trend fashion in Australia and New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Providing customer experience · Exceeding sales targets · Building customer rapport

    Retail experience with desire to exceed sales and KPI targets; passion for menswear and customer experience; can-do attitude; interest in fashion; strong conversational skills.

  • Nursing19 days ago

    Caregiver - Fixed Term

    Ryman Healthcare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting team colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Legal and compliance19 days ago

    Compliance Officer

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Conducting audits and reviews · Assessing operator compliance · Preparing evidence-based assessments

    Experience delivering risk-based audits and reviews; full driver licence with no driving convictions; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Allied health19 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Managing clinical caseload · Supervising junior physiotherapists · Developing rehabilitation services

    Current NZ Physiotherapy registration with a valid APC; demonstrated experience in musculoskeletal, vestibular, concussion and persistent pain rehabilitation; full New Zealand Driver Licence

  • Allied health19 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Handling ACC claims · Conducting career assessments · Creating vocational action plans

    Tertiary qualification; CDANZ membership or eligibility to gain membership; experience in the ACC vocational rehabilitation sector

    Study support
  • Sales20 days ago

    Christmas Part Timer - Cotton On Palmerston North

    Cotton On Group · 5001+ employees

    A global stationery, travel, and gifting brand focused on creative products and cultural disruption.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Creating customer experiences · Merchandising store displays · Replenishing store stock

  • Medical21 days ago

    Psychologist

    APM New Zealand

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Managing clinical caseload · Providing evidence-based therapy · Delivering clinical assessments and reports

    NZPB-accredited Master's degree or higher in Psychology; registration with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand; valid Annual Practising Certificate; registration with the New Zealand Psychological Society or New Zealand College for Clinical Psychologists; full NZ driver licence; NZ/AU citizenship or valid NZ work visa

  • Sales20 days ago

    Kathmandu Part Time Sales Assistant: Palmerston North

    Kathmandu · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Engaging customers · Sharing product knowledge · Maintaining store displays

    Passion for customer service, enthusiasm for outdoor gear, clear communication, teamwork, and ability to maintain store standards.

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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