Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Waikato.

597 open roles, 195 posted this week, most paying $90k to $163k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Health and safety3 days ago

    Senior Ecologist

    WSP in New Zealand

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Leading ecological projects · Conducting ecological assessments · Mentoring junior team members

    5+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification; Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) or working towards it

  • Medical3 days ago

    Locum Dentist Expression of Interest – Hamilton

    Lumino The Dentists · 1001-5000 employees

    New Zealand's largest dental network supporting dentists with modern facilities and strong patient demand.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteContractEntry level

    Managing patients · Providing dental care · Working independently

    Qualified dentist registered or eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand, holding a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or able to obtain one, with a strong foundation in general dentistry.

  • Customer service3 days ago

    Case Coordinator

    Aon · 5001+ employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato+2 more
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Contacting injured workers · Supporting case managers · Administering claims

    Experience in customer service, call centre, medical admin, or coordination; computer savvy in MS Office; ability to manage multiple contact points; attention to detail; previous ACC experience preferred.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Connectivity & Digital Solutions Specialist

    Waratah NZ Limited · 5001+ employees

    A global company providing innovative solutions and equipment for agriculture and forestry.

    Tokoroa, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing digital solutions · Managing connectivity systems · Supporting analytics

    Qualification in engineering, computer science, software development, data engineering or equivalent; experience with connectivity, telematics, IoT, industrial equipment; software development, APIs, cloud services; work authorization in New Zealand required.

  • Transport4 days ago

    Parcel Sorter

    Team Global Express New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A logistics company providing freight forwarding, transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions across New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Loading and unloading freight · Scanning freight · Maintaining documentation

    Prior freight industry experience, physically fit, strong health and safety focus, legally entitled to work in New Zealand, pre-employment checks including criminal history and drug/alcohol testing.

  • Business operations4 days ago

    Service Manager

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.

    Waikato
    $99.2k-$135.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading frontline teams · Managing staff capability · Implementing process changes

    Operational management experience, ideally in District Court and Tribunals; experience managing and developing staff; proven leadership; adaptability; strong interpersonal, analytical, and strategic skills.

    Generous leave
  • Data and analytics3 days ago

    Financial Insights Analyst

    Hamilton City Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A city council serving Hamilton, New Zealand, delivering services and projects to improve community wellbeing.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $98.5k-$139k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Preparing financial reports · Analyzing data · Developing dashboards

    10+ yrs10+ years experience developing reports and dashboards with Power BI and Excel; bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, data analytics or equivalent; strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations4 days ago
    Waikato District, Waikato
    Part timeSenior

    Operating robots remotely · Troubleshooting robot issues · Planning daily operations

    Experience managing workflows across distributed or remote teams; hands-on experience using or testing AI tools; familiarity with basic scripting, prototyping, dashboard creation, or workflow automation; general understanding of construction project phases and site operations

  • Customer service4 days ago

    Technical Product Support Specialist

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Waikato
    Full time

    Diagnosing collar issues · Monitoring training progress · Testing firmware releases

  • Sales4 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Picking and packing orders · Communicating with departments · Demonstrating health and safety

  • Sales4 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Picking and packing orders · Communicating about out-of-stocks · Demonstrating safe work practices

  • Maintenance and repair4 days ago

    Maintenance Engineer

    Tetra Pak · 5001+ employees

    A global company committed to making food safe and available everywhere, protecting food, people, and the planet.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Executing preventive maintenance · Assembling capital equipment · Testing and calibrating equipment

    2+ yrs2 years' experience in installation, maintenance and/or service work; ability to independently deliver preventive maintenance, installation tasks and rebuilding kit installations

  • Sales4 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Picking and packing orders · Communicating with departments · Demonstrating health and safety

  • Sales4 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Picking online orders · Packing customer orders · Communicating out-of-stocks

  • Software development4 days ago
    Waikato District, Waikato
    Full time

    Developing autonomy software · Deploying robots onsite · Supporting customer deployments

    Relevant four-year engineering degree or equivalent practical industry experience; ground-robot automation design and delivery experience; field deployment experience; extensive software development experience; localization, navigation, and simulation experience; Auckland-based and onsite three days weekly; able to travel domestically and internationally.

  • Sales4 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Picking and packing orders · Communicating with departments · Demonstrating safety awareness

  • Software development3 days ago

    Software Engineering Team Lead

    Tuatahi First Fibre · 51-200 employees

    A leader in Aotearoa's ultrafast broadband revolution, powering connectivity through a 6,000 km fibre optic network.

    Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading engineers · Designing software · Coaching team

    5+ yrs5+ years professional software development experience; tertiary qualification in Computer Science or equivalent; strong experience with TypeScript or C#; CI/CD and continuous delivery; strong communication and coaching skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Waikeria Prison

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.

    Waikato
    $77.3k-$108.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Providing primary health care · Assessing health needs · Responding to emergencies

    Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate; recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care; ability to assess and respond to emergencies; cultural competence with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Manager

    Bupa Care Services NZ Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A global healthcare leader providing residential care and support services.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading clinical care · Mentoring staff · Managing care plans

    2+ yrsCurrent APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration; 2+ years proven clinical leadership management experience; passion for mentoring and continuous quality improvement; legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leave
  • Administration4 days ago

    Personal Assistant - Operations Director Womens & Childrens Health

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato · 5001+ employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing executive support · Coordinating activities · Managing communications

    2+ yrs2-3 years PA or senior business support experience; advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, Outlook); strong communication and report writing; experience with capital/procurement and Oracle; full NZ driver's licence.

  • Social services4 days ago

    Support Coordinator

    The University of Waikato

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Supporting student success · Monitoring student engagement · Coordinating student services

    Recent experience in student services, customer service or a support-related role; ability to independently manage a portfolio, caseload or cohort and prioritise by need and risk; legal right to live and work in NZ

  • Supply chain and logistics4 days ago

    Warehouse Operator

    Open Country Dairy Ltd

    Waharoa, Waikato
    Full time

    Receiving and storing products · Picking and dispatching orders · Supplying materials to production

  • Government4 days ago

    Senior/Building Control Officer Processing

    Thames-Coromandel District Council

    Thames, Waikato
    Full time

    Assessing consent applications · Reviewing plans and documentation · Providing technical advice

    Experience in Building Consent Processing or Building Control in a New Zealand local government environment; appropriate Building Control qualification or currently working towards one; knowledge of the Building Act 2004, New Zealand Building Code and associated regulations; ability to interpret and apply legislation

    Relocation supportGenerous leave
  • Sales4 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Paeroa, Waikato
    Temporary

    Picking and packing orders · Communicating about out-of-stocks · Promoting workplace safety

  • Nursing4 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Providing primary care · Conducting phone triage · Prescribing within scope

    1+ yrRegistered Nurse, registered or eligible with Nursing Council; current Annual Practising Certificate; approved community-health prescribing programme and designated-scope authority; 5 years’ recent nursing experience, including 2 as Practice Nurse and 1 prescribing; Indici and phone-triage experience; NZ work rights

  • IT4 days ago

    Lead Security Specialist

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Designing enterprise security controls · Developing security standards · Leading security remediation

    Experience designing and operating enterprise controls; expertise in one security domain; working knowledge across cloud, infrastructure, application, network, identity and OT security; enterprise security framework knowledge; right to live and work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Temporary

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering nursing care

    experienced Registered Nurse; NZ Registration; current Practicing Certificate

  • Construction4 days ago

    Senior/Building Control Officer Processing

    Thames-Coromandel District Council

    Waikato
    Full time

    Assessing consent applications · Reviewing plans and documentation · Providing technical advice

    Experience in Building Consent Processing or Building Control in New Zealand local government; appropriate Building Control qualification or currently working towards one; sound knowledge of the Building Act 2004, New Zealand Building Code and associated regulations

    Relocation supportGenerous leave
  • IT4 days ago
    Paeroa, Waikato
    Full time

    Leading asset information practices · Administering asset management systems · Overseeing data quality and GIS

    5+ yrsNZ Diploma Level 6 in Asset Management or a related field; 5–6 years’ relevant experience in asset management, systems or information management; full New Zealand Driver Licence; current legal right to work in NZ

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Temporary

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering nursing care

    NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate; experience as a Registered Nurse

About jobs in Waikato

There are 597 roles open for jobs in Waikato on the SmartCVs job board, 195 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 428 full time, 106 part time and 37 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $90k to $163k a year.

The busiest fields are Sales (138), Engineering (35) and Business operations (32).

2 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many jobs in Waikato are there right now?

There are 597 roles open for jobs in Waikato on the SmartCVs job board, 195 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do jobs in Waikato pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Waikato pay $90k to $163k 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 Waikato?

The fields with the most open roles in Waikato right now are Sales (138), Engineering (35) and Business operations (32).

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