Jobs in Waikato.

Leading laboratory operations · Ensuring compliance · Managing team

7+ yrsBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Food Science, Microbiology or related field; 7+ years laboratory experience with leadership in regulated food, dairy, pharmaceutical, medical device or nutrition environment; ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge; experience with investigations, CAPA, audits.

Delivering customer service · Driving store sales · Supporting stock management

Friendly, energetic, customer-focused; passionate about fashion; strong communication and presentation skills; previous retail experience a plus but not essential; must be available to work weekends.

Preparing estimates · Developing designs · Supporting projects

5+ yrs5+ years in electrical design, estimating, or project delivery; ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts; commercial awareness; electrical trade qualification or equivalent; Class 1 NZ driver's licence; NZ Electrical Registration and Practising Licence; CAD/AutoCAD and SAP experience.

Planning investigations · Conducting sampling · Preparing reports

5+ yrsBachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Geology or related Earth Science; 5+ years contaminated land experience; strong field skills; minimal supervision; full NZ driver licence; willingness to travel across New Zealand; Excel expected.

Supporting clinicians · Preparing treatment rooms · Sterilising instruments

Previous dental assistant experience preferred but not essential; strong organizational skills; ability to multitask; experience with dental practice software (EXACT advantageous); strong typing; valid NZ work right; excellent communication.

Overseeing event execution · Managing banquet staff · Coordinating with clients

2+ yrsHigh school graduate with strong communication; 2+ years leadership in hospitality; event planning and budget control expertise; knowledge of safety protocols and hospitality standards.

Driving sales · Delivering customer service · Providing technical support

Customer-obsessed with excellent communication; proven sales achievement; experience in telecommunications, technology, or retail sales; comfort with rotational shifts including evenings and weekends; must be NZ citizen, resident, or hold valid work visa with 18+ months remaining.

Providing digital guidance · Creating and publishing content · Monitoring channel performance

2+ yrsDiploma in Web Development and Design or similar; 2+ years digital communications experience; experience with CMS and HTML; understanding of UX and web accessibility; strong collaboration and communication skills.

Leading engineers · Designing software · Coaching team

5+ yrs5+ years professional software development experience; tertiary qualification in Computer Science or Software Engineering; strong API and service-based architecture design; TypeScript or C#; CI/CD and continuous delivery experience.

Engaging customers · Providing product knowledge · Maintaining store standards

Enthusiastic, customer-focused team member with strong communication skills, curiosity about outdoor gear, and ability to work in a team environment.

Designing learning programs · Facilitating training sessions · Measuring learning effectiveness

Experience in learning design, instructional design, training, or digital learning; proven experience supporting business change or technology transformation; strong learning needs analysis and program design; facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Providing clinical leadership · Supporting staff development · Coordinating daily operations

3+ yrsMinimum 3-5 years recent acute care experience; demonstrated leadership capability; postgraduate certificate required; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori; strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Developing communication strategies · Delivering high-quality content · Supporting organizational change

Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations or related discipline; significant experience delivering communications strategies, campaigns and projects; exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills; strong cultural capability with Māori.

Conducting AOD assessments · Delivering programmes · Supporting wellbeing

2+ yrsRelevant qualification in psychology, addictions, mental health, social work, nursing or counselling; DAPAANZ registration; 2+ years AOD experience; competence in AOD assessments and programme delivery; prison security clearance and drug testing required.

Leading campus operations · Developing staff · Driving student outcomes

Recent leadership experience as Principal, Deputy Principal, or Assistant Principal in a New Zealand school; proven ability to improve student outcomes and lead high-performing teams; strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Leading campus · Developing staff · Overseeing operations

Recent leadership experience as Principal, Deputy Principal, or Assistant Principal in a New Zealand school; proven ability to improve student outcomes and lead high-performing teams; strong communication and growth mindset.

Providing technical support · Implementing automation solutions · Designing data dashboards

4+ yrs4-year university degree in engineering, computer science, IT or related; 4+ years manufacturing/automation experience; 3+ years project management; proficiency with SQL, Power BI, Ignition, SAP or IFS; work authorization required.

Developing manufacturing technologies · Providing technical support · Leading automation projects

4+ yrsUniversity degree in engineering, computer science, IT or related field; 4+ years manufacturing/automation experience; 3+ years project management; proficiency with SQL, Power BI, Ignition, ERP/MES (SAP or IFS); work authorization in New Zealand required.

Coordinating training activities · Identifying capability needs · Facilitating learning initiatives

Experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing, engineering, trades or operational environment; strong stakeholder engagement and communication; experience coordinating training or competency programs; organizational and administration skills.

Greeting customers · Replenishing stock · Creating festive experience

No prior experience necessary; must be available from 23 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 including weekends, weekdays, and peak trade periods; role involves extended time on feet and stock handling.

Coordinating referrals · Providing clinical oversight · Supporting tenancies

Registered health professional with current annual practicing certificate and registration; full New Zealand driver's license; experience in mental health and social sectors; strong communication and cultural awareness; background check required.

Managing plant compliance · Implementing quality systems · Conducting audits

Bachelor's degree in scientific or technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience; certification as specified by Abbott; strong judgment, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Winning new business · Growing customer accounts · Managing branch operations

Accomplished B2B salesperson with a strong track record of winning new business and growing accounts; formal sales training or structured sales methodology highly regarded; strong communication and relationship skills.

Leading design control · Executing qualification activities · Managing CAPA activities

5+ yrsMinimum 5 years in similar position or food manufacturing; working knowledge of regulations, quality systems, and engineering principles; strong project management and technical writing skills; attention to detail.

Collecting samples · Preparing samples · Dispatching samples

Experience in a laboratory environment desirable; knowledge of food or dairy industry standards advantageous; qualification in science (e.g. Microbiology or Chemistry) advantageous; valid driver's license; ability to travel occasionally.

Leading production line · Managing team development · Ensuring quality compliance

5+ yrsTertiary degree, diploma, or minimum 5 years in dairy manufacturing; minimum 3 years in FMCG operations preferably in a Nutritional Plant; experience leading teams; knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes and HACCP systems.

Leading engineering team · Improving manufacturing efficiency · Supporting plant trials

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical, food science or similar; understanding of spray drying, blending and canning operations; continuous improvement mindset; project leadership; ability to influence stakeholders.

Leading maintenance team · Planning maintenance activities · Resolving equipment breakdowns

Mechanical or Electrical NZQA Level 4 trade or equivalent; CMMS software experience; strong coaching, planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Providing customer service · Processing bookings · Welcoming guests

Previous customer service, hospitality, or tourism experience; strong communication and interpersonal skills; cash handling; attention to detail; computer skills; flexibility for weekends, public holidays, and varying shifts.

Processing financial transactions · Preparing reconciliations · Supporting budgeting

5+ yrsFormal qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce; CA or CPA preferred; 5+ years finance experience; 12+ months supervisory experience; independent work ability; strong communication and analytical skills.