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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.
Higgins
Leading construction teams · Overseeing capital works · Managing regional operations
Extensive proven experience in a similar role focused on capital works; understanding of technical, contractual and financial requirements of construction and maintenance contracts; experience in tendering, commercial work, budgeting, P&L management and cost control
IDEXX · 5001+ employees
A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.
Supervising laboratory staff · Conducting diagnostic testing · Managing laboratory operations
Bachelor of Medical Science or equivalent degree; strong experience in a haematology and biochemistry diagnostic laboratory; understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025 standards; comfortable working full-time Monday to Saturday
Gallagher Group · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand-founded technology company protecting critical infrastructure and supporting innovative solutions globally.
Building partnerships · Developing account plans · Representing eShepherd
7+ yrs7+ years in senior sales, commercial, partnerships, channel or market development; strong knowledge of NZ and Australian agricultural markets; established network across farmers, agribusiness, rural merchants, industry bodies or strategic agricultural organisations.
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.
Supporting farmers · Responding to enquiries · Resolving issues
Strong empathy, communication, problem-solving, self-starter mindset, interest in agriculture, ability to handle difficult conversations, and flexibility to work rostered shifts between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.
Leading regional team · Managing credit risk · Driving growth strategy
Extensive leadership experience in corporate, institutional or commercial banking; deep credit expertise at Responsible Officer level or equivalent; proven record leading high-performing teams and delivering strong financial, customer and people outcomes.
Hamilton City Council · 1001-5000 employees
A city council serving Hamilton, New Zealand, delivering services and projects to improve community wellbeing.
Leading planning projects · Mentoring planners · Providing strategic advice
10+ yrsBachelor's degree in Planning, Resource Management, Urban Design or related; full NZPI membership; 10+ years planning and resource management experience; extensive RMA knowledge; proven leadership and mentoring; experience in Environment Court and hearings.
Hamilton City Council · 1001-5000 employees
A city council serving Hamilton, New Zealand, delivering services and projects to improve community wellbeing.
Processing consent applications · Mentoring planners · Providing expert advice
7+ yrsBachelor's degree in planning or related field; 7+ years planning and resource management experience; NZPI membership; extensive knowledge of RMA and Local Government Act; strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Linde
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.
Partnering with leaders · Delivering learning initiatives · Designing development solutions
Experience in Learning & Development or Organisational Development; strong facilitation, instructional design, stakeholder management, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
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.
Managing projects · Coordinating resources · Reporting to stakeholders
3+ yrsRelevant qualification in business, technology, project management or related field; 3-5 years' experience delivering business and technology projects; proven experience managing multiple technology or cyber security projects; strong project governance, budget, vendor, risk and reporting experience.
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.
Managing project delivery · Coordinating stakeholders · Overseeing project governance
3+ yrsRelevant qualification in business, technology, project management or related field; 3-5 years' experience delivering business and technology projects; experience with cyber security, technology, risk or transformation projects; strong governance, planning, risk and dependency management skills; vendor and procurement management experience.
NZ Post
Sorting parcels · Consolidating freight · Dispatching parcels and freight
Available Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–11:00pm; reliable transport; able to lift up to 25kg; eligible to work in New Zealand; satisfactory drug test and security check
Skechers Australia/New Zealand
Welcoming customers · Supporting sales goals · Maintaining store presentation
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
Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees
A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.
Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Packing online orders
Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Woolworths Group
Serving checkout customers · Processing cash payments · Assisting self-service checkouts
Gallagher Animal Management
Designing mechanical solutions · Supporting product development · Investigating field performance
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences · 5001+ employees
A Danaher operating company developing automation and diagnostic solutions for life sciences and biotechnology.
Managing customer interactions · Resolving service issues · Supporting sales growth
Degree or equivalent in Biomedical / Electrical Engineering
WeightWatchers · 1001-5000 employees
A global wellness and technology company inspiring healthy habits through digital experiences and workshops.
Facilitating workshops · Driving member recruitment · Conducting orientations
Strong facilitation, coaching, empathy, time management, business acumen, listening and communication skills; tech-savvy with G Suite; availability for Tuesday mornings and Monday/Tuesday nights.
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Providing customer service · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation
Availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am
Gallagher Animal Management
Drafting supplier agreements · Advising business stakeholders · Improving contracting processes
Thames-Coromandel District Council
Leading project delivery teams · Overseeing capital portfolio planning · Governing programmes and projects
Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or a related field; significant programme management experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects; experience in capital portfolio planning, governance, financial oversight, performance monitoring and senior-level reporting; working knowledge of relevant local government and infrastructure legislation
Gallagher · 5001+ employees
A global insurance brokerage and risk management firm helping clients face risk with confidence.
Optimising plastics production · Troubleshooting production equipment · Supporting tooling development
PAMPITO qualification and/or Level 4 Trade Certificate in Plastics Engineering; proven experience in plastics manufacturing, process engineering or a related technical manufacturing environment
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Replenishing products · Assisting customers · Maintaining store presentation
Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am
Tetra Pak · 5001+ employees
A global company committed to making food safe and available everywhere, protecting food, people, and the planet.
Executing preventive maintenance · Troubleshooting automation issues · Installing upgrade kits
1+ yr1 to 3 years experience in installations, maintenance and service work
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Assisting customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays
IHC New Zealand
Supporting clients · Managing risk · Providing individual care
availability to work alternate weekends and flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers; full NZ driver's license; full legal right to work in New Zealand
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Dispensing medicines · Reviewing stock levels · Providing customer service
previous retail experience; NZQA level 4 or 5 registered technician with accreditation; right to work documentation for Aotearoa
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
Leading design and delivery · Mentoring engineers · Managing project tasks
5+ yrsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related; 5+ years delivering transportation and civil infrastructure projects in NZ or Australia; experience with roads, highways, intersections, public transport, active transport, road safety; knowledge of NZ standards and Austroads; project management experience.
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
Leading design · Delivering projects · Mentoring engineers
5+ yrsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related; 5+ years transport design experience in NZ or Australia; proficiency in Civil 3D, 12d, OpenRoads or AutoCAD; knowledge of NZ standards and Austroads; strong communication and project delivery skills.
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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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.
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.
The fields with the most open roles in Waikato right now are Sales (138), Engineering (35) and Business operations (32).
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