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Research and development jobs in Auckland.

55 open roles, 23 posted this week, most paying $114k to $166k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Research and developmentYesterday

    Senior Clinical Research Associate I

    Thermo Fisher Scientific · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Monitoring investigator sites · Reviewing trial documentation · Maintaining site communications

    4+ yrsBachelor's degree in a life sciences-related field, or Registered Nursing certification or equivalent relevant qualification; 4+ years as a clinical research monitor; Phase I healthy-volunteer study monitoring experience; valid New Zealand driver's licence; currently resident in New Zealand

  • Research and development2 days ago

    Hydrogeologist

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Conducting field investigations · Analyzing data · Preparing reports

    3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Earth/Environmental Science or related field; full New Zealand driver's licence; 3+ years relevant experience preferred; MS Office proficiency; willingness to work outdoors for fieldwork.

    Generous leave
  • Research and development3 days ago

    Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

    MSD Australia & New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full time

    Monitoring clinical sites · Managing site relationships · Reviewing regulatory documentation

    Associate degree, certificate or equivalent in a scientific or healthcare discipline plus relevant healthcare and direct site-management experience in bio, pharma or CRO; or bachelor's degree or above plus direct site-management experience in bio, pharma or CRO; fluent in local language and English.

  • Research and development3 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting monitoring visits · Verifying source documentation · Reviewing regulatory documents

    Bachelor's degree in a health or science related field; knowledge of Clinical Monitoring practices and procedures

    Visa sponsorship
  • Research and development4 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$55.00 an hourContract

    Designing physics problems · Developing step-by-step solutions · Evaluating AI outputs

    Masters (pursuing or completed) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field; strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains; ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback

  • Research and development4 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$70.00 an hourContract

    Designing biochemistry problems · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing AI outputs

    PhD (completed or in final stages) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field

  • Research and development4 days ago
    Auckland
    $40.00-$80.00 an hourContract

    Designing physics problems · Authoring gold-standard solutions · Auditing AI reasoning

    PhD (completed or in final stages) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related field; mastery of Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics

  • Research and development4 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$55.00 an hourContract

    Designing physics problems · Developing step-by-step solutions · Evaluating AI-generated responses

    Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field

  • Research and development4 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$55.00 an hourContract

    Designing chemistry problems · Evaluating AI outputs · Developing scientific benchmarks

    Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field

  • Research and development4 days ago
    Auckland
    $40.00-$80.00 an hourContract

    Designing advanced problems · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing AI reasoning

    PhD completed or near completion in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline; deep command of Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics; clear written English

  • Research and development3 days ago

    Research Agronomist

    Eurofins Kalyx · 5001+ employees

    A leading agricultural research company supporting the development of safer, more sustainable agricultural solutions through independent field trials and scientific expertise.

    Pukekohe, Auckland
    $80k-$90k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Managing field trials · Collecting data · Building relationships

    2+ yrsDegree in agriculture, agricultural science, agronomy or related science; 2+ years R&D field trial experience; Microsoft Office proficiency; strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Research and development5 days ago
    Auckland
    $60.00-$80.00 an hourContract

    Authoring reasoning traces · Designing problem-solving strategies · Reviewing training traces

    Deep experience in machine learning, AI research, or a closely related technical field; experience with LLM evaluation, fine-tuning, or training methodologies

  • Research and development5 days ago
    Auckland
    $170.00-$200.00 an hourContract

    Translating mathematical proofs · Analyzing proofs across domains · Constructing formalizations

    Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, or a related field; strong foundation in rigorous proof writing; hands-on experience with Lean, Coq, Isabelle/HOL, Agda, or comparable formal systems

  • Research and development5 days ago
    Auckland
    $170.00-$200.00 an hourContract

    Formalizing mathematical proofs · Analyzing proof gaps · Evaluating verification strategies

    Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, or a related field; strong foundation in rigorous proof writing; hands-on experience with a formal system

  • Research and development5 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$55.00 an hourContract

    Designing public health scenarios · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing AI outputs

    MPH, MSPH, or closely related graduate degree; foundational knowledge in at least two of epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, or health policy

  • Research and development5 days ago
    Auckland
    $170.00-$200.00 an hourContract

    Translating mathematical proofs · Analyzing proof structures · Developing Lean formalizations

    Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, or a related field; strong foundation in rigorous proof writing; hands-on experience with Lean, Coq, Isabelle/HOL, Agda, or comparable systems

  • Research and development5 days ago

    Clinical Research Associate II

    IQVIA · 5001+ employees

    A global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting site visits · Monitoring study progress · Maintaining study documentation

    4+ yrsAt least 4 years of on-site monitoring experience; strong knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines; full work rights

  • Research and development7 days ago

    Research Intern, Large Language Models

    Tencent · 5001+ employees

    A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.

    Auckland
    Full timeNo experience needed

    Familiarity with machine learning foundations and statistical models; experience with NLP-related projects; proficiency in at least one programming language; familiarity with basic data structures and algorithms

  • Research and development8 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting site visits · Verifying research data · Completing monitoring reports

    2+ yrsBachelor's degree in a health or science related field; 2 to 5 years of experience in clinical monitoring

    Visa sponsorship
  • Research and development9 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Building site relationships · Preparing essential documents · Monitoring investigational sites

    2+ yrsGraduate in a clinical or life sciences-related field, or relevant allied-profession qualifications; 2+ years CRA independent monitoring experience for CRA III; 3.5+ years independent monitoring experience for SCRA

    Parental leave
  • Research and development9 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$75.00 an hourContract

    Reviewing AI-generated content · Validating clinical trial data · Providing expert feedback

    Background in medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific communications; demonstrated HCP engagement experience in a field-based or externally facing role; ability to interpret clinical publications, trial data, and regulatory materials

  • Research and development9 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Developing research partnerships · Securing research funding · Overseeing research projects

    PhD or master's degree with equivalent research leadership, funding success and impact; substantial research management and leadership experience; success securing funding and managing complex externally funded projects; knowledge of research strategy, policy and funding in New Zealand and internationally

    Generous leave
  • Research and development10 days ago

    Research Intern, Large Language Models

    Tencent · 5001+ employees

    A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Researching machine learning · Developing NLP models · Publishing academic results

    Familiar with machine learning foundations, statistical models, and NLP projects; proficient in at least one programming language; basic data structures and algorithms; publications in top AI/NLP conferences preferred.

  • Research and development9 days ago

    Research Intern, Large Language Models 108344

    Tencent · 5001+ employees

    A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsiteInternshipNo experience needed

    Researching machine learning · Developing NLP models · Publishing academic results

    Familiar with machine learning foundations, statistical models, and NLP projects; proficient in at least one programming language; basic data structures and algorithms; publications in top-tier AI/NLP conferences preferred.

  • Research and development10 days ago

    Research Intern, Large Language Models

    Tencent · 5001+ employees

    A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Researching machine learning · Working on NLP projects · Publishing academic results

    Familiar with machine learning foundations, statistical models, and NLP projects; proficient in at least one programming language; basic data structures and algorithms; publications in top AI/NLP conferences preferred.

About research and development jobs in Auckland

There are 55 roles open for research and development jobs in Auckland on the SmartCVs job board, 23 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 27 full time, 1 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $114k to $166k a year.

That's 55 of the 224 research and development jobs across New Zealand.

2 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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There are 55 roles open for research and development jobs in Auckland on the SmartCVs job board, 23 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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