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Research and development jobs in New Zealand.

224 open roles, 73 posted this week, most paying $114k to $187k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Research and development10 days ago

    Laboratory Manager - Geology

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Dunedin, Otago
    $80.7k-$85.6k a yearOnsitePart timeMid levelManages people

    Managing laboratories · Training users · Coordinating maintenance

    MSc or equivalent in geoscience, chemistry or related discipline; experience in geochemistry or chemistry laboratory; experience developing laboratory procedures; experience training, supervising or managing staff; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Research and development11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Researching market topics · Organizing research findings · Comparing sources and documenting evidence

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to conduct structured research and organize findings clearly; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; must reside in an eligible country

  • Research and development11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Organizing research materials · Tracking research workstreams · Preparing handoff packages

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize research materials, status and dependencies; able to maintain accurate trackers and research handoffs; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Research and development11 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Conducting deep-sea research · Managing laboratory workflows · Preparing reports and publications

    PhD in Marine Biology or related field; meiofauna research experience; laboratory specimen processing and identification; research in deep-sea, benthic or community ecology, or environmental or risk assessments; ecological methods and experimental design; technical report and peer-reviewed paper writing; scientific presentations; ocean-going research vessel experience

    Generous leave
  • Research and development11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Collecting source documents · Comparing sources · Preparing research notes

    at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to collect and organize reliable information; able to record sources, context, and open questions; reliable high-speed internet; suitable home-working setup

  • Research and development11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing project materials · Comparing completed materials · Maintaining handoff records

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to prepare and organize research project materials; able to track source records, task status and incomplete information; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Research and development11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing research materials · Maintaining project records · Recording support actions

    At least 18; able to communicate in English; able to organize research materials and maintain accurate records; able to follow documented process independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; reside in an eligible country

  • Research and development11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Gathering relevant literature · Comparing evidence across sources · Preparing evidence summaries

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to gather and compare evidence across a defined research workstream; able to maintain traceable source and decision notes; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; reside in an eligible country

  • Research and development11 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$55.00 an hourContract
  • Research and development11 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading water ecology teams · Providing scientific leadership · Building stakeholder partnerships

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in a water-related discipline with a strong ecology component; 5 years' professional experience in water resource assessment with a Master's degree or 10 years with a Bachelor's degree

  • Research and development11 days ago
    Nelson
    Full timeEntry level

    Leading research projects · Conducting marine research · Informing environmental management

    Experience as a scientist in marine invasion ecology, biosecurity or marine ecology

  • Research and development11 days ago
    New Zealand
    $40.00-$80.00 an hourContract
  • Research and development12 days ago

    Intermediate Groundwater Modeller

    Earth Sciences New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    Aotearoa New Zealand's earth and energy science organisation supporting resilient communities and sustainable environments.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington+4 more
    $109k-$121.7k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing groundwater models · Investigating water systems · Collaborating with stakeholders

    3+ yrsPhD in groundwater modelling, hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental modelling or related field, or 3+ years equivalent experience; proficiency in Python and GIS; experience with PEST or PEST++; strong communication and publication record.

    Generous leave
  • Research and development12 days ago

    Senior Product Development Technologist - Dairy

    Goodman Fielder · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading FMCG company with iconic brands, offering career growth and development.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Developing dairy products · Managing project plans · Coaching junior technologists

    5+ yrs5+ years product development in dairy/FMCG/food manufacturing; degree in dairy/food technology or food science; experience with bench and factory trials, sensory evaluation, commercialisation; project management skills; knowledge of food regulatory and safety requirements.

  • Research and development12 days ago

    Research Advisor

    PHF Science · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand government-owned research organization specializing in public health and forensic sciences.

    Auckland+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Identifying funding opportunities · Preparing research proposals · Supporting post-award administration

    Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in research administration or science; experience in research, science, health or public sector; knowledge of research funding processes; ability to support budgets and contracting; strong organizational and communication skills.

    Generous leave
  • Research and development12 days ago

    Senior Research Advisor

    PHF Science · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand government-owned research organization specializing in public health and forensic sciences.

    Auckland+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Identifying funding opportunities · Developing proposals · Coordinating governance processes

    Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification in research, science, health, public policy or related field, or equivalent experience; demonstrated end-to-end research advisory support; strong knowledge of funding landscapes; experience with budgets, governance, post-award management; strong communication and stakeholder management.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Research and development12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Collecting source documents · Comparing research evidence · Preparing structured notes

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to collect and organize reliable information; able to record sources, context, and open questions clearly; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently residing in an eligible country

  • Research and development12 days ago

    Senior Product Development Technologist - Dairy

    Goodman Fielder · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading FMCG company with iconic brands, offering career growth and development.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Developing dairy products · Managing development projects · Ensuring regulatory compliance

    5+ yrs5+ years' product development in dairy, FMCG or food manufacturing; degree in Dairy/Food Technology, Food Science or related discipline; dairy product development expertise; bench and factory trials, sensory evaluation and commercialisation experience; food regulatory, quality and food-safety knowledge

About research and development jobs in New Zealand

There are 224 roles open for research and development jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 73 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 87 full time, 8 part time and 4 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $114k to $187k a year.

Most are in Auckland (55), Wellington (28) and Waikato (10).

2 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many research and development jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 224 roles open for research and development jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 73 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do research and development jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most research and development jobs in New Zealand pay $114k to $187k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most research and development jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (55), Wellington (28) and Waikato (10). Open a region to see its research and development jobs.

How do I write a CV for research and development jobs in New Zealand?

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