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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.
Reviewing source material · Analyzing evidence patterns · Preparing analytical summaries
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; currently residing in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Investigating research questions · Evaluating source relevance · Documenting research findings
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to investigate a defined subject and judge source relevance; able to document specialized findings; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently residing in an eligible country
Collecting source documents · Comparing evidence · 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 clearly; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; reside in an eligible country
Reviewing study documents · Assessing evidence conclusions · Documenting review decisions
Currently residing in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to review research against quality criteria and document decisions precisely; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Gathering relevant evidence · Comparing evidence across sources · Preparing evidence summaries
Must be at least 18; 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; currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States
Reviewing study plans · Assessing research evidence · Documenting evaluation findings
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to evaluate research against explicit criteria and explain decisions and limitations; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
ALS · 5001+ employees
A global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries.
Preparing samples · Recording data · Maintaining equipment
1+ yrMinimum one year laboratory experience; sound chemical knowledge; strong analytical skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently and in a team; planning and organizational skills; effective communication.
Investigating research needs · Comparing submitted materials · Preparing source packages
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to resolve research information and documentation needs; able to assemble accurate source packages; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
European Geosciences Union (EGU)
Configuring ocean model simulations · Analysing phytoplankton bloom processes · Contributing to research voyages
Completed BSc (Hons) or MSc in oceanography, physics, mathematics or computer science; strong data analysis, communication and coding skills; English proficiency evidence if English is not first or native language; NZ student visa for international applicants
Reviewing source material · Analyzing evidence patterns · Preparing analytical summaries
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to analyze varied evidence and explain patterns, contradictions and limitations; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Reviewing study methods · Assessing evidence claims · Preparing evaluation findings
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to evaluate research against explicit rigor and usefulness criteria; able to explain evaluation decisions and methodological limitations; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
ALS · 5001+ employees
A global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries.
Preparing samples · Recording sample data · Calibrating equipment
1+ yrAt least one year of laboratory experience; citizen or permanent resident, or hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa
Reviewing study documents · Assessing conclusions · Documenting evidence gaps
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to review research materials against defined quality criteria; able to document review decisions and evidence gaps precisely; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Collecting source documents · Comparing research evidence · 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 and suitable home-working setup
Collecting user feedback · Comparing participant behavior · Documenting research evidence
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to interpret user feedback and observed task behavior; able to turn participant evidence into bounded UX findings; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Preparing project materials · Comparing completed materials · Maintaining project records
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to prepare and organize research project materials; ability to track source records, task status and incomplete information; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Gathering research evidence · Comparing evidence across sources · Recording research notes
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
Examining research questions · Evaluating source relevance · Documenting research findings
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to investigate a defined subject using relevant source material; able to judge source relevance and document specialized findings; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees
A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.
Conducting radar research · Providing technical advice · Communicating research outcomes
Honours degree in engineering or science essential; postgraduate qualification preferred; significant research project; knowledge of digital signal processing, antennas, RF propagation; Python, C/C++, FPGA design; clean driver's licence; passport for travel; NZ citizenship or permanent residence for security clearance.
Planning product trials · Analysing trial results · Documenting project findings
Currently studying Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related field
TELUS Digital
Providing neutral selfies · Capturing head poses · Sharing historical images
Science New Zealand
Supporting geothermal monitoring · Analysing research datasets · Assisting with fieldwork
Recent Māori science graduate; qualification in a relevant field such as Earth Sciences, Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Science, Geography, Environmental Management, Chemistry or Physics
Preparing hop samples · Supporting analytical testing · Recording laboratory data
NCEA Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Auckland University of Technology
Coordinating research projects · Supporting grant applications · Translating research findings
Research support or administration experience in a university or research environment; experience supporting large research projects, complex budgets, multi-partner funding contracts and grant processes; proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint; demonstrated proficiency in te reo Māori
Sherwin-Williams · 5001+ employees
A global leader in paints and coatings, providing innovative solutions to color and protect what matters.
Formulating colors · Matching coatings · Maintaining records
Experience in automotive or industrial coatings, especially color formulation and two-pack polyurethane/acrylic systems, is advantageous but not essential; full training provided. Must have attention to detail, problem-solving, database skills, and pass pre-employment security check and drug test.
The University of Waikato
Designing research studies · Analysing research data · Disseminating research findings
PhD in a relevant discipline; demonstrated experience conducting independent research; track record of peer-reviewed publications; experience preparing scientific reports, publications and presentations; legal right to live and work in NZ
DLF - BV
Conducting field trials · Maintaining plant material · Processing seed
Strong academic grounding in agriculture, plant science, horticulture, biological sciences or a related field
Matua · 1001-5000 employees
A global wine company producing and marketing wine brands.
Running ferment samples · Analyzing wine samples · Recording audit data
1+ yr1+ vintage experience, ability to work weekends, afternoon and night shifts, 12-hour days 6 days per week during busy periods, manual handling capability, safety mindset, and medical check.
SME Careers
Reviewing AI responses · Evaluating model reasoning · Writing physics explanations
MS or PhD in Physics or a related field from a top 100 university; published in a peer-reviewed journal; English proficiency C1 or above
SME Careers
Reviewing AI content · Creating reference content · Evaluating AI outputs
3+ yrsBachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent professional experience; English proficiency at C1 or higher; 3+ years of relevant experience
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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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.
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.
Right now, most are in Auckland (55), Wellington (28) and Waikato (10). Open a region to see its research and development jobs.
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