Straight from employers' career sites
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.
DataAnnotation
Writing chemistry prompts · Reviewing AI reasoning · Writing correct answers
Graduate-level chemistry background or equivalent lab experience; clear written English
DataAnnotation
Crafting mathematical problems · Reviewing AI solutions · Writing rigorous solutions
Strong background in pure or applied mathematics through graduate study, competition math, or equivalent experience; ability to write precise, well-structured proofs; clear written English
DataAnnotation
Crafting physics problems · Reviewing AI solutions · Writing gold-standard solutions
Graduate-level physics background or equivalent research experience; comfort working problems across at least two core areas of physics; clear written English
DataAnnotation
Reviewing model outputs · Rating translation quality · Writing improved answers
Professional experience in languages or a closely related field; clear written English
ALS · 5001+ employees
A global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries.
Preparing samples · Calibrating equipment · Recording test data
1+ yrMinimum one year's laboratory experience; citizen or permanent resident, or hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa; ability to complete required technical assessments
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Writing biology prompts · Reviewing AI outputs · Writing evidence-based answers
Graduate-level biology background or equivalent research experience; comfort reading primary literature critically; clear written English
Museums Aotearoa
Locating archival sources · Digitising relevant sources · Recording research findings
1+ yrRelevant tertiary qualification or 1–3 years’ museum experience; research and reference experience; experience locating and organising archival, documentary or pictorial material; museum collection-system or database experience; eligible to work in New Zealand
Goodman Fielder · 1001-5000 employees
A leading FMCG company with iconic brands, offering career growth and development.
Developing packaging solutions · Running factory trials · Managing project timelines
2+ yrs2-5 years' packaging technology experience with flexible and rigid plastics; degree in Packaging Technology, Food Technology, Materials Science, Engineering or related field; analytical skills and attention to detail.
DataAnnotation
Evaluating model outputs · Identifying language errors · Writing improved answers
Professional experience in languages or a closely related field; clear written English
DataAnnotation
Reviewing model outputs · Identifying language errors · Writing corrected responses
Professional experience in languages or a closely related field; clear written English
AsureQuality · 1001-5000 employees
A food quality and safety assurance company working with farmers and producers across the food supply chain.
Testing samples · Following procedures · Maintaining records
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Food Science; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail; time management; team player; flexibility for overtime.
Suntory Oceania
Maintaining technical standards · Supporting supply chain operations · Leading sensory programmes
Extensive beverage technical expertise; strong knowledge of beverage manufacturing operations, quality systems and technical risk management; experience auditing multi-site manufacturing networks; proven technical team leadership; tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
Danone · 5001+ employees
A global food company focused on bringing health through nutrition to as many people as possible.
Optimising products and processes · Supporting product portfolios · Developing powder formulations
Tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Life Science, Human Nutrition or a related discipline; comparable-role experience in the dairy or infant formula industry; familiarity with FSANZ/GB/FSMP regulations
Goodman Fielder · 1001-5000 employees
A leading FMCG company with iconic brands, offering career growth and development.
Conducting laboratory testing · Running product trials · Analysing results
2+ yrs2+ years’ relevant experience in laboratory testing, food manufacturing, quality or a technical environment; proficiency in Microsoft Office; NZ working rights; current driver’s licence
The University of Waikato
Conducting research studies · Synthesising research evidence · Coordinating research assistants
PhD in a relevant discipline; demonstrated research expertise in radicalisation, violent extremism and/or terrorism; experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research
Authoring evaluation tasks · Specifying solution metrics · Revising reviewed tasks
PhD with active hands-on research, or Master's with a research-active record; working proficiency in Python; able to turn computational research into an evaluation task; able to work independently
Rise Data Labs
Annotating training data · Validating mathematical content · Improving AI models
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field; proven experience in data annotation and AI training
Authoring evaluation tasks · Specifying solution metrics · Revising tasks from feedback
Research-track Bachelor's student with research experience, Master's or PhD student, postdoc, or recent graduate in a relevant field; experience writing code to model or analyze earth, ocean, or atmospheric systems; able to work as an independent contractor without visa sponsorship
AfterQuery
Authoring HVAC scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model outputs
2+ yrsEPA Section 608 certification; state HVAC license where required; 2+ years of field experience in installation, service, or controls; working command of refrigeration cycles, airflow, and load calculation; clear written English; commitment to at least 10 hours per week
AfterQuery
Developing economics challenges · Evaluating model responses · Collaborating with experts
Master's or PhD in Economics, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, or related field; proven experience in behavioral economics research, experimental design, or applied behavioral science
Rise Data Labs
Applying scientific expertise · Developing challenging problems · Evaluating AI reasoning
Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline; advanced academic, research, laboratory, or industry expertise
AfterQuery
Authoring materials scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model outputs
2+ yrsDegree in materials science and engineering or a closely related field; 2+ years of professional materials engineering or R&D experience; depth in at least one materials class; clear written English; commitment to at least 10 hours per week
Assessing model factuality · Crafting finance questions · Evaluating model responses
PhD (completed or in final stages) in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with a strong finance focus; deep familiarity with quantitative methods; fluent written English
Assessing factuality · Crafting questions · Evaluating responses
PhD completed or in final stages in a listed quantitative field; fluent written English
AfterQuery
Authoring literary scenarios · Writing reference readings · Grading model output
2+ yrsAdvanced degree in literature, English, comparative literature, or a closely related field; 2+ years of teaching, research, editorial, or published literary work; close reading depth across periods, genres, or traditions; clear written English; minimum 10 hours per week
Cactus Communications
Reviewing manuscripts · Evaluating publication readiness · Preparing assessment reports
Prior experience as an invited journal peer reviewer or journal editor; at least 10 published manuscripts as author or co-author; PhD or MD in a listed field
Cactus Communications
Reviewing manuscripts · Evaluating publication readiness · Preparing assessment reports
Invited journal peer reviewer or journal editor experience; at least 10 published manuscripts as author or co-author; PhD or MD in a listed field
AfterQuery
Authoring geoscience scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model outputs
2+ yrsAdvanced degree in geology, earth science or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience; 2+ years of geoscience research, industry or field experience; depth in a geoscience specialty; clear written English; commitment to at least 10 hours per week
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Authoring behavioral scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model output
2+ yrsAdvanced degree in psychology or a closely related behavioral science; 2+ years of research experience with human subjects or behavioral data; working command of study design, measurement, and statistical inference; clear written English; able to commit at least 10 hours per week
AfterQuery
Authoring philosophical scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model output
2+ yrsAdvanced degree in philosophy or a closely related field; 2+ years of teaching, research, or published philosophical work; depth in a philosophical area; clear written English; commitment of at least 10 hours per week
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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