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.
Cactus Communications
Reviewing manuscripts · Evaluating publication readiness · Preparing assessment reports
Prior invited journal peer-review or journal-editor experience; at least 10 published manuscripts as author or co-author; PhD or MD in a listed field
AfterQuery
Authoring linguistic scenarios · Writing reference analyses · Grading model output
2+ yrsAdvanced degree in linguistics or a closely related field; 2+ years of research, teaching, or applied linguistics work; depth in a linguistic subfield; clear written English; commitment to at least 10 hours per week
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.
Developing machine learning models · Identifying AI opportunities · Transforming farm datasets
PhD or Masters in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience; experience developing machine learning models using modern AI frameworks
AfterQuery
Developing real estate questions · Evaluating model responses · Collaborating with experts
Active real estate license in good standing; experience in real estate practice, brokerage, or property management
Evaluating academic content · Writing evaluation rationales · Interpreting visual content
Currently a junior or senior undergraduate at a research university; strong academic standing in your field; ability to write clear, well-reasoned explanations; familiarity with your discipline’s visual conventions and technical vocabulary; reliable internet access and asynchronous availability; strong English writing proficiency
Assessing factuality · Crafting questions · Evaluating responses
PhD (completed or in final stages) in Machine Learning/AI, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field; fluent written English
AfterQuery
Authoring biology scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model output
2+ yrsAdvanced degree in biology or closely related field, or equivalent research experience; 2+ years of research, industry, or teaching experience in life sciences; depth in a biology area; clear written English; commitment to at least 10 hours per week
Assessing factuality · Crafting questions · Evaluating 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; familiarity with quantitative methods; fluent written English
European Geosciences Union (EGU)
Developing remote-sensing workflows · Integrating satellite datasets · Conducting field-based mapping
Geoscience graduate; able to commence PhD by 1 March 2027
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Evaluating predator traps · Analysing ecological data · Providing conservation advice
1+ yrValid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment
Thermo Fisher Scientific · 5001+ employees
A global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Monitoring investigator sites · Reviewing investigational product · Tracking trial progress
2+ yrsBachelor's degree in a life sciences related field or Registered Nursing certification or equivalent relevant qualification; clinical environment experience comparable to 2 years may be considered; valid New Zealand driver's license
Siemens Healthineers · 5001+ employees
A healthcare technology company developing and validating advanced MRI applications and collaborating with research partners.
Collaborating with clinicians · Validating MRI applications · Designing MRI applications
2+ yrsPhD (Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or Neuroscience); 2+ years' postdoc experience; leading research and clinical scientific projects; MRI physics, sequence protocols and clinical applications knowledge; AI algorithm design, training and deployment; sequence-development or reconstruction expertise; expertise in one listed specialty
Syneos Health · 5001+ employees
A fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization accelerating customer success through clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights.
Conducting site visits · Verifying clinical data · Managing site activities
Goodman Fielder New Zealand
Conducting laboratory testing · Running product trials · Analysing results
2+ yrs2+ years’ relevant experience in laboratory testing, food manufacturing, quality or a technical environment; NZ working rights; current driver’s licence
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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