Jobs in Education and Science

The Education and Science category covers a wide range of roles—from classroom teachers and school leaders to researchers, lab technicians, and curriculum designers—across New Zealand's schools, universities, and research institutes. In New Zealand, demand for qualified educators and science professionals is steady as STEM education expands, teacher training grows, and research projects multiply, creating opportunities in public schools, tertiary institutions, and private labs.

Speech Language Therapist

Ministry of Education New Zealand
1 week ago
Cromwell, Otago
Date advertised: 28 May 2026 Job Type: Permanent Cromwell, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

Principal Research Analyst

Ministry of Education New Zealand
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Date advertised: 27 May 2026 Job Type: Permanent Wellington, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

Kaiako Mathematics

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu - The Correspondence School
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
1 x Position Fixed-Term (June – December 2026) Part-Time 0.4 FTE (16 Hours per week) Based in our Wellington tari (office) Kaiako | Teacher – Mathematics and Statistics Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura At Te Aho o Te...

Psychologist

Ministry of Education New Zealand
1 week ago
Nelson, Nelson
Date advertised: 27 May 2026 Job Type: Permanent Nelson, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

Clinical Research Scientist

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
1 week ago
Auckland, Auckland
Care to make a difference Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference. About The Opportunity Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture...

Senior Advisor, Practice and Delivery Centre

Ministry of Education New Zealand
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Date advertised: 26 May 2026 Job Type: Permanent Wellington, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

Agronomist - Forage

DLF Seeds Australia - Careers
1 week ago
Hamilton, Waikato
Hamilton About The Role PGG Wrightson Seeds' is seeking an experienced Forage Agronomist to join their team in Ruakura, Waikato. This full-time role is responsible for providing expert agronomic advice and support to customers on a wide range of forage...
1 week ago
Hamilton, Waikato
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Director

Niche Recruitment
1 week ago
Auckland, Auckland
The Ag Emissions Centre The Ag Emissions Centre's mission is accelerating evidence-led solutions for low-emissions farming. We support research from foundational science through to enabling on-farm adoption with the aim to make available to New Zealand farmers and growers practical...

Additional Teacher

Te Kura - The Correspondence School
1 week ago
Whangarei, Northland
Additional Teacher Fixed-Term 12 hours per week comprising 7.5 contact hours & 4.5 planning and reporting hours. Based in Whangarei Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position As an Additional Teacher you'll work with two ākonga (student) in their...

Swim Teacher

Central Otago District Council
1 week ago
Cromwell, Otago
Posted: 25/05/2026 Closing Date: 26/06/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Cromwell Job Category: Customer Service Here at Central Otago District Council, we are a team with a common goal – to make a meaningful impact on our community...

Early Intervention Teacher

Ministry of Education New Zealand
1 week ago
Dunedin, Otago
Date advertised: 2 Mar 2026 Job Type: Permanent Dunedin, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

Early Childhood Education and Care Tutor

Ara Institute of Canterbury
1 week ago
Christchurch, Canterbury
City Campus Permanent, Full Time Teach and support ECE ākonga in tertiary programmes Deliver culturally responsive ECE teaching Train the next generation of early childhood educators! Empower educators to inspire the next generation; mentor, guide, and shape early learning excellence....
1 week ago
Wellington, Wellington
Te Puni Kōkiri is looking for an exceptional Kaiārahi, Te Raukaha Hunga Mahi | Manager, Workforce Capability . This role reports to the General Manager, People, Capability and Culture and is a full time, permanent opportunity. The Workforce Capability team...

Service Manager

Ministry of Education New Zealand
2 weeks ago
Hamilton, Waikato
Date advertised: 22 May 2026 Job Type: Permanent Hamilton, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...
2 weeks ago
Auckland, Auckland
Remote
Editage , the flagship brand of CACTUS , provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community. We are currently looking for skilled translators to work with us on a freelance basis. As...

Principal Analyst

Ministry of Education New Zealand
2 weeks ago
Wellington, Wellington
Date advertised: 19 May 2026 Job Type: Permanent Wellington, NZ Help us to make a positive difference The Charter School Agency | Te Tari Kura Hourua, has a mission is to lift student achievement, strengthen and diversify New Zealand’s education...

Psychologist IWS

Ministry of Education New Zealand
2 weeks ago
Auckland, Auckland
Date advertised: 13 Apr 2026 Job Type: Permanent Manukau, NZ Help shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

Principal

Guardian Jobs
2 weeks ago
Christchurch, Canterbury
Harris Academy Beckenham is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11–18 secondary academy serving a richly diverse local community. The academy is characterised by high expectations, strong relationships, and a firm belief that every child can succeed, regardless of background or starting point....

Tupu Tai Internship

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
2 weeks ago
Wellington, Wellington
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Tupu Tai Pasifika Public Sector Summer Internship Programme Tupu Tai Summer Internship programme is looking for proud Pasifika students and recent graduates who are passionate about seeing change for their families and wider...