Associate Patent Examiner 1

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Full-time auckland, auckland Industrial Property Rights
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
auckland, auckland, New-Zealand

Job Description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

  • Exciting entry level Associate Patent Examiner opportunities
  • Award winning training program to help you develop a successful career, with structured and transparent progression to senior level positions
  • A friendly and inclusive team environment, and a management team who are dedicated to your growth and success
  • Two permanent, full-time roles, can be located in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
  • Salary $60,727- $70,625 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role

We are looking for two people to join our Science team as Associate Patent Examiners. We are looking for candidates with biotechnology or biochemistry qualifications or experience.

At the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) we grant patents and register designs and trade marks in New Zealand. Intellectual property protection allows people to control and be rewar...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: auckland, New-Zealand
Posted: June 15, 2026
Deadline: July 25, 2026