Research Officer

New Zealand Government
Fixed Term Contract Waikato District, Waikato Life Scientists
Posted:
June 13, 2026
Location:
Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand

Job Description

Support impactful freshwater research through environmental data analysis and collaboration with leading scientists.
* Collaborate with leading researchers and local and international research partners.
* Work on research that directly informs freshwater and environmental management.
* Two-year fixed-term role - great benefits and professional development opportunities.
Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We have a full-time, two-year fixed-term Research Officer position available for a highly motivated individual to support and assist research activities within a collaborative freshwater and environmental research programme.
Salary will be in the range of $81,389 to $97,791 per year, pro-rata based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.
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Job Overview

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Waikato District, New Zealand
Posted: June 13, 2026
Deadline: July 23, 2026