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100+ New Zealand Academic Jobs

100 roles currently listed.

Browse 100 open New Zealand positions at universities all over the world. Current vacancies include roles at University of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington and University of Waikato, among others. Openings are based in Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton. Advertised salaries in New Zealand currently range from NZD 62,000 to NZD 182,600 where disclosed. New Zealand appointments span research, teaching and professional streams — from casual talent pools to continuing positions. Listings are updated as institutions publish new roles, and each vacancy links to the official application page.

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Clinical Educator – Field Education Coordinator

Academic Appointments in Landscape Architecture, ZZU

The Kaipukahu University of Waikato Writer in Residence 2027

Head of Commercial Partnerships – Institute for Chronic Disease Research

Kaiārahi Pokapū Tauira | Student Service Centre Adviser

Senior Digital Infrastructure Engineer

Educational Psychology Practice Adviser

Legal Counsel

Counsellor, Interpersonal Violence

Poutuia | Learning Designer

Senior Student Recruitment Adviser

Senior Adviser, Pacific Engagement

Kairuruku | Research Assistant in New Zealand Sign Language Linguistics

Client Services Analyst

Student Editor-in-Chief

Student Ambassador

Kaituruki | Tutor in Law

Academic Appointments in Architecture, ZZU

Research Engineer

Senior Business Analyst

Kaitakawaenga Māori | Māori Future Student Adviser

Composer-in-Residence

Admissions Advisor

Senior Adviser, Student Engagement and Employability

School Administrator

Senior Project Manager

Senior Scientist/Engineer

Digital Exams and Tests Administrator

Academic Appointments in Industrial Design, ZZU

Events Assistant

Kairuruku | Research Fellow in HTS Motors

Kaiāwhina Matua | Executive Assistant and Office Manager of the Dean, FHSS

Community Engagement Coordinator - SPARX

Student Support Adviser (Māori)

Lecturer in European Studies, with Gender Studies

Research Fellow - Department of Physics | Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao – fixed term - 26 months

Strategic Communications Lead

Postdoctoral Fellow - Te Kura Mātauranga Pāngarau | Department of Mathematics - 12 months fixed term

Employment Relations Manager

Schools and Community Engagement Adviser | Te Terenga

Research Operations Coordinator

Product Manager - Enterprise AI

Admissions Manager

Mental Health Clinician

Innovation Programmes Adviser - Māori Engagement

Lecturer in Sport Health & Physical Education

Student Support Adviser – Māori Tauira - Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science

Internal Communications Lead

Human Health Research Coordinator

Market Research Manager

Dean, Faculty of Science | Manukura Pūtaiao

Lecturer in Criminology

Media & Communications Partnering Lead (Education, Faculty)

Strategic Communications Adviser

Lecturer in Sociology

Kaihōpara Raukura - Māori Graduate Programme

Development Manager - Fundraising

Dean, Faculty of Arts & Education | Manukura Pūtahi Mātauranga

Academic Operations Team Leader

Medical Lead

Functional Analyst Manager

Student Accommodation Night Support

Executive Communications Adviser

Digital & Lifecycle Content Specialist

Innovation Hub and Operations Specialist

Sustainability Communications Adviser

Associate Finance Business Partner

Kairuruku | Research Fellow in HTS Motors

Kairuruku | Research Assistant in New Zealand Sign Language Linguistics

Kairuruku | Research Assistant in New Zealand Sign Language Linguistics

Kairuruku | Research Assistant in New Zealand Sign Language Linguistics

Academic Appointments in Industrial Design, ZZU

Arts Education Scholar: Lecturer to Associate Professor

Lecturer - Social Anthropology

Senior Lecturer - Social Anthropology

Senior Project Manager

Admissions Advisor

Associate Director - International Recruitment and Market Development

Senior Adviser, Student Engagement and Employability

Academic Appointments in Industrial Design, ZZU

Composer-in-Residence

Reporting Analyst

Examinations Assistant

Principal Innovation Education Specialist - Learning Design

Associate Professor - Inclusive Education

Research Grants and Contracts Manager

Facilities & Services Team Leader

Senior Lecturer - Inclusive Education

Poutuia Matua | Senior Learning Designer

Clinical Practice Adviser, Nurse Practitioner

Associate Director Pou Matāuranga

Kaitaki Eke Panuku | Team Leader, Student Success

Principal Counsel

Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer in Management

Team Leader, Graduation Services

Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer in Terrestrial Vertebrate Biology

Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Senior Lecturer in Management

Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Senior Lecturer in Terrestrial Vertebrate Biology

Venture and Founder Development Lead

Kaiārahi