Job Description

Senior Scientist – Bacteriology and Mycology

Role type: Fixed-Term, Full Time Until June 2027

Location: Wellington, Upper Hutt

General Salary Range D: $100,934 - $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

We're looking for a Senior Scientist – Bacteriology and Mycology to join New Zealand's National Animal Health Laboratory at Wallaceville.

In this role, you will provide scientific leadership and day‑to‑day oversight of diagnostic testing to support trade, surveillance, and biosecurity response activities. You will ensure testing is technically sound, timely, and meets strict quality and accreditation standards, while working in high‑containment laboratory environments.

You will play a key role in strengthening diagnostic capability by developing and improving methods, introducing new technologies, and building team capability through coaching and mentoring. ...