Senior Wildlife Pathologist – Diagnostics & Teaching

NCVMA; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Veterinary Science - Wildbase at Massey University’s Manawatu campus in Palmerston North is seeking a Practicing Veterinarian/Senior Practicing Veterinarian in Wildlife Pathology.

This full-time, fixed-term role runs from September 2026 to June 2027 and focuses on high-quality diagnostic pathology for conservation groups, teaching, and postgraduate training within a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a veterinary degree registerable in New Zealand.
• Membership of ANZCVS (pathology) or pathology specialist qualifications preferred.
• Experience in wildlife pathology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic pathology services for conservation organisations and stakeholders.
• Contribute to postgraduate training, including specialist supervision in wildlife pathology.
• Contribute to the postgraduate teaching in wildlife pathology.
• Contribute to postgraduate student research.

Skills

Wildlife pathology

Diagnostic pathology

Teaching experience

Education

Veterinary degree registerable in New Zealand

ANZCVS (pathology) membership or pathology specialist

Job description

The School of Veterinary Science - Wildbase at Massey University’s Manawatu campus in Palmerston North is seeking a Practicing Veterinarian/Senior Practicing Veterinarian in Wildlife Pathology.

This full-time, fixed-term role runs from September 2026 to June 2027 and focuses on high-quality diagnostic pathology for conservation groups, teaching, and postgraduate training within a collaborative academic environment.