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Engineer jobs in New Zealand.

698 open roles, 200 posted this week, most paying $111k to $167k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • EngineeringYesterday
    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Integrating RF systems · Evaluating radio technologies · Testing communication performance

    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related discipline; proven experience with RF communications, wireless systems or networked communication platforms; experience integrating communication systems into vehicles, robotics, aerospace, defence or industrial environments

    Relocation support
  • EngineeringYesterday
    New Zealand
    Part time

    Supporting AI research · Contributing engineering expertise · Explaining technical concepts

    3+ yrsNative or fluent English; Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field; minimum 3 years of professional civil engineering experience

  • IT2 days ago

    Senior Engineer, Cyber Operations and Engineering

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Implementing security controls · Leading vulnerability management · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrs5+ years cyber security engineering experience; expertise in Microsoft security technologies (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, M365 Security, Azure); knowledge of NZISM, Essential Eight, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust; NZSIS Secret clearance; NZ citizen or permanent resident with 10 years continuous NZ residence.

  • Engineering2 days ago

    Electrical Engineer

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing engineering support · Developing switching schedules · Leading troubleshooting

    3+ yrsDegree in Electrical Engineering; 3+ years relevant experience in data centres, utilities, or industrial environments; advanced knowledge of MV/LV systems; current NZ electrical registration and practising licence strongly preferred; valid NZ working rights.

    Relocation support
  • ITYesterday

    Senior Engineer - Database

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Wellington City, Wellington
    Full time

    Managing database operations · Executing database migrations · Advising product teams

    Deep expertise in SQL Server and SQL Server RDS; practical experience or familiarity with Aurora Postgres RDS

  • EngineeringYesterday
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Contributing to projects · Preparing design documentation · Coordinating drafters

    3+ yrsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems, etc.; around 3–4 years’ practical high-voltage substation design experience; experience with cable and busbar sizing, secondary and controls, protection, and substation layouts; familiarity with IEC, IEEE and AS/NZS standards

  • EngineeringYesterday
    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering earthing studies · Reviewing technical deliverables · Conducting site testing

    Electrical Engineering or related degree; experience delivering earthing studies; proficiency with CDEGS and PSCAD; full-time working rights in Australia or New Zealand

    Parental leave
  • EngineeringYesterday
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Designing mechanical solutions · Performing engineering calculations · Developing 3D models

    8+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or higher; 8+ years’ relevant engineering experience; hands-on manufacturing experience; strong CAD proficiency; understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes

  • EngineeringYesterday

    Senior Electronics Engineer

    Gallagher Security

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Designing electronic hardware · Developing and testing prototypes · Introducing products into production

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or similar); at least five years' experience in electronics hardware design; experience in product development and manufacturing environments; experience using PCB CAD design tools

  • Software developmentYesterday

    Forward Deployed Engineer, Frontier Engineering

    Snowflake · 5001+ employees

    A data cloud company powering the era of the agentic enterprise.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Building AI solutions · Defining quality metrics · Deploying production systems

    3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; 3+ years of professional software engineering experience; experience building LLM applications using RAG and agentic workflows; hands-on experience evaluating LLM or agent systems; willingness to travel

  • EngineeringYesterday
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Contributing to substation projects · Preparing design documentation · Coordinating drafters and checks

    3+ yrsRelevant electrical engineering bachelor’s degree; around 3–4 years’ practical high-voltage substation design experience in primary, secondary or protection design; experience with cable and busbar sizing, controls, protection and substation layouts; familiarity with IEC, IEEE and AS/NZS standards

  • Software developmentYesterday

    Product Engineer, NZ, Workshop

    Partly · 51-200 employees

    A company building AI infrastructure to make anything repairable, starting with the automotive market.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Building product prototypes · Observing customer workflows · Shipping production code

    3+ yrs3+ years building and shipping software in production; solid full-stack engineering

    Relocation support
  • Maintenance and repairYesterday
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Conducting equipment maintenance · Supporting equipment installations · Troubleshooting equipment issues

    Electrical or EST licence for 380VAC work; valid driver’s licence; right to work in New Zealand

    Parental leave
  • Software developmentYesterday

    Technical Lead Software Engineer

    IDEXX · 5001+ employees

    A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Building and reviewing code · Designing system architecture · Mentoring squad engineers

    7+ yrs7+ years’ software engineering experience; ability to lead and mentor engineers while contributing technically; experience improving engineering culture and processes; knowledge of cloud-native architectures and distributed systems; proficiency in one or more listed technologies; experience in Agile environments

  • EngineeringYesterday

    Electrical Engineer

    Mott MacDonald · 5001+ employees

    A global engineering consultancy delivering critical infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Assisting with electrical design · Contributing to calculations and reports · Participating in site visits

    3+ yrsDegree in Electrical Engineering or close to completion; 3-7 years of experience in the electrical industry in New Zealand

  • Software developmentYesterday

    Principal Engineer - D365 & AI

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Shaping enterprise architecture · Leading technical delivery · Mentoring engineering talent

    12+ yrs12+ years of software engineering experience; expertise in Power Platform and Dynamics 365; deep knowledge of Azure PaaS, cloud security and CI/CD; proficiency in C#, JavaScript/TypeScript and Git

    Generous leave
  • EngineeringYesterday

    Team Lead - Radio Frequency Engineer (Ground Segment)

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading engineering teams · Owning ground station systems · Driving network upgrades

    7+ yrsBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or RF Engineering (or equivalent); 7+ years of relevant technical and team lead experience; RF communications system design and test experience

  • Mechanical and electricalYesterday

    Refrigeration & Services Engineer

    Alliance Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Operating boilers and refrigeration · Maintaining boiler equipment · Monitoring SCADA systems

    ENCHEM Qualification Level 3 or higher; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Maintenance and repairYesterday

    Maintenance Engineer

    Tetra Pak · 5001+ employees

    A global company committed to making food safe and available everywhere, protecting food, people, and the planet.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Preparing customer sites · Installing rebuilding kits · Performing preventive maintenance

    High school or technical school diploma or equivalent with a focus on technical hands-on work

  • EngineeringYesterday

    Electrical Engineer - Power

    WSP in New Zealand

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Delivering electrical design · Providing technical advice · Supporting project delivery

    3+ yrsElectrical Engineering qualification; minimum three years’ professional experience with electrical systems; demonstrated experience in electrical design of HV or MV power systems; knowledge of New Zealand electrical codes and standards; experience using electrical design modelling software

  • EngineeringYesterday

    Senior Engineer - Water

    WSP in New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering stormwater designs · Coordinating multidisciplinary projects · Liaising with stakeholders

    7+ yrsCPEng or equivalent (or nearing submission); minimum seven years’ professional experience designing stormwater infrastructure; proficiency in Civil 3D and/or 12D; current clean driver’s licence

  • Engineering2 days ago

    Chief Engineer

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Southland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading engineering operations · Overseeing electrical systems · Managing maintenance strategies

    10+ yrsRelevant engineering degree or equivalent senior technical qualification; 10+ years in mission-critical environments with data centre experience; strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical, mechanical, and liquid-cooling systems; valid New Zealand working rights.

    Relocation support
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Mechanical Engineer

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Supporting cooling systems · Reviewing maintenance procedures · Coordinating contractors

    3+ yrsDegree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; 3+ years mechanical engineering experience in data centres or critical facilities; knowledge of HVAC, chilled-water systems, CDU and liquid cooling; valid New Zealand working rights.

    Relocation support
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Mechanical Engineer

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Otago
    Full time

    Providing technical support · Reviewing maintenance procedures · Coordinating specialist contractors

    3+ yrsMechanical Engineering degree or equivalent recognised qualification; 3+ years' mechanical engineering experience in data centres, process cooling, industrial plants or similar critical facilities; valid New Zealand working rights

    Relocation support
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Chief Engineer

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Otago
    Full time

    Overseeing engineering operations · Developing operational procedures · Leading incident investigations

    10+ yrsRelevant engineering degree, professional registration or equivalent senior technical qualification; 10+ years' experience in mission-critical environments; data centre experience; valid New Zealand working rights

    Relocation support
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Operations Engineer - Surgery

    Fisher & Paykel Healthcare · 5001+ employees

    A world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing medical devices for respiratory care, acute care surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Supporting surgical products · Bringing products into production · Implementing operational solutions

    3+ yrsDegree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; minimum 3 years of experience in medical device manufacturing

    Parental leave
  • IT2 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Designing cloud architectures · Hardening systems · Automating security controls

    5+ yrs5+ years of security engineering experience; mastery of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS; prior experience in infrastructure security and Kubernetes; familiarity with Vault or KMS; understanding of information security concepts and regulatory frameworks; experience conducting security design reviews, threat modelling, and security testing

    Retirement savingsStudy support
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Electrical Engineer

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Otago
    Full time

    Supporting electrical infrastructure · Analysing electrical performance · Coordinating specialist contractors

    3+ yrsDegree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification; minimum 3 years of relevant electrical engineering experience; valid New Zealand working rights

    Relocation support
  • IT2 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Deploying security controls · Hardening cloud infrastructure · Integrating security tooling

    3+ yrs3–5 years hands-on security engineering; AWS security services knowledge; hands-on Cloudflare experience; endpoint protection deployment and management; software supply chain familiarity; CI/CD security-tool integration; scripting or light automation experience

  • Software development3 days ago

    Senior / Staff Engineer - Regulatory Technology

    Sharesies · 201-1000 employees

    A financial services company enabling investment, saving, and wealth-building through KiwiSaver and other products.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing backend code · Running database queries · Supporting audits

    Comfortable with Python and PostgreSQL; excellent attention to detail; strong communication; adaptable; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; must obtain Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions and Credit check.

About engineer jobs in New Zealand

There are 698 roles open for engineer jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 200 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 650 full time, 4 part time and 68 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $111k to $167k a year.

8 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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There are 698 roles open for engineer jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 200 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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