Straight from employers' career sites

Engineer jobs in New Zealand.

697 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.

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Water Engineer

    Tauranga City Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A city council providing services and planning for the Tauranga community.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Leading water network upgrades · Providing engineering input · Developing business cases

    5+ yrsEngineering degree (civil, mechanical or electrical); 5–8 years’ experience working with water networks; current New Zealand visa or other legal right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Data and analytics8 days ago

    Data Platform Engineer

    Southern Cross Health Insurance · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand-owned health insurer empowering members to live well for longer through timely access to quality care.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing Snowflake platform · Running ingestion pipelines · Applying governance controls

    5+ yrs5+ years building and operating production data pipelines; strong experience with Snowflake and Azure, with ADF or similar ingestion tooling; excellent SQL and modern languages such as Python; experience with GitHub, DCM, database deployment and infrastructure as code

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Project Engineer

    Waimakariri District Council

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full time

    Delivering capital works · Managing infrastructure projects · Coordinating project stakeholders

    3+ yrsQualified Civil or Natural Resources Engineer, or relevant tertiary qualification with engineering expertise; 3+ years delivering civil, water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure projects; knowledge of NZS 3910 contract administration; three waters design and construction experience; eligible to work in New Zealand

  • Software development8 days ago

    Senior Mobile Engineer

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading feature architecture · Building native integrations · Optimising app performance

    Deep expertise in iOS native development; experience working in existing codebases; experience with React Native

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Field Service Engineer (New Zealand)

    Beckman Coulter Life Sciences · 5001+ employees

    A Danaher operating company developing automation and diagnostic solutions for life sciences and biotechnology.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Managing customer interactions · Resolving service issues · Supporting sales growth

    Degree or equivalent in Biomedical / Electrical Engineering

  • Engineering8 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing expert advice · Leading complex investigations · Designing treatment projects

    8+ yrsBachelor of Engineering (Water, Civil or Environmental); minimum 8 years’ professional experience in Water and Water Process Engineering projects; CPEng or equivalent (or working towards)

  • IT8 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing cloud architectures · Provisioning deployment environments · Troubleshooting support issues

    Relevant Site/Systems Reliability or DevOps experience; scalable web application expertise; proficiency in Rust, Java, .NET or Go; scripting experience; strong experience with Azure, Microsoft DevOps pipelines, GitHub Actions and Terraform; Auckland-based.

  • Data and analytics9 days ago

    Data Engineer

    Flexigroup · 201-1000 employees

    A diversified non-bank financial services institution offering business financing, credit cards, and point-of-sale finance plans.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Supporting data platforms · Building data pipelines · Monitoring workloads

    5+ yrs5+ years SQL Server data warehouse experience, 3+ years ADF and Azure Synapse, Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent practical experience, strong SQL and operational support skills.

  • Engineering9 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading electrical design · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Reviewing design quality

    Building services electrical consulting experience; data centre or mission-critical electrical design experience; CPEng registration with Engineering New Zealand or equivalent; based in Auckland or Hamilton; full New Zealand working rights

  • Data and analytics9 days ago

    Data Engineer

    humm group

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Maintaining data pipelines · Monitoring production workloads · Building modern data platforms

    3+ yrs5+ years supporting and developing SQL Server-based data warehouse platforms, including production support; 3+ years with ADF and Azure Synapse; bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent practical experience

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Leading capital upgrades · Managing maintenance projects · Coordinating contractors

    10+ yrsTertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; practical plant maintenance or manufacturing experience; 10+ years’ experience; flexibility to travel as required

  • Mechanical and electrical9 days ago

    Service 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

    Executing preventive maintenance · Troubleshooting automation issues · Installing upgrade kits

    1+ yr1 to 3 years experience in installations, maintenance and service work

  • Software development9 days ago

    Software Development Engineer (Front-End)

    Pushpay · 201-1000 employees

    A high-growth SaaS business providing mobile apps, management software, and giving technology to churches, schools, and nonprofits.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing software · Reviewing code · Conducting testing

    3+ yrs3+ years building multi-user web/mobile/cloud products in REACT; working rights for New Zealand

    Parental leaveStudy support
  • Software development9 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Evolving scoring engine · Designing evaluation tests · Reviewing code changes

    Strong Python; experience with Docker and running services; experience using AI coding agents in a disciplined, reviewed workflow; ability to explain technical things clearly; show real work built or improved

  • IT9 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Identifying security threats · Responding to vulnerabilities · Designing security architectures

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Secure Product Lifecycle product-development experience; understanding of vulnerabilities, threat identification and mitigation; threat-modeling framework familiarity; cross-functional development experience; NZ work eligibility.

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Senior Fire Engineer

    Holmes · 201-1000 employees

    A respected engineering consultancy delivering complex civil engineering projects across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing fire safety · Monitoring construction · Mentoring engineers

    7+ yrsDegree or master's in fire engineering, or undergraduate in mechanical, structural or civil engineering; at least 7 years' experience including performance-based design and large complex projects; strong technical, client relationship and communication skills.

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Senior Transport Delivery Engineer

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

    A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading design and delivery · Mentoring engineers · Managing project tasks

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related; 5+ years delivering transportation and civil infrastructure projects in NZ or Australia; experience with roads, highways, intersections, public transport, active transport, road safety; knowledge of NZ standards and Austroads; project management experience.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

    A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading mechanical design · Providing technical leadership · Mentoring engineers

    10+ yrsDegree in Mechanical Engineering or related; 10+ years experience in water, wastewater, hydraulic or dam infrastructure; experience with pump stations, pipelines, valves; CPEng status or pathway; leadership and mentoring skills.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Senior Transport Design Engineer

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

    A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading design · Delivering projects · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related; 5+ years transport design experience in NZ or Australia; proficiency in Civil 3D, 12d, OpenRoads or AutoCAD; knowledge of NZ standards and Austroads; strong communication and project delivery skills.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Software development9 days ago

    Senior Test Automation Engineer

    NZ Qualifications Authority · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing automation frameworks · Developing automated tests · Coaching testers

    8+ yrs8+ years test automation experience in agile environments; strong Java programming; experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven, Jenkins, AWS pipelines; Level 7 qualification in computer science or equivalent; right to work in New Zealand.

  • Data and analytics10 days ago

    Senior Data Engineer

    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.

    East Tamaki, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Building data solutions · Optimizing SQL workloads · Supporting data platform

    Demonstrated experience operating business-critical data platforms, advanced SQL, SSIS, Azure data platforms, dimensional modeling, Git, CI/CD, and mentoring; SAP ERP experience beneficial.

  • Software development9 days ago

    Senior Test Automation Engineer

    NZ Qualifications Authority · 201-1000 employees

    A government authority ensuring New Zealand qualifications are recognized and respected, maintaining assessment integrity.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing automation frameworks · Developing automated tests · Coaching testers

    8+ yrs8+ years hands-on test automation experience in agile environments; strong Java programming; CI/CD with Jenkins and AWS pipelines; experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven; Level 7 qualification in Computer Science or related field; right to work in New Zealand.

  • IT9 days ago

    Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

    Trimble · 5001+ employees

    A global technology company connecting the physical and digital worlds, enabling essential industries like construction, geospatial, and transportation.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Identifying threats · Implementing security controls · Researching security technologies

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or related field; experience with Secure Product Lifecycle, threat modeling (STRIDE), and cross-functional development; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

  • Software development9 days ago

    Senior Software Engineer, Platform. Revision Village

    Crimson Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A college admissions consulting firm helping students gain admission to top universities through expert-led guidance and data-driven strategies.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Modernizing engineering workflows · Building observability infrastructure · Improving engineering feedback

    Software engineering experience in TypeScript, NodeJs and Terraform; experience improving production CI/CD, testing and delivery workflows; familiarity with AWS, Docker and Buildkite or comparable tools; observability design experience; AI coding-agent experience; leading cross-team process improvements

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Junior Electrical Engineer

    ETEL Transformers · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand transformer manufacturer delivering high-quality, reliable power solutions.

    Avondale, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Supporting transformer design · Assisting with documentation · Providing technical support

    Bachelor of Electrical Engineering; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; collaborative and proactive approach; commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Senior Civil Engineer – Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

    A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading design · Delivering projects · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in civil, environmental, or water engineering; 5+ years' experience in three waters infrastructure projects; strong experience in conveyance networks, pipeline design, and stormwater systems; CPEng status or progress towards chartership highly regarded.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Software development9 days ago

    Data Engineer

    Gallagher Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand-founded technology company protecting critical infrastructure and supporting innovative solutions globally.

    Hamilton, Waikato+4 more
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Building data pipelines · Developing data models · Integrating enterprise systems

    Commercial experience building data pipelines in cloud (Azure or AWS), strong SQL and Python/PySpark, modern data platform like Databricks, dimensional modeling, CI/CD, testing, version control, documentation.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Senior Electrical Engineer, Industrial

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading electrical projects · Designing electrical systems · Mentoring engineering teams

    10+ yrsQualified Electrical Engineer; minimum 10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience; experience delivering detailed electrical design for heavy industrial, water and wastewater projects in consultancy environments; knowledge of Australian and NZ Standards, Electrical Safety Regulations, IEC and IEE Standards, and utility connection requirements; Powercad or other electrical modelling software

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Network Operations Engineer

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.

    Whangarei, Northland
    Full time

    Conducting power system studies · Planning network outages · Analysing network constraints

    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; experience in electricity distribution, power systems, or network operations; experience in power system operations planning and network analysis; knowledge of electrical distribution networks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Retirement savings

About engineer jobs in New Zealand

There are 697 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, 649 full time, 4 part time and 67 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 697 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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