Engineering jobs in New Zealand.

Power system modelling · Renewable connections · Technical reporting

6+ yrsBachelor of electrical engineering/power systems; 6+ years industry experience; proficiency with PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, Python; strong communication and technical writing; familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards.

Reviewing asset designs · Assessing asset performance · Preparing operational documentation

Tertiary qualification in engineering, asset management, infrastructure or related discipline; experience in infrastructure engineering, asset management, maintenance or operations on complex assets; knowledge of lifecycle principles; data analysis skills; New Zealand work rights.

Leading tunnel operations · Managing maintenance · Coordinating incident response

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience; proven leadership of tunnel or complex M&E/ITS operations; NZTA knowledge; safety leadership; commercial acumen; stakeholder engagement; New Zealand work rights.

Developing medical devices · Managing product lifecycle · Mentoring engineers

4+ yrsDegree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field; at least 4 years relevant experience; familiarity with quality systems; technical leadership and mentoring ability; strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Hydraulic modelling · Network analysis · Infrastructure planning

10+ yrsRelevant degree in civil or mechanical engineering; 10+ years water network hydraulic modelling experience; proficiency in InfoWorks WS Pro; strong analytical and communication skills; collaborative approach.

Developing test scripts · Maintaining test cases · Supporting field testing

3+ yrsBachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related; 3+ years test automation or controls testing; Python, Linux, Git; positioning tech knowledge; travel up to 15%; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Providing technical leadership · Leading hydraulic modelling · Mentoring modellers

15+ yrs15+ years' experience in hydraulic modelling and/or water network planning; Chartered Professional status; expert knowledge of InfoWorks WS Pro; strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Modelling power systems · Delivering complex studies · Building client relationships

6+ yrsBachelor of electrical engineering or power systems (Masters/PhD viewed favourably); 6+ years industry experience; proficiency with PSS®E, PSCAD, PowerFactory, Python; familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards; ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Leading engineering teams · Developing leaders · Improving delivery performance

Significant experience leading multi-team engineering organizations, including Engineering Managers; strong people leadership, organization design, and change management; experience delivering complex enterprise software; technical depth to engage with senior engineers; commercial judgment; interest in AI-enabled development.

Supporting hydro operations · Leading technical improvements · Providing engineering advice

Engineering degree with experience in control & instrumentation, functional safety or asset lifecycle; strong communication and problem-solving skills; right to work in New Zealand.

Leading mechanical projects · Mentoring engineering staff · Managing team workloads

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; substantial senior-level experience in building services consulting; demonstrated people leadership; knowledge of NZ Building Code and relevant standards; Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred.

Designing electrical systems · Testing automation systems · Supporting project delivery

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related; valid driver's licence; willingness to travel occasionally; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Leading mechanical projects · Mentoring engineering staff · Managing team workloads

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; substantial senior-level experience delivering complex mechanical building services projects; demonstrated experience supervising and developing engineering staff; strong knowledge of NZ Building Code and relevant standards; Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred.

Developing compliance procedures · Planning verification activities · Conducting pre-compliance testing

Proven experience in engineering compliance; knowledge of regulatory standards (UL, RCM, CE, FCC); qualification in electrical, electronic, mechatronics or software engineering; strong analytical and organizational skills.

Leading engineering team · Overseeing maintenance · Managing budgets

Proven experience as Chief Engineer or senior facilities role in hospitality; strong technical knowledge of building services and plant; contractor management, compliance, budgeting; full working rights in New Zealand.

Predicting vibration environments · Supporting test campaigns · Specifying instrumentation

5+ yrsDegree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; 5+ years industry experience; demonstrated experience with sensor selection, data post-processing, and structural test methods; Python; FEA packages (Femap/NX Nastran, Simcenter, Abaqus, Optistruct); ITAR eligibility.

Developing test plans · Performing qualification testing · Designing test rigs

Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, or communications engineering, physics, or related field; solid RF fundamentals; hands-on RF test equipment experience; Python programming; strong technical writing; ability to work under pressure.

Conducting surveys · Supporting infrastructure projects · Collaborating with teams

Strong understanding of New Zealand surveying practices; experience in surveying roles; passion for supporting critical infrastructure projects.

Leading mechanical team · Delivering complex projects · Mentoring engineers

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; substantial senior-level experience leading complex mechanical building services projects; demonstrated supervision and development of engineering staff; knowledge of NZ Building Code and relevant standards; Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred.

Leading engineering teams · Scaling platform · Shaping tooling

10+ yrs5+ years people leadership with engineering teams of 7+ including senior engineers; 10+ years as engineering practitioner; strong architecture, software design, and modern engineering practices; experience scaling platforms and tooling; data-informed decision-making.

Managing capital projects · Overseeing equipment installation · Coordinating procurement

Engineering qualification (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation) required; experience in capital, industrial, or automation projects; familiarity with project organization, cost estimation, scheduling, and AutoCAD for 2D layouts and P&IDs.

Solving engineering problems · Designing overhead assets · Investigating asset failures

Relevant qualification or practical industry experience with overhead networks, ideally with mechanical or structural knowledge; experience in electricity networks with exposure to overhead line design, construction, operation or maintenance; right to work in New Zealand.

Leading process design · Troubleshooting issues · Optimizing treatment processes

10+ yrsBachelor's degree in chemical or process engineering; 10-15 years' process or commissioning experience; strong problem-solving and risk management skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading engineering team · Overseeing technical assessments · Shaping infrastructure decisions

10+ yrs10+ years post-qualification engineering experience in water/wastewater treatment; Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Process); CPEng status or working towards; demonstrated leadership of technical professionals; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing new products · Translating insights into designs · Mentoring engineers

6+ yrsDegree in engineering or related field; 6+ years product development engineering experience, ideally in medical devices; experience driving projects to completion; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Leading safety programmes · Providing technical authority · Reviewing safety improvements

Extensive road safety engineering experience; expertise in safety treatments, crash analysis, and interventions; knowledge of CAS, RAMM, high-speed data, and KiwiRAP; relevant tertiary qualification in transport, civil, or highway engineering; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading R&D projects · Designing metallic structures · Developing prototypes

5+ yrs5-8 years engineering experience in R&D, product development, or mechanical design; background in aerospace, aviation, oil and gas, or industrial engineering; proven project leadership; strong fabrication knowledge; CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo); steel and stainless steel design experience.

Developing protection drawings · Designing protection schemes · Preparing engineering packages

10+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 10+ years of protection and controls experience; valid NZ driver's license; ability to travel to project sites; CPEng or intention to attain chartership.

Developing protection drawings · Designing protection schemes · Preparing design packages

10+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 10+ years protection and controls experience; valid NZ driver's license; ability to travel to project sites; CPEng or intention to attain chartership.

Planning maintenance works · Coordinating projects · Managing asset information

Proven experience in roading maintenance and project delivery; working knowledge of RAMM; relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering or equivalent industry experience; strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills; must pass pre-employment medical and drug screen.