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72 open roles, 23 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
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
Beca · 1001-5000 employees
An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.
Leading engineering teams · Providing technical guidance · Strengthening client relationships
Strong power sector background; experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects; experience leading, mentoring and developing engineering professionals
KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees
A rail and shipping company connecting New Zealand through sustainable services.
Leading engineering team · Providing technical guidance · Managing resources
7+ yrsRelevant tertiary engineering qualification with Chartered status; 7-10 years professional engineering experience; asset management experience; valid NZ driver's licence; ability to pass drug and alcohol screening.
Leading mechanical engineering · Assessing engineering options · Mentoring engineers
Degree in mechanical engineering; experience in industrial, manufacturing, dairy, food and beverage, energy or processing environments; experience leading projects or workstreams; experience in brownfield or operating industrial environments
CORDE
Leading technical tenders · Managing design consultants · Developing engineering capability
Washington Accord accredited engineering degree; senior-level civil, water or infrastructure engineering experience; tender, D&C or ECI project experience with multidisciplinary design teams; CPEng registration or readiness to achieve it within 12 months; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa
Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees
An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.
Leading calibration operations · Managing financial performance · Developing team leaders
Proven operational leadership, commercial and P&L management, strong knowledge of calibration principles and regulatory compliance, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, ability to obtain technical authorizations, legal right to work in New Zealand.
Stellar Recruitment
Conducting site inspections · Managing monthly claims · Coordinating subcontractors
Current NZ Driver Licence; Diploma in Engineering
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
Designing mechanical solutions · Preparing design calculations · Conducting hydraulic assessments
2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; 2+ years' mechanical engineering experience; experience using engineering software such as Inventor, HAMMER, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoPIPE or similar tools
Trimble Inc.
Building HIL testbenches · Writing automated test cases · Building data analysis tools
3+ yrsBachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; 3+ years of experience in test automation, systems validation, or robotics/controls testing; proficiency in Python; familiarity with Linux and Git; legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Synlait Milk · 201-1000 employees
A global leader in milk nutrition, doing milk differently for a healthier world.
Leading capital projects · Developing project scopes · Managing contractors
Degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering or similar; project management or dairy manufacturing experience preferred; strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
Leading mechanical design · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Mentoring engineers
10+ yrsDegree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; around 10+ years delivering water, wastewater, hydraulic or dam infrastructure projects; CPEng status or a clear pathway towards chartership
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Providing technical leadership · Managing design delivery · Developing client relationships
Substantial experience in dam, hydropower, or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building; project management and design coordination knowledge.
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Providing technical leadership · Managing design projects · Developing client relationships
Substantial experience in dam, hydropower, or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building skills; understanding of project management, design coordination, and risk management.
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Providing technical leadership · Managing design delivery · Developing client relationships
Substantial experience in dam, hydropower or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building; project management understanding; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
Delivering mechanical designs · Preparing technical reports · Collaborating with teams
2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related; 2+ years mechanical engineering experience in water, wastewater, industrial, or infrastructure; proficiency with Inventor, HAMMER, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoPIPE or similar; strong communication and collaboration skills.
Inition
Setting technical direction · Resolving complex problems · Reviewing technical decisions
A Bachelor of Engineering or higher in a relevant discipline; many years of experience with deep, credible mastery in the field; a track record of consequential technical decisions
Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees
An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.
Ensuring material compliance · Reviewing technical documentation · Maintaining records
5+ yrsAircraft engineering trade qualification or equivalent with at least 5 years relevant trade experience; proficiency in SAP; experience reviewing Service Bulletins and technical data; strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Christchurch City Council
Delivering engineering services · Designing electrical systems · Reviewing technical designs
8+ yrsBachelor of Engineering (Electrical); at least eight years’ postgraduate electrical engineering experience; five years in a similar role in a large or complex organisation; experience designing and reviewing electrical systems and contract documentation for Three Waters infrastructure
Meridian Energy · 1001-5000 employees
A subsidiary of Meridian Energy delivering dam management expertise to dam owners in New Zealand and internationally.
Designing control systems · Supporting site installation · Testing and commissioning
Experience in control and instrumentation engineering within industrial or generation environments; experience developing functional descriptions, control philosophies and detailed design documentation; experience with PLC and control systems; experience preparing scopes of work and working with contractors and consultants; experience developing QA, testing and commissioning documentation, including ITPs and ITRs; practical site experience supporting installation, testing and commissioning
WSP in New Zealand
Leading water team · Developing client relationships · Pursuing market opportunities
Relevant tertiary qualification; strong water engineering capability across at least two of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater; experience in project planning, design or project management, client engagement, proposals and business development; current clean driver licence
Beca · 1001-5000 employees
An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.
Designing electrical systems · Managing projects · Guiding engineers
Chartered Electrical Engineer; experience in building services; knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant standards
Meridian Energy · 1001-5000 employees
A subsidiary of Meridian Energy delivering dam management expertise to dam owners in New Zealand and internationally.
Designing control systems · Supporting installations · Testing commissioning
Experience in control and instrumentation engineering in industrial or generation environments; experience with PLC and control systems, Rockwell Automation advantageous; experience developing functional descriptions, scopes of work, QA/testing/commissioning documentation; practical site experience.
GHD · 5001+ employees
A global professional services company leading through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.
Performing hydrological analysis · Designing stormwater solutions · Mentoring graduate engineers
4+ yrs4+ years experience in hydrology, stormwater or flood modelling; knowledge of modelling tools like HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, InfoWorks, Tuflow; understanding of NZ standards and regulations; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Waimakariri District Council
Managing water infrastructure · Planning infrastructure investment · Leading technical teams
Eligible to work in New Zealand
Waimakariri District Council
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
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
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.
Dawn Aerospace · 51-200 employees
A space transportation company enabling sustainable and scalable access to space.
Managing certification projects · Developing operational risk assessments · Deriving operational mitigations
Experience as a certification engineer, flight test engineer, flight safety specialist or launch safety official; UAS or rocket launch operations experience; strong experience in at least two or three listed areas
Pratt & Whitney · 5001+ employees
A global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units.
Rotating through engineering teams · Managing technical projects · Designing new tooling
Recently completed bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical & Process or similar); interest in aviation; data processing skills; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; available to start January 2026.
Enphase Energy · 1001-5000 employees
A global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and EV charging products.
Leading engineering teams · Making design decisions · Managing global suppliers
12+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline; 12+ years’ product or part design experience; experience leading and managing engineers; expertise in injection moulding, sheet metal and CNC machining design and manufacturing; enterprise CAD proficiency; investigative and verification testing experience; New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship
There are 72 roles open for engineering jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 23 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 72 full time and 4 hybrid or remote.
That's 72 of the 499 engineering jobs across New Zealand.
1 ad says the employer will support a visa.
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