Engineering jobs in Wellington.

Maintaining ship machinery · Conducting watchkeeping · Managing engineering operations

Class 2 MEC 2 or higher certificate, STCW III/2 Certificate of Competency, proven leadership and people management, sound technical knowledge, experience with Planned Maintenance Systems (e.g., Amos).

Improving asset reliability · Conducting root cause analysis · Optimizing maintenance strategies

3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Reliability, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Asset Management; 3+ years experience in reliability, maintenance, or asset management; knowledge of RCM, FMEA, RCA; ability to read P&IDs; strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preparing 3D models · Generating calculation spreadsheets · Writing automation scripts

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; GPA 3.0 or equivalent; final or penultimate year; fluent English; legal right to work or company sponsorship.

Assisting site visits · Producing technical drawings · Learning CAD systems

Interest in mechanical engineering, 48 NCEA Level 2 credits including maths, graphics and science, full driving licence, computer literacy, team player, 18 years or older.

Detailing frame and truss packages · Interpreting architectural drawings · Liaising with stakeholders

Proven experience in frame and truss detailing and/or estimating; ability to read architectural and structural plans; experience with MiTek Sapphire or MiTek 20/20; knowledge of NZ construction methods and standards; strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Designing electrical networks · Developing substation models · Supporting project delivery

15+ yrsTertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (Washington Accord), Chartered status (CPEng/RPEQ), 15+ years experience in substation/transmission/distribution, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, NEARA, PLS CADD, and ability to travel.

Monitoring network performance · Analyzing system data · Developing performance tools

Relevant tertiary engineering qualification, full NZ Class 1 driver's licence, proven experience monitoring water/wastewater/stormwater networks or critical infrastructure, strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, SCADA/telemetry, and control systems.

Developing systems · Delivering solutions · Supporting operations

Experience supporting military operations, leading intelligence functions and teams, delivering military training, working with clients, simplifying technical information, and complying with health, safety, and security regulations.

Evolving platforms · Leading teams · Mentoring engineers

5+ yrsExtensive platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure experience; advanced Kubernetes and AWS expertise; Terraform, CI/CD, observability, caching, security, and platform team leadership experience.

Designing systems · Performing calculations · Supporting investigations

Mechanical Engineering degree completed or expected by the end of 2026, interest in fire protection and building services, and strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Leading transport projects · Preparing technical documentation · Mentoring junior staff

Proven experience delivering transport engineering/design to NZ standards; civil engineering qualification; knowledge of Waka Kotahi and local government guidelines; AutoCAD, OpenRoads, Civil 3D or 12d; full NZ driver's license; ability to travel to site.

Engineering systems · Integrating systems · Evaluating systems

Bachelor's degree and experience in systems engineering, integration, assurance, communications, RF, electromagnetic spectrum, defence, aerospace, aviation, government, or other mission-critical environments.

Providing advice · Analysing equipment · Supporting integration

5+ yrsRelevant trade qualification, at least 5 years of practical experience, technical or engineering expertise, equipment lifecycle management experience, analytical and communication skills, and SAP or ERP familiarity.

Designing infrastructure · Monitoring platforms · Troubleshooting issues

Experience operating AWS infrastructure, Linux administration, networking, cloud operations, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, Git, Jira, automation, and scripting; strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.