Straight from employers' career sites

Engineering jobs in New Zealand.

491 open roles, 151 posted this week, most paying $125k to $125k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Engineering2 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Designing electrical systems · Delivering project designs · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams

    5+ yrsA bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; around five years’ electrical engineering experience; knowledge of Australian and New Zealand electrical standards

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering2 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    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

  • Engineering2 days ago

    Treatment Controller

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing operational oversight · Leading treatment risk management · Overseeing planned shutdowns

    Relevant engineering degree or New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (NZCE); significant experience across three waters networks; operational risk management, emergency response and incident management experience; infrastructure project management experience; legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa

    Generous leave
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Engineering Lead (relocation to Auckland, New Zealand)

    ZURU · 1001-5000 employees

    A global company disrupting industries through radical innovation and automation across toys, consumer goods, and construction.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Building engineering function · Developing internal platforms · Leading forward deployed engineers

    Engineering leader with experience building internal software, running platform or developer-experience teams, hiring engineering functions, and owning production reliability for systems not written by the team.

    Relocation support
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Reliability Engineering Manager

    New Zealand Post · 1001-5000 employees

    A national postal and logistics operator managing a large and diverse fleet.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading reliability initiatives · Optimizing maintenance planning · Managing asset lifecycle

    Proven experience in reliability engineering, maintenance planning, and asset management in industrial/automated environments; knowledge of CMMS and maintenance best practices; leadership experience; expertise in RCA and continuous improvement; eligibility to work in New Zealand.

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Site Engineer

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Supporting site setup · Interpreting plans · Conducting site investigations

    2+ yrsTwo years' civil construction experience; Bachelor or Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent; knowledge of NZ building codes; full Class 1 driver licence; strong communication and safety commitment.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Electrical 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

    Developing electrical solutions · Estimating project costs · Leading electrical project delivery

    Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent; full-lifecycle electrical design/build experience; project pricing, cost estimation and technical risk experience; production/industrial electrical commissioning experience; large capital project and subcontractor/supplier management experience; AS/NZS Wiring Regulations knowledge; NZ residency and full working rights

  • Engineering3 days ago
    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

    Generous leave
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Engineer

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Nelson
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Planning programmes · Managing jobs · Supporting crews

    Full class 1 driver's licence (class 2 advantage), MS Office proficiency, strong communication, teamwork, safety focus, willingness to learn; surfacing or construction experience preferred but not essential; pre-employment medical and drug screen required.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Electricity Operations Controller (multiple positions)

    Vector Limited · 201-1000 employees

    An energy company pioneering smarter, more resilient and accessible energy systems for Auckland and beyond.

    Auckland
    $110k-$137.5k a yearHybridFull timeMid level

    Monitoring electricity network · Restoring faults · Authorizing outages

    Technical experience in electricity distribution or industrial/commercial setting; control room experience advantageous; relevant qualification or certification; SCADA/ADMS experience; ability to work 7am-7pm shifts on 4 on/4 off roster.

    Four-day week
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Principal Engineer Drinking Water Network

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    $120.8k-$170.6k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Leading technical investigations · Providing engineering assurance · Mentoring engineers

    15+ yrs15+ years' experience in drinking water engineering, infrastructure planning, or asset management; bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably civil); CPEng qualification; experience mentoring engineers and leading technical workstreams; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Engineering Lead - Sample Manager (27337)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading engineering · Managing sample systems

    Engineering lead role in information technology, based in New Zealand.

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Field Team Lead

    Kordia · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand company delivering mission-critical broadcasting, telecommunications, maritime, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

    Wellington+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading field team · Managing field operations · Providing technical support

    Relevant engineering, electronics, telecommunications or broadcast qualification or equivalent experience; strong field engineering and people leadership; full clean driver licence; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Geospatial Practice Lead

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Auckland+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading geospatial team · Winning geospatial work · Developing proposals

    Proven experience leading a geospatial or GIS team, strong track record winning geospatial work, specialist GIS expertise, project management or technical lead experience, client relationship and market trend skills.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Geospatial Practice Lead

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Wellington+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading geospatial team · Developing proposals · Managing client relationships

    Proven experience leading a geospatial or GIS team, strong track record winning geospatial work, specialist GIS expertise, project management experience, client relationship skills.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Calibration Manager

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    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.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Site Engineer

    Stellar Recruitment

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Conducting site inspections · Managing monthly claims · Coordinating subcontractors

    Current NZ Driver Licence; Diploma in Engineering

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Power & Energy)

    GHD · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services company leading through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing power projects · Preparing technical documentation · Supporting client engagement

    5+ yrsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; minimum 5 years’ electrical engineering experience; industrial electrical design experience; experience in water, energy or renewable energy projects

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Intermediate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

    GHD · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services company leading through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing building electrical systems · Preparing technical documentation · Supporting project delivery

    3+ yrsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; minimum 3 years’ electrical engineering experience; building services electrical design experience; power, lighting, low-voltage distribution and ICT experience; multidisciplinary project delivery experience; design documentation experience; AGI-32 and PowerCAD experience

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Mechanical Engineer - Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Engineering3 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Designing civil infrastructure · Preparing engineering drawings · Processing drone data

    4+ yrs4+ years’ civil design and drafting experience; strong 12d experience; AutoCAD proficiency; land development and subdivision project experience; three waters design experience; knowledge of NZ engineering standards and council requirements; current valid working rights in New Zealand; current New Zealand driver licence

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Lead Water Engineer (Process)

    Worley · 5001+ employees

    A global energy, chemicals and resources company delivering projects and creating value across asset lifecycles.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Designing wastewater treatment systems · Performing process modelling · Mentoring junior engineers

    Degree in Chemical, Process, Environmental, Civil or related Engineering discipline; chartered status or progress toward chartership in a relevant engineering field; experience delivering wastewater treatment planning and design projects; current New Zealand working rights

    Parental leave
  • Engineering3 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Connectivity & Digital Solutions Specialist

    Waratah NZ Limited · 5001+ employees

    A global company providing innovative solutions and equipment for agriculture and forestry.

    Tokoroa, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing digital solutions · Managing connectivity systems · Supporting analytics

    Qualification in engineering, computer science, software development, data engineering or equivalent; experience with connectivity, telematics, IoT, industrial equipment; software development, APIs, cloud services; work authorization in New Zealand required.

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Traffic Management Designer & Coordinator

    Isaac Construction · 201-1000 employees

    A construction company delivering civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand.

    Blenheim, Marlborough
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Designing traffic management plans · Coordinating traffic management operations · Liaising with clients and authorities

    Proven experience designing complex TMPs, relevant current traffic management design training and competency, good knowledge of NZ traffic management and RCA requirements, strong organisation and communication, practical traffic management experience.

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Project Engineer - LPG (Intermediate to Senior level)

    Firstgas · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand energy company delivering gas and developing renewable energy projects.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading engineering projects · Providing technical advice · Managing engineering risk

    7+ yrsRelevant engineering qualification (Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical, NZCE or equivalent); 7-10 years engineering experience in gas, petrochemical or similar industry; strong project and contractor management; knowledge of engineering regulations and process safety.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Senior Traffic Engineer - Wellington

    Envelope · 51-200 employees

    A New Zealand-owned engineering consultancy specializing in civil and structural engineering, surveying, land development, and subdivision project management.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Planning traffic projects · Analyzing transportation systems · Designing infrastructure

    6+ yrs6+ years traffic engineering experience, relevant tertiary qualification (bachelor's degree preferred) or equivalent competency, experience with land development projects in New Zealand, understanding of regulatory environments and consent processes.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago
    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    Full timeEntry level

    Operating Baroid equipment · Tracking rig inventory · Interpreting test results

    Bachelor's degree in STEM or another related field

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Area Electrical Engineer

    Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Full timeEntry level

    Managing electrical projects · Developing asset strategies · Providing technical expertise

    3+ yrsElectrical Engineering tertiary qualification, Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; at least 3 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with an electrical focus

About engineering jobs in New Zealand

There are 491 roles open for engineering jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 151 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 456 full time, 5 part time and 34 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $125k to $125k a year.

Most are in Auckland (213), Canterbury (72) and Wellington (58).

7 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many engineering jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 491 roles open for engineering jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 151 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do engineering jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most engineering jobs in New Zealand pay $125k to $125k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most engineering jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (213), Canterbury (72) and Wellington (58). Open a region to see its engineering jobs.

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