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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.

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Principal Water Supply Modeller

    Tauranga City Council · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeSenior

    Leading hydraulic modelling · Assessing network performance · Setting modelling standards

    10+ yrsBachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or another relevant tertiary qualification; at least 10 years’ experience modelling complex water supply networks; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Geotechnical Engineer

    Mott MacDonald · 5001+ employees

    A global engineering consultancy delivering critical infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering geotechnical designs · Producing technical reports · Monitoring project sites

    3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering; 3+ years’ experience contributing to design and delivery of civil engineering projects

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading geotechnical teams · Developing client relationships · Providing technical input

    5+ yrsBachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent, specialising in Geotechnical Engineering; 10 years' geotechnical engineering experience, including 5 years in New Zealand; CPEng; domiciled in New Zealand; NZ passport, residency, or current work visa

  • Engineering3 days ago

    Engineering Project Manager

    Synlait Milk · 201-1000 employees

    A global leader in milk nutrition, doing milk differently for a healthier world.

    Dunsandel, Canterbury+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid level

    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.

    Parental leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Senior Geospatial Engineer

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Auckland+2 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing geospatial solutions · Leading technical delivery · Mentoring engineers

    Extensive experience with ESRI platform, ArcGIS Enterprise, spatial databases (Microsoft SQL Server), ETL (FME), software development practices, Agile delivery, mentoring, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago
    New Zealand
    $35.00-$60.00 an hourContract

    Designing engineering problems · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing AI outputs

    Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering (with an environmental focus), or a closely related discipline

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Development Engineer

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Assessing development proposals · Reviewing engineering approvals · Inspecting infrastructure works

    3+ yrsTertiary qualification in civil engineering; minimum 3 years’ land development or civil engineering experience; member of a relevant engineering board; knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice

    Retirement savings
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Structural Drafter

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Modelling structural systems · Producing construction details · Coordinating consultant models

    3+ yrs3+ years’ NZ structural drafting experience; hands-on Revit modelling and drafting skills; experience producing structural documentation; ability to interpret engineers’ sketches and design intent; exposure to timber structures and connections; experience with Navisworks, ACC/BIM 360 or Dynamo

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Stormwater Engineer

    Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere

    Richmond, Tasman
    Full timeSenior

    Monitoring network performance · Managing maintenance contracts · Planning capital projects

    Civil engineering background; solid experience in infrastructure or public health engineering; experience in design, construction, operations, maintenance or network asset management

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading infrastructure investigations · Providing technical guidance · Managing project contracts

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Wellington
    $35.00-$60.00 an hourContract

    Developing engineering challenges · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Evaluating AI-generated code

    Master’s (pursuing or completed) or PhD in computer engineering, computer science with a hardware focus, or a closely related field; foundational knowledge in computer architecture, embedded systems, digital logic design, or operating systems

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$60.00 an hourContract

    Designing engineering problems · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing AI reasoning

    Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline; expertise in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, or manufacturing processes

  • Engineering4 days ago
    New Zealand
    $35.00-$60.00 an hourContract

    Designing engineering challenges · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing AI-generated content

    Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, hardware-focused Computer Science, or a related field; foundational knowledge in Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Digital Logic Design, or Operating Systems

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Wellington
    $35.00-$60.00 an hourContract

    Designing engineering problems · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing AI-generated content

    Pursuing or holding a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Auckland
    $35.00-$60.00 an hourContract

    Designing engineering problems · Authoring ground-truth solutions · Auditing technical accuracy

    Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field; strong foundational knowledge in one or more core areas: VLSI, control systems, telecommunications, power electronics, or signal processing

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting vibration analysis · Analyzing condition data · Investigating equipment failures

    experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, maintenance engineering or a related technical field; knowledge of vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, asset management or reliability-centred maintenance; relevant engineering qualifications and/or industry experience; New Zealand citizenship or relevant work visa

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Network Inspector

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    Dargaville, Northland
    Full time

    Inspecting carriageways · Identifying network defects · Recommending repair treatments

    Experience in network inspection, fault identification or treatment selection; practical knowledge of Pocket RAMM; confidence using tablets and digital systems

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Senior Engineering Manager - New Zealand

    Lightsource bp · 201-1000 employees

    A global developer, constructor, and operator of onshore renewables and energy storage solutions.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing engineering activities · Leading technical due diligence · Undertaking energy yield assessments

    10+ yrs10+ years of renewable energy industry experience in Solar PV and BESS; experience with large-scale Solar PV, BESS and Hybrid projects in the region on the Developer, EPC Contractor, or Technical Advisor side

  • Engineering4 days ago
    New Zealand
    $35.00-$60.00 an hourContract

    Designing engineering problems · Authoring benchmark solutions · Auditing AI-generated content

    Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field (held or in progress); expertise in one or more core electrical engineering domains

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing design assistance · Managing infrastructure design · Supporting construction delivery

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years’ professional experience in a design consultancy; tertiary qualification in engineering; CPEng or equivalent; experience designing and managing water supply and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines and pumpstations

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Senior Project Engineer - LPG (Auckland or New Plymouth)

    Rockgas · 201-1000 employees

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

    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining LPG asset integrity · Leading engineering projects · Managing process safety compliance

    10+ yrsRelevant engineering qualification; around 10+ years’ engineering experience in gas, petrochemical or a similar industry; project and contractor management experience; knowledge of engineering regulations, codes and standards; experience with process safety and risk assessment methodologies

    Generous leave
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Critical Environment Operations Manager

    Microsoft · 5001+ employees

    A technology company that empowers people and organizations through cloud solutions and customer success.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading technical teams · Overseeing datacenter operations · Managing critical environment

    2+ yrsHigh school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years mission-critical service management experience; must be NZ citizen or PR; must pass Microsoft Cloud background check; preferred 5+ years critical environment infrastructure experience and bachelor's degree.

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Senior Engineer Land Development

    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
    $131.9k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Leading land development assessments · Providing technical leadership · Reviewing engineering designs

    8+ yrsMinimum 8 years post-qualification experience in Three Waters, Land Development, or Surveying; Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent; knowledge of Resource Management Act, district planning, NZS4404, and Three Waters standards; legal right to work in NZ.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Geotechnical Engineer

    Mott MacDonald · 5001+ employees

    A global engineering consultancy delivering critical infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timePart timeMid level

    Delivering geotechnical design · Preparing technical reports · Managing assigned tasks

    3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering; 3+ years' experience in design and delivery of civil engineering projects; ability to prepare calculations, drawings, schedules, and technical reports; sound judgement and clear communication.

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Facade Engineer

    Mott MacDonald · 5001+ employees

    A global engineering consultancy delivering critical infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading façade design packages · Undertaking façade calculations · Reviewing contractor submissions

    5+ yrsDegree in Civil, Structural, Architectural or Building Engineering; approximately 5–10 years' experience in façade engineering, building envelopes or related disciplines; experience delivering projects in a consulting environment; familiarity with relevant New Zealand standards and Building Code requirements; experience using digital engineering tools

    Retirement savings
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Project Engineer NZ

    Air Liquide · 5001+ employees

    A world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Controlling project costs · Engaging customer stakeholders · Auditing safety assessments

    3+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; 3–5 years’ experience in project implementation, commercial customer management, and gas equipment maintenance; proficiency in AutoCAD

  • Engineering4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Reviewing designs · Signing producer statements · Building client relationships

    Relevant engineering qualification; Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status; proven experience in seismic design to the NZ Bridge Manual

    Parental leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Associate Director | Stormwater Lead

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading stormwater project delivery · Providing technical guidance · Building client relationships

    Generous leave
  • Engineering4 days ago

    Senior Transport Delivery Engineer

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Leading transport project design · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Managing project tasks and resources

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; 5+ years' experience delivering transportation and civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand or Australia; experience in transport project delivery, Safe System principles, project management, multidisciplinary teams, and relevant New Zealand standards and Austroads guidelines

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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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.

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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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