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Engineering jobs in New Zealand.

165 open roles, 63 posted this week, most paying $94k to $145k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Engineering5 days ago

    Senior Site Engineer - Pavements Ō2NL

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction and infrastructure company that designs, builds, operates, and maintains critical infrastructure across New Zealand and Australia.

    Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Planning siteworks · Checking construction · Coordinating subcontractors

    2+ yrsNZQA Level 7 civil engineering qualification, 2+ years of postgraduate heavy civil or infrastructure experience, pavement construction or in-situ stabilisation expertise, planning, subcontractor management, and communication skills.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering5 days ago

    Senior Surveyor

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Organizing surveying requirements · Mentoring junior surveyors · Overseeing survey quality

    Diploma or Bachelor of Surveying; extensive NZ surveying knowledge; construction experience on major infrastructure projects; proficiency with Civil3D, 12D, Trimble Business Centre, Leica/Trimble Total Stations, GNSS; proven leadership of field teams; flexibility to work on projects outside home base.

  • Engineering6 days ago

    Development Manager

    Trade Me · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand online marketplace connecting people to buy, sell, and trade.

    Wellington
    HybridContractSeniorManages people

    Building engineering teams · Managing performance · Partnering with stakeholders

    5+ yrs5+ years leadership including 3+ years line management and 1+ year managing 10+ direct reports; 3+ years with software delivery teams; agile and lean engineering experience; strong communication and relationship-building skills.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering7 days ago

    Project Engineer

    BESIX Watpac · 5001+ employees

    A builder with a century of heritage delivering projects across Australia and New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing project resources · Coordinating subcontractors · Monitoring quality controls

    Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent; demonstrated experience in similar role on commercial building projects; ability to communicate, influence, build relationships, operate autonomously.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering7 days ago

    Senior Electronics Engineer

    Gallagher Security · 1001-5000 employees

    A global security technology company protecting people, assets, and agricultural businesses.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing circuits · Developing prototypes · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering, 5+ years of electronics hardware design experience, product development and manufacturing experience, PCB CAD proficiency, and EMC and electrical safety knowledge.

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Senior Mechanical Engineer

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering and environmental consulting, delivering end-to-end building projects.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading project delivery · Providing technical guidance · Mentoring team members

    5+ yrsBachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years relevant experience in engineering or consulting; knowledge of New Zealand Building Code and relevant standards; strong communication and client relationship skills.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Principal Electrical Engineer

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

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

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Providing technical leadership · Developing engineering standards · Supporting asset lifecycle management

    15+ yrsDegree in Electrical Engineering; CPEng or equivalent; 15+ years electrical engineering experience; expertise in technical leadership, design reviews, asset management, and NZ electrical standards; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering9 days ago

    Engineering Manager

    Alliance Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A meat industry company supporting the next generation of talent through bursaries.

    Oamaru, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading engineering team · Managing maintenance · Overseeing compliance

    10+ yrs10+ years engineering experience in manufacturing, ideally food processing; experience leading engineering or maintenance teams; knowledge of asset management, reliability engineering, maintenance planning, environmental compliance; CMMS knowledge; tertiary qualification in engineering or related; eligible to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering9 days ago

    Team Lead - Unpressurised Composite Structures

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading mechanical systems · Managing engineering projects · Mentoring direct reports

    5+ yrsDegree in Mechanical Engineering or similar; 5+ years in high-performance industry; proven leadership delivering engineering projects; experience in composite materials, moving assemblies, pressure vessels, aerodynamic control, fluid or thermal systems; ITAR eligibility.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    M&P Engineer II

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing materials · Qualifying processes · Supporting design teams

    2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; 2+ years materials and processes engineering experience; experience with material characterization and CAD software; ability to work under pressure.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    R&D Engineer Technician - Mechanical

    Engender Technologies · 11-50 employees

    A pioneering startup revolutionising the dairy industry with a groundbreaking method of gender selection at the sperm stage.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Running QC inspections · Building assemblies · Machining prototypes

    Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Product Design Engineering or similar; hands-on practical experience; workshop safety; 3D CAD exposure (SolidWorks, Fusion 360); methodical testing approach; enthusiasm to learn machining.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Senior Engineer – Transportation Stormwater

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

    A global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, and project management services.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading drainage design · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Preparing design documentation

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related; 5+ years drainage design experience in NZ/Australia; strong 12d software experience; proven stormwater design for roads/highways; multidisciplinary coordination; communication and stakeholder management skills.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering9 days ago

    Graduate Engineer - Automation and Communications

    CSE Uniserve · 1001-5000 employees

    A system integration company delivering electrical and automation solutions for critical projects.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Providing technical support · Assisting with design · Performing in-house testing

    Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree, strong academic record, passion for OT automation and industrial communications, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ability to work in a team.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Senior Development Engineer

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Defining technical standards · Managing risk · Solving engineering problems

    6+ yrs6+ years industry experience and an engineering degree; deep manufacturing and production understanding; proven ability to technically steer a team across multiple engineering projects; depth in at least two of structural, vibration, CFD, thermal, fatigue, FMEA, root cause.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Development Engineer II

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Designing propulsion systems · Testing hardware · Managing product lifecycle

    2+ yrsEngineering degree and 2+ years industry experience in manufacturing; high-volume production experience; ownership of a project from concept to operation; ITAR eligibility for New Zealand office.

  • Engineering10 days ago

    Senior Product Development Engineer

    Fisher & Paykel Healthcare · 5001+ employees

    A world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries.

    East Tamaki, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Investigating customer needs · Developing product concepts · Leading technical workstreams

    5+ yrsTertiary qualification in mechanical, mechatronics, biomedical, or product development engineering; 5+ years in product development or medical devices; strong design, analytical, and problem-solving skills; experience leading technical work and delivering engineering outcomes.

    Parental leave
  • Engineering10 days ago

    Connections Engineer

    Orion · 201-1000 employees

    A community-owned electricity distribution network serving central Canterbury, New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Assessing connection applications · Modelling load flow · Supporting technical discovery

    Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience; strong electricity power systems knowledge including power flow modelling; experience in distribution, generation, or consulting; analytical and communication skills; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering11 days ago

    Lead Design Engineer - Accessories

    Tait Communications · 201-1000 employees

    A global leader in critical communications, designing and supporting networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading product development · Managing product lifecycle · Translating requirements into solutions

    Proven experience developing and supporting hardware products through full lifecycle; broad engineering capability across hardware, mechanical, electrical, audio, compliance; strong technical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.

    Generous leave
  • Engineering11 days ago

    Operations Engineer - Wastewater Networks

    Watercare · 1001-5000 employees

    A water utility delivering infrastructure and environmental services for Auckland.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Analyzing network data · Scoping capital works · Managing incidents

    Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; experience in wastewater networks; project management experience; strong communication and problem-solving skills; full New Zealand driver licence; participation in after-hours on-call roster.

    Parental leave
  • Engineering12 days ago

    Principal Engineer

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Shaping technology strategy · Leading engineering teams · Designing card architecture

    Extensive experience in software/platform/cloud engineering or architecture; deep expertise in cards, payments, issuing, or transaction processing; proven strategic technical leadership in complex environments; strong mentoring and communication skills.

  • Engineering11 days ago

    Electronics Hardware Engineer – R&D Sustaining Engineering

    ABB · 5001+ employees

    A technology company helping industries run leaner and cleaner with innovative energy solutions.

    Napier, Hawke's Bay+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Leading sustaining engineering · Managing component lifecycle · Conducting root cause analysis

    3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering with 3+ years in electronics or sustaining engineering; strong component engineering and lifecycle management; experience with suppliers and cross-functional teams; knowledge of power electronics and UPS technology.

  • Engineering10 days ago

    Engineering Manager - Multiple Roles (NZ)

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting and business tools for small businesses and their advisors.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing engineering teams · Driving software delivery · Leading system design

    Proven track record owning and delivering software roadmaps end-to-end in agile environments; deep experience in software architecture and system design; leadership through coaching and mentoring; champion AI-native practices.

  • Engineering10 days ago

    Electrical Design Estimator (168320)

    Ventia · 5001+ employees

    A leading services provider maintaining and operating essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Preparing estimates · Developing designs · Supporting projects

    5+ yrs5+ years in electrical design, estimating, or project delivery; ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts; commercial awareness; electrical trade qualification or equivalent; Class 1 NZ driver's licence; NZ Electrical Registration and Practising Licence; CAD/AutoCAD and SAP experience.

  • Engineering11 days ago

    Systems Engineer – Configuration and Change Management

    Rocket Lab · 1001-5000 employees

    An end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Managing engineering changes · Validating configuration data · Automating data checks

    1+ yrBachelor's or Master's in Engineering or equivalent experience; 1-5 years industry experience in relevant technical field; experience with PLM/PDM systems (preferably Teamcenter) and Jira; strong communication and systems thinking.

  • Engineering11 days ago

    Senior CAD Drafter

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

    A global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, and project management services.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Producing CAD drawings · Managing BIM deliverables · Coordinating design inputs

    5+ yrsCivil engineering associate degree or diploma; 5+ years transport infrastructure drafting; proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Revizto; BIM knowledge; strong communication.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering11 days ago

    Engineering Manager

    LawVu · 51-200 employees

    A global software company providing an AI-native operating system for in-house legal teams.

    New Zealand
    RemoteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading engineering squads · Coaching team members · Managing software delivery

    8+ yrs3+ years leading and developing teams; 8+ years full stack engineering experience; B.S. or equivalent in Computer Science; hands-on production code experience; Agile practices; stakeholder management; AI-native workflow adoption.

    Parental leave
  • Engineering12 days ago

    Project Design Engineer

    RCR Infrastructure · 51-200 employees

    A New Zealand technical services company delivering infrastructure, maintenance, and energy solutions.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Designing power systems · Preparing project estimates · Reviewing engineering drawings

    New Zealand recognised electrical trade qualification, current EWRB electrical practising licence, full NZ driver licence, experience with telecommunications/DC power/battery/generator/UPS systems, ability to interpret electrical drawings and prepare estimates.

  • Engineering12 days ago

    Senior Electrical Engineer

    Babbage Consultants · 201-1000 employees

    A multidisciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, architecture, planning, and science expertise for infrastructure projects.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading electrical design · Coordinating services · Monitoring construction

    10+ yrsElectrical Engineering degree recognized under Washington Accord or equivalent; 10+ years post-graduate experience in electrical building services; experience with Revit and 3D design tools; strong track record leading electrical design; chartered status or willingness to work towards it.

  • Engineering12 days ago

    Software Verification Lead

    Caterpillar · 5001+ employees

    A global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, building stronger, more sustainable communities.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Specifying testing · Executing testing · Creating bug reports

    5+ yrs5+ years in QA, software test engineering or software engineering; ISTQB certification beneficial; understanding of C++, Web or Android beneficial; must work onsite five days a week; no visa sponsorship available.

  • Engineering12 days ago

    Electrical Engineer

    Babbage Consultants · 201-1000 employees

    A multidisciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, architecture, planning, and science expertise for infrastructure projects.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing electrical services · Managing project priorities · Coordinating with clients

    5+ yrsElectrical Engineering degree recognized under Washington Accord; 5+ years post-graduate experience in building services consultancy; strong design experience; Revit proficiency; ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships; willingness to become Chartered.