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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.

  • Engineering6 days ago

    Hydrology, Stormwater & Flooding Engineer

    GHD · 5001+ employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid level

    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.

  • Engineering7 days ago

    Hydraulic Modeller

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Building hydraulic models · Analysing hydraulic data · Undertaking modelling investigations

    6+ yrsBachelor of Science, Engineering or another relevant qualification; over six years of relevant work experience; modelling project delivery in a consulting environment; experience using InfoWorks ICM and WS Pro

    Relocation support
  • Engineering7 days ago

    Graduate Electronics Engineer

    Windcave · 201-1000 employees

    A payment technology company providing comprehensive payment solutions globally.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Testing electronic products · Supporting product development · Documenting test results

    Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronics; attention to detail; data entry skills; communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team; full-time availability; must be a citizen, permanent resident, or resident of New Zealand.

  • Engineering7 days ago
    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeMid level

    Mentoring autonomy engineers · Developing autonomous systems · Integrating vehicle autonomy

    Significant autonomy, robotics, GNC, software, mechatronics or related experience; experience with complex autonomous systems and UAV, UGV, USV or robotic platforms; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics.

    Relocation support
  • Engineering7 days ago

    Electronics Engineer Level 1

    Windcave · 201-1000 employees

    A payment technology company providing comprehensive payment solutions globally.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Designing electronic circuits · Testing electronic hardware · Supporting manufacturing

    1+ yrBachelor's or Master's degree in electronics; 1-3 years electronics design experience; attention to detail; communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams; must be citizen, permanent resident or resident of New Zealand.

  • Engineering7 days ago
    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeMid level

    Designing electrical systems · Prototyping electrical hardware · Supporting vehicle integration

    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or related discipline (or equivalent industry experience); Altium experience; PCB, embedded electronics or control systems experience; manufacturing or product industrialisation experience; electrical systems design for complex products or machinery; soldering, prototype assembly and troubleshooting experience; subsystem ownership experience

  • Engineering8 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Designing engineering tasks · Simulating physical systems · Testing AI models

    Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering or a related field; comfortable with simulation tools; able to write clear solutions and grading rubrics in fluent written English; based in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States

  • Engineering8 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Identifying difficult problems · Translating problems into tasks · Designing AI challenges

    9+ yrsAt least 9 years of relevant systems or hardware engineering experience; completed master’s degree or higher, or bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years’ experience and a publication; at least one academic or professional publication; practical comfort with a Linux terminal; current residence in an eligible country

  • Engineering8 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Designing engineering tasks · Simulating physical systems · Evaluating AI models

    Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering or a closely related field; able to write clear solutions and grading rubrics in fluent written English; based in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States

  • Engineering8 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full timeSenior

    Identifying difficult problems · Translating problems into tasks · Designing AI challenges

    9+ yrsAt least 9 years of relevant systems or hardware engineering experience; completed master’s degree or higher, or completed bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years’ experience and a publication; at least one academic or professional publication; practical comfort with a Linux terminal; residence in an eligible country; not currently enrolled in a degree program

  • Engineering8 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering geotechnical solutions · Supporting project management · Maintaining client relationships

    Tertiary qualification in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology; experience in a similar geotechnical consulting role; strong technical capability in geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Water & Wastewater Manager

    Waimakariri District Council

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Managing water infrastructure · Planning infrastructure investment · Leading technical teams

    Eligible to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Mechanical Engineer

    Gallagher Animal Management

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Designing mechanical solutions · Supporting product development · Investigating field performance

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Water Engineer

    Tauranga City Council · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Leading water network upgrades · Providing engineering input · Developing business cases

    5+ yrsEngineering degree (civil, mechanical or electrical); 5–8 years’ experience working with water networks; current New Zealand visa or other legal right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Project Engineer

    Waimakariri District Council

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Field Service Engineer (New Zealand)

    Beckman Coulter Life Sciences · 5001+ employees

    A Danaher operating company developing automation and diagnostic solutions for life sciences and biotechnology.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Managing customer interactions · Resolving service issues · Supporting sales growth

    Degree or equivalent in Biomedical / Electrical Engineering

  • Engineering8 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing expert advice · Leading complex investigations · Designing treatment projects

    8+ yrsBachelor of Engineering (Water, Civil or Environmental); minimum 8 years’ professional experience in Water and Water Process Engineering projects; CPEng or equivalent (or working towards)

  • Engineering9 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading electrical design · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Reviewing design quality

    Building services electrical consulting experience; data centre or mission-critical electrical design experience; CPEng registration with Engineering New Zealand or equivalent; based in Auckland or Hamilton; full New Zealand working rights

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Leading capital upgrades · Managing maintenance projects · Coordinating contractors

    10+ yrsTertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; practical plant maintenance or manufacturing experience; 10+ years’ experience; flexibility to travel as required

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Senior Fire Engineer

    Holmes · 201-1000 employees

    A respected engineering consultancy delivering complex civil engineering projects across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Designing fire safety · Monitoring construction · Mentoring engineers

    7+ yrsDegree or master's in fire engineering, or undergraduate in mechanical, structural or civil engineering; at least 7 years' experience including performance-based design and large complex projects; strong technical, client relationship and communication skills.

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Senior Transport Delivery Engineer

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading design and delivery · Mentoring engineers · Managing project tasks

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related; 5+ years delivering transportation and civil infrastructure projects in NZ or Australia; experience with roads, highways, intersections, public transport, active transport, road safety; knowledge of NZ standards and Austroads; project management experience.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    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.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering8 days ago

    Senior Transport Design Engineer

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading design · Delivering projects · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related; 5+ years transport design experience in NZ or Australia; proficiency in Civil 3D, 12d, OpenRoads or AutoCAD; knowledge of NZ standards and Austroads; strong communication and project delivery skills.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering9 days ago

    Junior Electrical Engineer

    ETEL Transformers · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand transformer manufacturer delivering high-quality, reliable power solutions.

    Avondale, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Supporting transformer design · Assisting with documentation · Providing technical support

    Bachelor of Electrical Engineering; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; collaborative and proactive approach; commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

  • Engineering9 days ago

    Technical Director - Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing technical leadership · Advising clients · Developing business opportunities

    Significant experience leading water infrastructure projects in consulting; strong technical reputation in NZ water sector; CPEng or equivalent preferred; relevant tertiary engineering qualification.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering9 days ago

    Senior Civil Engineer – Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading design · Delivering projects · Mentoring engineers

    5+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in civil, environmental, or water engineering; 5+ years' experience in three waters infrastructure projects; strong experience in conveyance networks, pipeline design, and stormwater systems; CPEng status or progress towards chartership highly regarded.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering9 days ago

    Associate Director | Stormwater Lead

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading stormwater projects · Providing technical leadership · Mentoring engineers

    15+ yrs15+ years stormwater infrastructure experience; strong NZ stormwater knowledge; leadership and mentoring skills; CPEng or equivalent preferred; tertiary qualification in civil, environmental, or water engineering.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings

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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