Engineering jobs in New Zealand.

Managing engineering team · Driving delivery · Adopting AI

Director of Software Engineering leading a team of 6 engineers; requires strong engineering management, delivery execution, AI adoption, technical leadership, and infosec ownership; startup experience and team structure experience are bonuses.

Designing electronic hardware · Developing circuit designs · Mentoring junior engineers

5+ yrsTertiary qualification in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science or related field; 5+ years experience in similar field; experience with digital and analogue circuits, low-power battery-based and microcontroller-based designs; successful National Police Check.

Designing electronics · Developing PCBs · Testing hardware

Strong professional experience in electronics design and hardware development; practical experience with schematic capture, PCB design, EMC/EMI, lab debugging, and test equipment; right to work in New Zealand for full contract term.

Leading mechanical design · Reviewing technical deliverables · Mentoring engineering staff

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; significant mechanical engineering design experience; experience leading technical delivery across concept, detailed design and construction stages

Designing electronic hardware · Testing product designs · Troubleshooting technical issues

5+ yrsTertiary qualification in electronics or electrical engineering, computer science, or another relevant technical discipline; 5 years’ experience in a similar field; experience in digital and analogue circuits, low-power battery-based designs, and microcontroller-based designs

Leading BESS hardware design · Validating energy systems · Commissioning customer sites

5+ yrsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Power Electronics Engineering; minimum 5 years designing or maintaining power electronic systems; understanding of BESS and power converters over 200 kW; strong English communication skills

Rotating through engineering teams · Managing technical projects · Designing new tooling

Recently completed bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical & Process or similar); interest in aviation; data processing skills; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; available to start January 2026.

Managing BIM models · Developing standards · Training teams

Strong Revit and BIM capability, experience with BIM model coordination, Autodesk Forma Hub setup, and complex architectural or construction projects.

Designing structural projects · Inspecting sites · Designing civil structures

3+ yrsNZ degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; minimum 3 years' experience in structural design projects in NZ; design experience in buildings and civil structures

Designing transport corridors · Solving design challenges · Delivering technical designs

OpenRoads Design experience; transport infrastructure background; corridor, highway, road or urban transport design experience

Leading engineering teams · Making design decisions · Managing global suppliers

12+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline; 12+ years’ product or part design experience; experience leading and managing engineers; expertise in injection moulding, sheet metal and CNC machining design and manufacturing; enterprise CAD proficiency; investigative and verification testing experience; New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship

Identifying clinical problems · Developing practical solutions · Building and trialling prototypes

2+ yrsHands-on experience making or building things; at least 2 years of relevant work experience

Leading process design · Preparing process calculations · Coordinating engineering inputs

3+ yrsDegree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent relevant engineering qualification; 10+ years' experience for senior role or 3+ years for process role; knowledge of relevant drinking water standards and wastewater consent and discharge requirements; right to live and work in New Zealand

Leading electrical design · Verifying design quality · Engaging with clients

10+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; extensive electrical engineering experience within Buildings

Leading roading programmes · Managing budgets and funding · Overseeing contracts and contractors

5+ yrsDegree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline; at least five years’ experience managing roading activities; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Leading hydrogeological investigations · Developing groundwater models · Planning field investigations

5+ yrsDegree in Geoscience, Engineering, or a related discipline focused on Hydrogeology; 5+ years' hydrogeology experience; experience managing projects and developing client relationships; ability to travel within New Zealand as required

Leading water projects · Developing network models · Assessing network performance

5+ yrsDegree in Civil, Environmental, Water Engineering or a related discipline; at least 15 years’ relevant experience for a Principal Engineer or 5+ years’ modelling experience for a hydraulic modeller

Managing technical projects · Designing new tooling · Driving continuous improvement

Recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; available to commence employment in January 2026

Analyzing combat systems · Planning trials · Monitoring performance trends

Requires systems and analytical thinking, knowledge of naval combat systems, ability to analyze system condition reports, and eligibility for higher-level security clearance with NZ citizenship or permanent residency and 10-year background history.

Managing technical projects · Designing tooling · Driving continuous improvement

Recently completed bachelor's or master's in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical & Process or similar); legally entitled to work in New Zealand; available to start January 2026; strong communication and teamwork skills.

Managing site investigations · Designing geotechnical solutions · Preparing technical reports

8+ yrsRelevant degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; current New Zealand CPEng registration with geotechnical competency; experience in New Zealand geotechnical engineering practice

Assessing river geomorphology · Modelling hydrology and hydraulics · Designing river works

Proven consultancy experience; relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Professional Engineer status or actively working towards chartership; good understanding of NZ practice and relevant guidelines and standards

Overseeing workshop operations · Maintaining service records · Repairing medical equipment

5+ yrs5–10 years in field biomedical engineering or medical device service; EWRB registration (EST/Electrician) with MCPA endorsement or willingness to obtain; degree or diploma in a related technical discipline; experience servicing capital medical equipment; full, current New Zealand driver’s licence; legal eligibility to work in New Zealand

Developing regulatory documentation · Planning flight trials · Analysing post-flight data

2+ yrsBachelor’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience; 2–4+ years in UAS operations, flight test, trials, systems integration, defence or related aerospace; VLOS/EVLOS/BVLOS operations; fixed-wing and multi-rotor trials up to Group 4 UAS

Developing asset plans · Analysing technical information · Improving asset performance

Engineering bachelor’s or equivalent; relevant engineering education and professional-membership eligibility qualification; Certified Associate in Asset Management or working towards; systems engineering, ILS, LSA, PLM, reliability/availability, maintenance planning, Python/data analytics/Advanced Excel; Defence or maritime sustainment experience; NZ work entitlement; eligible for NZ Defence Security Clearance

Leading ICT design · Engaging with clients · Producing technical specifications

5+ yrsDegree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or Telecommunications; 5+ years’ experience in ICT design for buildings and infrastructure

Maintaining control systems · Enhancing operational workflows · Integrating network applications

Experience with SCADA; experience supporting or implementing real-time control systems; understanding of generation, transmission and distribution operations within an electricity network; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Designing tester systems · Building and commissioning testers · Testing and documenting designs

Third- or fourth-year Mechatronics Engineering study; foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering principles; experience using CAD and producing engineering drawings; practical confidence building, wiring, assembling and testing

Developing concept designs · Creating mechanical drawings · Commissioning powder projects

3+ yrsPowder food process design expertise; process equipment/machinery design knowledge; functional specifications writing experience; flow element sizing skills; SAP cost-management awareness; 3–5 years engineering experience; mechanical or process engineering degree or NZCE diploma