Straight from employers' career sites
1,047 open roles, 306 posted this week, most paying $56k to $94k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees
A global school network offering flexible relief teaching opportunities across New Zealand.
Delivering tailored lessons · Fostering student ownership · Collaborating with colleagues
Registered New Zealand Teacher with current certification; eligible to work in New Zealand; experience teaching Year 7–8 students or similar in New Zealand
Craigmore Sustainables · 201-1000 employees
A sustainable farming company operating dairy farms in Coastal Canterbury, New Zealand.
Dairy farming · Animal care · Team collaboration
Genuine interest in dairy farming and animal welfare; relevant experience for senior roles; reliable, practical, safety-focused; clear communication; ability to work rostered hours including early starts, weekends, and public holidays; valid NZ driver licence where required.
Overseeing branch operations · Managing client relationships · Coordinating shipments
5+ yrsAt least 5 years' experience in a similar role; strong understanding of GDP standards; proficiency in logistics software
McCain Foods · 5001+ employees
A global food manufacturer providing opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Operating production machinery · Entering quality documentation · Cleaning production equipment
Basic computer skills; ability to operate touchscreen machinery and perform data entry; ability to stand and walk during 12-hour shifts; right to work in New Zealand; willingness to undergo medical, drug and reference checks
Ryman Healthcare
Carrying out housekeeping duties · Observing safety precautions · Supporting colleagues
New Zealand work rights
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
Leading mechanical design · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Mentoring engineers
10+ yrsDegree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; around 10+ years delivering water, wastewater, hydraulic or dam infrastructure projects; CPEng status or a clear pathway towards chartership
Gallagher · 5001+ employees
A global insurance brokerage and risk management firm helping clients face risk with confidence.
Providing insurance advice · Servicing policy renewals · Managing client enquiries
Certificate in Financial Services (NZQA Level 5)
University of Canterbury
Leading inquiry courses · Managing practicum placements · Supervising ITE students
Earned doctorate in Education; teaching, research and leadership expertise at Associate Professor level; professional inquiry and ITE placement expertise; successful ITE research and team leadership; strong research, postgraduate supervision and academic leadership record
Entain Australia & New Zealand
Operating broadcast cameras · Supporting live broadcasts · Monitoring broadcast equipment
Full driver's licence; minimum age of 18
Ravensdown · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand co-operative combining science, technology and practical expertise to help farmers achieve better outcomes.
Preparing samples · Analyzing samples · Maintaining instruments
4+ yrsMinimum NZQA Level 5 qualification in science or laboratory skills; 4 years laboratory experience; strong documentation, numerical reasoning, and computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel; pre-employment drug and alcohol test required.
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Providing technical leadership · Managing design delivery · Developing client relationships
Substantial experience in dam, hydropower, or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building; project management and design coordination knowledge.
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Providing technical leadership · Managing design projects · Developing client relationships
Substantial experience in dam, hydropower, or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building skills; understanding of project management, design coordination, and risk management.
Ravensdown · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand co-operative combining science, technology and practical expertise to help farmers achieve better outcomes.
Leading laboratory operations · Coaching team members · Maintaining quality assurance
5+ yrsTertiary qualification in Science or Leadership; 3+ years supervisory/leadership experience; 5+ years commercial laboratory experience; experience in ISO or IANZ-accredited lab; proficiency with analytical instrumentation (ICP, IC, FIA, NIR, HPLC, PCR); project management qualifications; pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Providing technical leadership · Managing design delivery · Developing client relationships
Substantial experience in dam, hydropower or complex water infrastructure design and delivery; strong communication and relationship-building; project management understanding; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Enatel · 201-1000 employees
A hi-tech electronics company designing and manufacturing intelligent power solutions, exporting over 95% of its products internationally.
Processing invoices · Reconciling statements · Supporting audits
Strong numeracy and accuracy, confidence with Excel and Microsoft Office, clear communication, organization, initiative, and problem-solving skills. ERP experience useful but not essential.
Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.
Guiding daily activities · Engaging in play-based learning · Supporting tamariki
Registered or unregistered kaiako with a genuine heart for nurturing and supporting children; must have the right to work in New Zealand; submit CV and cover letter.
United Rentals · 51-200 employees
The world's largest equipment rental company offering a full range of rental solutions.
Responding to enquiries · Preparing quotations · Building customer relationships
2+ yrsAt least 2 years' experience in customer service, administration, or similar; strong communication and organizational skills; computer literacy with CRM or ERP systems; positive team-oriented approach.
Connetics · 201-1000 employees
An energy company that designs, builds, and maintains electrical infrastructure across New Zealand.
Processing invoices · Managing debt collection · Preparing reconciliations
3+ yrs3+ years accounts receivable or similar finance experience; SAP and Business Central; accounting principles; credit management; debt collection; Microsoft Office; process improvement; pre-employment Ministry of Justice check and medical/drug test.
Lagardere AWPL · 5001+ employees
A travel retail operator with over 150 stores across Australia and New Zealand, bringing big brands to life in airports and travel hubs.
Delivering customer service · Processing transactions · Maintaining store appearance
Retail background, passion for customer service and sales, confident communication, valid working rights, ability to obtain Aviation Security ID Card, own transportation for early and late shifts.
Qube Logistics New Zealand · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Clearing containers · Steam cleaning · Painting containers
Previous labouring or physical site experience; reliable attendance; physical fitness for manual handling; current driver's licence; ability to pass pre-employment checks.
New World · 5001+ employees
A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.
Overseeing department operations · Supervising team · Ensuring product availability
2+ yrsAt least 1 year SAP ordering experience, minimum 2 years retail experience, understanding of financial KPIs, strong communication, computer skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving.
Orion · 201-1000 employees
An electricity distribution network company powering central Canterbury, New Zealand.
Providing technical support · Troubleshooting issues · Managing support requests
Experience in IT support or technical troubleshooting with relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical knowledge; strong communication and problem-solving skills; right to live and work in New Zealand.
Foodstuffs South Island Limited · 5001+ employees
A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.
Leading learning strategy · Developing team capability · Partnering with leaders
Significant experience leading an L&D team in a large operational environment, proven senior leadership partnering, strong track record developing long-term L&D strategies, analytical capability.
New World · 5001+ employees
A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.
Providing customer service · Maintaining stock levels · Implementing safety requirements
Excellent customer service, physical fitness to lift up to 20kg, attention to detail, communication and time management skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team.
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Operating excavators · Operating ship cranes · Loading export logs
Proven experience operating excavators, cranes or similar heavy machinery; minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Supervising plant operations · Ensuring regulatory compliance · Supporting kaimahi training
Loading and transforming data · Validating processed data · Improving processing processes
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Loading and moving cargo · Operating hoppers · Securing cargo
Physically fit; minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check
Compass Group New Zealand
Preparing bar service · Serving beverages · Providing customer service
Current Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate; previous bar, hospitality or customer service experience; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Handling cargo · Operating hoppers · Securing cargo
Minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass a pre-employment medical and drug test; pass an ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check
There are 1,047 roles open for jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 306 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 767 full time, 210 part time and 26 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $56k to $94k a year.
The busiest fields are Sales (236), Engineering (72) and Customer service (54).
3 ads say the employer will support a visa.
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There are 1,047 roles open for jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 306 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Canterbury pay $56k to $94k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
The fields with the most open roles in Canterbury right now are Sales (236), Engineering (72) and Customer service (54).
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