Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Canterbury.

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.

  • Engineering5 days ago

    Mechanical Engineer - Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Delivering mechanical designs · Preparing technical reports · Collaborating with teams

    2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related; 2+ years mechanical engineering experience in water, wastewater, industrial, or infrastructure; proficiency with Inventor, HAMMER, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoPIPE or similar; strong communication and collaboration skills.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Manufacturing5 days ago

    Machine Operator

    Waste Management · 1001-5000 employees

    A waste management company providing recycling and resource recovery services.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Operating processing equipment · Monitoring machine performance · Ensuring product quality

    Forklift OSH certificate or F endorsement preferred; First Aid certificate or knowledge; good communication; health and safety awareness; ability to lift 10kg; flexible hours; reliable transport; must hold NZ work visa/residency or citizenship.

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Regional Livestock Manager - Upper SI

    Silver Fern Farms · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand meat company focused on creating goodness from farms and delivering value through commercial analysis.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading livestock team · Building supplier relationships · Driving procurement performance

    Proven senior leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of livestock/agricultural sector, exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic mindset, and excellent communication.

  • Engineering5 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Setting technical direction · Resolving complex problems · Reviewing technical decisions

    A Bachelor of Engineering or higher in a relevant discipline; many years of experience with deep, credible mastery in the field; a track record of consequential technical decisions

  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Payroll Specialist

    Selwyn District Council

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Full time

    Processing payroll · Maintaining employee records · Generating payroll reports

    3+ yrs3+ years' payroll experience; strong knowledge of payroll procedures and legislation, including Income Tax and the Holidays Act; knowledge of Individual and Collective Employment Agreements

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Sales5 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Engaging customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

    Flexible availability between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Registered Nurse

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Providing nursing care · Triaging patients · Administering treatments

    3+ yrs3 years’ experience as a Practice Nurse/Primary Health Care Nurse; knowledge of infection control, wound care, immunisations, sexual health, relevant legislation and type 2 diabetes; experience using medical databases; NZ or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • IT5 days ago

    Technical Business Analyst

    Waimakariri District Council

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full time

    Supporting enterprise platforms · Analysing business processes · Investigating complex incidents

    7+ yrsAt least 7 years’ experience as a Technical Business Analyst, Systems Analyst or similar in a complex organisation; experience supporting and enhancing SaaS enterprise platforms; hands-on business application configuration experience; eligible to work in New Zealand

  • Business development5 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Building customer relationships · Identifying sales opportunities · Providing policy advice

    Experience in business development, account management, insurance (commercial or rural), or customer-focused sales; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

    Generous leave
  • Sales5 days ago

    Seasonal Casual Retail Professional - Hornby Factory Outlet, Christchurch

    adidas · 5001+ employees

    A global sports brand that leads through innovation and fosters a winning culture.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Meeting sales targets · Delivering customer service · Maintaining visual merchandising

    Strong retail sales or customer service background with a proven track record of success; availability November 2026–February 2027; permanent legal right to work in Australia or New Zealand

  • Allied health5 days ago

    Duty Counsellor

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Providing brief mental health assessments · Responding to students in distress · Referring students to specialist services

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; current professional registration; current practising certificate; at least five years' comparable counselling or mental health experience; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales5 days ago

    Seasonal Casual Retail Professional - Cashel Street Concept Store, Christchurch

    adidas · 5001+ employees

    A global sports brand that leads through innovation and fosters a winning culture.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Meeting sales targets · Delivering customer service · Replenishing merchandise

    Strong retail sales or customer service background; proven track record of success; availability November 2026–February 2027; permanent legal right to work in Australia or New Zealand

  • Government5 days ago

    Operations Lead Wild Animals (Tahr)

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating tahr management · Delivering hunting operations · Collecting operational data

    Current full driver licence; firearms licence or willingness and eligibility to obtain one; valid NZ work visa covering employment

  • Sales5 days ago
    Ashburton, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Assisting customers · Maintaining inventory accuracy · Processing deliveries

  • Education5 days ago

    Education Adviser - Professional Practice Fellow / Senior Professional Practice Fellow (Christchurch)

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    InternshipMid level

    Advising on curriculum · Supporting staff development · Evaluating courses

    A relevant postgraduate qualification; experience in higher education teaching, learning, curriculum development or educational evaluation; experience facilitating professional development and educational initiatives

  • Sales5 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    Part time

    Picking online orders · Communicating stock issues · Working safely

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Surface Water Contract Engineer

    Selwyn District Council

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Contract

    Managing contract delivery · Driving operational resilience · Ensuring regulatory compliance

    5+ yrs5+ years' contract management experience; knowledge of NZS 3910, NZS 3917 and procurement frameworks; experience with asset management systems, financial reporting and performance analysis; relevant engineering or construction qualification; full driver's licence; satisfactory safety check and drug and alcohol test

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales5 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Part time

    Engaging customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store standards

    Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Sales5 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Picking and packing orders · Communicating stock issues · Demonstrating safe practices

  • Sales5 days ago

    Checkout Operator

    Woolworths Group

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    Part time

    Providing checkout service · Managing cash payments · Assisting self-service checkouts

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Shift Manager

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

    A global food manufacturer providing opportunities to make an impact that matters.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading shift teams · Driving shift performance · Completing shift reporting

    Proven people leadership experience; experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Sales5 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Prospecting target accounts · Qualifying inbound leads · Reviving dormant leads

    B2B SaaS outbound sales experience; proven track record of exceeding targets; fluent English

  • Quality assurance5 days ago

    Meat Quality Inspectors

    Silver Fern Farms · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand meat company focused on creating goodness from farms and delivering value through commercial analysis.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeasonalEntry level

    Inspecting carcasses · Verifying compliance · Supporting audits

    Qualified to NZQA Unit Standards 21623, 25926, and 25924; ability to see all colours; high attention to detail; understanding of food safety including ZFT, HACCP, and Halal requirements; pre-employment drug screening mandatory.

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Part time (Night shifts)

    Summerset · 1001-5000 employees

    A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.

    Prebbleton, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Managing resident care · Creating care plans · Leading care shifts

    NZ nursing registration and current practicing certificate; experience in aged care; ability to lead and remain calm under pressure; good communication skills; availability for 3 weeks of paid onsite training in January 2027.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations5 days ago

    Manager, Claims (Lower North Island & Southern)

    Asteron Life · 1001-5000 employees

    A life insurer supporting New Zealanders for nearly 150 years, offering personal, business and employee insurance products.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading claims team · Managing complex claims · Driving process improvement

    5+ yrs5+ years life insurance claims experience, 2+ years leadership, strong technical expertise in life, disability and income protection claims, ability to assess complex medical, financial and liability claims, and full working rights in New Zealand.

  • Marketing5 days ago

    Brand Content Specialist

    Seequent · 201-1000 employees

    A Bentley Subsurface Company building world-leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing copy · Editing content · Producing multimedia

    Demonstrated professional copywriting and content experience across brand, campaign, digital and marketing channels; strong portfolio; excellent writing, editing, proofreading; experience with social and multimedia content; editorial judgment; AI-assisted content tools and SEO knowledge.

  • Software development5 days ago

    Software Engineer

    Seequent · 201-1000 employees

    A Bentley Subsurface Company building world-leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Developing software · Designing services · Collaborating with teams

    5+ yrs5+ years software engineering experience, solid Python, some cloud platform experience, CI/CD and DevOps practices, degree in Computer Science or equivalent, collaborative approach.

About jobs in Canterbury

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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How many jobs in Canterbury are there right now?

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.

How much do jobs in Canterbury pay?

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.

What kinds of jobs are there in Canterbury?

The fields with the most open roles in Canterbury right now are Sales (236), Engineering (72) and Customer service (54).

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