Chef (Sous Chef)
Ryman Healthcare
Collaborating with kitchen team · Preparing seasonal meals · Catering to dietary needs
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen
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798 open roles, 220 posted this week, most paying $62k to $102k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Ryman Healthcare
Collaborating with kitchen team · Preparing seasonal meals · Catering to dietary needs
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners · 5001+ employees
A beverage company that makes, moves, and sells the world's most loved drinks.
Organising product displays · Ensuring product availability · Adhering to merchandising standards
Must have the right to work in New Zealand; must be able to get to work at 5am; must be physically fit for heavy lifting
Silver Fern Farms Ltd · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand meat company focused on creating goodness from farms and delivering value through commercial analysis.
Operating forklifts · Loading and unloading trucks · Managing inventory
Current Forklift Licence; previous forklift operating experience
AkzoNobel
Developing customer relationships · Identifying sales opportunities · Providing technical support
High School Diploma or equivalent qualification; legal right to work in New Zealand
Leading mechanical engineering · Assessing engineering options · Mentoring engineers
Degree in mechanical engineering; experience in industrial, manufacturing, dairy, food and beverage, energy or processing environments; experience leading projects or workstreams; experience in brownfield or operating industrial environments
MYOB · 1001-5000 employees
A leading business management solution helping businesses in Australia and New Zealand start, survive and succeed.
Managing partner portfolio · Growing product adoption · Leading sales conversations
Proven B2B account management or strategic sales experience, ideally growing an established portfolio; SaaS or technology experience; understanding of accounting practices; strong discovery and commercial skills.
Orion · 201-1000 employees
An energy company that designs, builds, and maintains electrical infrastructure across New Zealand.
Assessing source data · Mapping data structures · Validating migrations
3+ yrs3+ years data analyst experience; strong data analysis, cleansing, validation; advanced Excel and Power BI; stakeholder communication; pre-employment checks including Ministry of Justice, medical, drug and alcohol testing.
Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees
A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.
Coordinating permission applications · Managing workflow · Assessing risk
Demonstrated knowledge of aerial 1080 operations and regulatory environment; proven project management experience; strong communication and collaboration; full New Zealand driver's licence; valid New Zealand work visa.
Alliance Group · 1001-5000 employees
A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.
Partnering with leaders · Workforce planning · Managing employee relations
Significant HR business partnering or senior generalist experience; experience leading change and strategic HR initiatives; strong employment relations and NZ employment legislation knowledge; tertiary qualification in HR or related; eligible to work in New Zealand.
Pioneer Energy Renewables · 51-200 employees
A renewable energy company operating hydroelectric, wind, thermal, and wood fuel assets across New Zealand.
Operating thermal plant · Performing maintenance · Responding to faults
5+ yrsRelevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification; 5+ years experience in industrial plant; asset management system experience; strong fault-finding skills; ability to read schematics; current NZ Class 1 driver licence; eligible to work in NZ; travel within NZ; pass drug and alcohol test.
UDC Finance · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand finance company supporting businesses in transport, forestry, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Supporting commercial managers · Managing customer relationships · Providing administrative support
Proven critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, and independent working skills; ability to support commercial managers and maintain customer service culture.
Bupa · 5001+ employees
A global healthcare leader committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Maintaining facility · Managing contractors · Monitoring energy costs
1+ yr1-3 years maintenance experience in a similar position; ability to use power tools and maintenance equipment; tech savvy with organisational skills; legally entitled to work in NZ.
Viridian Glass · 51-200 employees
A leading glass supplier and manufacturer in New Zealand and Australia, celebrating glass with passion.
Processing glass · Handling glass manually · Loading and unloading
1+ yrMinimum 1 year experience in glass processing or machine operating; physical fitness for manual handling; commitment to health and safety; pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening required.
Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees
An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.
Leading guest service team · Coaching team members · Resolving guest issues
Experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, travel, or retail at supervisory/team leader level; proven sales ability; conflict resolution and staff development skills; restricted driver's license or higher required.
BESIX Watpac · 5001+ employees
A builder with over a century of heritage in Australia, delivering projects across all sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
Managing tendering process · Preparing contract documents · Administering claims
Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or relevant experience; demonstrated experience leading contracts administration on large building projects including mentoring and supervising others; strong communication and autonomous decision-making skills.
Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees
An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.
Leading calibration operations · Managing financial performance · Developing team leaders
Proven operational leadership, commercial and P&L management, strong knowledge of calibration principles and regulatory compliance, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, ability to obtain technical authorizations, legal right to work in New Zealand.
Enatel · 201-1000 employees
A hi-tech electronics company designing and manufacturing intelligent power solutions, exporting over 95% of its products internationally.
Budgeting and forecasting · Building financial models · Partnering with stakeholders
Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel capability; proven FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting; commercial judgement; clear communication; CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification.
Hind Management · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand company operating award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, committed to exceptional hospitality and sustainability.
Preparing guest rooms · Cleaning bathrooms · Replenishing amenities
Prior housekeeping experience preferred but not essential; ability to maintain high cleanliness standards, perform physically demanding tasks, work shifts including weekends and public holidays, and basic English proficiency.
First Security · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand security market leader delivering trusted protection services through skilled people and advanced systems.
Developing dashboards · Analyzing data · Improving reporting
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, DevScope, Power Query, and DAX; analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to gather requirements and communicate complex information.
Indie Campers · 201-1000 employees
A campervan marketplace offering rentals, subscriptions, and vehicle sales for road trips worldwide.
Handling reservations · Preparing campervans · Processing payments
Fluent English, valid driver's licence, eligibility to work in New Zealand, availability for weekends and public holidays, customer service experience desirable, ability to drive campervans.
Indie Campers · 201-1000 employees
A campervan marketplace offering rentals, subscriptions, and vehicle sales for road trips worldwide.
Handling reservations · Preparing campervans · Processing payments
Fluent English, valid driver's licence, eligibility to work in New Zealand, availability for weekends and public holidays, customer service aptitude, and ability to drive a campervan.
APM Group · 5001+ employees
A values-led, customer-obsessed team delivering best-in-class health and rehabilitation services.
Managing clinical caseloads · Providing evidence-based therapy · Delivering clinical assessments
NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC; full NZ driver license; NZ/AU citizen; competence in evidence-based interventions; strong assessment and reporting skills; postgraduate training in health psychology for some roles.
Stellar Recruitment
Leading branch team · Managing customer relationships · Overseeing service operations
Leadership experience in a branch, service, workshop, or similar operational environment; industry experience in automotive, heavy equipment, materials handling, transport, or a related sector; full New Zealand Driver's Licence
ABB · 5001+ employees
A technology company helping industries run leaner and cleaner through electrification and automation solutions.
Managing installed base · Identifying sales opportunities · Coordinating sales initiatives
5+ yrsMinimum 5 years’ sales, service sales, sales support or business development experience in power generation, hydro power, automation or industrial sectors; strong knowledge of excitation systems, generator controls and hydro automation platforms; fluent English
Stellar Recruitment
Conducting site inspections · Managing monthly claims · Coordinating subcontractors
Current NZ Driver Licence; Diploma in Engineering
AECOM · 5001+ employees
A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.
Designing mechanical solutions · Preparing design calculations · Conducting hydraulic assessments
2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; 2+ years' mechanical engineering experience; experience using engineering software such as Inventor, HAMMER, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoPIPE or similar tools
Trimble Inc.
Developing core firmware · Supporting board bring-up · Contributing automated testing
3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 3+ years embedded firmware experience in C, C++, and embedded Linux; real-time OS, compiler, and debugger experience; Jira, GitHub, and CI tools familiarity; legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Trimble Inc.
Leading engineering teams · Directing firmware development · Mentoring technical staff
Legally entitled to work in New Zealand; bachelor’s degree in Software, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent education and experience; engineering-team leadership; proficiency in C, C++ and Python; hands-on Embedded Linux, Yocto Project and hardware bring-up/debugging; familiarity with Git, Jira and CI methodologies.
Trimble Inc.
Building HIL testbenches · Writing automated test cases · Building data analysis tools
3+ yrsBachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; 3+ years of experience in test automation, systems validation, or robotics/controls testing; proficiency in Python; familiarity with Linux and Git; legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Trimble Inc.
Developing system features · Writing embedded software · Building web applications
Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience; professional embedded C++ experience; hands-on TypeScript and Angular (or modern JavaScript framework) experience; full-lifecycle software engineering experience; legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand
There are 798 roles open for jobs in Christchurch on the SmartCVs job board, 220 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 603 full time, 154 part time and 24 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $62k to $102k a year.
The busiest fields are Sales (169), Engineering (63) and Business operations (40).
2 ads say the employer will support a visa.
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There are 798 roles open for jobs in Christchurch on the SmartCVs job board, 220 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Christchurch pay $62k to $102k 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 Christchurch right now are Sales (169), Engineering (63) and Business operations (40).
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