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Jobs in Christchurch.

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.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Night Porter

    Novotel Christchurch Airport · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand company operating award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, committed to exceptional hospitality and sustainability.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $27.00-$28.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Assisting guests · Performing security checks · Maintaining cleanliness

    Must be available to work overnight; strong guest service orientation; professional presentation; attention to detail; flexible team player; full New Zealand driver's license; right to work in NZ.

  • Cleaning4 days ago

    Day Porter

    Novotel Christchurch Airport · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand company operating award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, committed to exceptional hospitality and sustainability.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $25.00-$26.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Assisting guests · Delivering messages · Inspecting public areas

    Commit to minimum 32 hours per week; ability to work day shifts; full driver's license; professional presentation; teamwork; organizational skills; guest service orientation; availability over Christmas and New Year; right to work in NZ.

  • Engineering4 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
  • Manufacturing4 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 operations4 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
    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.

  • 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.

  • Engineering5 days ago

    Materials Quality Assurance Support Engineer

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Ensuring material compliance · Reviewing technical documentation · Maintaining records

    5+ yrsAircraft engineering trade qualification or equivalent with at least 5 years relevant trade experience; proficiency in SAP; experience reviewing Service Bulletins and technical data; strong attention to detail and communication skills.

    Generous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical5 days ago

    Industrial Electrician

    Carrfields NZ · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand advanced materials company developing high-performance fibre and bio-composite solutions from wool and hemp.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Responding to breakdowns · Performing planned maintenance · Tracing circuits

    3+ yrsNew Zealand electrician registration and current practising licence; at least 3 years industrial/manufacturing experience; troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation and automation systems; CMMS recording; eligibility to work in New Zealand; pre-employment medical, drug test and criminal conviction check.

  • Maintenance and repair5 days ago

    Maintenance Fitter and Turner

    Rubisco · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand advanced materials company developing high-performance fibre and bio-composite solutions from wool and hemp.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Responding to breakdowns · Performing preventative maintenance · Planning daily work

    3+ yrsRecognised NZ trade qualification in fitting and turning or mechanical engineering; 3+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing; hands-on machinery repair; preventative maintenance knowledge; safe work practices; eligible to work in New Zealand.

  • Sales6 days ago

    Store Manager

    PAK'nSAVE · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading team · Driving sales · Managing operations

    Experienced retail leader with strong commercial mindset, ability to lead and develop teams, drive sales and operational excellence, and manage performance data.

  • Sales6 days ago

    Christmas Casual | BONDS Outlet | Christchurch

    Hanes New Zealand Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A lingerie retailer offering fashion and comfort, part of Hanes Brands Australasia.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $23.95 an hourOnsitePart timeSeasonalNo experience needed

    Greeting customers · Replenishing stock · Maintaining store

    No prior experience required; must have positive attitude and willingness to learn; flexible availability including weekends and peak trade periods from 23 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027; ability to stand for extended periods and handle stock.

  • Hospitality6 days ago

    Part Time Freezer Assistant

    New World · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket brand operating in New Zealand, part of Foodstuffs South Island.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Delivering customer service · Maintaining stock levels · Implementing safety requirements

    Commitment to excellent customer service, physical fitness able to lift up to 20kg, accuracy and attention to detail, communication and time management skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a team.

  • Nursing6 days ago

    Regional Clinical Lead

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Partnering with village leaders · Coaching clinical managers · Analysing clinical data

    Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC); extensive aged care experience

    Generous leave
  • Sales6 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Providing styling advice · Dispensing lenses and frames · Assisting with opening procedures

    1+ yr1+ years' optical industry experience or 2+ years' retail sales experience; previous store opening and closing experience

  • Engineering6 days ago

    Electrical Engineer

    Christchurch City Council

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    Delivering engineering services · Designing electrical systems · Reviewing technical designs

    8+ yrsBachelor of Engineering (Electrical); at least eight years’ postgraduate electrical engineering experience; five years in a similar role in a large or complex organisation; experience designing and reviewing electrical systems and contract documentation for Three Waters infrastructure

About jobs in Christchurch

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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How many jobs in Christchurch are there right now?

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.

How much do jobs in Christchurch pay?

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.

What kinds of jobs are there in Christchurch?

The fields with the most open roles in Christchurch right now are Sales (169), Engineering (63) and Business operations (40).

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