Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Southland.

154 open roles, 56 posted this week, most paying $82k to $283k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Mechanical and electricalYesterday

    Refrigeration & Services Engineer

    Alliance Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Operating boilers and refrigeration · Maintaining boiler equipment · Monitoring SCADA systems

    ENCHEM Qualification Level 3 or higher; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Engineering2 days ago

    Chief Engineer

    Cushman & Wakefield · 5001+ employees

    A global commercial real estate services firm providing data centre operations and engineering support.

    Southland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading engineering operations · Overseeing electrical systems · Managing maintenance strategies

    10+ yrsRelevant engineering degree or equivalent senior technical qualification; 10+ years in mission-critical environments with data centre experience; strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical, mechanical, and liquid-cooling systems; valid New Zealand working rights.

    Relocation support
  • Medical2 days ago

    Consultant Intensive Care Medicine - Southland Hospital

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Southland
    $198.4k-$282.6k a yearOnsiteFull timePart timeContractSenior

    Providing intensive care · Teaching junior doctors · Participating in on-call roster

    Vocational registration with New Zealand Medical Council in intensive care medicine; postgraduate training and qualification in adult intensive care medicine (FCICM or equivalent); on-call roster participation; pre-employment checks including police vetting.

    Generous leave
  • Medical2 days ago

    Gastroenterologist - Southland Hospital

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Invercargill, Southland
    $198.4k-$282.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Delivering outpatient care · Performing endoscopy procedures · Providing specialist advice

    FRACP or equivalent specialist qualification; eligible for vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand; credentialling for endoscopy and bowel screening; occasional rural travel and after-hours advice.

  • Customer service2 days ago
    Te Anau, Southland
    Full time

    Serving customers · Checking and receipting products · Loading vehicles

    Proven customer service experience in retail sales or sales support; full New Zealand drivers’ licence; legal right to work in NZ indefinitely

    Study support
  • Medical2 days ago

    Consultant Intensive Care Medicine - Southland Hospital

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Invercargill, Southland
    $198.4k-$282.6k a yearOnsiteFull timePart timeContractSenior

    Providing critical care · Teaching junior staff · Participating in on-call roster

    Vocational registration with New Zealand Medical Council in intensive care medicine; post-graduate training and qualification in adult Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM or equivalent); full share of on-call roster; pre-employment checks including occupational health, police vetting, and serious misconduct checks.

  • Government2 days ago

    Deputy Harbourmaster

    Environment Southland

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full timeSenior

    Ensuring safe navigation · Providing public education · Engaging with communities

    5+ yrsSignificant prior maritime experience; Skipper Restricted Limits qualification; at least 5 years’ experience in this role; successful Police check

  • Supply chain and logistics2 days ago

    Inwards Goods Team Member - Te Anau

    PlaceMakers Christchurch

    Te Anau, Southland
    Full time

    Tracking daily deliveries · Managing special orders · Checking incoming stock

    Experience in inventory management, stock control, or inwards goods; full New Zealand driver licence; legal right to work in NZ indefinitely

    Study support
  • Education1 day ago

    Senior Education Advisor

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Invercargill, Southland
    $86.2k-$104.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Strengthening educational performance · Providing education support · Monitoring education provider performance

    Relevant tertiary qualification, full New Zealand driver's licence, experience in education leadership or governance, understanding of New Zealand education system and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and ability to influence and manage stakeholders.

    Retirement savings
  • Maintenance and repair2 days ago

    Trades Assistant

    Silver Fern Farms Ltd · 5001+ employees

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

    Gore, Southland
    Full time

    Assisting plant repairs · Supporting maintenance programmes · Installing plant equipment

  • Mechanical and electrical2 days ago

    Apprentice Service Technician - Edendale

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Edendale, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Fault finding · Preventative maintenance · Mechanical repairs

    NCEA Level 2 with Maths and English or pre-trade qualification; interest in hands-on engineering; hold or be working towards Restricted Driver Licence; NZ Citizen, Australian Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident; 16+ years old.

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Allied health3 days ago

    Occupational Therapist

    APM New Zealand

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Delivering community rehabilitation · Assessing workplace function · Coordinating multidisciplinary care

    2+ yrsAt least 2 years’ experience working within vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation services

    Generous leave
  • Maintenance and repair3 days ago

    Maintenance Supervisor

    Alliance Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading maintenance tradespeople · Coordinating maintenance activities · Managing maintenance priorities

    Recognised trade qualification; leadership experience in manufacturing, processing, engineering, industrial or heavy industry; experience coordinating contractors and maintenance; unrestricted right to work in New Zealand; able to pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol, and background screening

    Generous leave
  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Industrial Electrician | Heavy Industry | Tiwai

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Performing planned maintenance · Identifying electrical defects · Responding to unplanned events

    Current electrical practising licence or eligibility to obtain one; experience working with electrical systems

    Relocation supportRetirement savings
  • Allied health4 days ago

    Physiotherapist

    Habit Health

    Invercargill, Southland
    Part time

    Developing rehabilitation programmes · Delivering MSK treatment · Creating patient reports

    2+ yrsNZ physiotherapy registration; current APC; at least 2 years' clinical experience; full NZ driver licence

    Study support
  • Education4 days ago

    Operational Trainer - Dunedin/Bluff

    Qube · 5001+ employees

    A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.

    Bluff, Southland
    Full time

    Delivering operational training · Assessing operator competency · Maintaining training records

    Hands-on machine operating experience; experience in ports, stevedoring, marshalling, forestry, logistics or similar heavy industry; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug and ACC & MOJ criminal history checks

  • Mechanical and electrical4 days ago

    Industrial Electrician | Heavy Industry | Tiwai

    Rio Tinto · 5001+ employees

    A leading global mining and materials company producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Performing maintenance · Identifying defects · Completing work orders

    Current electrical practising licence (or eligible to obtain), experience with electrical systems ideally in HV environments, strong problem-solving and communication skills, commitment to safety.

    Relocation supportGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Quality assurance4 days ago

    CMT Technician

    Geotechnics Ltd

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Conducting laboratory testing · Performing field testing · Recording site observations

    3+ yrs3–5 years’ laboratory and field testing experience with soil, concrete and aggregate; experience in an accredited New Zealand civil engineering laboratory

  • Sales4 days ago

    Christmas Team Member (Nightfill) - The Warehouse, Invercargill

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Invercargill, Southland
    ContractEntry level

    Unpacking stock · Replenishing shelves · Building displays

    Current right to work in New Zealand; availability throughout the holiday period and flexibility with hours and days; over 16 if required to work past 10pm

  • Manufacturing4 days ago

    Supervisor Abattoir

    Alliance Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Mataura, Southland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading the abattoir team · Planning staffing and resources · Maintaining food safety standards

    1+ yrAt least two years’ food manufacturing experience; at least one year leading or supervising people; practical understanding of workplace health and safety and food safety requirements; Year 13-level education or equivalent; right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Labouring4 days ago

    Despatch Operator (5674)

    Ballance Agri-Nutrients · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand company committed to the future of farming, caring for people and the land.

    Awarua, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Processing customer orders · Dispatching fertiliser products · Operating machinery

    Valid full class 1 and 2 driver's license; good communication skills; some computer skills; proactive health and safety attitude; ability to work at other sites; forklift and loader training provided.

  • Construction trades5 days ago

    Log Excavator & Ship Crane Operators - Bluff Port

    Qube · 5001+ employees

    A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.

    Bluff, Southland
    Full time

    Operating excavators · Operating vessel cranes · Stowing export logs

    Experience operating excavators, cranes or similar heavy machinery; minimum Restricted Class 1 driver licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

  • Sales5 days ago

    Nightfill Team Member - The Warehouse, Invercargill (Part-time)

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Part timeEntry level

    Restocking shelves · Following planograms · Marking product promotions

    Must be over 16; reliable transport; physically fit for heavy lifting

    Generous leave
  • Sales5 days ago

    Gardening Team Member - The Warehouse, Invercargill

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full timeEntry level

    Providing customer service · Assisting gardening customers · Answering gardening questions

    Good communication skills

    Generous leave
  • Sales5 days ago

    Nightfill Team Member - The Warehouse, Invercargill (Part-time)

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Part timeEntry level

    Restocking shelves · Following planograms · Marking product promotions

    Over 16; reliable transport; physically fit for heavy lifting

    Generous leave
  • Supply chain and logistics5 days ago

    General Hand Port Workers - Bluff Port

    Qube · 5001+ employees

    A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.

    Bluff, Southland
    Full time

    Handling cargo safely · Operating bulk cargo equipment · Securing palletised goods

    Restricted Class 1 driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

  • Cleaning4 days ago

    Nightfill Team Member - The Warehouse, Invercargill (Part-time)

    The Warehouse · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Restocking shelves · Following planograms · Maintaining store cleanliness

    Must be over 16, have reliable transport, be physically fit for heavy lifting, and have good communication skills and a positive attitude.

    Generous leave
  • Administration5 days ago

    Livestock Service Centre Administrator

    Alliance Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Managing customer enquiries · Maintaining records · Supporting administration

    Proven customer service or support experience; strong communication and problem-solving skills; Microsoft Office and ERP proficiency; eligibility to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management5 days ago

    Supervisor Operations

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Te Anau, Southland
    $80.7k-$102.0k a yearHybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading seasonal teams · Coordinating work programmes · Supervising field operations

    Leadership of field-based teams, supervision and coaching experience, planning and reporting capability, strong communication, full NZ driver license, valid NZ work visa, and ability to work with whānau, hapū, iwi and community.

About jobs in Southland

There are 154 roles open for jobs in Southland on the SmartCVs job board, 56 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 117 full time, 28 part time and 3 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $82k to $283k a year.

The busiest fields are Sales (34), Mechanical and electrical (11) and Customer service (10).

FAQ

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How many jobs in Southland are there right now?

There are 154 roles open for jobs in Southland on the SmartCVs job board, 56 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do jobs in Southland pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most jobs in Southland pay $82k to $283k 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 Southland?

The fields with the most open roles in Southland right now are Sales (34), Mechanical and electrical (11) and Customer service (10).

How do I write a CV for jobs in Southland?

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