Straight from employers' career sites

Jobs in Timaru.

50 open roles, 13 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Nursing3 days ago

    District Nurse Manager- Casual

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

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeTemporarySeniorManages people

    Coordinating staffing · Managing patient flow · Providing emergency response

    5+ yrsCurrent NZ Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate; 5+ years post-registration nursing experience; proven leadership, critical thinking, and clinical assessment skills; flexibility for rostered shifts predominantly nights.

  • Sales2 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Maintaining inventory accuracy · Processing deliveries

  • Allied health3 days ago

    Local Immunisation and Prevention Lead - Canterbury - NPHS

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeContractMid level

    Coordinating immunisation programme · Building stakeholder relationships · Monitoring performance

    Proven health programme management and relationship experience, understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, critical thinking, project coordination, and a New Zealand driver's license.

  • Labouring3 days ago

    Driver Operator

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Operating machinery · Assisting construction · Maintaining safety

    Experience operating civil machinery; Class 2 or 4 driver's licence (Class 5 bonus); WTR endorsement beneficial; reliable, hardworking, positive attitude; commitment to safe work practices; flexible for occasional weekend work.

  • Construction trades3 days ago

    STMS

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Overseeing road closures · Leading toolbox talks · Training junior STMS

    Valid STMS warrant (A/B or Level 1/2), physical fitness for manual tasks, flexibility for shift work, commitment to safe work practices, pre-employment drug test, medical and Ministry of Justice check.

  • Manufacturing4 days ago

    Operator Process - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Labouring5 days ago

    Log Excavator & Ship Crane Operators - Timaru Port

    Qube · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Labouring5 days ago

    General Hand Port Workers - Timaru Port

    Qube · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

  • Marketing5 days ago

    JA1769121-1972

    Brand Influence Group (BIG)

    Timaru, Canterbury
    ContractEntry level

    Building store relationships · Installing Point of Sale · Conducting quality checks

  • Sales5 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Engaging customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store presentation

    Flexible availability between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • Sales5 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Part time

    Engaging customers · Replenishing products · Maintaining store standards

    Flexible availability to work between 4.30pm and 6.30am

  • 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

  • Health and safety6 days ago

    Biosecurity Officer

    Environment Canterbury

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Educating landowners · Conducting property inspections · Monitoring pest populations

  • Accounting and finance9 days ago

    Finance Business Partner - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing financial information · Preparing budgets and forecasts · Analyzing capital expenditure requests

    Bachelor of Accounting or Bachelor of Business; verifiable experience in financial and inventory management; knowledge of manufacturing processes, cost analysis, warehouse management systems and financial management systems

  • Supply chain and logistics9 days ago

    Storeperson - Warehouse & Truck Driver (Class 1, manual)

    Vulcan · 1001-5000 employees

    Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Delivering products · Picking and packing · Operating forklifts

    Full NZ Class 1 manual driver licence essential; warehouse or storeperson experience; ability to load trucks and secure loads; right to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.

  • Customer service9 days ago

    Christmas Gift Wrapper

    Ballantynes · 201-1000 employees

    A department store delivering exceptional customer experiences through its people.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeTemporaryNo experience needed

    Wrapping gifts · Assisting customers · Supporting team

    Customer-focused, positive, energetic, reliable; strong team player; good communication; current eligibility to work in New Zealand; fixed-term part-time role from 23 Nov to 24 Dec 2026.

  • Health and safety11 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Collecting environmental data · Maintaining monitoring equipment · Coaching junior technicians

    3+ yrsBachelor’s degree or tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience; at least 3 years’ environmental monitoring experience including field and data activities; full Class 1 driver’s licence; sufficient swimming ability

  • Sales12 days ago

    Retail Assistant - Merchandise

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Part time

    Engaging customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays

  • Sales12 days ago

    Retail Assistant - Merchandise

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Providing customer service · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays

  • Sales12 days ago

    Retail Assistant - Merchandise

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Maintaining store presentation · Implementing promotional displays

  • Sales12 days ago

    Furniture & Bedding Sales Consultant

    Harvey Norman · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand retailer of quality products with outstanding customer service.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Selling furniture · Building product knowledge · Processing transactions

    Strong communication and people skills, motivation to achieve sales targets, computer literacy, availability to work weekends and public holidays; previous retail or sales experience desirable; POS experience desirable.

  • Customer service13 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Delivering customer interactions · Processing customer transactions · Managing branch cash

  • Customer service13 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Delivering customer interactions · Processing customer transactions · Managing cash requirements

  • Sales13 days ago

    Account Manager - Timaru NZ

    Bunnings · 5001+ employees

    A leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    Developing sales strategies · Building client partnerships · Managing sales budgets

    At least 15 years old; proven success in a sales role; demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with new customers

    Parental leave
  • Sales14 days ago

    Retail Assistant - Availability

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Assisting customers · Maintaining inventory accuracy · Processing deliveries

  • Medical15 days ago

    Psychologist

    APM New Zealand

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing talking therapy · Delivering clinical assessments · Collaborating on treatment

    NZPB-accredited Master's degree or higher in Psychology; registration with Psychologists Board of New Zealand; valid Annual Practising Certificate; registration with NZ Psychological Society or NZ College for Clinical Psychologists; current full NZ driver licence; NZ/AU citizenship or valid NZ work visa

    Generous leave
  • Supply chain and logistics16 days ago

    Inventory Coordinator

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing export documentation · Coordinating product shipments · Monitoring inventory

    Experience in export administration, logistics, inventory or supply chain coordination; confidence using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

  • Supply chain and logistics16 days ago

    Inventory Coordinator

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Managing export documentation · Coordinating shipments · Monitoring inventory

    Previous experience in export administration, logistics, inventory or supply chain coordination; strong attention to detail, communication, problem-solving; proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

  • Sales17 days ago

    Online Assistant

    Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees

    A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Picking and packing · Communicating with departments · Demonstrating health and safety

    Willingness to work on your feet for the duration of your shift

  • Supply chain and logistics17 days ago

    Yard Operator - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Unloading incoming deliveries · Staging production materials · Maintaining yard standards

    Demonstrated forklift operating experience in a warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or industrial environment; current New Zealand Driver Licence; OSH Forklift Certificate; unrestricted working rights in New Zealand

    Retirement savings

About jobs in Timaru

There are 50 roles open for jobs in Timaru on the SmartCVs job board, 13 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 34 full time, 8 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.

The busiest fields are Sales (11), Business operations (4) and Health and safety (4).

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How many jobs in Timaru are there right now?

There are 50 roles open for jobs in Timaru on the SmartCVs job board, 13 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

What kinds of jobs are there in Timaru?

The fields with the most open roles in Timaru right now are Sales (11), Business operations (4) and Health and safety (4).

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