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.

  • Sales17 days ago

    Merchandiser - Oamaru (7hrs)

    Coca-Cola Europacific Partners · 5001+ employees

    A beverage company that makes, moves, and sells the world's most loved drinks.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Organising product displays · Ensuring product availability · Maintaining visual standards

    Right to work in New Zealand; full driving license; access to a reliable vehicle

  • Construction18 days ago

    Construction Operations Manager - Timaru

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Shaping business operations · Leading construction delivery · Developing operational teams

    Extensive civil construction and contract delivery experience; experience managing projects from tendering and planning through delivery; proven leadership experience

  • Project management17 days ago

    Construction Operations Manager - Timaru

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading construction delivery · Developing team culture · Managing project controls

    Extensive civil construction and contract delivery experience; strong commercial acumen; proven leadership in coaching and developing teams; full lifecycle project management from tendering to delivery.

  • Cleaning18 days ago

    Process Cleaner - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Supporting process operators · Completing sanitation tasks · Maintaining sanitation records

    Retirement savings
  • Health and safety19 days ago

    Environmental Coordinator

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating environmental plans · Monitoring environmental performance · Supporting environmental audits

  • Health and safety19 days ago

    Health, Safety & Environment Manager

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading site HS&E strategy · Coaching HS&E professionals · Overseeing management systems

    Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or related field; significant experience leading HS&E programs in operational environments; leadership experience coaching and developing HS&E professionals; knowledge of New Zealand HS&E legislation; experience managing integrated management systems

  • Accounting and finance19 days ago

    Private Enterprise Graduate - Timaru - February 2027 Start

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Internship

    Preparing tax returns · Reconciling financial ledgers · Maintaining client relationships

    Working towards a degree majoring in Accounting or Finance, or another major meeting the prerequisites for a Chartered Accountancy qualification

  • Quality assurance19 days ago

    Quality Assessor - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Testing finished products · Testing potato samples · Recording quality results

    Good computer skills; ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts; ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift

    Retirement savings
  • Quality assurance19 days ago

    Quality Assessor - Timaru

    McCain Foods (NZ) Limited · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Conducting quality checks · Testing product samples · Recording quality results

    Experience in quality assessment, laboratory testing, or food manufacturing preferred; attention to detail; ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts; stand/walk for extended periods; learn SAP and Infinity.

    Four-day weekRetirement savings
  • Marketing20 days ago

    Merchandiser

    Brand Influence Group (BIG)

    Timaru, Canterbury
    ContractEntry level

    Building store relationships · Installing point of sale · Auditing campaign compliance

  • Mechanical and electrical23 days ago

    Automotive Technician

    MUSTER LIMITED

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Servicing vehicles · Diagnosing mechanical faults · Completing vehicle inspections

    3+ yrsRecognised automotive qualification; minimum 3 years' experience in automotive servicing, diagnostics and repairs; full, current NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Business operations25 days ago

    Site Manager - Timaru

    GrainCorp Operations Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A national animal feed business providing dry and liquid dairy supplementary feeds to farming customers across New Zealand.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing site operations · Overseeing capital projects · Managing inventory

    Operational and front-line supervisory experience in feeds or bulk handling/warehousing/logistics; heavy wheels endorsement and loader driving experience; strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work reasonable additional hours and occasional weekends.

    Generous leave
  • Business operations24 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Ensuring site safety · Managing inventory · Rostering staff

    Operational and frontline supervisory experience in feeds or similar bulk handling, warehousing or logistics; heavy wheels endorsement; loader driving experience; proof of working rights

    Generous leave
  • Security24 days ago

    Casual Security Officer - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Temporary

    Controlling site access · Administering access systems · Supporting weighbridge operations

    Availability for 12-hour day and night shifts; computer literacy, including Outlook, Word and Excel

  • Manufacturing25 days ago

    Operator Packing - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Operating packing equipment · Completing quality documentation · Maintaining food safety

    Legally entitled to work in New Zealand; able to undergo pre-employment medical, drug screening, and reference checks

  • Medical26 days ago

    Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner Intern- Diabetes

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

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Providing advanced nursing care · Supporting diabetes patients · Providing clinical leadership

    Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with current Annual Practising Certificate; significant clinical experience; strong assessment, leadership, and communication skills; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; current New Zealand driver licence.

  • IT26 days ago

    Hybrid Tech Solutions Specialist - Timaru

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeEntry level

    Setting up devices · Transferring customer data · Troubleshooting technical issues

    2+ yrsTwo years of relevant work experience or a relevant qualification; clean full New Zealand driver’s licence

    Generous leave
  • Business operations27 days ago

    Branch Manager

    Team Global Express · 5001+ employees

    A logistics company providing freight forwarding, transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions across New Zealand.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Managing branch finances · Leading customer-focused teams · Planning people and transport

    5+ yrs5+ years’ experience in operational leadership (transport, logistics or similar); legally entitled to work in New Zealand immediately

  • Manufacturing27 days ago

    Shift Manager

    McCain Foods (NZ) Limited · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Driving performance · Coordinating resources

    Proven people leadership experience, manufacturing experience (food manufacturing highly regarded), strong communication and organisational skills, practical problem-solving, commitment to safety and quality, SAP/WMS/Dimensions experience preferred.

    Four-day week
  • Accounting and finance29 days ago

    Finance Business Partner - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing financial insights · Preparing budgets · Supporting capital expenditure

    Bachelor of Accounting or Business required; CPA/CA desirable; verifiable experience in financial and inventory management; knowledge of manufacturing processes, cost analysis, warehouse and financial management systems; SAP knowledge advantageous.

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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