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65 open roles, 18 posted this week, most paying $52k to $60k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.
Managing production line · Overseeing operations · Leading team
No explicit requirements stated.
ASSA ABLOY · 5001+ employees
A global leader in access solutions, delivering smart, secure and seamless experiences across residential, commercial and institutional markets.
Operating CNC machines · Reading drawings · Maintaining machinery
Proven CNC operator experience in manufacturing, ability to read mechanical drawings, computer programming and CAD/CAM knowledge, precision measurement skills, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Henkel · 5001+ employees
A global manufacturer of adhesives, consumer goods, and chemical products.
Operating production equipment · Handling chemicals · Maintaining housekeeping
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' experience in chemical handling or similar manufacturing environment (preferred); current forklift licence; chemical handling and dangerous goods certifications; strong attention to detail; ability to work in fast-paced production.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards · 51-200 employees
A premium New Zealand winery crafting exceptional wines with a passion for quality and heritage.
Operating packaging equipment · Monitoring product quality · Completing production documentation
Legal right to work in New Zealand; previous production line experience preferred; ability to operate machinery, follow SOPs, lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work safely in a team.
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.
Operating processes · Monitoring production · Ensuring quality
Casual process operator role in manufacturing; no specific requirements stated.
Vulcan · 1001-5000 employees
Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor.
Operating CNC machines · Loading steel plates · Checking cutting quality
CNC plasma/laser or machine operating experience; steel handling experience; full Class 1 license; ability to work unsupervised; physically fit; right to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.
Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees
An iconic airline focused on enterprise transformation and delivering for customers, people, and New Zealand.
Operating CNC machinery · Manufacturing components · Programming machining processes
Proven experience operating manual and CNC machining equipment including mills, lathes, VTLs, 3-axis and 5-axis centers; proficiency with SolidWorks and Mastercam for FANUC-controlled machinery; demonstrated one-off toolmaking; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.
Processing dairy · Operating equipment · Ensuring quality
Senior operator role in dairy processing; no specific requirements stated.
a2 Pōkeno (a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited) · 201-1000 employees
A manufacturing site producing dairy and infant formula products.
Leading production team · Driving performance · Improving plant processes
2+ yrs2+ years leadership in manufacturing, food manufacturing experience with quality and food safety systems, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge, strong health and safety understanding, computer literacy with manufacturing data.
IMG · 51-200 employees
A heavy engineering company delivering maintenance, fabrication, piping, and engineering services across New Zealand.
Fabricating piping systems · Welding pipework · Interpreting drawings
ASME IX welding qualification and experience essential; experience with stainless and carbon steel piping; ability to read technical drawings; clear English; legal right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Lion Pty Ltd · 1001-5000 employees
A beverage company brewing, distilling, and innovating drinks across Australia and New Zealand for over 180 years.
Leading team · Solving problems · Delivering production
Brewing qualification or equivalent training and experience; experience leading and coaching teams in a manufacturing environment; strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work alternating shifts.
Raylight Aluminium · 5001+ employees
A leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects across New Zealand.
Fabricating aluminium windows · Assembling doors · Fitting hardware
No experience required; must be physically fit, reliable, team-oriented, willing to learn, comfortable with tablets, and legally entitled to work in NZ indefinitely; pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test, and criminal background check.
Suntory System Technology Limited · 5001+ employees
A multi-beverage company with market-leading brands, distribution centres, and manufacturing sites across Oceania.
Operating packaging equipment · Performing maintenance · Ensuring safety and quality
Trades experience or relevant manufacturing experience; automation experience or desire to learn; safety-first attitude; continuous improvement mindset; ability to embrace new technologies; must pass MOJ and drug/alcohol test.
ATNZ · 11-50 employees
A New Zealand apprenticeship training organization that helps people earn qualifications through paid, hands-on work.
Learning engineering skills · Completing apprenticeship · Supporting workplace tasks
This position has been filled; no public applications accepted.
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.
Processing operations · Operating equipment · Maintaining quality
Senior operator role in dairy processing; no specific requirements stated.
Asahi Beverages New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A beverage company crafting iconic brands and committed to quality and innovation.
Leading brewing team · Managing rosters · Solving operational issues
1+ yr1-2 years leading teams in brewing, FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing; strong people management, problem-solving, safety commitment; Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency; SAP beneficial.
McCain Foods (NZ) Limited · 5001+ employees
A global food company supplying frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers.
Operating machinery · Monitoring production · Cleaning equipment
Right to work in New Zealand (current work visa, no sponsorship); willingness to undergo medical check, drug screening, and reference checks; ability to work 12-hour shifts with standing and walking; basic computer skills.
McCain Foods (NZ) Limited · 5001+ employees
A global food company supplying frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers.
Operating packing equipment · Maintaining quality standards · Performing manual handling
Legally entitled to work in New Zealand; ability to undergo pre-employment medical, drug screening, and reference checks; comfortable with 12-hour shifts; physical fitness; good computer and data entry skills.
Dawn Aerospace · 51-200 employees
A space transportation company building satellite propulsion systems and a spaceplane.
Programming CNC machines · Machining components · Improving processes
5+ yrs5+ years CNC machining experience; proven programming, setup, and operation; strong GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation; precision inspection skills; problem-solving and communication; experience with Fusion 360, TopSolid, or SolidCAM preferred.
Operating sizer systems · Managing production flow · Coordinating maintenance
Experience in packhouse, manufacturing, production or technical operations; strong communication, computer skills, attention to detail, health and safety commitment; must work night shift and support peak season.
Leading technical team · Overseeing operations · Managing maintenance
No explicit requirements stated.
Walter & Wild · 201-1000 employees
A food manufacturing company producing cereal products.
Operating packing machinery · Following procedures · Lifting materials
1+ yr1+ year packing experience in manufacturing; ability to lift 25kg; good literacy and numeracy; attention to detail; forklift/reach license preferred; mixing experience ideal.
Thermo Fisher Scientific · 5001+ employees
A global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Operating production equipment · Performing filtration tasks · Documenting batch records
Science qualification preferred; cGMP or lab experience preferred; mechanical proficiency; ability to lift 20kg; work in cleanroom with PPE; flexible hours; rotating afternoon and night shifts.
ATNZ · 11-50 employees
A New Zealand apprenticeship training organization that helps people earn qualifications through paid, hands-on work.
Learning fabrication · Working with metals · Earning while learning
Committed to 3-4 years of study while working full time; interest in fabrication or working with metals; restricted or full driver's licence; right to permanently live and work in New Zealand.
Hynds Group · 201-1000 employees
A family-owned New Zealand supplier of water and water-based waste management products for civil and rural infrastructure.
Producing products · Maintaining equipment · Ensuring quality
Legal right to work in NZ; pass pre-employment medical, alcohol and drug screen, and criminal history check.
IMG · 51-200 employees
A heavy engineering company delivering maintenance, fabrication, piping, and engineering services across New Zealand.
Operating CNC machines · Reading engineering drawings · Performing quality inspections
3+ yrsTrade qualification in mechanical engineering or machining; 3+ years CNC machining experience; proven Fanuc programming and operation; ability to read engineering drawings; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Allpress Espresso · 201-1000 employees
A coffee roastery that roasts, bags, and delivers fresh coffee across New Zealand.
Packing orders · Supporting production · Maintaining quality
Full clean driver's licence required; physically fit with ability to lift up to 20kg; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; warehouse/production experience preferred but not essential; forklift certification advantageous.
ATNZ · 11-50 employees
A New Zealand apprenticeship training organization that helps people earn qualifications through paid, hands-on work.
Fitting and assembly · Machine shop work · Service and repair
No qualifications required; must be 16+ with right to live and work in New Zealand; restricted or full driver's licence; interest in mechanical engineering; commitment to 3-4 years study while working full time; pre-employment medical and drug testing.
Viridian Glass · 51-200 employees
A New Zealand glass supplier and manufacturer producing and installing made-to-order glass products.
Processing glass · Handling glass manually · Loading and unloading
1+ yrMinimum 1 year machine operation or glass processing experience; physical fitness for manual handling; commitment to health and safety; pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening required.
Fonterra · 5001+ employees
An Aotearoa New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families, realizing the potential of New Zealand dairy nutrition.
Operating packing equipment · Supporting production · Maintaining quality
No explicit requirements stated; entry-level junior operator role in packing.
