Manufacturing jobs in New Zealand.

Performing preventative maintenance · Troubleshooting equipment · Improving plant reliability

Recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification; industrial maintenance experience with high-speed manufacturing or packaging equipment; strong fault-finding and troubleshooting; commitment to safety and quality.

Leading production operations · Ensuring quality standards · Developing team capability

10+ yrsAt least 10 years' experience with strong manufacturing and operational leadership in dairy manufacturing; experience in infant formula and spray drying desirable; strong people leadership and process control knowledge; ERP and production management systems proficiency.

Operating packing machinery · Following work instructions · Maintaining quality standards

Good verbal and written English; ability to follow work instructions, SOPs and safety requirements; demonstrated ability to work in a regulated manufacturing environment

Operating production machinery · Recording production data · Completing quality checks

Proven experience in processing, food manufacturing, an industrial kitchen or cooking environment; understanding of HACCP and GMP; full-time legal work rights in NZ

Operating high-speed machinery · Setting production lines · Improving production lines

New Zealand citizen, resident, or already have the right to work in New Zealand and hold a valid visa

Developing assembly processes · Conducting product trials · Maintaining production documentation

5+ yrsAt least 5 years’ manufacturing or production experience; understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly operations; experience creating or maintaining technical documentation; experience delivering or supporting manufacturing training; understanding of Lean Manufacturing; intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Operating extrusion machinery · Monitoring product quality · Performing quality checks

Experience operating manufacturing, production, extrusion or similar machinery; ability to read production specifications; physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg; valid work visa or right to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.

Operating coating plant · Processing seed products · Operating forklifts

Experience operating machinery or in farming/manufacturing/warehousing desirable; forklift licence advantageous; attention to detail, physical fitness, reliability, positive attitude.

Fabricating heavy steel · Welding components · Repairing equipment

Committed to 3-4 years of study while working full time; interest in fabrication or metalwork; restricted or full driver's licence; pre-trade or welding course preferred; right to live and work in New Zealand; medical and drug testing required.

Leading production team · Ensuring safety compliance · Coordinating shift activities

Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production; previous experience as Leading Hand, Senior Operator, or Team Leader; strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and communication skills; commitment to safety, quality, and food safety standards.

Operating CNC press brake · Bending steel parts · Checking quality

Experience operating CNC press brake machines, current forklift licence, good mechanical skills, ability to read measurements and drawings, fit and strong, reliable, valid work visa or right to work in New Zealand, pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test.

Operating packing equipment · Monitoring production · Maintaining quality

No specific requirements stated.

Operating packing equipment · Monitoring production · Maintaining quality

No specific requirements stated.

Leading production teams · Ensuring plant operations · Driving continuous improvement

Leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or food processing

Operating filling equipment · Packing products accurately · Labelling finished products

Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or processing environment; current forklift licence; basic computer skills

Preparing ingredients · Operating bakery equipment · Monitoring product quality

Recognised bakery qualification or equivalent trade certification; experience operating bakery equipment in food manufacturing; knowledge of bakery processes and food safety/GMP standards.

Leading production teams · Driving safety culture · Improving operational performance

Proven leadership in food manufacturing, FMCG, production, or packaging; strong people leadership and team development; experience managing production targets and operational performance; data-driven analytical skills.

Operating production equipment · Preparing ingredients · Packing products

Leading production teams · Coordinating daily operations · Managing staffing needs

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or wood processing; previous leadership or supervisory experience; strong communication and decision-making skills; commitment to health and safety.

Pulling timber · Stacking timber · Handling timber

Capability for heavy physical work; previous sawmill work experience; full driver's licence; New Zealand work rights; pass pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test; criminal history clearance

Operating machinery · Maintaining quality · Communicating with team

Excellent communication skills; mechanically minded with manufacturing background a bonus; positive attitude and willingness to learn; forklift license a bonus; high health and safety awareness; must be comfortable with rotating day/night shifts.

Processing operations · Operating equipment

No explicit requirements stated.

Repairing engine parts · Documenting work · Ensuring safety compliance

Trade qualification at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent in aviation, automotive, mechanical, heavy diesel or similar engineering field; legal right to work in New Zealand; must pass medical and drug/alcohol testing.

Overseeing welding compliance · Managing QA documentation · Coordinating testing and inspections

HERA Welding Supervisor qualification or equivalent; proven RWC experience; knowledge of AS/NZS 5131 and ISO 3834; heavy fabrication or structural steel background; ability to read drawings and manage QA processes; NZ citizen or permanent resident

Assembling moulds · Placing concrete · Operating equipment

Experience in concrete, precast, carpentry, steel fixing, or similar; ability to read plans; Class 1 licence and F endorsement; physical capability to lift 25kg; legal right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment checks.

Processing meat · Following safety requirements · Working production shifts

Eligible to work in New Zealand; 18 years or older; able to pass pre-employment medical checks, drug test and criminal convictions check; meet physical fitness requirements; able to understand and follow health, safety, quality and technical compliance requirements

Interpreting technical drawings · Fabricating components · Performing quality checks

Valid ASME IX certification to 6G or equivalent; proven welding experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or heavy engineering; knowledge of ASME codes; ability to read technical drawings; experience with mechanical fitting and assembly.

Operating packing machinery · Following work instructions · Performing manual handling

Ability to safely lift up to 25kg frequently; ability to follow work instructions, SOPs and safety requirements; experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; written and verbal English

Operating process equipment · Conducting quality testing · Packing production ingredients

Operating machinery · Leading cellar teams · Attending production meetings

At least 3 seasons of vintage experience in the last 6 years at a medium to large winery; sound understanding of the process flow from grapes to wine at a medium to large winery