134 automation engineer jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Off the tools, still in your trade
Electrical, Plumbing and Maintenance roles
Competitive day rate, fast-growing business

Priced trade jobs before? Get off the tools and use that judgement to sign off live maintenance quotes, no site visits, no chasing invoices.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed twenty one days ago

Product Validation Engineer

at Task Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Test GNSS, machine/grade control, automation, survey & construction technology
12mth Contract with potential extension or convert to permanent
Based in Inner West Christchurch

Wanting a career not just a job? Launch your engineering career testing world-class machine control & positioning technology used on global projects

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Automation Test Engineer

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Senior Tester to maintain and improve the automation suite and pipelines
Java/Selenium for UI testing,Karate for API testing ,GitHub Actions for workflow
Wellington based, contract till June 2027, Immediate / short notice

Senior Automation Engineer needed to scale Java/Selenium & Karate frameworks. Enhance CI/CD pipelines and drive testing efficiency.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Test Automation Engineer - Customer Identity (CIAM)

at Socialite Recruitment Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Contract - 6 months with likely extension
Leading NZ Financial Services Provider
CIAM experience essential

Immediate start for an experience Senior Automation Tester with strong CIAM background required.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Test Engineer

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Great team and culture environment
Build frameworks from scratch
Auckland location; in office and work from home

Own testing across web and mobile in a fast-moving delivery team in this 6 month contract; immediate start

Recruited byTram Nguyen

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rates

Competitive hourly rates - temporary contract - GST or PAYE
Commission automated machinery from workshop testing to customer handover
Work on innovative automation projects with travel to customer sites as required

Hands-on Commissioning Engineer wanted for temporary automation projects, machine testing, startup and commissioning.

Recruited byEwen Morgan

subClassification: Building Services EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

On-The Job Skill Development +Job Progression Opportunities
Great Staff Benefits & Discounted Travel
Great opportunity to join one of NZ's largest growing organization's

Track your future with KiwiRail - gain real experience that moves New Zealand forward.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Test Engineering Graduate

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

A structured two-year Graduate programme with rotations across the business.
Hands on experience with world class marine technology.
Exposure to global customers and industry-leading engineering projects.

Launch your engineering career at HamiltonJet, working on world-leading marine technology with our Test Engineering team.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Cloud Engineer - (Azure Focus)

at TSB

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Creating space for you to be your best self, both in and out of work
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution
Join us and be part of making a positive impact in our communities

Provide scaleable and resilient cloud systems across Microsoft Azure and AWS

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Service Technician

at Hygiene Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Service Technician providing onsite support for chemical distribution and dosing systems at a manufacturing facility in South Auckland.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Agentic AI Developer

at Tech Mahindra Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$160,000 – $180,000 per year (inclusive Super)

Lead the future of Agentic Automation
Own end‑to‑end AI automation strategy
Shape automation across critical telecom domains

Tech Mahindra is hiring an experienced UiPath Agentic AI Technical Lead to build and scale intelligent automation using UiPath Agentic Automation.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Quality Engineer

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

QE with strong data migration and Snowflake experience

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Hands-on experience to develop in a corporate environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

ELECTRICAL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNS – Christchurch/Tauranga/Auckland

at Ergo Consulting Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Fun working environment
A progressive and professional company
Excellent insight into our Electrical & Civil Engineering Consultancy

Great people, interesting work, giving you opportunities to grow your skills

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechatronics Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Test Engineer

at Presto Resourcing

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hourly rate contract with significant oppurtunity to extend
Great working environment

Support the planning, scripting, and execution of testing across enterprise projects and products!

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Electrician - off the tools

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Off the tools, still in your trade
Electrical, Plumbing and Maintenance roles
Competitive day rate, fast-growing business

Priced trade jobs before? Get off the tools and use that judgement to sign off live maintenance quotes, no site visits, no chasing invoices.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

IT Project Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

Based in Christchurch NZ

Fixed Term Contract, Christchurch Based
Drive Multi-Site IT Infrastructure Delivery
Trusted Technical Partner to the Digital Lead

You will take ownership of IT infrastructure readiness across a significant multi-site programme of work during a minimum 9 month fixed term.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Workshop Engineer - 6 Months Fixed Term

at Ricoh New Zealand Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yearly

Hands-on, technical & practical
Supportive Team Environment
Come and work for Ricoh!

Workshop Engiineer - 6 month fixed term

subClassification: Printing & Publishing ServicesPrinting & Publishing Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate Data Engineer

at Cook Brothers Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Good vibes - Down‑to‑earth crew, no ego, easy to fit in.
Real learning - You pick things up fast because you’re actually doing the work.
Clear growth - You can see where you’re heading.

If you’re passionate about data, automation, and building tools to help others - kick start your career in a supportive, forward thinking environment.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Process Engineer

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawera, Taranaki

Manage and support capital projects
Manage and support process safety activities
Support our management of Change process

Provide process engineering support to Operations and Maintenance, improving infrastructure and keeping the Ammonia-Urea plant running.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Drive maintenance for a leadingdefence-focussed uncrewed capability
Rare opportunity to become a foundational team member
2 x Fixed Term roles available

Be a foundational member of Ocius NZ and expand your career to involve maintaining USVs alongside RNZN whilst gaining hands-on experience in Australia

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Electrician

at Hirestaff Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

$40 – $50 per hour

Mon-Fri 7.30am – 4.30pm + overtime available
Ongoing support from a team that understands the industry
Great team who prides themselves on quality workmanship

Qualified electrician with EWRB registration to install, maintain and troubleshoot systems, read plans, fix faults and work safely.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

AI Solutions Engineer

at PB Technologies Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

Design AI solutions for network infrastructure. Flexible contract role. Professional development & innovation focus.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

A structured, fully supported apprenticeship programme.
On-the-job training with experienced tradespeople and mentors.
Competitive apprentice remuneration.

We're excited to have an opening in our 2027 apprenticeship programme for an Industrial Maintenance Electrical Apprentice at HamiltonJet!

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Summer Internship

at Kea Aerospace

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$29.90 per hour

Spend your summer on real aerospace engineering - help build a solar-powered aircraft designed to fly for months in the stratosphere.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Electronics Assembler

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$26-$27 p.h. + KiwiSaver, Annual Leave, ACC Cover

Monday to Friday 7am till 3:30pm
East Tamaki location, parking available on site
Opportunity to work on a specialised project

Experienced Electronics Assemblers - PCB soldering, testing, & assembly in a fast-paced production environment, meeting quality & targets

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Performance Test Engineer - Contract

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Auckland CBD | Hybrid 1-2 days per week
Initial 2-3 month contract with possible extension
Start as soon as possible

Own performance testing at the pointy end of a major S/4HANA upgrade, where your JMeter expertise will directly shape go-live confidence.

Recruited byKelly Cappel

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Implementation Lead (Business Systems)

at Frequency NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead a pivotal project with direct access to decision-makers.
Drive impactful change in a consultancy that values integrity and relationships.
Gain hands-on experience in a complex system implementation in Auckland.

Lead Frequency’s new business system rollout, ensuring smooth integration, adoption, and improved efficiency and project delivery

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Engineering & Manufacturing Opportunities

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job