Chemical Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

An exciting Continuous Improvement opportunity working at Macraes, NZ's largest gold mine, with primary focus on improvements in the processing plant.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement (Live and work in Otago, NZ)

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary +incentives +private medical

Join an expanding international gold mining company.
Live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a Mon-Fri 9-day fortnight roster.

Join an expanding international gold mining company.
Live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a Mon-Fri 9-day fortnight roster.

An exciting Continuous Improvement opportunity working at Macraes, NZ's largest gold mine, with primary focus on improvements in the processing plant.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21h ago

Listed ten days ago

Process Engineer

at Whakatane Mill Limited

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$95,000 – $120,000 per year

Unique opportunity to build expertise across manufacturing, product safety, compliance, and process improvement in a regulated environment

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Process Engineer Graduate

at McCallum Industries Limited

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large manufacturing business with opportunity to develop your career and grow with the business.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Process Engineer - Liquid Process

at Adecco New Zealand

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Strong liquid process engineering knowledge
Experience with process optimization and efficiency
Career growth and promotion opportunity

Strong liquid process engineering knowledge
Experience with process optimization and efficiency
Career growth and promotion opportunity

Process Engineer

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21h ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Process Engineer - Fibreline

at Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources

This is a Full time job

Kinleith, Waikato

Applied engineering role
Teamwork emphasis
Professional Development and Career Path oriented

Applied engineering role
Teamwork emphasis
Professional Development and Career Path oriented

This is a key technical role where your engineering expertise and problem solving ability will directly influence plant performance, product quality,

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Plant Engineer

at HR Connect Limited

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato

Industrial Manufacturing
Strong team environment
Morrinsville, Waikato location

Industrial Manufacturing
Strong team environment
Morrinsville, Waikato location

We are seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to take ownership of the technical care, integrity, and performance of a plant in Morrinsville

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Injection Moulding Process Engineer

at Tekplas 2025 Limited

This is a Full time job

Tamahere, Waikato

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Experienced Injection Moulding Process Engineer to develop and optimise moulding processes in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Operations Engineer

at Aroa Biosurgery

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

Easy Motorway access and based in Airport Oaks
NZ medical device company with an inspiring purpose
Variety of employee benefits and growth opportunities

Easy Motorway access and based in Airport Oaks
NZ medical device company with an inspiring purpose
Variety of employee benefits and growth opportunities

Opportunity for someone to work in manufacturing environment and to make a tangible impact on operational performance and product quality

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Operations Engineer

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

NZD 115000 - 125000 per annum

Join an innovative NZ company
Work in medical devices and make a difference
Senior role for an engineer with 5+ years’ experience

Join an innovative NZ company
Work in medical devices and make a difference
Senior role for an engineer with 5+ years’ experience

Bring your strong process or manufacturing engineering background to bridge the gap between product development & commercial manufacturing operations

Recruited byOlivia Lawrence

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19h ago

Listed three days ago

Technical Development Coordinator

at CarbonScape Ltd

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Join our Materials Development team and play a hands-on role in shaping the future of sustainable carbon materials.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Boiler Operator (Acid Plant Engineer)

at Ravensdown Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Bring your safety focused attitude to our team
Investment in your ongoing training and career development
Competitive salary and benefits

Bring your safety focused attitude to our team
Investment in your ongoing training and career development
Competitive salary and benefits

If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Water Treatment Industrial Chemist

at Spirax Sarco Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

FTSE100 Multinational Company
Attractive Package
Opportunity to drive and shape Strategy

FTSE100 Multinational Company
Attractive Package
Opportunity to drive and shape Strategy

Multinational Engineering Company looking for a full time Industrial Chemist. If you are looking for a dynamic role, this may be for you.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

15d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Principal Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineer

at WSP New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Diverse projects and workstreams
Join a high performing team
Flexible work options available

Diverse projects and workstreams
Join a high performing team
Flexible work options available

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Plant Chemist

at New Zealand Pharmaceuticals

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Healthcare and insurance benefits
Wellbeing initiatives

Healthcare and insurance benefits
Wellbeing initiatives

We’re looking for a Plant Chemist to provide advanced technical expertise across chemical manufacturing processes and to strengthen our product.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Operations Engineer Wastewater Transmission

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Competitive salary and great benefits on offer!

Support the performance and reliability of critical wastewater infrastructure
Build your engineering experience in this varied and challenging role
Must have full, clean NZ Drivers Licence.

Support the performance and reliability of critical wastewater infrastructure
Build your engineering experience in this varied and challenging role
Must have full, clean NZ Drivers Licence.

Join our Wastewater Transmission team as an Operations Engineer delivering asset performance, projects and compliance for community impact.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Production Engineer - Relocate to Timaru

at People Inc Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Generous base plus bonus and relocation

Drive improvements across processes, SOPs, and systems
Key role in fast-growing SME with visible impact
Competitive package including salary, bonus and relocation support

Drive improvements across processes, SOPs, and systems
Key role in fast-growing SME with visible impact
Competitive package including salary, bonus and relocation support

Drive improvements across production processes, SOPs, and manufacturing systems within this growing NZ manufacturer.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Performance Engineer

at Genesis

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Optimise performance at NZ’s largest power station
Drive plant efficiency through data and engineering insights
Maximise plant flexibility, efficiency, and operational capability

Optimise performance at NZ’s largest power station
Drive plant efficiency through data and engineering insights
Maximise plant flexibility, efficiency, and operational capability

Join our iconic Huntly Power Station in a high-impact engineering role focused on optimising plant performance and operational excellence.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate - Chemical Engineering

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Tirohia, Waikato

Our two-year graduate programme begins in February 2027
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Take part in practical projects that make a real impact on sustainability goals

Our two-year graduate programme begins in February 2027
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Take part in practical projects that make a real impact on sustainability goals

Join WM New Zealand’s 2027 Graduate Programme for hands-on experience in sustainability.

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Reservoir Engineer - Modeller

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Learn from experts across engineering and operations
Opportunity to grow and develop your skills with excellent career progression
Excellent benefits including additional leave (MyDays)

Learn from experts across engineering and operations
Opportunity to grow and develop your skills with excellent career progression
Excellent benefits including additional leave (MyDays)

Kickstart your geothermal career in Rotorua—build cutting-edge models and help shape smart, sustainable energy solutions alongside industry experts.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Process Engineer (Graduate)

at PDV Consultants Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Play a key role in high-profile projects by bringing technical information to life through clear documentation and supporting our team of Engineers.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Process Engineer

at Greymouth Petroleum Limited

This is a Full time job

Bell Block, Taranaki

Oil and Gas Process Engineer - solve live production challenges, and lead projects end-to-end in a hands-on role at the heart of NZ’s energy sector.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Project Engineer

at Lawson Williams

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full project responsibility and autonomy.
Interesting production and facilities improvement opportunity.
Well regarded organisation, you will work closely with key decision makers.

Full project responsibility and autonomy.
Interesting production and facilities improvement opportunity.
Well regarded organisation, you will work closely with key decision makers.

Lead capital projects and plant improvements for a fast-growing Nutraceuticals manufacturer investing in its next stage of growth.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Engineer

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Base + profit share : 45hr week

Work with modern technology and systems
Continuous improvement and process optimisation focus
Project management of new equipment installations

Work with modern technology and systems
Continuous improvement and process optimisation focus
Project management of new equipment installations

We are seeking a hands-on Production Engineer with superior problem-solving skills to optimise technology and production processes, based in Gisborne.