152 controls engineer jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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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 twenty six days ago

Summer Student Internship Programme 26/27

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Up to $29.90 p.h.

November 15 - February 12
Auckland-based
A range of opportunities for different interests and degrees

We have exciting opportunities for tertiary students to join us on a 12-week Summer Internship programme designed to maximise your development

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

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 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 twelve days ago

Site Engineer

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stay local
Build landmark infrastructure
Grow your engineering career

Build a landmark Hawke's Bay infrastructure project. Grow your engineering career with Seipp while working close to home on a major wastewater upgrade

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d 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 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 three days ago

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d 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 nine days ago

Market Technical Specialist - 12 month fixed term

at Transpower

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead technical advice across electricity markets
Shape market systems, design and operational change
Wellington-based, 12-month fixed-term in our Market Services group

Bring your electricity market expertise to a trusted fixed-term technical leadership role at the heart of Transpower’s System Operator service.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Process Technician

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of operating new food-processing technologies to make a plant-based protein.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d 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 nine days ago

Internship Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

at CHINT GREEN ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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 twenty seven days ago

Commissioning Coordinator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Commissioning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, and executing commissioning and successful delivery of large-scale and solar EPC project.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Engineering & Manufacturing Opportunities

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Multiple shifts available
Multiple positions available
Immediate start

Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitters | CNC Machinists | Foundry Trade | Multiple Shifts Available | Ongoing Career Opportunities

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d 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 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 nine days ago

Internship Mechatronics Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

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 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 twenty five days ago

Mining Process plant operations people

at New Age Commissioning Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Reefton, West Coast

Contract mining process plant role. Expert operators needed for safe, efficient operations in New Zealand.

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Electrician

at Hirestaff Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

$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 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 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 nineteen days ago

Estimator

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Multiple roles open
Exciting stage in our businesses growth
Competitive day rate

Use your expertise to review live quotes, sense-check pricing and scope, fix anything that's off, and sign them off so jobs can go out.

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

19d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Electrical Project Estimator

at Hays | Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Exciting range of projects
12 month contract
Work on innovative solutions

Electrical Project Estimator for a 12-month contract to work on a range of exciting industry projects.

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

23d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Internship Software 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: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Project Manager - Fixed Term for 2years

at Auckland Airport

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work with a passionate team
Free onsite parking
2-years fixed term contract to align with delivery of our major projects.

You'll lead the delivery of major airfield infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction & handover.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d 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 three days ago

Controls Technician - ANTARCTICA

at Hays | Trades & Labour

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job