Engineering Applications Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

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Senior Engineer - Water Networks & Asset Renewals | Contract

This is a Contract/Temp job

Location: Wellington

6mth consulting/contract assignment for experienced water & wastewater engineer
Bring judgement and experience to critical network and asset renewal decisions
Wellington | Hourly rate | Flexible working arrangements

Use your engineering judgement to investigate and prioritise network issues, and develop clear, practical scopes for renewal.

Featured•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Clinical Engineering Technicians

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Mid January 2027 start
1-3 month temp assignment
Work available at various hospitals across NZ

Temporary full-time Clinical Engineering Technician roles across NZ for graduates and experienced candidates

20d ago

Listed three hours ago

Contract Engineering Technicians

at Grada Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Point Chevalier, Auckland(Hybrid)

NZD 50 - 100 per annum

Competitive hourly rates
Solid understanding of the NZ Building Code and consenting process
Hybrid, remote, or on-site arrangements may be available depending on the role.

Contract Engineering Technicians About the company The opportunity is with established engineering consultancies and design firms in Auckland,

3h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Engineering Project Coordinator (4 month contract)

at Southward Warehouse Automation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cambridge, Waikato

$35 - $45 per hour

Work on real multimillion-dollar automation and robotics projects
Summer role with a pathway to full-time after you graduate
Cambridge-based, mentored by experienced engineers

Support project and design team delivering warehouse automation projects as an engineering graduate.

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Test Engineer | Newmarket

at Metlifecare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

12 month fixed-term position starting ASAP
Hybrid work environment and extensive list of benefits
Join a growth industry with a solid pipeline of digital initiatives

12-month fixed-term position starting ASAP - Versatile tester with experience in manual and automation testing required

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Test Engineer

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hands-on automation testing across complex applications and integrations
Strong focus on API, E2E testing and building automation frameworks
- Wellington-based contract opportunity in a collaborative technical team

Join a collaborative technology team delivering quality solutions through automation, API and end-to-end testing.

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Project Engineer Substructure Care - Drainage

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Competitive salary plus 4% employer kiwiSaver

Auckland Based Fixed-term end of June 2028
Strong training and development support to build your capability
Car and weekend allowance available

Heavily focused on innovation, Predictive Maintenance, and asset management

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Assistant

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$23.95 + holiday pay + free parking

Ditch the commute, live and work in West Auckland + free parking
Immediate start, with work secured through to 23 December + full time hours
Practical, hands-on role with potential for a permanent opportunity

Hands on temp manufacturing role, in a great team with steady hours right through to Christmas and with the potential to go permanent in the New Year.

4d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Project Engineer

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Complex marine engineering and upgrade projects
Project planning, coordination and delivery focus
6 month contract starting January 2027

Support the planning and delivery of complex engineering change and upgrade projects within a large marine engineering environment.

Recruited byScott Hutton

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Compliance Engineer (Fixed-Term, 14 months)

at Enatel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Flexible working policy + Health insurance
Access to LinkedIn Learning suite and training opportunities
Supportive, transparent and empowering leadership culture

Bring innovative power electronics products to global markets through compliance, verification and continuous improvement.

24d ago•Expiring

Listed more than thirty days ago

Systems Engineer

at Convergence

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Hands-on technical support for staff across the organisation
Maintain calibration and compliance for specialist workstations
Coach service desk teams and support IT projects to go-live

Hands-on systems engineer keeping healthcare technology running smoothly

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Technical Trainee (fixed-term)

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Looking to power up your career in the energy industry?
Work for a community-owned organisation making a real difference
Diverse placements across engineering, operations and asset management

Earn while you learn - kickstart your electrical engineering career with Orion!

20d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Observability Engineer

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rate

Akl based (Hybrid) | ASAP start
3-month contract with potential for extension
Hands-on Dynatrace and Splunk configuration expertise essential

Hands-on Dynatrace and Splunk contract role. Configure monitoring, reporting and performance tracking across a digital platform.

9h ago

Listed five days ago

Project Engineer

at All Energy Contracting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Negotiable on experience

Join an international group operating across the UK, New Zealand and Australia
Work on some of New Zealand and Australia's largest renewable energy projects
Help build a cleaner, more sustainable energy future

We are looking for a Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project near Taupo

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Systems Engineer - Level One / Two

at Appoint Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Supporting a diverse range of users in an enterprise environment. Inclusive fun team!! Who are supportive and engaging.

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Software Developer

at Protecta Insurance New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Grafton, Auckland(Hybrid)

12 months fixed term contract opportunity - competitive salary on offer
Great Place to Work Certified
Exciting opportunity to use AI technologies practically within development

High impact and hands-on full stack engineering role with a focus on AI-enabled software delivery | Play a key role in a major transformation project

10d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Application Support Consultant - Learning and Teaching

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Up to $95,784 p.a.

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment

Join UC as an Applications Support Consultant, keeping essential systems running while supporting innovation, collaboration and student success.

11h ago

Listed ten hours ago

NASA Space Scholarship Opportunity 2027

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Voluntary internship Supported by NZ Space Agency

Are you in a postgraduate degree in STEM?
Opportunity to undertake up to 13 weeks internship in Southern Califnornia
A postgraduate student opportunity that's out of this world

Launch your career in the Space Sector!

10h ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Data Engineer

at RWA People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Remote)

Competitive

Competitive Hourly Rate + Immediate Start
WhereScape RED Upgrade + Repository Migration + Databricks Pathway
Remote Delivery - Ideally Based in Auckland or Wellington

Support a WhereScape RED upgrade and environment rebuild for a large enterprise client, with a clear pathway into their Databricks platform

Recruited byMarian Pagtakhan

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Apprentice Fitter Machinist (Bromley, Christchurch)

at Scott Technology Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bromley, Canterbury

APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLE

Hands-on training with experienced tradespeople in a supportive team environment
Earn while you learn – gain a nationally recognized qualification in mechanical.
Work on real projects that make a visible impact from day one.

We are looking for an Apprentice to commence an apprenticeship at our Christchurch site on a fixed-term contract for at least 2 years.

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Engineer - Water Networks & Asset Renewals | Contract

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Location: Wellington

6mth consulting/contract assignment for experienced water & wastewater engineer
Bring judgement and experience to critical network and asset renewal decisions
Wellington | Hourly rate | Flexible working arrangements

Use your engineering judgement to investigate and prioritise network issues, and develop clear, practical scopes for renewal.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Platform Engineer

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

6 Months Contract Opportunity
Excellent Company Culture
Hybrid Work Environment

Build secure, cutting-edge AI solutions and help shape the future of AI enablement across the enterprise!

Recruited byCornelia Jacobs

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Data Engineer - Data Platform

at Kiwibank

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Grow your cloud data engineering career at Kiwibank
12-month fixed term role based in Wellington CBD
Wellbeing support, flexibility and benefits to help you thrive

This role is for a Engineer - Data Platform with experience delivering solutions into the cloud using as code techniques.

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Maintenance Supervisor

at Dynamix Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$45 per hour

Lead a hands-on maintenance team, plan maintenance, and apply engineering skills to maximise plant reliability and equipment uptime.

4d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Graduate Clinical Engineering Technician

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otago

12 month assignment - starting ASAP
New Grad Opportuntiy
Work for a large healthcare organisation in Dunedin

Launch your clinical engineering career! Dunedin location. 12 month opportunity where you can learn from a small experienced team.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six days ago

CONTRACT Automation Test Engineer (12 months)

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$80-$100 per hour 30-40 hrs p/w+Hybrid+Flexible

Experienced Automation Engineer? TypeScript skills? Playwright or similar?
Work on a modern tech stack with Playwright & Jest using TypeScript?
Help out with 15-20 hrs per week on software testing & automation

A collaborative company is looking for a CONTRACT Automation Test Engineer to work on software projects & products - get in touch with Paul :-)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Analytics & Visualisation Engineer

at PHF Science

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Fixed Term role till March 2027
Collaborative and friendly team environment
Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments

We have a fixed-term opportunity through to 31 March 2027 for an Analytics and Visualisation Engineer to develop and support PHF Science.

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Change Manager

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead enterprise-wide change across security, device management and AI adoption
Partner directly with engineering teams in a highly technical, future-focused en
Highly flexible work environment; Auckland or Wellington location

Initial 6 month contract working within a future-focused environment with a mix of innovation, impact and stakeholder engagement