81 smp engineering jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

This is a Contract/Temp job

$120,000 – $135,000 per year

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Join Te Rāhui Solar Farm and help build renewable energy for Aotearoa. He waka eke noa (we're all in this together). Starting in August.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

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Mechanical Fitter

at Industry Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$50 – $65 per hour

New equipment build
Good conditions
Excellent environment

This project work is suited to a trades person that is comfortable in fitting to fine tolerances and working in a team environment.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed twenty seven days ago

Labourers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$30 – $33 per hour

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in June! Up to 9 months of work!

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Industry Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$50 – $65 per hour

New equipment build
Good conditions
Excellent environment

This project work is suited to a trades person that is comfortable in fitting to fine tolerances and working in a team environment.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d 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 five days ago

Trade Assistant

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Competitive rates available

Competitive rates available
3+ month temp assignment (PAYE or GST Contractors Welcome)
Devonport location

Interesting role that will give you valuable experience as a Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry.

Recruited byScott Hutton

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

5d 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 three days ago

Boiler Mechanic

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

$57.50 per hour (wages)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Long term growth opportunities

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Logistics Supervisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$120,000 – $135,000 per year

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Join Te Rāhui Solar Farm and help build renewable energy for Aotearoa. He waka eke noa (we're all in this together). Starting in August.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Construction Supervisor: Pacific Islands

at Tradestaff Global

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

3-month Fixed Term Contract with Extension Potential.
Expand Your Overseas Experience
Salary NZ$130K – $160K PA, experience dependent.

Construction Supervisor for a Pacific Islands project wanted. Site close-out, defects, HSE and team supervision experience required.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

25d 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 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 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 twenty six days ago

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

at OneStaff Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Gain a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Training and support from experienced staff
Long-term career opportunities

Dynaflow ENZED is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on hydraulic and engineering experience.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Quality Assurance Officer

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ruakaka, Northland

Competitive Hourly Rate & Learning Opportunities

Start Immediately - Ruakākā Location
6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Build valuable experience within the fast-growing renewable energy sector

QA Officer needed for a major solar project in Ruakākā. Site inspections, measurements, reporting and photo documentation.

Recruited bySam Chatterley-Hodgson

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Business Support Coordinator

at WSP New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Be part of a global community of professionals who work on landmark projects
Excellent team and people focused culture
Join us in doing purposeful work that helps shape our vision and our future

We’re looking for a proactive Business Support Coordinator to join our Auckland team on a 12-month parental leave cover.

subClassification: Client & Sales AdministrationClient & Sales Administration classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Foundry Workers

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Immediate start for the right candidate
Fantastic team culture
Apply now

We are looking for Foundry Workers to start ASAP for a well established industry leader in the marine industry. Apply Now!!

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

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Internship Programme 2026 / 2027

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Engineering Internship Programme Nov 26 - Feb 2027

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed nine days ago

Multiple Staffing Opportunities

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southland(Hybrid)

$26 - $40 p.h.

Multiple roles available across a variety of industries
Competitive pay rates, weekly pay, and opportunities for ongoing work
Potential for permanent employment, ongoing training, and career development

Multiple opportunities available! Seeking labourers, traffic management staff, rendering operators, machine operators, and Class 2-5 drivers & more.

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

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We are on the look out for Engineering Process Workers to join our world-class manufacturing team in Christchurch!

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

17d 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 three days ago

Plumber - Antarctica

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

$55 p.h. (WAGES)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Only 0.0001% of People Will Ever Work in Antarctica. Will You?

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!

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

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Fire Sentry/ Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Join a dynamic team on Auckland North Shore as a Fire Sentry/Trade Assistant

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Skid Steer and Telehandler Operators

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

$32.60 – $37.10 per hour + Bonus

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Join Te Rāhui Solar Farm and help build renewable energy for Aotearoa. He waka eke noa (we're all in this together). Starting in August.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Maintenance Fitter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive pay

Three-month contract with potential to extend
Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Immediate start in Mt Wellington

Join an established manufacturing site in Mt Wellington on an initial three-month maintenance contract.

Recruited byArtur Karibov

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Antarctica

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

$55 per hour (WAGES)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Only 0.0001% of People Will Ever Work in Antarctica. Will You?

Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic? Your next Antarctic adventure awaits!

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

HSE Manager - Masterton Solar Project - 133MW DC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Multi-year contract offering long-term security on a major energy project
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Elecnor, a New Zealand leader in large-scale renewable energy projects

Join Elecnor to lead safety excellence on major infrastructure projects, protect our people, and help build a safer, sustainable energy future.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Civil Engineering Interns 2026/27 - Southland

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southland

Swap screen time for site time on real infrastructure projects
Get paid on site while building skills and Civil Engineering hours
This internship could open doors to future scholarships or grad pathways

Swap screen time for site time in a paid Civil Engineering internship on real infrastructure projects.

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

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Electrical Site Supervisor

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

$50ph + 8% holiday pay *weekly pay cycle*

$50ph + 8% holiday pay | Weekly pay cycle
Accommodation provided | Mon-Sat schedule in Waihi
3 month contract | Hands-on leadership role

# month contract in Waihi - Accommodation provided

Recruited byCraig Blomfield

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

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

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 sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job