Automation Manager Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Automation Engineer

at Pan Pac Forest Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Whirinaki, Hawkes Bay

Life & medical insurance, fuel & retail discounts

Own automation from concept to commissioning in a complex industrial setting
Build reliable, safe, and high‑performing automation solutions
Work with operations, projects, and leadership to deliver outcomes

Own automation from concept to commissioning in a complex industrial setting
Build reliable, safe, and high‑performing automation solutions
Work with operations, projects, and leadership to deliver outcomes

Drive automation and digital manufacturing performance across a modern Lumber operation.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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This is a featured job

Automation Engineer

at Bishops Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$86,000 – $98,000 per year

Interesting work & a variety of work for a well established company
Automation Engineer for Food, Beverage, Brewing & Industrial Manufacturing
PLC Programming with Allen Bradley and Siemens experience

Interesting work & a variety of work for a well established company
Automation Engineer for Food, Beverage, Brewing & Industrial Manufacturing
PLC Programming with Allen Bradley and Siemens experience

We are looking for an Automation Engineer that will gain experience from a variety of interesting work across a range of Industry Sectors

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed twenty seven days ago

Automation Engineer

at MAT Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Fantastic opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join specialist automation service provider

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Automation Engineer

at Pan Pac Forest Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Whirinaki, Hawkes Bay

Life & medical insurance, fuel & retail discounts

Own automation from concept to commissioning in a complex industrial setting
Build reliable, safe, and high‑performing automation solutions
Work with operations, projects, and leadership to deliver outcomes

Own automation from concept to commissioning in a complex industrial setting
Build reliable, safe, and high‑performing automation solutions
Work with operations, projects, and leadership to deliver outcomes

Drive automation and digital manufacturing performance across a modern Lumber operation.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Automation Engineer

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Burnside, Canterbury

$130 - 140K salary + Vehicle

Allen Bradley, Siemens and other brands of PLC
New plant and existing plant optimisation projects
Excellent team, salary and a vehicle on offer

Allen Bradley, Siemens and other brands of PLC
New plant and existing plant optimisation projects
Excellent team, salary and a vehicle on offer

Senior Engineer needed for a growing manufacturer. Develop systems from scratch. Upgrade legacy equipment and deliver work with a strong Capex budget.

Recruited byLuke Atkinson

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing Reliability - Visa Sponsorship Available

at Claytons Factory

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Great work-life balance
Work for a well established company
Growth potential

Great work-life balance
Work for a well established company
Growth potential

The Maintenance Manager ensures operational reliability and efficiency, driving manufacturing excellence.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Experienced Automation Engineer

at Plantwide Control Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This role is suited to someone operating at a senior or experienced level, with proven experience in automation and control systems.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed six days ago

Automation Engineer

at TAIT CONTROLS (2011) LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Automation & Control Systems Engineer

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Automation Engineer

at Bishops Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$86,000 – $98,000 per year

Interesting work & a variety of work for a well established company
Automation Engineer for Food, Beverage, Brewing & Industrial Manufacturing
PLC Programming with Allen Bradley and Siemens experience

Interesting work & a variety of work for a well established company
Automation Engineer for Food, Beverage, Brewing & Industrial Manufacturing
PLC Programming with Allen Bradley and Siemens experience

We are looking for an Automation Engineer that will gain experience from a variety of interesting work across a range of Industry Sectors

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Automation Engineer (Int-Snr)

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Port Taranaki, Taranaki

$100k-$114k + OT at 1.5x + 5% Bonus + Relo

Design complete automation systems from concept to commissioning
Work-life balance, minimal travel, and a supportive team culture
Diverse projects across dairy, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors

Design complete automation systems from concept to commissioning
Work-life balance, minimal travel, and a supportive team culture
Diverse projects across dairy, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors

Diverse Automation Engineering projects. Great culture and staff tenure!

Recruited byDavid Milmine

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Automation & Controls Engineer

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hourly Rate + Overtime

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in New Zealand
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in New Zealand
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

We are building New Zealand's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our client's projects across a wide range of industries.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Automation Engineer

at Horizon Energy Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Paid birthday leave
Life and critical illness cover
A stable, well-respected company making a real difference in the industry.

Paid birthday leave
Life and critical illness cover
A stable, well-respected company making a real difference in the industry.

Design and optimise PLC/SCADA systems, troubleshoot faults, improve efficiency, support projects, and ensure safe, compliant refrigeration operations.

subClassification: Automotive EngineeringAutomotive Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11h ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Engineer

at Quasar Systems Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Staff‑first culture with strong support, trust, and work‑life balance
Meaningful work delivering real power & energy management solutions
Auckland‑based role backed by an experienced Christchurch team

Staff‑first culture with strong support, trust, and work‑life balance
Meaningful work delivering real power & energy management solutions
Auckland‑based role backed by an experienced Christchurch team

Project Engineer role delivering power & energy management systems, based in Auckland with strong support from Quasar’s Christchurch team.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Industrial/Maintenance Electrician

at Fabtech automation

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$90,000 – $105,000 per year

Be part of a supportive, friendly team where you and your work makes an impact, and you’ll grow through diverse and exiting projects.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Automation & Electrical Lead / Engineer

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Longburn, Manawatu

120000.0-130000.0

Competitive rates and exposure to exciting CAPEX Projects
FMCG and Manufacturing industries - Permanent & Fixed Term offered
Work with a growing company with up-skilling potential in management

Competitive rates and exposure to exciting CAPEX Projects
FMCG and Manufacturing industries - Permanent & Fixed Term offered
Work with a growing company with up-skilling potential in management

Multiple opportunities across the Manawatu region - Apply now for more information

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Industrial Automation Engineer

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$100-125k + overtime + health insurance

Work on a mix of large industrial projects and ongoing site automation support
Design, Program and configure PLC, HMI, & SCADA systems
Competitive salary + overtime + health insurance + paid on-call allowances

Work on a mix of large industrial projects and ongoing site automation support
Design, Program and configure PLC, HMI, & SCADA systems
Competitive salary + overtime + health insurance + paid on-call allowances

Projects or service focussed Industrial Automation - PLC/HMI/SCADA across food & dairy, water. Fantastic modern office.

Recruited byLuke Atkinson

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Automation Engineer

at Fluid Engineering

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$130k - $160k p.a. + + med + life + bonus + allowa

Lead system architecture, safety analysis, and electrical design
Develop PLC/HMI code and validate hardware/software performance
Professional development with training and courses to grow your career

Lead system architecture, safety analysis, and electrical design
Develop PLC/HMI code and validate hardware/software performance
Professional development with training and courses to grow your career

Competitive pay, flexibility, wellbeing support, and career growth in a senior automation engineering role.

Recruited byShekinah Bramwell

subClassification: Materials Handling EngineeringMaterials Handling Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Automation Engineer

at Wellington Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Comprehensive wellbeing programme
Flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal professional development opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing programme
Flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal professional development opportunities

Make a real impact on environmental outcomes across Wellington's three waters networks!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Engineering Manager

at Metro Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead the team designing and building high-end gyro-stabilised airborne camera systems with Shotover Systems in Queenstown.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Senior Instrumentation, Automation, & Asset Management Engineer

at Index Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Work across analytical instruments, robotics, and automation
Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems
Own maintenance, reliability, and performance across two sites

Work across analytical instruments, robotics, and automation
Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems
Own maintenance, reliability, and performance across two sites

Own a technically complex instrument and automation environment. Fix what others can’t. Build systems that keep New Zealand’s dairy industry running.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed four days ago

Electrical Engineer

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hourly Rate + Overtime

Join a fast team working on the most interesting projects in Auckland.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

Join a fast team working on the most interesting projects in Auckland.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our clients projects across a wide range of industries.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Automation Engineer

at Fluid Engineering

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$130k - $160k p.a. + insurances + bonuses & more

Join a supportive, fun, and relaxed team that genuinely loves what they do.
Enjoy strong benefits, flexibility, and real investment in your growth.
Tackle unique, high‑impact projects you won't find anywhere else.

Join a supportive, fun, and relaxed team that genuinely loves what they do.
Enjoy strong benefits, flexibility, and real investment in your growth.
Tackle unique, high‑impact projects you won't find anywhere else.

Engineer world‑first tech with Holmes Solutions - lead automation projects, shape breakthrough systems, and push the limits of what's possible.

Recruited byShekinah Bramwell

subClassification: Materials Handling EngineeringMaterials Handling Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Engineering Supervisor

at CHEP, A Brambles Company

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Great challenge for a maintenance engineer looking for their next career step
Lead engineering projects and shift maintenance
Opportunity to join a global sustainability leading organisation

Great challenge for a maintenance engineer looking for their next career step
Lead engineering projects and shift maintenance
Opportunity to join a global sustainability leading organisation

Fantastic opportunity for an individual to lead the day shift engineering maintenance and lead site engineering projects at our plant.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Engineering Manager

at Kitomba

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Leadership role - lead a fantastic technical team.
Lead change around AI enabled development - adoption and advancement.
Enjoy the employee benefits; share purchase plan, purchase extra leave & more.

Leadership role - lead a fantastic technical team.
Lead change around AI enabled development - adoption and advancement.
Enjoy the employee benefits; share purchase plan, purchase extra leave & more.

Leadership role - lead a software development team, including technical and project delivery and AI advancement and adoption. Hybrid role. Great team.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Maintenance Engineer (Rotational shifts)

at Douglas

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

Market competitive package + great benefits

Direct impact on product quality and patient outcomes
Ownership of critical systems in a GMP environment
Opportunity to drive efficiency and reduce downtime

Direct impact on product quality and patient outcomes
Ownership of critical systems in a GMP environment
Opportunity to drive efficiency and reduce downtime

Why This Role Matters This is a role where your work is felt

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Maintenance Manager

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$150-160000 p/a + benefits

Southland site-based role for engineering leader
Competitive annual salary $150-160k p/a + benefits
Rural living in affordable Southland

Southland site-based role for engineering leader
Competitive annual salary $150-160k p/a + benefits
Rural living in affordable Southland

Maintenance Manager required for established, modern processing facility in the NZ food industry. Career opportunity for strong engineering leader

Recruited byJulie Clarke

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Electrical Services Manager

at Brightwater Engineering

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Highly competitive remuneration package

Drive growth in our Electrical Business across a range of industrial projects
Top rates and allowances available, ability to earn annual bonuses
Grow your Electrical career on nationally significant projects

Drive growth in our Electrical Business across a range of industrial projects
Top rates and allowances available, ability to earn annual bonuses
Grow your Electrical career on nationally significant projects

We look forward to hearing from candidates looking for their next career step who have the ability and/or potential to be strong in all facets.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Maintenance Lead

at Watties

This is a Full time job

Tomoana, Hawkes Bay

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Bonus!

Grow your Maintenance Leadership career with a global FMCG organisation
An exciting full-time permanent opportunity
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand.

Grow your Maintenance Leadership career with a global FMCG organisation
An exciting full-time permanent opportunity
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand.

We are looking for a Maintenance Lead to join the Watties family based out of Tomoana, New Zealand!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Network Access Coordinator

at Vector

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Competitive salary + free insurances + wellbeing grant + high street discounts
New offices alongside The Domain, subsidised public transport + car parking
Career pathways into project management, control room and switching

Competitive salary + free insurances + wellbeing grant + high street discounts
New offices alongside The Domain, subsidised public transport + car parking
Career pathways into project management, control room and switching

Gain exposure to our live network and control room environment, building career pathways into switching, control room or project management roles.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Engineering Manager

at Hunter Campbell Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Corporate benefits package

Lead and develop the engineering function
Hands on experience with strategic development
Involvement at a group engineering level

Lead and develop the engineering function
Hands on experience with strategic development
Involvement at a group engineering level

Heavy industry environment and an opportunity to work across maintenance and improvement projects.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed four days ago

Test Engineer - Switchgear

at HV Power

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

HV Power seeks experienced MV Switchgear Test Engineer – for factory based electrical/mechanical testing of switchgear.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Electrical Design Engineer

at Lawson Williams

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Industrial electrical design across process and automation projects.
Join a specialist business delivering practical engineered solutions.
Work on technically interesting projects in industries that matter.

Industrial electrical design across process and automation projects.
Join a specialist business delivering practical engineered solutions.
Work on technically interesting projects in industries that matter.

Design electrical systems for industrial process projects across food, water and utilities, combining technical design & real-world integration

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

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