Chemical Process Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Sep 2026

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Process Operators & Technical Graduates

at Leaft Foods Ltd

Immediate start

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 groundbreaking food-processing technology and help to launch a whole industry!

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

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Composites

at Rocket Lab

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Join the team at our Warkworth Composite Complex to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are reaching for the stars.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed seven days ago

Process Operators & Technical Graduates

at Leaft Foods Ltd

Immediate start

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 groundbreaking food-processing technology and help to launch a whole industry!

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

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Graduate Engineer ME,PhD - Pilot Plant Operator: Mechanical or Process Engineer

at Upward

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$38 – $40 per hour

Hands-on role operating and optimising an innovative 500L pilot plant
Help turn geothermal gases into sustainable, high-value biofeedstocks
Work alongside leading geothermal experts on technology with global potential

Help turn geothermal gases into sustainable biofeedstocks in a hands-on pilot plant role for a recent engineering Masters or PhD graduate.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Summer Intern: Mechanical or Process Engineer

at Upward

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$28 – $31 per hour

Paid 400-hour summer internship with hands-on pilot plant experience
Work on innovative tech turning geothermal gases into sustainable biofeedstocks
Learn alongside geothermal experts in Rotorua and at the Rotokawa pilot site

Gain paid, hands-on experience operating a 500L pilot plant that turns geothermal gases into sustainable biofeedstocks. Based in Rotorua / Taupō

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Production Operators / Process Workers

at The Recruitment Network Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Wiri | Ōtāhuhu | Silverdale
Casual roles with the potential for regular ongoing hours
Early mornings, days, afternoons & overnight shifts available

Wiri | Ōtāhuhu | Silverdale Casual roles with the potential for regular ongoing hours Early mornings, days, afternoons &

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

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Process Operator

at Sika (NZ) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$26 – $27 per hour

Avondale location
Monday to Friday
Overtime paid at time and a half

Process Operator – Fixed Term position in Avondale, Monday to Friday day shift.

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

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Engineering Internships - Battery recycling

at Linca Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$29.90 per hour

Help develop sustainable battery recycling processes

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

PROCESS ENGINEER

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Senior Role - $100 – $140 per hour

Work across dairy, beverage & liquid food manufacturing environments
Strong mix of office design work and hands-on site-based engineering
$100- $140 an hour negotiable on experience, for Senior Process Engineer

3-6-9-mth contract, or more, for Senior Process Engineer who enjoys seeing projects from concept to design through to commissioning. Palmerston North

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Pharmaceutical Production Operator

at 1st Call Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Seeking a Production Operator to manufacture medicines at a hygiene critical GMP facility.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Intern Lab Assistant

at Neocrete Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parnell, Auckland

$29 per hour

Hands-on lab internship testing concrete and contributing to innovative low-carbon concrete innovation.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Packer -Part time

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Join a well-established food manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday afternoon shift.Enjoy your weekends!
Join a friendly, hands-on team where everyone pitches in!

Pukekohe Process Workers Wanted! Food manufacturing roles available now on afternoon shifts. Apply today!

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Operational Quality Engineer

at Aroa Biosurgery

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

Easy Motorway access and based in Airport Oaks
NZ medical device company with an inspiring purpose
6 months' fixed term contract

Entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build their career

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Quality Engineer

at Blokhaus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay ($32–$38/hour).
Weekly Pay Cycle
High-Impact Quality Leadership

Quality Engineer needed in Rolleston to drive QA/QC, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. ($32/hour–$38/hour)

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Product Development Lab Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Ideal for a science graduate or early-career candidate ready to grow
Hands-on laboratory role supporting product development
Start temporary with genuine potential to become permanent and grow

Kick-start your R&D career with hands-on product development, testing and real growth potential.

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Composites

at Rocket Lab

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Join the team at our Warkworth Composite Complex to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are reaching for the stars.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Summer R&D Internship, Product Development & Testing

at Newline Group Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Paid summer R&D internship with hands-on product development and testing.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Chemistry Internship - Battery recycling

at Linca Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$29.90 per hour

Work with an experienced technical team
Help develop sustainable chemical proceeses
Move beyond benchwork, scaling new chemical processes

Assist the development of a novel battery recycling

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed three days ago

Science Graduate - Pharmaceutical Compounding

at Icon Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

Do you have a head for numbers, and an eye for details? We have your position at our Auckland, NZ pharmaceutical production site!

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Operator

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Weekly pay + pm shift allowance + Sat/Sun off

Full-time, Monday to Friday
Opportunity to build a long-term career in food manufacturing
Afternoon Shift Allowance

Operate production machinery, prepare premium dairy products and help deliver quality products enjoyed across New Zealand and worldwide.

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

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Project Engineer

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macraes Flat, Otago

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Bring your knowledge to work on chemical tailings dust suppression and topsoil inventory projects across the summer holidays at Macraes!

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Technical Officer - Analytical Science

at Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Be Inspired Here
Feel Included Here
Grow Here

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer to join our Analytical Science team at our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Facilities Maintenance Manufacturing Engineering Intern

at Rocket Lab

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

This is an opportunity to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

CAD Data Intern

at Rocket Lab

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

An opportunity to work on real enterprise systems and apply your CAD/CAM and software engineering skills.

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Automation Engineer

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$100 – $110 per hour

Work across dairy, beverage & liquid food manufacturing environments
PLC, SCADA/HMI, process control, system integration & commissioning
$100- $110 an hour negotiable on experience, for experienced Automation Engineer

3-6-9-mth contract, or more, for Automation Engineer. Liquid food/process plant projects. $100-$110/hr. Palmerston North.

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

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

TIG Welder

at Staffing Agency Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

NZD 45 - 46 per hour

$45–$46/hr + consistent 7am–5pm hours
Specialist stainless TIG / dairy process tube work
Ongoing Tauranga role with potential permanent opportunity

TIG Welder – Dairy Processing | $45–$46/hr

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

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Aircraft Refueller

at NES Fircroft

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Enquire for further details

Join our aviation team as an Aircraft Refueller, delivering safe, efficient refuelling operations in a hands-on, safety focused role.

subClassification: Aviation ServicesAviation Services classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Food Processing Workers

at Tech 5 Recruitment - Nelson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

NZD 24 - 26 per hour, Great culture

Competitive rate for the work, paid to you weekly
Casual work, it gives you flexibility and work/life balance
All appropriate safety clothing will be supplied to you for free

Come working casually for food processing businesses world famous, not only in New Zealand: making products you can be proud of!

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

8d ago

Listed eleven days ago