Chief Engineer Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Sep 2026

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FV Aukaha Chief Marine Engineer

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson-based role with trip on/trip off rotation
2-4 week voyages with 12-hour shift schedules
Bring a proactive, can-do mindset and strong teamwork skills

Chief Engineer must have proven experience on deep-sea fishing vessels and hold a NZ MEC 4. Qualified candidates please apply.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Head of Technical Capability

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base Salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Take ownership of a new leadership role in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Lead standards, tools and governance that lift delivery quality at scale
Shape technical capability for New Zealand’s national grid

Set direction for the specialist teams, practices and decisions that help Transpower deliver a reliable, secure electricity system for Aotearoa!

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed five days ago

Chief Engineer

at Talley's Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Timaru & South Canterbury, Canterbury

Talley's - it pays to be Adventurous

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engineering Operations Supervisor

at A S Wilcox & Sons Ltd

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Lead the team. Keep things moving. Make an impact.

subClassification: SupervisorsSupervisors classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

General Manager - Operations

at The HR Lady Limited

This is a Full time job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

Genuine ownership and influence
Senior role alongside the Directors
Shape systems, performance and growth

Take leadership of the operational engine room of a successful, growing engineering consultancy. A role with real influence and a seat at the table.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Chief Operating Officer

at Fabrum Solutions

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Professional fees paid for by Fabrum
Off-street parking
Monthly company lunch meeting

Fabrum is looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead our operational functions and help shape the next stage of our growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Sprout Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

Base salary, plus milestone incentives

Establish the pathway to global commercial scale - and potentially, to an IPO
Bring your experience in capital raising, partnerships and international growth
Validated technology addressing plastic waste and the reliance on UFH adhesives

This is your opportunity to lead the commercialisation of a breakthrough plastic-waste solution to global scale.

subClassification: CEOCEO classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

21d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Engineering Manager

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Midpoint $140,000

Lead engineering, maintenance and reliability performance
Own key capital projects and continuous improvement
Senior Hamilton role with scope to make a real impact

Lead engineering, reliability and capital delivery in a complex food manufacturing operation. Senior Hamilton leadership opportunity.

Recruited byBrigitta Warren

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Head of Engineering and Asset Optimisation

at Vitaco Health Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Executive leadership role with enterprise-wide accountability
Opportunity to be part of a growing, world-class nutrition company
Competitive salary with annual review, plus paid birthday leave

Lead engineering excellence across one of Australasia's leading health and wellness manufacturers.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Chief Technology Officer

at Trade Window

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland(Hybrid)

Shape the Future of Global Trade Technology
High-Impact Executive Role with Real Autonomy
Drive Innovation with AI at Scale

Own the end-to-end technology strategy, platform architecture, and leadership of the Technology & Product functions of our NZX/ASX listed company.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Ships officer’s, Engineers & Crew

at Aberfeldy

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Maritime professionals needed for six week on/off roster across all departments.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Engineering Manager - Process

at Filtec Water

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competative

Lead a team of 6-8 talented design, process & comissioning engineers
Work on an interesting, challenging & presitgious variety of projects

Looking for a senior process engineer with team leadership experience

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

FV Aukaha Chief Marine Engineer

at Sealord Group Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Nelson-based role with trip on/trip off rotation
2-4 week voyages with 12-hour shift schedules
Bring a proactive, can-do mindset and strong teamwork skills

Chief Engineer must have proven experience on deep-sea fishing vessels and hold a NZ MEC 4. Qualified candidates please apply.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Engineering Manager

at New Zealand Creameries

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Experienced Engineering Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, asset management, contractor oversight and continuous improvement

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Future Operations Leader – Engineering & Manufacturing

at AGB Stone

This is a Full time job

New Lynn, Auckland

$80,000 Starting Salary

Your engineering mind. Our busy factory. Your future career in leadership.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Engineering Manager

at Leaderbrand Produce Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

$130,000 – $150,000 per year

Competitive remuneration, along with LeaderBrand staff benefits + fresh produce!
Work in a modern, high-spec food-processing facility
Take the next step in your career with a progressive, NZ-owned business

Lead engineering, reliability and maintenance across LeaderBrand’s modern Gisborne processing operations, including the state-of-the-art Salad House.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed five hours ago

Regional Manager / Civil Engineer

at AIE Engineering & Construction Management Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Shareholder Ownership Pathway
Regional Leadership & Impact
Career Advancement & Culture

Lead transformative infrastructure projects and guide a team while building a direct stake in your future through shareholder opportunities.

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

5h ago

Listed six days ago

Chief Operating Officer

at HR Connect Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Make your mark on a growing, ambitious New Zealand business
Lead the people, systems and operations that will shape its next chapter
Work alongside the CEO to turn growth ambition into reality

Lead from the front. Build what’s next. Make a real difference.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Head of Technical Capability

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base Salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Take ownership of a new leadership role in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Lead standards, tools and governance that lift delivery quality at scale
Shape technical capability for New Zealand’s national grid

Set direction for the specialist teams, practices and decisions that help Transpower deliver a reliable, secure electricity system for Aotearoa!

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Managing Director - New Zealand & Pacific Islands

at McConnell Dowell

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the NZ & Pacific business and drive its strategic growth.
Shape the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the region.
Lead an experienced executive team and build a high-performance culture.

Lead the next chapter of one of New Zealand and the Pacific's most respected infrastructure businesses.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

14d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Engineering Manager

at KoruTalent

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Partner with Production and Warehousing to improve overall site performance
Lead maintenance, utilities management and engineering financial performance
Play a key role in capacity increases, equipment upgrades and future projects

Lead engineering for the team behind NZ's 2026 Supreme Champion ice cream and help prepare the factory for future growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Chief Product and Technology Officer

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive market

Executive role owning product strategy and the engineering that delivers it
Lead an established product function alongside technology
Bring significant SaaS product leadership with genuine technical credibility

A product-led executive role owning both product and technology for an established New Zealand SaaS business entering its next stage of growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Head of Engineering

at Engage Recruitment Support

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Competitive Salary + Private Healthcare + Benefits

Executive engineering leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
Shape technology strategy + engineering delivery across global QSR tech business
Hawkes Bay or remote

For an engineering leader who wants real influence, complex technology to solve and the opportunity to turn ambition into execution.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Head of Technology

at Robert Half Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$180k - $220k p.a.

Lead and modernise a high-performing tech team, drive AI/agentic engineering and shape the future of an ambitious, fast-growing FinTech.

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

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Operations

at Sprout Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Negotiable executive salary package + ESOP
Lead global operations for a high-growth scale-up
Turn cutting-edge innovation into a seamless, global manufacturing engine

Ready to lead complex hardware manufacturing and global operations for a high-growth scale-up solving one of the world's biggest energy challenges?

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Head of Technology

at Southern Cross Health Society

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Rare opportunity to build a new digital health proposition
Join a trusted Kiwi organisation investing in technology, people and growth

Shape the engineering culture and technology strategy behind a new digital health proposition supporting almost one million Southern Cross members

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Engineering Manager

at Magnetic

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Attractive salary + vehicle

Attractive salary package reflecting the scope and responsibility
Stable, long-term role within essential infrastructure
Lead a significant multi-million-dollar capital works programme

Lead engineering, capital works and asset management for a major landfill operation in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

Recruited byKat van der Walt

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

12h ago

Listed two days ago

Engineer – Aquatics, Waterslides & Special Projects

at New Wave Aquatics

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

From concept, to design through manufacture, construction to commissioning
Work with some of the best in the world, - ProSlide and Jon Baxter of Perceptual
Work with some of the best in the world, - ProSlide and Jon Baxter of Perceptual

A hands-on engineering working with cool clients across NZ and Australia – design, build, troubleshoot and commission projects from concept to reality

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago