Chief Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Project Director

at Artifex Engineering Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

We are looking for a Project Director to lead technically challenging and complex projects in the industrial and energy sectors.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Senior Project Manager - City Waters

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $133,000 - $148,000

Lead complex, high-value or high-risk infrastructure projects
Influence senior stakeholders and advise leaders/governance
Work closely with delivery partners for real outcomes

Lead complex, high-value or high-risk infrastructure projects
Influence senior stakeholders and advise leaders/governance
Work closely with delivery partners for real outcomes

Lead complex water infrastructure projects, providing commercial oversight and mentoring to support successful programme delivery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed five days ago

Service Division Manager

at EQ Consultants

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Commensurate with experience

A true "work on the business" role
Market based salary + phone + laptop
Car parking

A true "work on the business" role
Market based salary + phone + laptop
Car parking

Drive performance, lead a talented service team, empower safety & results, and thrive in a senior role with real influence shaping national operations

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Programme Manager / Principal Project Manager

at Edison Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Potential to lead and grow Edison's energy portfolio
Opportunity to make a difference to NZ
Work flexibility and a family-like culture

Potential to lead and grow Edison's energy portfolio
Opportunity to make a difference to NZ
Work flexibility and a family-like culture

A senior technical Principal Project Manager role in a business where your contribution is valued, and you are part of a successful team.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Product Manager

at Holmes Solutions

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Health Insurance + bonus + flexibility + more!

Health Insurance, Kiwi Saver, Profit Share Bonus.
Flexible working, wellness allowance, onsite gym & classes.
Coffee machine, fruit & snacks! Team lunches, events & a great team culture!

Health Insurance, Kiwi Saver, Profit Share Bonus.
Flexible working, wellness allowance, onsite gym & classes.
Coffee machine, fruit & snacks! Team lunches, events & a great team culture!

An exciting opportunity for a rare individual who can hold Chief Engineer authority alongside product ownership, to take Switchback to the world!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Systems Test Director

at Navico Group

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland(Hybrid)

The Systems Test Director will lead the quality assurance practice in our large global software organization.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Head of Engineering

at Echelon Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Leading cutting edge technology into production
Focus on scaling for growth
Owning and leading technical development

Leading cutting edge technology into production
Focus on scaling for growth
Owning and leading technical development

Mars Bioimaging are at the leading edge of CT spectral scanning and are commercialising and scaling to meet market demand.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Project Manager - Major Projects

at Genesis

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead major renewables and BESS projects at the core of our Gen35 Strategy
Help New Zealand transition to a cleaner, greener energy future with Genesis
2-year fixed term opportunity | Auckland or Hamilton based

Lead major renewables and BESS projects at the core of our Gen35 Strategy
Help New Zealand transition to a cleaner, greener energy future with Genesis
2-year fixed term opportunity | Auckland or Hamilton based

Great opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering Genesis Energy’s game-changing renewable energy and BESS projects. Apply Today!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Programme Manager

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Wellbeing and birthday leave, flexibility & more

Pivotal role to deliver the City Transformational Programme
Forward-thinking, inclusive team environment
Coordinate resources, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes

Pivotal role to deliver the City Transformational Programme
Forward-thinking, inclusive team environment
Coordinate resources, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes

Lead delivery of major city infrastructure programmes. Coordinate projects, manage risk and stakeholders, and drive impactful outcomes.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Director

at Artifex Engineering Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

We are looking for a Project Director to lead technically challenging and complex projects in the industrial and energy sectors.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Engineering Manager

at IT & Engineering Recruitment Specialists - Talent Hive

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive

People & Engineering Leadership
Broad and interesting role
Deep New Zealand roots and global reach

People & Engineering Leadership
Broad and interesting role
Deep New Zealand roots and global reach

This is a people leadership role that sits at the intersection of engineering excellence, project delivery discipline, and commercial rigour.

Recruited byMatt Love-Smith

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Head of Engineering

at Echelon Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Leading cutting edge technology into production
Focus on scaling for growth
Owning and leading technical development

Leading cutting edge technology into production
Focus on scaling for growth
Owning and leading technical development

Mars Bioimaging are at the leading edge of CT spectral scanning and are commercialising and scaling to meet market demand.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Contract Manager - 3 Waters

at Ventia

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

benefits include health insurance & fuel discount

Join a growing Water business with ANZ career growth opportunities
A rare opportunity to live in central NZ and manage a large programme/contract
Excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunities

Join a growing Water business with ANZ career growth opportunities
A rare opportunity to live in central NZ and manage a large programme/contract
Excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunities

Expressions of interest for a 3-waters operations leadership role in the central North Island region of New Zealand.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Analyst, School Site Planning

at Ministry of Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Located in either Wellington or Auckland

Analyse complex site, infrastructure and hazard data for planning decisions
Translate technical reports into clear risk profiles and investment advice
Partner with planners and engineers to support school development outcomes

Analyse complex site, infrastructure and hazard data for planning decisions
Translate technical reports into clear risk profiles and investment advice
Partner with planners and engineers to support school development outcomes

Drive robust school site due diligence and infrastructure analysis to inform confident, evidence based investment decisions.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Switch Performance Manager

at Profile Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

12‑month fixed term
Highly collaborative, cross organisation leadership role
Steward the SWITCH operating model across Enable & Civtec

12‑month fixed term
Highly collaborative, cross organisation leadership role
Steward the SWITCH operating model across Enable & Civtec

This is a rare opportunity to shape how two organisations operate as one!

Recruited byIsabella Redmond

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Service Manager

at Customise Talent Partners

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Crica $140,000 base + FMV

Brilliant culture
True succesion plan
Lead a High-Performing and engaged team

Brilliant culture
True succesion plan
Lead a High-Performing and engaged team

Outstanding opportunity to join a stable, global business in a key position.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

North Island Manager - Utilities Infrastructure

at HR Connect Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead with impact – drive North Island utilities projects
Develop and inspire – build an exceptional team and strong client relationships
Grow your Career – long term opportunities with competitive remuneration package

Lead with impact – drive North Island utilities projects
Develop and inspire – build an exceptional team and strong client relationships
Grow your Career – long term opportunities with competitive remuneration package

Lead Civtec’s North Island operations and drive the delivery and growth of major utilities projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

General Manager - Automation & Electrical

at Lawson Williams

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Lead an electrical & automation business within a growing engineering group.
Responsibility for project delivery, team leadership and business growth.
Working with industrial clients across manufacturing, processing and utilities.

Lead an electrical & automation business within a growing engineering group.
Responsibility for project delivery, team leadership and business growth.
Working with industrial clients across manufacturing, processing and utilities.

Lead an industrial electrical and automation business delivering installation, maintenance and automation solutions to major manufacturing clients.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Business Development Director - Propulsion Products

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Build powerful customer partnerships across commercial and government space
Own the deal from strategy to submission to leading pipeline forecasting
Shape the future of our propulsion business!

Build powerful customer partnerships across commercial and government space
Own the deal from strategy to submission to leading pipeline forecasting
Shape the future of our propulsion business!

Lead business development for Rocket Lab's propulsion product lines, driving sales growth & market strategy.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Engineering Supervisor - Cordis, Auckland

at Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Complimentary night stay at Cordis Auckland and Langham hotels overseas!
$5 parking per shift! Delicious Meals!
Working at the largest hotel in New Zealand!

Complimentary night stay at Cordis Auckland and Langham hotels overseas!
$5 parking per shift! Delicious Meals!
Working at the largest hotel in New Zealand!

Bring your expertise to a team that values passion, teamwork, and creating unforgettable moments. Join us and make your mark!

subClassification: SupervisorsSupervisors

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Director - Electron Design Engineering

at Rocket Lab

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

oversees teams dedicated to the design, development, prototyping, and testing of critical rocket components and subsystems

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior Project Manager - City Waters

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $133,000 - $148,000

Lead complex, high-value or high-risk infrastructure projects
Influence senior stakeholders and advise leaders/governance
Work closely with delivery partners for real outcomes

Lead complex, high-value or high-risk infrastructure projects
Influence senior stakeholders and advise leaders/governance
Work closely with delivery partners for real outcomes

Lead complex water infrastructure projects, providing commercial oversight and mentoring to support successful programme delivery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

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