Control Operator Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Varied Canterbury projects across earthworks, drainage, roading and three waters
Medical and life insurance, birthday leave, share scheme and great discounts
Career development and technical training, backed by HEB and VINCI

Labourers, Operators, Drainlayers & Forepersons to keep Canterbury moving

27d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Superstar Automation Engineer

at JWE (2026) Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$110,000 – $140,000 per year

Solve real plant problems, own automation solutions end-to-end, and help build JWE’s growing automation capability across industrial sites.

2d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

at The Pallet Company Limited

This is a Full time job

Napier South, Hawkes Bay

$100,000 – $120,000 per year

Work in the sunny Hawkes Bay
Privately owned company
Expanding company with new planned projects

Lead maintenance operations in Sawmill and pallet manufacturing. Supervise team, optimise equipment, drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsive hirer

25d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Controls and Automation Engineer | Beckhoff | Recently Funded

at Foundry Lab Ltd

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Own controls across several interacting hardware platforms
Beckhoff automation, hands-on from design to commissioning
Recently funded, with operations in NZ and the USA

Be the controls authority across multiple Beckhoff-based hardware platforms, from design to commissioning, at a recently funded company.

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Maintenance Supervisor

at Dynamix Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$45 per hour

Lead a hands-on maintenance team, plan maintenance, and apply engineering skills to maximise plant reliability and equipment uptime.

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

BMS Controls Engineer - Building Automation

at Setpoint Solutions Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Progressive and innovative company
Good renumeration including vehicle (also for personal use), laptop and phone.
Friendly supportive team environment.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone to build a career.

15d ago

Listed eight days ago

Civil Engineer

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 35 - 45 per hour, Experience Dependent

$35–$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Weekly pay: Reliable weekly payments.
Ongoing opportunities

Civil Site Engineer needed for a Waihi mining project. Oversee civil works, surveying, quality control and site coordination. $35–$45/hr.

Responsive hirer

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Expression of Interest | Civil Construction Roles | Hawkes Bay

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wairoa, Hawkes Bay

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

We need you to help us build the Waikare Gorge realignment project
Experienced operators and drainlayers wanted with real 3 waters knowledge
Great package, awesome team and long term work

We are building so much in Hawkes Bay that we need extra hands to make it happen for the region!

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Engineer - Switchboards and Control Panels

at Entec Services

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Modern, purpose built manufacturing facility and offices
Paid day off for your birthday
Acheive work/life balance in Taranaki

Exciting opportunity for an Experience Electrical Project Engineer in beautiful Taranaki

Responsive hirer

6d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Junior Ground Systems Engineer - Instrumentation & Control

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Our Terrestrial Software team, including Instrumentation & Control, is at the heart of this mission.

26d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

at Todd Energy

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Site-based role in Rangitaiki
Access to our employee discount scheme
Competitive remuneration with a discretionary performance-based bonus

Lead operations and maintenance at Te Rahui Solar Plant, combining technical expertise, people leadership and a strong focus on safety.

Responsive hirer

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Automation and Control Systems Engineer - Nelson Based

at Industrial Marine Electrical

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

$90,000 – $130,000 per year

Nelson systems integrator seeking an Automation Engineer skilled in Schneider Control Expert & AVEVA System Platform for varied, high-impact projects.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Electrical & Control Systems Technician

at ANZCO Foods Limited

This is a Full time job

Waitara, Taranaki

Join one of NZ’s leading exporters
Competitive hourly rate on offer
Be part of a business that can take you places

Bring your electrical and automation expertise to the forefront

16d ago

Listed two days ago

FITTER WELDER / FABRICATOR

at Supercity Towing Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Use your engineering and fabrication skills to shape the safety, reliability and performance of a specialist towing fleet.

Responsive hirer

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Quality Control Manager – Heavy Trailer Manufacturing

at Modern Transport Engineers 2002 Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

This is a hands-on management position responsible for maintaining and improving quality control throughout our manufacturing processes.

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Expression of Interest | Civil Construction Roles | Marlborough

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

Varied Marlborough projects across earthworks, drainage, roading and 3 waters
Medical and life insurance, birthday leave, share scheme and great discounts
Career development and technical training, backed by HEB and VINCI

Labourers, Operators, Drainlayers & Forepersons to keep Marlborough moving

27d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Hands-On Maintenance Engineer/ Technician- Afternoon shift

at Godfrey Hirst NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Competitive salary, training & development. Work with latest maintenance tech in growing organisation.

Responsive hirer

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Treatment Controller

at Tiaki Wai

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Play a critical role in protecting Wellington's drinking water supply.
Influence operational decisions and treatment risk management at scale
Join a collaborative team supporting essential water infrastructure

Safeguard Wellington's water services, leading treatment risk management, operational decisions & emergency readiness across critical infrastructure.

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Planning & Engineering Practice Manager - Control Systems

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead and develop a small specialist team supporting SCADA and real-time systems
Shape engineering practices, planning, assurance and continuous improvement
Build capability and drive a growing work programme to enable the energy future

Lead people, planning and engineering practices behind the critical systems used to monitor and operate New Zealand’s electricity grid.

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Project Engineer

at Randstad Volume and Project Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$105k - $130k p.a. + Company Ute + Great Culture

Fully subsidised medical insurance + discounted family cover
Clear pathway to Project Manager with experienced mentorship
Fully maintained 4WD ute & fuel card

Join a well-backed company with secured forward work. Run active crews, coordinate subbies, and enjoy a genuine Monday-Friday focus.

5d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Operations Manager / Senior Supervisor Water Infrastructure & Civil Maintenance

at Pure Water Systems New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$140,000 – $160,000 per year

Career progression for Operations Manager & Senior Supervisor roles available
Career progression for Operations Manager & Senior Supervisor roles available
Competitive pay and long-term opportunities with a growing NZ-owned business

Lead specialist water infrastructure projects in Wellington. Operations Manager and Senior Supervisor opportunities with immediate start available

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Automation Engineer (Intermediate - Senior)

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$90k-$130k + OT rates + Vehicle + Phone & Laptop

Implement controls projects, with a path to leading and project managing them
Strong support for training: electrical registration, CMSE, Ignition and more
Auckland-based projects, around 50/50 office and site, work vehicle to take home

Auckland-based PLC, HMI and SCADA projects, out of town only if you want to. Roughly 50/50 office and site, work vehicle, and training support.