202 design engineer jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Summer Internship

at Kea Aerospace

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$29.90 per hour

Spend your summer on real aerospace engineering - help build a solar-powered aircraft designed to fly for months in the stratosphere.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Engineering & Manufacturing Opportunities

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Multiple shifts available
Multiple positions available
Immediate start

Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitters | CNC Machinists | Foundry Trade | Multiple Shifts Available | Ongoing Career Opportunities

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

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechatronics Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

at New Zealand Quality Petfoods Limited

On-The Job Skill Development +Job Progression Opportunities
Great Staff Benefits & Discounted Travel
Great opportunity to join one of NZ's largest growing organization's

Track your future with KiwiRail - gain real experience that moves New Zealand forward.

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

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Product Validation Engineer

at Task Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Test GNSS, machine/grade control, automation, survey & construction technology
12mth Contract with potential extension or convert to permanent
Based in Inner West Christchurch

Wanting a career not just a job? Launch your engineering career testing world-class machine control & positioning technology used on global projects

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21d ago

Listed ten days ago

Master's Graduate R&D Programme

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$55,000 – $60,000 per year

Kick-start your R&D career by working on real product innovation and manufacturing projects with a fast-growing premium pet food company.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Supervisor

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

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

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Industry Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$50 – $65 per hour

New equipment build
Good conditions
Excellent environment

This project work is suited to a trades person that is comfortable in fitting to fine tolerances and working in a team environment.

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

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Product / Industrial Design 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Learning Media Designer (Video)

at Motor Trade Association

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Own a video series from day one. At MTA you'll create learning content that actually helps businesses thrive. Creative freedom, real impact.

subClassification: Programming & ProductionProgramming & Production classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Site Engineer

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stay local
Build landmark infrastructure
Grow your engineering career

Build a landmark Hawke's Bay infrastructure project. Grow your engineering career with Seipp while working close to home on a major wastewater upgrade

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

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Process Technician

at Leaft Foods Ltd

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 operating new food-processing technologies to make a plant-based protein.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

ELECTRICAL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNS – Christchurch/Tauranga/Auckland

at Ergo Consulting Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Fun working environment
A progressive and professional company
Excellent insight into our Electrical & Civil Engineering Consultancy

Great people, interesting work, giving you opportunities to grow your skills

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

19d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Product Designer

at Education Perfect Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ offices
Communication allowance - get $50 NZD/month toward your phone and internet costs
Company shutdown over Christmas, plus 3 extra paid leave days

Two fixed-term parental leave cover roles: one 12-month and one 6-month. Auckland/Wellington preferred; NZ-wide applicants welcome.

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

18d ago

Listed ten days ago

Workshop Engineer - 6 Months Fixed Term

at Ricoh New Zealand Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Yearly

Hands-on, technical & practical
Supportive Team Environment
Come and work for Ricoh!

Workshop Engiineer - 6 month fixed term

subClassification: Printing & Publishing ServicesPrinting & Publishing Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rates

Competitive hourly rates - temporary contract - GST or PAYE
Commission automated machinery from workshop testing to customer handover
Work on innovative automation projects with travel to customer sites as required

Hands-on Commissioning Engineer wanted for temporary automation projects, machine testing, startup and commissioning.

Recruited byEwen Morgan

subClassification: Building Services EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

at OneStaff Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Gain a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Training and support from experienced staff
Long-term career opportunities

Dynaflow ENZED is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on hydraulic and engineering experience.

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Test Engineering Graduate

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

A structured two-year Graduate programme with rotations across the business.
Hands on experience with world class marine technology.
Exposure to global customers and industry-leading engineering projects.

Launch your engineering career at HamiltonJet, working on world-leading marine technology with our Test Engineering team.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Creative Designer - 12 Month Fixed Contract

at Fashion Biz Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wiri, Auckland(Hybrid)

If you feel like you fit the bill, then we would love to hear from you!

subClassification: Graphic DesignGraphic Design classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

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

13d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Zincovery Process Technologies Ltd

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We are on the look out for Engineering Process Workers to join our world-class manufacturing team in Christchurch!

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

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Research & Engineering Interns

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work at the cutting edge of clean technology, from lab bench to pilot plant.
Take ownership of a project that feeds directly into company decisions.
Join a Christchurch start-up making a real dent in industrial emissions.

Spend your summer on real R&D. Zethos is a Christchurch start-up reinventing how the world recovers critical materials — three internships open now.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Service Technician

at Hygiene Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Service Technician providing onsite support for chemical distribution and dosing systems at a manufacturing facility in South Auckland.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Waimakariri District Council

A structured, fully supported apprenticeship programme.
On-the-job training with experienced tradespeople and mentors.
Competitive apprentice remuneration.

We're excited to have an opening in our 2027 apprenticeship programme for an Industrial Maintenance Electrical Apprentice at HamiltonJet!

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Drafter & Project Coordinator — Sustainable Saunas

at Sustainable Saunas

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

$30 per hour

Drafter & Project Coordinator wanted fo NZ sauna manufacturer, SketchUp + LayOut drafting, materials/quotes, supplier and freight coordination.

subClassification: Architectural DraftingArchitectural Drafting classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Summer Intern Engineer (Fixed Term)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Civil or Environmental Engineering student? Gain hands-on experience this summer working on real infrastructure projects with WDC

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

CNC Operator

at Tradestaff Apply

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 32 - 35 per hour

Weekly pay at $32–$35 per hour
40–50 hours per week
Long-term role in a modern workshop

Operate CNC milling machines, read engineering drawings, and produce precision components in a busy engineering workshop.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Process Engineer

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawera, Taranaki

Manage and support capital projects
Manage and support process safety activities
Support our management of Change process

Provide process engineering support to Operations and Maintenance, improving infrastructure and keeping the Ammonia-Urea plant running.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Internship Supply Chain - Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job