29 electrical engineer rail jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Competitive salary plus 4% employer kiwiSaver

Auckland Based Fixed-term end of June 2028
Strong training and development support to build your capability
Car and weekend allowance available

Heavily focused on innovation, Predictive Maintenance, and asset management

5d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen hours ago

Electrical Engineer (Short-term contract)

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

Be an early applicant

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

We are seeking a capable electrical design engineer to work on an impactful, short term project.

13h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Electronics Engineer-Space Systems

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Build the future of space at Zenno. Take electronics from design to space-ready hardware in a challenging, hands-on three-month engineering contract.

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Electricians

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work across major Auckland commercial and industrial projects
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
Opportunities to secure long-term work with leading electrical contractors

Take your electrical career to the next level with a variety of commercial and industrial projects across Auckland.

Recruited byJasmine Harrison

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Technical Trainee (fixed-term)

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

Looking to power up your career in the energy industry?
Work for a community-owned organisation making a real difference
Diverse placements across engineering, operations and asset management

Earn while you learn - kickstart your electrical engineering career with Orion!

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Electrical / Mechatronics Engineer Contractor

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Hands-on electronics, instrumentation and control systems
Combine electrical engineering with practical programming
Apply ASAP! Immediate start | Exciting 2-month engineering project

Join an innovative Auckland technology company in a hands-on role integrating instrumentation and control systems.

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Apprentice Electrician

at ElectroNet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Earn while you learn
Real experience across varied electrical work
Training, support and a pathway to qualification

Want a career that gets you out there? Start your electrical apprenticeship with ElectroNet in Greymouth.

11d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Electrical Technician /Engineer -HV Certified

at CHINTEC NEW ZEALAND PTY LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

HV Certified Technician/Engineer for Solar O&M on 12-month contract.

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Electrician

at Tradestaff Apply

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 38 - 45 per hour, Immediate Start

Varied electrical projects
$38–$45/hr + ongoing opportunities
Great team with room to grow

Install, maintain and repair electrical systems across residential, commercial and industrial projects in Canterbury.

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Electrician

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 0 - 38 per hour

Competitive Pay-rates based on skills & experience
Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + 8% Annual Leave
Full pipeline of long-term projects

Calling experienced electricians to join an established team working on some of NZ biggest projects.

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Electrical Estimator

at RapidQS

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$45 – $65 per hour

Well Paid
Flexible
Fun Team & Growth

Electrical Estimator for contract work preparing estimates across residential and commercial projects.

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Electricians wanted - Wellington

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

40$ and above depending on your experience

Competitive wages based on your experience
Commercial and residential projects
Current NZ EWRB Licence is mandatory

Trade Assist is looking for some experienced Electricians to work in the greater Wellington Region.

Recruited byElizabeth Anglish

11d ago

Listed five 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.

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Compliance Engineer (Fixed-Term, 14 months)

at Enatel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Flexible working policy + Health insurance
Access to LinkedIn Learning suite and training opportunities
Supportive, transparent and empowering leadership culture

Bring innovative power electronics products to global markets through compliance, verification and continuous improvement.

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Electrical Trade Assistants - Taupo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Competitve hourly rate + weekly pay

Earn $27 - $31/hr, with higher rates available for Limited Licence holders
Work alongside experienced Electricians and develop your electrical career
Join a major renewable energy project and build sought-after industry experience

Break into the renewable energy sector and work alongside experienced electricians on a major infrastructure project.

Recruited byJasmine Harrison

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Clinical Engineering Technicians

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Mid January 2027 start
1-3 month temp assignment
Work available at various hospitals across NZ

Temporary full-time Clinical Engineering Technician roles across NZ for graduates and experienced candidates

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Generation Technician - Operations

at Contact Energy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wairakei, Waikato

12-month fixed-term Generation Technician opportunity based in Taupō.
Hands-on role working across hydro generation plant and remote schemes.
Put your mechanical or electrical trade skills to work in power generation.

Bring your trade and generation experience to a hands-on hydro role working across Contact’s wider Taupō schemes.

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Limited/Practicing License Electricians

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

NZD 32 - 38 per day

Competitive Pay-rates based on skills & experience
Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + 8% Annual Leave
Safe work environment with PPE supplied

Looking for competent Electricians to join an established team working on some of the biggest construction projects in NZ

5d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Boiler Commissioning Technician

at RobLawMax Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

$90k - $100k pa + depending on experience

Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, supported by a relevant qual.
Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunities. Immediate start preferred.
Commissioning, testing and optimisation of industrial boilers.

Suited to people from industrial steam, utilities, manufacturing, power generation and process engineering environments who want a change.

16h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Major Projects

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Deliver major electrical infrastructure projects from concept to completion
North Canterbury based opportunity
Fixed term contract of 11 months

Lead complex electrical projects that power our community. Join MainPower’s Major Projects team and make a real impact.

20d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Electrical Supervisor - Taupo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

$50 - $60 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay + KiwiSaver +

$50 - $60 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay + KiwiSaver + Weekly Pay
Leadership role overseeing commercial, industrial, and electrical projects
Potential for a permanent position with the client for the right candidate

Lead electrical projects across Taupō while working with a respected electrical contractor

Recruited byJasmine Harrison

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Electrician

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

PAYE / Contract rates available
Project work in Auckland
Must have Site Safe & EWP

Call Katy 021459391

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Electricians - Taupo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Competitive hourly rates & weekly pay cycle

Secure work from November 2026 to April 2027
Gain utility-scale renewable energy experience with a leading project team
Fixed-term and contractor options available with competitive hourly rates

Take your electrical career into renewables on a project making a lasting impact

Recruited byJasmine Harrison

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Major Projects

Wellington Central, Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deliver major electrical infrastructure projects from concept to completion
North Canterbury based opportunity
Fixed term contract of 11 months

Lead complex electrical projects that power our community. Join MainPower’s Major Projects team and make a real impact.

20d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Major Projects

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deliver major electrical infrastructure projects from concept to completion
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Fixed term contract of 11 months

Lead complex electrical projects that power our community. Join MainPower’s Major Projects team and make a real impact.

20d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Graduate Clinical Engineering Technician

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otago

12 month assignment - starting ASAP
New Grad Opportuntiy
Work for a large healthcare organisation in Dunedin

Launch your clinical engineering career! Dunedin location. 12 month opportunity where you can learn from a small experienced team.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Major Projects