137 electrical engineering jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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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)

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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 nine days ago

Internship Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Hands-on experience to develop in a corporate 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: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six days ago

Summer Student Internship Programme 26/27

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Up to $29.90 p.h.

November 15 - February 12
Auckland-based
A range of opportunities for different interests and degrees

We have exciting opportunities for tertiary students to join us on a 12-week Summer Internship programme designed to maximise your development

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 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 twenty three days ago

Electrical Project Estimator

at Hays | Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Exciting range of projects
12 month contract
Work on innovative solutions

Electrical Project Estimator for a 12-month contract to work on a range of exciting industry projects.

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

23d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Test Engineering Graduate

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

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 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 nine days ago

Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 nine days ago

Internship Mechatronics Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

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•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d 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 nineteen days ago

Estimator

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Multiple roles open
Exciting stage in our businesses growth
Competitive day rate

Use your expertise to review live quotes, sense-check pricing and scope, fix anything that's off, and sign them off so jobs can go out.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechanical 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•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Electrician - off the tools

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Off the tools, still in your trade
Electrical, Plumbing and Maintenance roles
Competitive day rate, fast-growing business

Priced trade jobs before? Get off the tools and use that judgement to sign off live maintenance quotes, no site visits, no chasing invoices.

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

16d 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 three days ago

Electrical Project Manager

at ALH Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead High-Profile Commercial And Industrial Projects
Step Into A Leadership Role With Genuine Career Progression
Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle, And Long-Term Stability

Senior Electrician with 10+ years' experience? Step into project management and lead exciting commercial projects with a top employer.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Electrician

at Wharfe Bros 1974 Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$40 – $50 per hour

We’re looking for an experienced qualified electrician to join our team for a commercial new build.

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

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Electrician

at Hirestaff Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

$40 – $50 per hour

Mon-Fri 7.30am – 4.30pm + overtime available
Ongoing support from a team that understands the industry
Great team who prides themselves on quality workmanship

Qualified electrician with EWRB registration to install, maintain and troubleshoot systems, read plans, fix faults and work safely.

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

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Zincovery Process Technologies Ltd

Drive maintenance for a leadingdefence-focussed uncrewed capability
Rare opportunity to become a foundational team member
2 x Fixed Term roles available

Be a foundational member of Ocius NZ and expand your career to involve maintaining USVs alongside RNZN whilst gaining hands-on experience in Australia

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed five days ago

Research & Engineering Interns

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

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 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 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 three days ago

Electrical Site Supervisor

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

$50ph + 8% holiday pay *weekly pay cycle*

$50ph + 8% holiday pay | Weekly pay cycle
Accommodation provided | Mon-Sat schedule in Waihi
3 month contract | Hands-on leadership role

# month contract in Waihi - Accommodation provided

Recruited byCraig Blomfield

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

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Project Manager - 12-month fixed-term

at Powerco

This is a Contract/Temp job

Competitive salary plus great career opportunities

Flexi-time, flexi-locations, flexi-days, we do it all
Great career development and long-term career opportunities.
Supportive Workplace Environment

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Internship Computer Systems 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

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

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Internship Biomedical 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: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Workshop Engineer - 6 Months Fixed Term

at Ricoh New Zealand Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 five days ago

Project Manager - Fixed Term for 2years

at Auckland Airport

This is a Contract/Temp job