Engine Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Mechanical Fitter

This is a Contract/Temp job

$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)

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This is a featured job

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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)

Featured

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 eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

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 three days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Antarctica

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$55 per hour (WAGES)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Only 0.0001% of People Will Ever Work in Antarctica. Will You?

Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic? Your next Antarctic adventure awaits!

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty five minutes ago

Turf Renovation Operator w/ Workshop Skills (Fitter/Turner, Mechanic)

at Townsend Turf

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kumeu, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Turf renovations at some of Auckland's best sporting venues. Competitive salary. Small and friendly team culture.

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

25m ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engineering & Manufacturing Opportunities

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

12d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

welder/fabricator

at McGrath Industries Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kelston, Auckland

$38 – $43 per hour

This is a workshop-based role involving the fabrication of mild steel components for equipment manufacture.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d 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 sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

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 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 three days ago

Boiler Mechanic

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$57.50 per hour (wages)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Long term growth opportunities

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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 nine days ago

Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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 eleven days ago

Diesel Mechanic

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

NZD 35 - 45 per hour

Pay up to $45 per hour + KiwiSaver
PPE provided
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Diagnose, service, and repair heavy diesel vehicles and machinery in a busy West Auckland workshop.

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d 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

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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 ten days ago

Internship Mechanical Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

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)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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

Trade Assistant

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Competitive rates available

Competitive rates available
3+ month temp assignment (PAYE or GST Contractors Welcome)
Devonport location

Interesting role that will give you valuable experience as a Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry.

Recruited byScott Hutton

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

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Mechanical Assembly

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Middleton, Canterbury

$25.00p/h + 8% holiday pay

Enjoy regular Monday to Friday hours (7:30am - 4:30pm) with weekends free
Starting at $25/hr + 8% Holiday Pay, with potential to grow as you upskill
Long-term role with training and development across multiple workshop areas

Assemble trailers in a busy warehouse in Middleton. $25/hr + holiday pay, full-time hours, training provided, long-term opportunity.

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

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Ready for Work

at OneStaff Hawkes Bay

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawkes Bay

Payrate is based on skill set and experience

Weekly pay with competitive hourly rates
Ongoing, temporary, and permanent opportunities across Hawke's Bay
Supportive recruitment team and training available for many roles

Looking for work? Register with OneStaff Hawke's Bay and be first in line for temporary and permanent job opportunities!

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

12d ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22d ago

Listed four days ago

Personal Assistant - Real Estate

at Ray White Remuera

This is a Contract/Temp job

Remuera, Auckland

Fixed-term contract - 6 months
Learn quickly and take ownership of the role immediately
Work alongside a dynamic team

Team Ataman, based at Megan Jaffe Real Estate, Ray White Remuera, is seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant for a 6-month maternity cover.

subClassification: AdministrationAdministration classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

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 seven days ago

Office Administrator - 4 months fixed term

at Access Community Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

4 month fixed term $26.00 phr

Based at Queensgate Lower Hutt
Fixed term — four months - 20 hours per week
Accurate data entry and Microsoft suite experience required

Support clients, whānau and teams through accurate Family Portal administration, clear communication and practical programme support.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

7d ago

Listed nine days ago