Engine Room Engineer Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

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This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Intelligence Case Officers - 2027 start date

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Starting salary $87,048-$92,851+allowance+benefits

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills &enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills &enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

These are special roles where you'll be meeting people and collecting intelligence to solve some of our most complex national security challenges.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed thirteen days ago

Intelligence Case Officers - 2027 start date

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Starting salary $87,048-$92,851+allowance+benefits

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills & enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills & enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Intelligence Case Officers - 2027 start date

at New Zealand Security Intelligence Service

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Starting salary $87,048-$92,851+allowance+benefits

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills &enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

Keen to play an active role in furthering New Zealand national security?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills &enjoy engaging with a range of people?
Ready for an autonomous role with real world impact?

These are special roles where you'll be meeting people and collecting intelligence to solve some of our most complex national security challenges.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Graduate Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time 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

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

Join Waimakariri DC as a Graduate Engineer. Help deliver impactful infrastructure in a fast-growing district. Intermediate applicants welcome.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed two hours ago

Subdivision Engineer

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic & fun team as we implement the Council's vision of 'One team, making it happen with integrity and passion'

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed four hours ago

Asset Engineer - Transportation

at New Plymouth District Council

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This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

NPDC is looking for a talented Asset Engineer - Transportation to join our Delivery and Enablement Group.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Quarantine Officer

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Starting salary: $68,755 per annum

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Tentative start date mid-July. Varied, rostered hours.

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Tentative start date mid-July. Varied, rostered hours.

Would you like a career that is challenging, full of variety, and of critical importance to the environmental and economic wellbeing of New Zealand?

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22h ago

Listed ten days ago

Security Systems Manager

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$110,000 – $120,000 + KiwiSaver up to 6.75%

Make a real impact on campus safety for staff, students and visitors
Deliver reliable, resilient security services at scale
Permanent, full‑time role with long‑term impact

Make a real impact on campus safety for staff, students and visitors
Deliver reliable, resilient security services at scale
Permanent, full‑time role with long‑term impact

Lead and develop security systems and operations teams to deliver reliable services and keep campus safe, minimising risk to people and assets

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed three hours ago

Electrical Technician

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$54,494- $60,642 per annum

Make a difference in vocational education
Use your Electrical trade skills in a varied, hands-on role
Supportive team and positive working environment

Make a difference in vocational education
Use your Electrical trade skills in a varied, hands-on role
Supportive team and positive working environment

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3h ago

Listed one hour ago

Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed one hour ago

Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Business Services Administrator (Legal & Commercial)

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Busy administration role with interesting and varied work
Two-year fixed term employment contract
Flexible working – work from home and the office

Busy administration role with interesting and varied work
Two-year fixed term employment contract
Flexible working – work from home and the office

Are you looking for a fresh challenge in a vibrant and busy team? Are you an admin guru that can turn your hand to anything? Then we need you!

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Team Administrator

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Do you have 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role?
Bring you proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator

Do you have 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role?
Bring you proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator

We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator to join the Deputy Chief Executive - Policy (DCEP) Group.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Water Services Engineer

at Grey District Council

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

$81,000 – $98,800 per year

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Assist the Water Services team members with the following key areas: Water Supplies, Wastewater, Stormwater & Flood Protection

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Ferry Fleet Maintenance Manager

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Flexible Working

New fantastic opportunity in the Ferry Services ( Public Transport)
Work with a great team and manager
Worthwhile and meaningful work.

New fantastic opportunity in the Ferry Services ( Public Transport)
Work with a great team and manager
Worthwhile and meaningful work.

This is a new role, responsible for the maintenance oversight of Auckland Transport’s ferry fleet which is leased to our ferry operators.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$145,000 - $185,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed one hour ago

Facilities Advisor

at Natural Hazards Commission - Toka Tū Ake

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Hybrid Working Arrangements
Commitment to your Professional Development
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangements
Commitment to your Professional Development
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Join us as a Facilities Advisor in our Christchurch office, providing operational facilities support for our staff and organisation.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1h ago

Listed seven days ago

Cloud Engineer - Digital Workspace

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$123676 - $152430 p.a. + 9% superannuation contrib

Influence how emerging AI capabilities are adopted responsibly and at scale.
Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering culture that values quality a
Wellington based with long term stability and opportunities to grow your skills

Influence how emerging AI capabilities are adopted responsibly and at scale.
Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering culture that values quality a
Wellington based with long term stability and opportunities to grow your skills

As the Cloud Engineer - Digital Workspace you will work on meaningful, organisation wide solutions using modern Microsoft and AI technologies.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Commensurate with skills & experience

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful health equity initiatives and embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi across a national medical college.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed two hours ago

Healthy Water Bodies Facilitator

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Enjoy a hands-on technical role monitoring council wetlands, stormwater devices and waterways, partnering with communities for healthy water outcomes.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2h ago

Listed five hours ago

Emergency Management Advisor

at Auckland Council

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Help shape Auckland's emergency readiness and response capability
Deliver training to staff, partners, and community responders
Join a supportive team with career development

Help shape Auckland's emergency readiness and response capability
Deliver training to staff, partners, and community responders
Join a supportive team with career development

Play a vital role in Auckland's readiness, grow your skills, and make a real community impact

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5h ago

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Team Leader Residential Inspections

Intelligence Case Officers - 2027 start date

Intelligence Case Officers - 2027 start date

Intelligence Case Officers - 2027 start date

Graduate Engineer

Subdivision Engineer

Asset Engineer - Transportation

Quarantine Officer

Security Systems Manager

Electrical Technician

Team Leader Residential Inspections

Team Leader Residential Inspections

Business Services Administrator (Legal & Commercial)

Team Administrator

Water Services Engineer

Ferry Fleet Maintenance Manager

Senior Advisor

Facilities Advisor

Cloud Engineer - Digital Workspace

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

Healthy Water Bodies Facilitator

Emergency Management Advisor

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