59 engineering internship jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Join the team at our Warkworth Composite Complex to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are reaching for the stars.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Summer Internship Programme 2026/2027 | Te Pae o Tararua (Ōtaki to North Levin)

at McConnell Dowell

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otaki, Wellington

Gain practical and professional experience!
Fantastic opportunity to work on a complex project.
Paid work experience that contributes directly to your professional hours.

Kickstart your career with a paid Summer internship on one of Aotearoa's most significant infrastructure projects!

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

AI Development Intern

at Energyline

This is a Contract/Temp job

Use AI to explore business improvements and new ideas
Work with a market leader in commercial lighting design and manufacture
Great team, good hourly rate and Woolston location

Bring your AI skills and understanding to Energyline and work on rewarding, measurable projects in our business

subClassification: Industrial DesignIndustrial Design classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

15d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

CAD Data Intern

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

An opportunity to work on real enterprise systems and apply your CAD/CAM and software engineering skills.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Project Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Bring your knowledge to work on chemical tailings dust suppression and topsoil inventory projects across the summer holidays at Macraes!

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Facilities Maintenance Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Mount Wellington, Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

This is an opportunity to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Commercial Internship - Battery recycling

at Linca Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

$29.90 per hour

Develop recycled material off-take strategies

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

21d ago

Listed five hours ago

Research and Development Internship

at PGG Wrightson

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive hourly rate
Hands-on R&D experience
Work with a supportive team in CHCH

10-week full-time internship from mid-November 2026 to early February 2027, with a Christmas break.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

5h ago

Listed five hours ago

Research and Development Internship

at PGG Wrightson

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive hourly rate
Join a great team in Whangarei
Meaningful industry-based project

10-week full-time internship from mid-November 2026 to early February 2027, with a Christmas break.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

5h ago

Listed five days ago

Summer Research Internship - Apple Harvest Technology

at Start Afresh

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

10-week paid summer internship in apple harvest technology and data analysis.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed five hours ago

Research and Development Internship

at PGG Wrightson

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Competitive hourly rate
Learn from experienced mentors
Be part of innovative research

10-week full-time internship from mid-November 2026 to early February 2027, with a Christmas break.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

5h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Junior Design Engineer (Summer Intern)

at Tait Communications

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Bring your curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills to this internship
Collaborative team environment
Gain practical, hands-on experience working on real projects

Build your skills on real projects while helping create solutions that keep communities safe and connected.

subClassification: Web & Interaction DesignWeb & Interaction Design classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

19d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Asset Management / App Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work for Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine!
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Research and develop an operator focused application that combines production data with equipment performance insights. Join Macraes this summer!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Underground Mine Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

This internship project will focus on evaluating how geotechnical domains influence planned versus actual stope performance. Join Macraes this summer!

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Inventory Specialist Intern

Mount Wellington, Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

An opportunity to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Chemistry Internship - Battery recycling

at Linca Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

$29.90 per hour

Work with an experienced technical team
Help develop sustainable chemical proceeses
Move beyond benchwork, scaling new chemical processes

Assist the development of a novel battery recycling

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Product Design Internship Summer 2026 / 2027

at Formway Design Studio

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$30 per hour

400-hour Product Design internship in Wellington over summer 2026/2027.

subClassification: Industrial DesignIndustrial Design classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Optimisation Analyst Intern

at Foodstuffs North Island Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland(Hybrid)

Develop dashboards and reporting used by the business
Partner with stakeholders across Fresh Merchandise
Turn data into insights that drive performance

Looking for more than just an internship? Build real-world analytics skills while helping optimise key fresh food categories.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Graduate Engineer ME,PhD - Pilot Plant Operator: Mechanical or Process Engineer

at Upward

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$38 – $40 per hour

Hands-on role operating and optimising an innovative 500L pilot plant
Help turn geothermal gases into sustainable, high-value biofeedstocks
Work alongside leading geothermal experts on technology with global potential

Help turn geothermal gases into sustainable biofeedstocks in a hands-on pilot plant role for a recent engineering Masters or PhD graduate.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Underground Surveyor

This is a Contract/Temp job