Engineering Manager Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Engineering Manager

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Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead the team designing and building high-end gyro-stabilised airborne camera systems with Shotover Systems in Queenstown.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Engineering Manager

at New Zealand Health Manufacturing

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Engineering Manager leading site maintenance, equipment management and engineering team in natural health manufacturing.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed twelve days ago

Project Manager

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Lead diverse projects across a Defence environment
End-to-end project ownership with real autonomy
Work within a proudly iwi-owned organisation

Lead diverse projects across a Defence environment
End-to-end project ownership with real autonomy
Work within a proudly iwi-owned organisation

Lead property and infrastructure projects at Papakura Military Camp.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Engineering Manager

at Metro Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead the team designing and building high-end gyro-stabilised airborne camera systems with Shotover Systems in Queenstown.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Engineering Manager

at New Zealand Health Manufacturing

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Engineering Manager leading site maintenance, equipment management and engineering team in natural health manufacturing.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Manager - Test & Launch Operations

at Rocket Lab

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead teams that launch rockets
Own mission success from countdown to orbit
Thrive when stakes are highest

Lead teams that launch rockets
Own mission success from countdown to orbit
Thrive when stakes are highest

Lead the teams that launch rockets. Command Rocket Lab's mission-critical operations where every countdown matters and the world is watching.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Project Manager

at Daifuku Oceania

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Deliver high value end-to-end projects across intralogistics/airport systems
Client-facing role focused on on-time delivery, quality, ISO compliance and au
Auckland based require national and international site travel

Deliver high value end-to-end projects across intralogistics/airport systems
Client-facing role focused on on-time delivery, quality, ISO compliance and au
Auckland based require national and international site travel

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex, engineering-led automation projects across Auckland, New Zealand and Oceania/Pacific

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed nine days ago

Chief Engineer – Christchurch

at GCH Aviation Ltd - Christchurch

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

GCH Aviation is looking for an experienced and motivated Chief Engineer to lead our Christchurch engineering operation full-time.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Engineering Manager

at COTTONSOFT LTD

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Permanent, full-time - Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
FMCG manufacturer of toilet tissue and paper towel
Weekly take home product allowance

Permanent, full-time - Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
FMCG manufacturer of toilet tissue and paper towel
Weekly take home product allowance

Key leadership role where you’ll drive plant reliability, minimise downtime, & build a high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Commercial Project Manager - MRO

at Salus Aviation Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ardmore, Auckland

Exciting opportunity in Aviation
Progressive, rapidly growing company
Competitive Salary

Exciting opportunity in Aviation
Progressive, rapidly growing company
Competitive Salary

If you thrive in complex environments, driving outcomes and contributing to the future of aviation services then this role is for you!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

ICT & Security Team Lead

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead ICT & Security projects across airports, defence & healthcare
Mentor and grow a specialist ICT & Security team in New Zealand

Lead ICT & Security projects across airports, defence & healthcare
Mentor and grow a specialist ICT & Security team in New Zealand

Lead complex ICT & Security projects while growing a high-performing team across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Asset Management

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$135,138 - $156,706 (including 4% superannuation)

Lead national asset management team, driving strategy & sustainable outcomes
Provides technical oversight of assets with strong leadership focus
Enables fit-for-purpose estate supporting Defence capability

Lead national asset management team, driving strategy & sustainable outcomes
Provides technical oversight of assets with strong leadership focus
Enables fit-for-purpose estate supporting Defence capability

Focus on vertical infrastructure with emphasis on people leadership and developing an asset management strategy

subClassification: Body Corporate & Facilities ManagementBody Corporate & Facilities Management

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

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Operations Manager - Technical Services

at TalentNow!

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Senior Operational role with highly specialised technical team.
Technically credible, national technical and regulatory service.
Highly respected organisation, delivering national impact on road safety.

Senior Operational role with highly specialised technical team.
Technically credible, national technical and regulatory service.
Highly respected organisation, delivering national impact on road safety.

Senior Ops Manager in a specialist vehicle regulator. Lead a small technical team, drive delivery, compliance and stakeholder outcomes.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Engineering Manager

at DB Breweries Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Enjoyment of Life Day (an extra paid day each year)
Free health, life & income protection insurance
Employee discounts at Star hospitality venues

Enjoyment of Life Day (an extra paid day each year)
Free health, life & income protection insurance
Employee discounts at Star hospitality venues

Join a world-class team and lead engineering excellence at one of New Zealand's leading breweries. Apply now!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Technical and Projects Lead

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

Lead technical projects from concept to launch
Join a global Kiwi manufacturer known for sustainable innovation
Enjoy wellness perks, flexibility and development support

Lead technical projects from concept to launch
Join a global Kiwi manufacturer known for sustainable innovation
Enjoy wellness perks, flexibility and development support

Drive technical projects, testing and product innovation at Autex, with great people, wellness benefits and global product impact.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

25d ago

Listed four days ago

Automation Engineering Manager

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$150k-$180k + Car (full-use)

Lead established team of 7 engineers on control systems projects
Run the Auckland office as your own business unit
Strong forward order book and a client base that generates repeat business

Lead established team of 7 engineers on control systems projects
Run the Auckland office as your own business unit
Strong forward order book and a client base that generates repeat business

Lead 7 engineers, drive BD, and grow a high-performing Auckland team at a well-established systems integrator.

Recruited byDavid Milmine

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Programme Director, Future Naval Base

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

$147,234 - $170,818 (including 4% superannuation)

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Lead and manage the delivery of this national significance project –once in a life time project!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Manager

at Quantifi Photonics

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

https://jobs.teradyne.com/job-invite/11664/

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Maintenance Delivery Manager

at Babcock NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

• Lead complex naval and marine maintenance project delivery
• Manage dockyard teams, budgets, schedules, and safety performance
• Drive continuous improvement across maritime engineering operations

• Lead complex naval and marine maintenance project delivery
• Manage dockyard teams, budgets, schedules, and safety performance
• Drive continuous improvement across maritime engineering operations

Due to an internal promotion, Babcock is looking for a Maintenance Delivery Manager to join the team based in Devonport, Auckland.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed five days ago

Engineering Manager

at Datacom

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

End‑to‑end delivery ownership across agile engineering squads.
Build and lead high‑performing, inclusive software teams.
Champion AI‑enabled delivery and responsible automation.

End‑to‑end delivery ownership across agile engineering squads.
Build and lead high‑performing, inclusive software teams.
Champion AI‑enabled delivery and responsible automation.

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organi

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Construction Project Manager, Future Naval Base

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$114,912 - $133,092 (including 4% superannuation)

Apply your extensive construction PM expertise
Dynamic and varied permanent role
Work on unique, diverse, complex and large-scale construction project

Apply your extensive construction PM expertise
Dynamic and varied permanent role
Work on unique, diverse, complex and large-scale construction project

Lead the way with exciting future naval base project based at Devonport Naval Base

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$114,327 to $145,160 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Lead impactful work across key regulated sectors and new policy areas
Deliver complex projects that shape markets and infrastructure in NZ
Flexible working, central locations, competitive salary & benefits

Lead impactful work across key regulated sectors and new policy areas
Deliver complex projects that shape markets and infrastructure in NZ
Flexible working, central locations, competitive salary & benefits

Play a critical role delivering high-impact regulatory projects across established sectors and a new infrastructure funding regime.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

General Manager Airworthiness

at Northern Rescue Helicopter Ltd

This is a Full time job

Ardmore, Auckland

Executive leadership role overseeing airworthiness, engineering governance, and regulatory compliance across a critical aviation operation

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Engineering Manager

at DIALOG Fitzroy Ltd

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Join DIALOG Fitzroy as a permanent full time Engineering Manager in New Plymouth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Beca Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead complex building and infrastructure projects, managing delivery, clients, teams, and stakeholders end‑to‑end.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$114,327 to $145,160 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Lead impactful work across key regulated sectors and new policy areas
Deliver complex projects that shape markets and infrastructure in NZ
Flexible working, central locations, competitive salary & benefits

Lead impactful work across key regulated sectors and new policy areas
Deliver complex projects that shape markets and infrastructure in NZ
Flexible working, central locations, competitive salary & benefits

Play a critical role delivering high-impact regulatory projects across established sectors and a new infrastructure funding regime.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

General Manager Engineering | Transformational Technology Leadership

at Talent Army – Winner of Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

One of NZ's most impactful consumer-facing digital technology environments
Opportunity to drive significant change and define future technology strategy
Make high-impact architectural and platform decisions at enterprise scale

One of NZ's most impactful consumer-facing digital technology environments
Opportunity to drive significant change and define future technology strategy
Make high-impact architectural and platform decisions at enterprise scale

Lead the build of a next-generation content distribution platform, shape AI-driven strategy, and drive large-scale technology transformation

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12h ago

Listed five days ago

Intermediate Project Manager - Engineering

at Focus Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Diverse Scope: Heavy engineering, steel fabrication & precision machining
Commercial Ownership: Manage end-to-end delivery, clients & project budgets.
Stability & Growth: Secure company with a strong pipeline of future work.

Diverse Scope: Heavy engineering, steel fabrication & precision machining
Commercial Ownership: Manage end-to-end delivery, clients & project budgets.
Stability & Growth: Secure company with a strong pipeline of future work.

Drive high-impact engineering & construction projects in North Waikato! Manage budgets, lead contract delivery & capture growth.

Recruited byHolly Southworth

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Reliability Engineering Lead

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Bring fresh thinking to a role focused on reliability, resilience and strategy
Use your expertise to solve complex operational issues and improve performance
Be part of a future-focused environment that values curiosity and ideas

Bring fresh thinking to a role focused on reliability, resilience and strategy
Use your expertise to solve complex operational issues and improve performance
Be part of a future-focused environment that values curiosity and ideas

Shape a brand-new reliability engineering role focused on asset performance and resilience

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Asset Management

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$135,138 - $156,706 (including 4% superannuation)

Lead national asset management team, driving strategy & sustainable outcomes
Provides technical oversight of assets with strong leadership focus
Enables fit-for-purpose estate supporting Defence capability

Lead national asset management team, driving strategy & sustainable outcomes
Provides technical oversight of assets with strong leadership focus
Enables fit-for-purpose estate supporting Defence capability

Focus on vertical infrastructure with emphasis on people leadership and developing an asset management strategy

subClassification: Body Corporate & Facilities ManagementBody Corporate & Facilities Management

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

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Manager - Test & Launch Operations

at Rocket Lab

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead teams that launch rockets
Own mission success from countdown to orbit
Thrive when stakes are highest

Lead teams that launch rockets
Own mission success from countdown to orbit
Thrive when stakes are highest

Lead the teams that launch rockets. Command Rocket Lab's mission-critical operations where every countdown matters and the world is watching.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Director- (Land Combat Support)

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ Fixed term role through to May 2028

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ Fixed term role through to May 2028

About the role I Mō te tūnga This is a fixed term role through

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

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