287 engineering role jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

$29.90/hour

Engineering across a $400m renewable energy portfolio
Two summer positions — electrical or mechanical
Paid, full-time, mid-November to early February

Paid summer engineering internship on a $400m renewable energy portfolio. Final-year students, Christchurch or Alexandra. $29.90/hour

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed six days ago

Engineering (R&D) Summer Intern

at Anura Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wairau Valley, Auckland

$29.90 per hour

10-week fixed-term Engineering Internship supporting Anura’s R&D team with CAD, documentation, research, prototype development, testing and analysis.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Intern Lab Assistant

at Neocrete Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parnell, Auckland

$29 per hour

Hands-on lab internship testing concrete and contributing to innovative low-carbon concrete innovation.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Process Operators & Technical Graduates

at Leaft Foods Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of groundbreaking food-processing technology and help to launch a whole industry!

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

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Packer -Part time

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Join a well-established food manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday afternoon shift.Enjoy your weekends!
Join a friendly, hands-on team where everyone pitches in!

Pukekohe Process Workers Wanted! Food manufacturing roles available now on afternoon shifts. Apply today!

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Summer Internship Programme 2026/2027 (Engineering)

at Boa Hydraulics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverdale, Auckland

$29.90 per hour

Three summer internships in our Auckland R&D team — mechatronics, AI and full-stack web. Build real products, not slide decks. Mid-Nov to mid-Feb.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Maintenance Technician

at ALH Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

$27-28 p/h

$27-$28 per hour
Hands-on engineering and maintenance role - no experience required
Monday-Friday | 5:00am starts

Kick-start your engineering career! $27-$28ph, Monday-Friday, 5am starts. Hands-on training with an apprenticeship pathway available.

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

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Engineering Intern - Summer 2026/27

at Pioneer Energy Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

$29.90/hour

Engineering across a $400m renewable energy portfolio
Two summer positions — electrical or mechanical
Paid, full-time, mid-November to early February

Paid summer engineering internship on a $400m renewable energy portfolio. Final-year students, Christchurch or Alexandra. $29.90/hour

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Product Development Lab Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ideal for a science graduate or early-career candidate ready to grow
Hands-on laboratory role supporting product development
Start temporary with genuine potential to become permanent and grow

Kick-start your R&D career with hands-on product development, testing and real growth potential.

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

AI Development Intern

at Energyline

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners NZ Ltd

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)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Work work work!

at OneStaff Rotorua

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Weekly pay
Opportunities to gain licenses and qualifications
Supportive teams and great work environments

Ready for your next job? OneStaff has casual, temp & permanent roles coming up across Rotorua, Taupō & surrounding areas.

Recruited byAlex McGlone

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

5d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Pickleball & Padel Venue Delivery Project Manager - House of Pickle

at House of Pickle

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$7,500 – $10,000 per month

Own venue projects from site assessment through opening day for Asia-Pacific's largest pickleball network.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Ready to Work? Join EQUIP People Talent Pool

at Equip People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Register your interest today
Project & temporary work
Reliable workers wanted

Work is heating up. Join our candidate pool now for upcoming temp, project-based and temp-to-perm roles across Hawke's Bay

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

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Apprentice

This is a Contract/Temp job

Multiple award winning company to support your growth!
Free onsite parking!
Potential to lead into full-time employment!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Apprentice to join the team based in Mount Wellington on a 4 year fixed term basis!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Laboratory & Field Technician

at Geotechnics Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

Laboratory & Field Technicians | 8-Month Fixed Term | Waihi
Assist on a large-scale project
Work as part of a fun, supportive & collaborative team

We have some great fixed-term roles available for Laboratory & Field Technicians to assist on a large project based in Waihi

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Composites

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)

18d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Assembly Assistant

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

$24 - $26 per hour + holiday pay

Temp to permanent opportunity with long term stability and career progression
Work in a clean, modern, purpose built workshop with free onsite parking
Join a well known, international business with a supportive, close knit team

Build a long term career assembling quality electrical equipment while learning from experienced engineers in a stable, growing and thriving business.

Recruited byHayley Wilmshurst

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

19d ago

Listed twenty five 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)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Engineering Internships - Battery recycling

at Linca Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

$29.90 per hour

Help develop sustainable battery recycling processes

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Inventory Specialist Intern

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

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)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

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

at Upward

This is a Contract/Temp job

$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)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Quality Engineer

at Brian Perry Civil

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Coordinate audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities
Join a landmark Wellington infrastructure project
Fixed-term opportunity with strong project team support

Drive quality outcomes on a major infrastructure project. Lead audits, manage ITPs, and keep construction records on track.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

R&D Intern — AI-Enabled Product Development

at Capital Preferences

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$29 – $30 per hour

Help build AI-assisted prototypes and conversational game-matching engine for financial services.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Summer Intern: Mechanical or Process Engineer

at Upward

This is a Contract/Temp job

$28 – $31 per hour

Paid 400-hour summer internship with hands-on pilot plant experience
Work on innovative tech turning geothermal gases into sustainable biofeedstocks
Learn alongside geothermal experts in Rotorua and at the Rotokawa pilot site

Gain paid, hands-on experience operating a 500L pilot plant that turns geothermal gases into sustainable biofeedstocks. Based in Rotorua / Taupō

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Operational Quality Engineer

at Aroa Biosurgery

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

Easy Motorway access and based in Airport Oaks
NZ medical device company with an inspiring purpose
6 months' fixed term contract

Entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build their career

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Business Operations Support

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

This is a Contract/Temp job

$68,380-$77,359

Diverse business support role with plenty of variety
Contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing culture

Drive operational excellence through business support, systems administration, reporting, engagement, and improvement across the team.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Summer Jobs - Apply Now!

at Stafford Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Build Your Summer with Stafford - South Canterbury Summer Jobs Coming Up!
Competitive pay and valuable work experience - join the Stafford Summer Team
Factory, warehouse, labouring and more - don't miss out on securing your spot

Build Your Summer with Stafford! Heaps of summer jobs coming up - earn money, learn new skills, and have fun! Apply today.

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

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Planning and Projects Coordinator (8 month fixed-term)

at Parallaxx Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobsonville, Auckland

$75,000 – $90,000 per year

Coordinate planning, forecasting, and project delivery across Parallaxx's NZ and Philippines teams.

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

10d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Local Service and Sales Coordinator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

at Sprout Group Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

12-month fixed-term maternity contract, based on-site in Penrose
Own projects from sale through to delivery, installation and invoicing
Coordinate customers, technicians, suppliers and internal teams

Coordinate projects, sales support, service and customer delivery for a global manufacturing business in this hands-on 12-month maternity cover role!

subClassification: Client & Sales AdministrationClient & Sales Administration classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

19d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Auckland)

at Endless Metals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

$37 – $42 per hour

Be part of an exciting growing business full of opportunities
Be part of a great team who love a laugh while they work.
Come join us and learn about the exciting metal recycling industry!

This is a unique opportunity to embed yourself in a hands-on industrial environment, apply your engineering knowledge, and make a real difference.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Facilities Maintenance Manufacturing Engineering Intern