109 entry level aerospace engineering jobs in New Zealand

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Develop and test cutting-edge flight and ground software
Lead mission validation using advanced simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
Continuously elevate systems, performance and mission success

Develop and test cutting-edge flight and ground software
Lead mission validation using advanced simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
Continuously elevate systems, performance and mission success

Own end-to-end spacecraft operations across LEO constellations and deep space missions, designing how satellites are commanded, automated & optimized.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Production Engineer - Intermediate

at Vickers Aircraft Company

This is a Full time job

$85,000 – $105,000 per year

We’re seeking a motivated Intermediate Production Engineer to contribute to our mission of excellence in aircraft manufacturing.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed twenty eight days ago

Junior Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

at Alstef Group

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Auckland Airport, work shifts that beat the traffic!
Perm, full time role

Auckland Airport, work shifts that beat the traffic!
Perm, full time role

Join a close knit team, working collaboratively together on mechanical maintenance works at Auckland Airport

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Develop and test cutting-edge flight and ground software
Lead mission validation using advanced simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
Continuously elevate systems, performance and mission success

Develop and test cutting-edge flight and ground software
Lead mission validation using advanced simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
Continuously elevate systems, performance and mission success

Own end-to-end spacecraft operations across LEO constellations and deep space missions, designing how satellites are commanded, automated & optimized.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Ground Systems Engineer I - Mechanical

This is a Full time job

Design and support launch infrastructure for Electron and Neutron missions
Work hands-on across mechanical design, CAD modelling, testing & integration
Test, troubleshoot, analyse data, and maintain mission-ready systems

Design and support launch infrastructure for Electron and Neutron missions
Work hands-on across mechanical design, CAD modelling, testing & integration
Test, troubleshoot, analyse data, and maintain mission-ready systems

As a Ground Systems Engineer, you'll design and support real-world launch infrastructure-working hands-on across mechanical systems.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Integrated Operations Engineer - Team X

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron launch vehicles

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Graduate Integration Engineer

at Daifuku Oceania

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Varied graduate role in automation and integration
Hands on exposure to automation, controls and system integration projects
Travel to NZ and international project sites

Varied graduate role in automation and integration
Hands on exposure to automation, controls and system integration projects
Travel to NZ and international project sites

We're looking for a motivated Graduate Integration Engineer with confidence communicating with customers and interest in travelling to project sites.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Engineer - Intermediate

at Vickers Aircraft Company

This is a Full time job

$85,000 – $105,000 per year

We’re seeking a motivated Intermediate Production Engineer to contribute to our mission of excellence in aircraft manufacturing.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Technical Support Representative

at Mitek New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Be part of a global organisation shaping the future of construction
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunities for growth, development, and career progression

Be part of a global organisation shaping the future of construction
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunities for growth, development, and career progression

Technical Support Representative delivering responsive, high-quality support. Global business with leading edge solutions.

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Technician - Operations Support

at Sonova NZ (Wholesale) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Northcote, Auckland

North Shore Office with free parking (and near Akoranga bus station)
Supportive and friendly work colleagues
Structured skill development framework

North Shore Office with free parking (and near Akoranga bus station)
Supportive and friendly work colleagues
Structured skill development framework

An opportunity to join Sonova, a global leader in innovative hearing care solutions. If you are motivated to learn and develop, this could be for you.

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

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

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Administrator

at Repromed NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

We are seeking applications for a Quality Administrator which is an entry level full-time position within our Quality Team.

subClassification: Medical AdministrationMedical Administration

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

HR & Payroll Administrator

at Skyline Aviation Ltd

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Hands-on HR & Payroll Administrator role supporting a growing aviation and healthcare business with hybrid flexibility and varied responsibilities.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Engineering Lecturer

at Unitec

This is a Full time job

Mount Albert, Auckland

Fulltime fixed term role based at our beautiful Mount Albert Campus
Start ASAP through to December 2026
37.5-hour per week role in a dynamic, learner-focused teaching setting

Fulltime fixed term role based at our beautiful Mount Albert Campus
Start ASAP through to December 2026
37.5-hour per week role in a dynamic, learner-focused teaching setting

Exciting fixed-term teaching role – make an immediate impact supporting future mechanical engineers.

subClassification: Teaching - VocationalTeaching - Vocational

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

at Avcraft Engineering NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Feilding, Manawatu

Stable workflow with a supportive, tight-knit team
Excellent remuneration - employee of the month, fuel card, training
Based between Feilding & Palmerston North

Stable workflow with a supportive, tight-knit team
Excellent remuneration - employee of the month, fuel card, training
Based between Feilding & Palmerston North

Excellent remuneration package on offer for the right person, including fuel card and subsidised licensing exams.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer I

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Prepare and submit safety and regulatory documents for launches.
Review safety-critical systems and support launch operations.
Coordinate with teams and regulators to ensure compliance.

Prepare and submit safety and regulatory documents for launches.
Review safety-critical systems and support launch operations.
Coordinate with teams and regulators to ensure compliance.

Supports launch safety by preparing regulatory documents, reviewing safety systems, and ensuring compliance during launch operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago

Listed eight days ago

HVAC Service Technician - Entry Level

at Oxygen NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

$25 – $30 per hour

Start a hands-on career where you’ll learn real skills, work with great people, and represent a trusted brand.

subClassification: Air Conditioning & RefrigerationAir Conditioning & Refrigeration

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Manager - Test & Launch Operations

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

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)

21h ago

Listed ten days ago

IT Network Engineer II

This is a Full time job

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Deliver reliable, secure WAN/LAN infrastructure for launch and space systems.
Drive maintenance, automation, and high‑availability standards.
Work with engineers and IT experts across a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environ

Reliable network engineer driving secure, high‑performance infrastructure for global launch and space operations.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Planner

This is a Full time job

Supports production to achieve on time delivery of dependent demands in accordance with the Master Production Schedule

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Incoming Quality Control Inspector - Mechanical

This is a Full time job

Perform precision inspections on mechanical, composite, and machined parts.
Document and flag defects to prevent non‑conforming hardware from progressing.
Support quality improvements with engineering and production teams.

Perform precision inspections on mechanical, composite, and machined parts.
Document and flag defects to prevent non‑conforming hardware from progressing.
Support quality improvements with engineering and production teams.

Neutron QC Inspector ensuring precise mechanical inspections, defect prevention, and support for quality-driven production.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Manufacturing Engineer II - Mechanical Assembly

This is a Full time job

Turn cutting-edge designs into real rockets and spacecraft hardware
Partner and engage with some of the best in industry
Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of new processes

Turn cutting-edge designs into real rockets and spacecraft hardware
Partner and engage with some of the best in industry
Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of new processes

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll solve complex problems, optimise manufacturing processes, and drive quality at scale!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Technical Officer in Mechanical Engineering

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Work with cutting-edge prototyping & manufacturing tech
Support real-world research and industry projects
Collaborative team with strong innovation focus

Work with cutting-edge prototyping & manufacturing tech
Support real-world research and industry projects
Collaborative team with strong innovation focus

Support innovative engineering research and teaching through hands-on prototyping, manufacturing, and technical expertise.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Development Engineer

This is a Full time job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Relentlessly curious and unapologetically disruptive - join our Dev Eng team!
Doing the impossible daily - work alongside the very best in the industry
Accelerate your career - make a real impact on a revolutionary, reusable rocket!

Relentlessly curious and unapologetically disruptive - join our Dev Eng team!
Doing the impossible daily - work alongside the very best in the industry
Accelerate your career - make a real impact on a revolutionary, reusable rocket!

Design rocket systems from concept to launch. Work fast, solve hard problems, and help make reliable, reusable space access a reality. Let's go!

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Software Engineer II - Data Engineering

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Software engineer role building APIs, data pipelines, and tools to power company‑wide data systems at Rocket Lab.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Research Scientist/Engineer - Autonomous Systems

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

Collaborate with specialist research teams & international partners
Develop DST’s experimental drone platforms and payloads
Devonport role; flexible working options, free on-site parking & gym

Collaborate with specialist research teams & international partners
Develop DST’s experimental drone platforms and payloads
Devonport role; flexible working options, free on-site parking & gym

Rare opportunity to apply your skills to real‑world defence challenges involving uncrewed autonomous systems (drones)

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Manufacturing Engineer

at Dawn Aerospace

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Work on the production of precision components for advanced flight and propulsion system.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Engine Overhaul Technician

at WingNut Films

This is a Full time job

Kilbirnie, Wellington

Work on rare and historic aircraft engines
Opportunity to develop specialist restoration and remanufacturing skills
Work with a skilled and passionate team

Work on rare and historic aircraft engines
Opportunity to develop specialist restoration and remanufacturing skills
Work with a skilled and passionate team

Are you an experienced mechanical tradesperson looking to apply your skills in a unique and highly specialised environment?

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Avionics Technician - HV Battery

This is a Full time job

work with modern HV electrical systems, test equipment and a limited number of simple mechanical systems

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

CNC Machinist Setter - High Mix, Low Run production - Medical, Aerospace

at United Machinists

Immediate start

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

South Dunedin, Otago

$37 – $45 per hour

Working on diverse range of parts for global hi-tech clients
Awesome team culture and personal development focus
Full private health care insurance

Working on diverse range of parts for global hi-tech clients
Awesome team culture and personal development focus
Full private health care insurance

Build your career, not just parts. Set up and run complex jobs daily, solve problems, and grow into CNC programming and advanced manufacturing.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

25d ago

Listed four days ago

CAD Drawing/Order Entry Operator

at Glasslines Nz Ltd

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Work with advanced manufacturing technology in a fast-paced environment

Work with advanced manufacturing technology in a fast-paced environment

Join Glasslines NZ as an Operations Team member managing CAD drawings, production workflows, and order batching in a fast-paced environment.

subClassification: Data Entry & Word ProcessingData Entry & Word Processing

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

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Incoming Quality Control Inspector - Mechanical