First Principles Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed twenty two days ago

Project Engineer (Heavy Transport)

at Lowes Industries Limited

This is a Full time job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

Great work/life balance!
Competitive pay!
Well-established and growing company!

Project Engineer for tanker manufacturing ensuring products meet quality, engineering and safety standards.

Responsive hirer

22d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Design Engineer

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Salary based on experience + benefits

Mechanical Design | Machine Design | Manufacturing Focus
Real engineering ownership - DFM/DFA, materials, cost and performance
Cross-functional projects - work alongside manufacturing & electrical team

Join a collaborative engineering environment where your designs won't just sit on a screen — they'll be built, tested and used in the real world.

Recruited byBrigitta Warren

21d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Engineer – Electrical

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based in Hamilton or Rotorua
Grow your engineering career with flexible working and five extra leave days
Work across the full project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning

Help shape New Zealand’s renewable energy future, delivering electrical projects across iconic hydro and geothermal assets.

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Reliability Engineer

at Halter

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Well-funded company with global expansion plans
Opportunity to make your mark
Attractive package including salary, equity, growth fund, health insurance +more

An exciting opportunity to join our growing Reliability and Failure Analysis function at Halter in this high-ownership individual contributor role.

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Structural Engineer - Construction & Temporary Works

at Grada Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Truly exciting problem-solving: high-rise, heavy lifts and one-offs
Build specialist expertise and learn from senior specialists
An innovative team where curious engineers learn something new daily

Love solving how things get built? Innovative structural and temporary works design in Auckland, backed by senior specialists.

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Inition

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, Bonus + more!

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, Wellness Allowance, EAP, Profit Share Bonus
Coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit & snacks. An onsite gym with classes available
A collaborative and supportive team culture with various events and team lunches

If you're ready to play a central role in helping our busy and talented innovation engineering team perform at its best - we'd love to hear from you!

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Experienced RF Engineer

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Own the design, optimisation, and validation of all RF and antenna systems
High-growth, high-performance environment
Competitive salary package plus equity, wellness leave, and health insurance!

Lead RF and antenna system design, optimisation, and validation for Halter's animal management technology.

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer

at Rocket Lab

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Own propulsion components and fluid systems
Plan and execute test campaigns
Mentor and support other engineers

If you've designed a test rig, built it with your own hands, and seen it through to operation, we want to hear from you.

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer

at Rocket Lab

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Own propulsion components and fluid systems
Plan and execute test campaigns
Mentor and support other engineers

If you've designed a test rig, built it with your own hands, and seen it through to operation, we want to hear from you.

14d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Milking Systems Engineer

at Jigsaw Staffing Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

Competitive Package

Well Established Employer
Career Advancement Opportunities
Great Company Culture

Our client, a well-established Waikato engineering firm, is looking for a Milking System Engineer to join their team

22d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Automation Manager

at Hydraulic Specialties Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Lead the growth and development of Hyspecs Automation across the New Zealand market.

20h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

IDC Renewals Engineer

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Play a key role alongside our team in one of NZ's largest organisations
A strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing
Join a fun team, that delivers excellent results for our people

Are you an experienced civil or roading professional looking for a role where you can combine your technical expertise with hands-on delivery?

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Transport Delivery Engineer

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Take ownership of transport project delivery from concept through construction.
Work with councils and major clients on diverse Waikato infrastructure projects.
Provide technical leadership while developing the next generation of engineers.

Lead the delivery of impactful transport projects across roads, public transport and active travel, improving safety & connectivity across the Waikato

4d ago

Listed two days ago