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

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Mechanical Design Engineer

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Work on highly engineered heavy machinery products
Be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production
Join a globally recognised export manufacturer

Work on highly engineered heavy machinery products
Be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production
Join a globally recognised export manufacturer

This is a role for a true mechanical engineer, where design work is based on first principles engineering, not just CAD modelling.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Engineer (Power Electronics)

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Develop new hardware at the edge of knowledge: design, build, bring-up, iterate.
Move fast with accountability: validate in days, not weeks
Do real work daily: measurement, debugging, and verification

Develop new hardware at the edge of knowledge: design, build, bring-up, iterate.
Move fast with accountability: validate in days, not weeks
Do real work daily: measurement, debugging, and verification

We build superconducting actuators and high-power drives, iterating fast from schematic to tested hardware.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed seventeen days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

at Steelbro

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Work on highly engineered heavy machinery products
Be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production
Join a globally recognised export manufacturer

Work on highly engineered heavy machinery products
Be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production
Join a globally recognised export manufacturer

This is a role for a true mechanical engineer, where design work is based on first principles engineering, not just CAD modelling.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Civil Engineering Technician

at C HOMES LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Flagstaff, Waikato

$44 – $46 per hour

We seek a Civil Engineering Technician to bridge design and execution, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Engineer (Power Electronics)

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Develop new hardware at the edge of knowledge: design, build, bring-up, iterate.
Move fast with accountability: validate in days, not weeks
Do real work daily: measurement, debugging, and verification

Develop new hardware at the edge of knowledge: design, build, bring-up, iterate.
Move fast with accountability: validate in days, not weeks
Do real work daily: measurement, debugging, and verification

We build superconducting actuators and high-power drives, iterating fast from schematic to tested hardware.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed three days ago

Asset Reliability Engineer

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Ruakaka, Northland

Competitive salary inc incentive

Asset-heavy critical infrastructure environment
Reliability and preventive maintenance focus
Ideal for engineers with asset management exposure

Asset-heavy critical infrastructure environment
Reliability and preventive maintenance focus
Ideal for engineers with asset management exposure

Play a key role improving reliability and preventive maintenance across critical infrastructure assets.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Plant Engineer

at Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Kinleith, Waikato

$120000 - $135000

• Be at the heart of plant operations in a hands-on engineering role
• Drive real improvements in safety, reliability and performance
• Monday – Friday role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

• Be at the heart of plant operations in a hands-on engineering role
• Drive real improvements in safety, reliability and performance
• Monday – Friday role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Apply your expertise in plant optimisation, maintenance, and problem-solving to boost plant, safety, reliability and performance at Kinleith Mill

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed one day ago

Mechanical R&D Engineer

at Holmes Solutions

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, bonus + more!

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
A coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit, & snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
A coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit, & snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

Ready to be part of something exciting? Join our growing, innovative team and help shape the future of construction engineering - apply today!

subClassification: Building Services EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Mechanical Engineer - Production Engineering

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP, free office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP, free office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Lead production engineering infrastructure: design and deploy fixtures and automation, and own manufacturing tooling to scale quality globally.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

at Holmes Solutions

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, bonus + more!

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
Coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit, and snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
Coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit, and snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

Ready to be part of something exciting? Join our growing, innovative team and help shape the future of construction engineering - apply today!

subClassification: Building Services EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer - Bay of Plenty

at Cetogenix Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Design the mechanical systems behind a first-of-a-kind climate technology - help engineer and deliver Ceto-Boost™ from pilot to global deployment.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Engineering Supervisor

at CHEP, A Brambles Company

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Great challenge for a maintenance engineer looking for their next career step
Lead engineering projects and shift maintenance
Opportunity to join a global sustainability leading organisation

Great challenge for a maintenance engineer looking for their next career step
Lead engineering projects and shift maintenance
Opportunity to join a global sustainability leading organisation

Fantastic opportunity for an individual to lead the day shift engineering maintenance and lead site engineering projects at our plant.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Site Engineer

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Company vehicle inlcuded

Lead site setup, planning and quality control on civil projects
Turn drawings and specs into clear instructions for crews on the ground
Work hands-on on site, solving problems and supporting senior engineers

Lead site setup, planning and quality control on civil projects
Turn drawings and specs into clear instructions for crews on the ground
Work hands-on on site, solving problems and supporting senior engineers

Site Engineer role, hands-on on site, setting jobs up right and helping deliver safe, quality civil infrastructure for local communities.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Utility Fleet Vehicles

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Mechanical Engineer (12-month contract) with electric vehicle maker, Mt Maunganui. Creating tough, reliable vehicles for real work.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer

at HFC: Group

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Diverse, high-quality projects
Career growth & CPEng support
Supportive team & great benefits

Diverse, high-quality projects
Career growth & CPEng support
Supportive team & great benefits

Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineers wanted. Great projects, supportive team, medical insurance, CPD, birthday leave & career growth.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Engineer - Distribution Design

at Omexom New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

Comprehensive Health Insurance
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
Career Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Health Insurance
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution, increasing to 9% after 10 years of service
Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking to employ a Senior Engineer-Distribution Design to provide technical expertise & leadership for design solutions, for network projects.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed eighteen days ago