Head Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Engineering Manager

This is a Full time job

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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Head of Engineering

at Harmoney

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Lead Harmoney as Head of Engineering. Reporting to the CDO, you’ll drive AI adoption, automate toil, and bridge innovation and execution.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

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Listed seventeen days ago

Head of Engineering

at Sprout Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Help bspkl build the machine that changes how clean energy gets made.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Head of Engineering

at Harmoney

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Lead Harmoney as Head of Engineering. Reporting to the CDO, you’ll drive AI adoption, automate toil, and bridge innovation and execution.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

14d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Head of Information Technology

at Zephyr I.T.

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Bridge the gap between technical delivery and commercial success, leadership across IT solutions, project management, and service delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Chief Technology Officer

at Ideally Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Partner deeply with the Head of Product to shape both problems and solutions
One of New Zealand's fastest growing startups
Shape how modern AI-enabled engineering gets done

Partner deeply with the Head of Product to shape both problems and solutions
One of New Zealand's fastest growing startups
Shape how modern AI-enabled engineering gets done

As CTO, you will shape Ideally's technical vision and own the machine that ships quality software at pace.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

7d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Director of Software Engineering

at Teletrac Navman

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland(Hybrid)

Director‑level ownership of delivery, reliability and engineering strategy
Drive AI‑enabled engineering practices to lift quality & customer experience
Lead and grow senior engineering leaders in a high‑impact

Director‑level ownership of delivery, reliability and engineering strategy
Drive AI‑enabled engineering practices to lift quality & customer experience
Lead and grow senior engineering leaders in a high‑impact

Lead large‑scale software and mobile platforms, owning delivery, reliability and AI‑driven engineering outcomes with real customer impact.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

22d ago

Listed four days ago

Executive General Manager: Transformation & Technology

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead the change through AI, data, delivery & tech capability transformation, shaping the next phase of this household name national tech powerhouse

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Director of Product Architecture and Engineering

at LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL LTD

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Free gym membership and LM+ Subscription
High-impact role at the core of digital growth
Health Insurance discount

Free gym membership and LM+ Subscription
High-impact role at the core of digital growth
Health Insurance discount

Hands-on engineering leader to build, scale and run global digital platforms, owning real products in production, not advising.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Software Technical Lead - (Engineering Manager)

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Competitive salary

Own tech roadmap, architecture, and delivery outcomes
Drive modernisation across cloud, data, and platforms
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team - Invercargill based role

Own tech roadmap, architecture, and delivery outcomes
Drive modernisation across cloud, data, and platforms
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team - Invercargill based role

Drive engineering capability, lead teams, and shape technical direction to deliver secure, scalable solutions supporting business growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Technology

at BrightSpark Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Key role within the business - influence the products built
Lead a fantastic team of Developers
Great working environment, Hybrid, Auckland based

Key role within the business - influence the products built
Lead a fantastic team of Developers
Great working environment, Hybrid, Auckland based

Great role for someone who is highly technical to lead a fantastic team and influence architecture of new products

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Head of Security & Privacy

at Education Perfect Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Security & Privacy to lead how we approach information security, privacy and AI governance across EP.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

4d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Junior Operations Engineer

at Valocity Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Global award-winning fintech
Innovative, AI-driven product used by lenders, valuers and insurers worldwide
Genuine career growth in a scaling NZ software company

Global award-winning fintech
Innovative, AI-driven product used by lenders, valuers and insurers worldwide
Genuine career growth in a scaling NZ software company

Help keep the tech running at one of New Zealand's most awarded property fintechs - join Valocity now.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

21h ago

Listed seven days ago

Head of Data, Analytics & AI

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Supportive Team & Working Environment

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Supportive Team & Working Environment

We are seeking an experienced Head of Data, Analytics & AI to establish and lead Watercare's enterprise data, analytics and AI capability

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Commercial Innovation Manager

at HazardCo Limited

This is a Full time job

Paremata, Wellington(Hybrid)

Shape HazardCo's next chapter - expanding beyond health & safety
Run live commercial experiments with real customers, work directly with the COO
Competitive Salary | Wellington (hybrid) | Southern Cross | Flexible Working

Shape HazardCo's next chapter - expanding beyond health & safety
Run live commercial experiments with real customers, work directly with the COO
Competitive Salary | Wellington (hybrid) | Southern Cross | Flexible Working

Sharp commercial operator wanted to run commercial innovation experiments and help shape what's next at HazardCo. Real impact, fast.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Software Engineering Manager

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers - frontend and backend!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Head of Product

at Ideally Group Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work for one of New Zealands fastest-growing startups.
Lead a high-performing product team, defining what we build and why it matters.
Leadership opportunity, reporting directly to the CEO.

Work for one of New Zealands fastest-growing startups.
Lead a high-performing product team, defining what we build and why it matters.
Leadership opportunity, reporting directly to the CEO.

Lead the vision and development of an AI-native product that fundamentally changes how research is done while directly driving commercial outcomes.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

23d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Contented

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Own the architectural vision from infrastructure through to delivered product, making decisions that balance innovation with pragmatism.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Network Director

at Inde Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Influence strategy and drive enterprise transformation with top-tier tech talent
Make your mark. Lead, learn, and grow with purpose.
Work where innovation and wellbeing go hand in hand.

Influence strategy and drive enterprise transformation with top-tier tech talent
Make your mark. Lead, learn, and grow with purpose.
Work where innovation and wellbeing go hand in hand.

Work on New Zealand’s biggest projects with a team that trusts your judgment and focuses on outcomes, not red tape.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Chief Technology Officer (Deep tech)

at Sprout Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary, plus ESOP

Shape the technical roadmap
Decarbonise the world's infrastructure
Join an ambitious, high-trust team

Shape the technical roadmap
Decarbonise the world's infrastructure
Join an ambitious, high-trust team

Are you looking to join a deep tech start-up that is changing the world for the better?

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Head of Strategy, Commercial & Portfolio

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

We are seeking an experienced Head of Strategy, Commercial & Portfolio

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

18d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of TPM

at Westland Milk Products

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Deep knowledge in TPM pillars and continuous improvement methods
Strategic position leading transformation across multiple sites
Drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency

Deep knowledge in TPM pillars and continuous improvement methods
Strategic position leading transformation across multiple sites
Drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency

Lead the design and rollout of a Total Productive Maintenance programme across Yili Oceania.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Platform Architect

at Trade Window

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hands-on technical leadership role in a lean, fast-paced environment
Hybrid or remote working (within NZ or PH)
Supportive, high-performing team with collaborative leadership

Hands-on technical leadership role in a lean, fast-paced environment
Hybrid or remote working (within NZ or PH)
Supportive, high-performing team with collaborative leadership

Lead the architecture of our unified SaaS platform. Hands-on role for a pragmatic architect with 8+ years SaaS/platform experience.

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

19h ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Energy and Airports

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead economic regulation of NZs critical energy & airport infrastructure sectors
Drive sector performance and outcomes for consumers
Senior leadership role with significant strategic impact

Lead economic regulation of NZs critical energy & airport infrastructure sectors
Drive sector performance and outcomes for consumers
Senior leadership role with significant strategic impact

Shape the future of essential infrastructure in a purpose-led organisation

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Manager

at Daifuku Oceania

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)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Cyber and Infrastructure

at Port of Tauranga

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Join a values-driven organisation with a strong safety culture
Enjoy a leadership role with real impact and visibility
Influence the security and resilience of significant infrastructure

Join a values-driven organisation with a strong safety culture
Enjoy a leadership role with real impact and visibility
Influence the security and resilience of significant infrastructure

Lead the organisation’s cyber security and infrastructure strategy

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Head of Cloud Platform & Security

at Ando

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary + bonus + benefits

WFH + Flexible working
Life & Income insurance + Wellbeing allowance
EAP + Great culture and fun team

WFH + Flexible working
Life & Income insurance + Wellbeing allowance
EAP + Great culture and fun team

We’re looking for a cloud and infrastructure expert to take ownership of our Azure platform, security posture and cloud engineering capability.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Cloud Architect

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Remote)

Base salary + KiwiSaver + Staff Benefits

Remote based role with occasional travel to Dunedin
Hands-on AWS architecture + coding contribution
Award winning company

Remote based role with occasional travel to Dunedin
Hands-on AWS architecture + coding contribution
Award winning company

Senior, hands-on cloud architecture role with award-winning global leader in real-time sports graphics

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Engineering Manager

at Foodflo

This is a Full time job

Pahiatua, Manawatu

At FoodFlo, you won’t just be filling a role – you’ll be part of a team that’s building something sweet together.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Web

at Imara Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Attractive Base + KS + Benefits.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Own tech direction, mentor team, build out the Control Panel Platforms for UGV's. React, Node, AWS. Product env, real world robotics impact.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Head of Product - AI LAB

at Datacom

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Product Development in AI and at Scale
AI LAB team focused on AI ONLY across the Datacom Group
Start ASAP - Step in and Step Up.

Product Development in AI and at Scale
AI LAB team focused on AI ONLY across the Datacom Group
Start ASAP - Step in and Step Up.

Looking for an AI Product Development role with an enterprise focus and freedom to roam!

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

9d ago

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