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

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Team Lead - RF Ground Segment

at Rocket Lab

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This is a Full time job

Auckland

Own the ground segment - shape and evolve mission interfaces end to end
Drive development, commissioning, and upgrades of infrastructure
Partner with SpaceOps and engineering to ensure systems are ready and reliable

Own the ground segment - shape and evolve mission interfaces end to end
Drive development, commissioning, and upgrades of infrastructure
Partner with SpaceOps and engineering to ensure systems are ready and reliable

Lead from the front - mentor, challenge, and grow a high-performing RF team delivering mission-critical ground systems at pace.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Project Manager

at Quantifi Photonics

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

https://jobs.teradyne.com/job-invite/11385/

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed one day ago

Head of Operations

at Fluid Engineering

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

An exciting senior leadership role driving operational excellence
A well-regarded, people-focused, innovative, and forward-thinking culture
Support New Zealand's growing energy & infrastructure needs

An exciting senior leadership role driving operational excellence
A well-regarded, people-focused, innovative, and forward-thinking culture
Support New Zealand's growing energy & infrastructure needs

Lead a team driving operational excellence with a specialist consultancy

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Head of Engineering

at Sprout Group Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Wellington

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

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Operations Manager

at Heart Saver NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

Hands-on role with real ownership in a growing NZ business
Lead a small, close-knit team and make a visible impact
Clear pathway to broader leadership, including potential GM progression

Hands-on role with real ownership in a growing NZ business
Lead a small, close-knit team and make a visible impact
Clear pathway to broader leadership, including potential GM progression

Join a purpose-led NZ business as Operations Manager. Lead a small team, own operations, and drive growth with real progression opportunities.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Head of Asset Management

at Kordia

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Shape the strategy and governance that underpins the performance, resilience, and long-term value of our network and infrastructure assets across NZ

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Head of School Construction, Electrical, Plumbing and Automotive Trades

at NZIST - Whitireia and Weltec

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This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Free staff parking onsite
Professional Development
Attractive salary package

Free staff parking onsite
Professional Development
Attractive salary package

Opportunity for an experienced and professional manager with strong leadership skills to the lead the team as Head of School.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Product Manager - Gears and Motors

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

$120,000 – $130,000 per year

True ownership and influence, Lead and grow a critical Motors & Gears portfolio
Hands‑on, respected technical leadership – Be the go‑to authority
Backed by a global brand – Work with WEG’s world‑class network.

True ownership and influence, Lead and grow a critical Motors & Gears portfolio
Hands‑on, respected technical leadership – Be the go‑to authority
Backed by a global brand – Work with WEG’s world‑class network.

If you know motors and gearboxes inside out—and enjoy turning engineering into real‑world solutions—this role is for you.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Manager

at Quantifi Photonics

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

https://jobs.teradyne.com/job-invite/11385/

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Asset Manager

at TalentNow!

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This is a Full time job

Auckland

Relocate for lifestyle: less traffic, more balance, real impact
Strategic role with influence across long-term planning decisions
Broad portfolio, visible outcomes, and leadership exposure

Relocate for lifestyle: less traffic, more balance, real impact
Strategic role with influence across long-term planning decisions
Broad portfolio, visible outcomes, and leadership exposure

Swap gridlock for impact. Lead asset strategy, influence decisions, and relocate for lifestyle, balance, and meaningful community outcomes.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Team Lead - RF Ground Segment

at Rocket Lab

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Own the ground segment - shape and evolve mission interfaces end to end
Drive development, commissioning, and upgrades of infrastructure
Partner with SpaceOps and engineering to ensure systems are ready and reliable

Own the ground segment - shape and evolve mission interfaces end to end
Drive development, commissioning, and upgrades of infrastructure
Partner with SpaceOps and engineering to ensure systems are ready and reliable

Lead from the front - mentor, challenge, and grow a high-performing RF team delivering mission-critical ground systems at pace.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Head of Asset and Investment Planning

at JacksonStone & Partners

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Lead integration of strategic, asset, and investment planning
Drive long-term infrastructure management
Ensure resilient and value-driven water services

Lead integration of strategic, asset, and investment planning
Drive long-term infrastructure management
Ensure resilient and value-driven water services

Strategic leadership role responsible for regional infrastructure assets, operations, planning, investment, and compliance.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager

at Inovo Projects Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Grow with purpose, clear pathways & meaningful complex projects
Lead with trust, build client relationships & shape outcomes
Supportive culture valuing collaboration, innovation & respect.

Grow with purpose, clear pathways & meaningful complex projects
Lead with trust, build client relationships & shape outcomes
Supportive culture valuing collaboration, innovation & respect.

Lead large-scale projects across health, education & infrastructure. A role with full delivery ownership, strong client focus, and team collaboration.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Asset Manager

at TalentNow!

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This is a Full time job

Waikato

Strategic role influencing long-term infrastructure and investment decisions
Diverse asset portfolio with real community impact and visible outcomes
Lifestyle location with balance, your chosen commute, and outdoor access

Strategic role influencing long-term infrastructure and investment decisions
Diverse asset portfolio with real community impact and visible outcomes
Lifestyle location with balance, your chosen commute, and outdoor access

Lead essential infrastructure planning, shape long-term asset strategy, influence investment decisions - enjoy balance, variety, real community impact

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12h ago

Listed one day ago

Programme Manager

at Waikato Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Ready to take the reins of our integrated infrastructure programme?
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter.
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Ready to take the reins of our integrated infrastructure programme?
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter.
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Lead strategic, high-impact projects that directly shape the Waikato's water and wastewater network. Opportunities like this are rare.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Sustainability & Energy Manager (12-Month Fixed Term)

at Dominion Salt Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Opportunity to lead sustainability change in a manufacturing environment
Competitive salary package aligned to experience

Opportunity to lead sustainability change in a manufacturing environment
Competitive salary package aligned to experience

Lead a sustainability & energy strategy, balancing environmental responsibility, operational performance and commercial outcomes.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

New Zealand Regional Director, Transport

at Stantec New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Great salary, Incentive Plan & a host of benefits

Lead a national transport business delivering impactful infrastructure across NZ
Ranked top 10 Sustainable companies globally by Corporate Knights 2025

Lead a national transport business delivering impactful infrastructure across NZ
Ranked top 10 Sustainable companies globally by Corporate Knights 2025

We seek a Regional Director to lead our national transport team, set direction, deliver impactful projects, and build upon our high-performing teams.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Engineering Manager

at Kitomba

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Leadership role - lead a fantastic technical team.
Lead change around AI enabled development - adoption and advancement.
Enjoy the employee benefits; share purchase plan, purchase extra leave & more.

Leadership role - lead a fantastic technical team.
Lead change around AI enabled development - adoption and advancement.
Enjoy the employee benefits; share purchase plan, purchase extra leave & more.

Leadership role - lead a software development team, including technical and project delivery and AI advancement and adoption. Hybrid role. Great team.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Project Engineer

at Quasar Systems Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Staff‑first culture with strong support, trust, and work‑life balance
Meaningful work delivering real power & energy management solutions
Auckland‑based role backed by an experienced Christchurch team

Staff‑first culture with strong support, trust, and work‑life balance
Meaningful work delivering real power & energy management solutions
Auckland‑based role backed by an experienced Christchurch team

Project Engineer role delivering power & energy management systems, based in Auckland with strong support from Quasar’s Christchurch team.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Junior Site Engineer - Civil Construction

at Ground Anchor Systems

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

$30 – $35 per hour

We’re looking for a practical, detail-focused Junior Site Engineer ready to roll up their sleeves and learn on the job.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Engineering Manager

at Metro Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead the team designing and building high-end gyro-stabilised airborne camera systems with Shotover Systems in Queenstown.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Engineering Project Manager

at Trimble

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fair industry salary plus excellent benefits

Drive the development of core system components using a phase gate process
Spearhead project planning by coordinating work breakdown, estimation, resources
Join a leading global tech company that genuinely cares about its people

Drive the development of core system components using a phase gate process
Spearhead project planning by coordinating work breakdown, estimation, resources
Join a leading global tech company that genuinely cares about its people

Are you ready to transform the earthmoving industry by leading the development of core system components for an international system integration team?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13h ago

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