Improvement Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Production Supervisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

Listed thirteen days ago

IT Support Engineer

at New Image Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

$70,000 – $85,000 per year

Global exposure – Support users across multiple international markets.
Broad technology stack – Cloud, Microsoft 365, infrastructure and security.
Make an impact – Help improve systems, processes and user experience.

Support a global business while building your skills across Microsoft 365, cloud, infrastructure and cybersecurity.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Supervisor

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Process Engineer

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawera, Taranaki

Manage and support capital projects
Manage and support process safety activities
Support our management of Change process

Provide process engineering support to Operations and Maintenance, improving infrastructure and keeping the Ammonia-Urea plant running.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

On-The Job Skill Development +Job Progression Opportunities
Great Staff Benefits & Discounted Travel
Great opportunity to join one of NZ's largest growing organization's

Track your future with KiwiRail - gain real experience that moves New Zealand forward.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Product Validation Engineer

at Task Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Test GNSS, machine/grade control, automation, survey & construction technology
12mth Contract with potential extension or convert to permanent
Based in Inner West Christchurch

Wanting a career not just a job? Launch your engineering career testing world-class machine control & positioning technology used on global projects

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

22d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Master's Graduate R&D Programme

at New Zealand Quality Petfoods Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$55,000 – $60,000 per year

Kick-start your R&D career by working on real product innovation and manufacturing projects with a fast-growing premium pet food company.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Service Technician

at Hygiene Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Service Technician providing onsite support for chemical distribution and dosing systems at a manufacturing facility in South Auckland.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Internship Mechanical Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Workshop Engineer - 6 Months Fixed Term

at Ricoh New Zealand Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Yearly

Hands-on, technical & practical
Supportive Team Environment
Come and work for Ricoh!

Workshop Engiineer - 6 month fixed term

subClassification: Printing & Publishing ServicesPrinting & Publishing Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Site Engineer

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Stay local
Build landmark infrastructure
Grow your engineering career

Build a landmark Hawke's Bay infrastructure project. Grow your engineering career with Seipp while working close to home on a major wastewater upgrade

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Reliability Engineer

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Immediate start
On-going employment
Great, well-known organisation

Support global capital projects and existing assets by embedding reliability and asset management principles early in the equipment lifecycle.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Process Technician

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of operating new food-processing technologies to make a plant-based protein.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechatronics Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Product Support Lead ( Harmoni Platform)

at Infotools

This is a Contract/Temp job

Takapuna, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work on a globally used SaaS platform
Join a supportive, people-first culture
Make a real impact on product and customer outcomes

Lead the support and continuous improvement of Harmoni, working across Product, Engineering, QA and Customer Success teams.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engineering & Manufacturing Opportunities

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Multiple shifts available
Multiple positions available
Immediate start

Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitters | CNC Machinists | Foundry Trade | Multiple Shifts Available | Ongoing Career Opportunities

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Test Engineering Graduate

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

A structured two-year Graduate programme with rotations across the business.
Hands on experience with world class marine technology.
Exposure to global customers and industry-leading engineering projects.

Launch your engineering career at HamiltonJet, working on world-leading marine technology with our Test Engineering team.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Site Maintenance Engineer

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

6 month contract with potential to extend
Full time hours on site
Join an amazing team!

Great opportunity to join an amazing team in this 6 month contract Site Maintenance Engineer opportunity in Tauranga.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Research & Engineering Interns

at Zincovery Process Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work at the cutting edge of clean technology, from lab bench to pilot plant.
Take ownership of a project that feeds directly into company decisions.
Join a Christchurch start-up making a real dent in industrial emissions.

Spend your summer on real R&D. Zethos is a Christchurch start-up reinventing how the world recovers critical materials — three internships open now.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

ELECTRICAL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNS – Christchurch/Tauranga/Auckland

at Ergo Consulting Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Fun working environment
A progressive and professional company
Excellent insight into our Electrical & Civil Engineering Consultancy

Great people, interesting work, giving you opportunities to grow your skills

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Summer Intern Engineer (Fixed Term)

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Civil or Environmental Engineering student? Gain hands-on experience this summer working on real infrastructure projects with WDC

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Operations Manager

at Alliance Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,000 – $120,000 per year

Great Team
Good Support
Great Culture

Come and Work for Alliance Services Ltd

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

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor, Strategic Commissioning

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$107245 - $131077 p.a.

Lead strategic commissioning advice across complex, system-level challenges
Influence health and commissioning reform at an enterprise and sector level
Work with senior leaders to deliver future-focused outcomes for New Zealanders

Shape ACC's treatment and rehabilitation commissioning through strategic advice that influences enterprise and system outcomes.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Implementation Lead (Business Systems)

at Frequency NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead a pivotal project with direct access to decision-makers.
Drive impactful change in a consultancy that values integrity and relationships.
Gain hands-on experience in a complex system implementation in Auckland.

Lead Frequency’s new business system rollout, ensuring smooth integration, adoption, and improved efficiency and project delivery

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Graduate Data Engineer

at Cook Brothers Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Good vibes - Down‑to‑earth crew, no ego, easy to fit in.
Real learning - You pick things up fast because you’re actually doing the work.
Clear growth - You can see where you’re heading.

If you’re passionate about data, automation, and building tools to help others - kick start your career in a supportive, forward thinking environment.

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

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago