109 junior engineering jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Up to $29.90 p.h.

November 15 - February 12
Auckland-based
A range of opportunities for different interests and degrees

We have exciting opportunities for tertiary students to join us on a 12-week Summer Internship programme designed to maximise your development

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, 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 nineteen days ago

Junior Level 3 Engineer

at Appoint Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Systems Engineer - contract role - to provide cover whilst a team member is on a secondment.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

19d 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 six days ago

Business Development Manager - Junior (12-month contract)

at Bluechip Infotech New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ellerslie, Auckland(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $100,000 per year

Fast-track your career in tech sales (with real backing)
Variety, autonomy, and real market exposure
Great team culture

We’re looking for a motivated, commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our sales team on a 12-month contract

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development classification: Sales(Sales)

6d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d 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 twelve days ago

Summer Internship

at Kea Aerospace

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$29.90 per hour

Spend your summer on real aerospace engineering - help build a solar-powered aircraft designed to fly for months in the stratosphere.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Estimator

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Multiple roles open
Exciting stage in our businesses growth
Competitive day rate

Use your expertise to review live quotes, sense-check pricing and scope, fix anything that's off, and sign them off so jobs can go out.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

A structured, fully supported apprenticeship programme.
On-the-job training with experienced tradespeople and mentors.
Competitive apprentice remuneration.

We're excited to have an opening in our 2027 apprenticeship programme for an Industrial Maintenance Electrical Apprentice at HamiltonJet!

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

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Test Engineering Graduate

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 twenty six days ago

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

at OneStaff Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Gain a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Training and support from experienced staff
Long-term career opportunities

Dynaflow ENZED is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on hydraulic and engineering experience.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Engineering & Manufacturing Opportunities

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechanical Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 twenty six days ago

Asset Coordinator / Junior Asset Manager

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland(Hybrid)

Facilities Management | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Henderson
The opportunity to make an immediate impact in a busy and collaborative team.
A varied role combining office-based coordination with site visits

Due to an increase in workload, we're seeking an experienced Asset Coordinator/Junior Asset Manager to support the Asset Management team.

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Internship Software Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Waimakariri District Council

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: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Summer Intern Engineer (Fixed Term)

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)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Boiler Mechanic

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

$57.50 per hour (wages)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Long term growth opportunities

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Civil Engineering Interns 2026/27 - Southland

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southland

Swap screen time for site time on real infrastructure projects
Get paid on site while building skills and Civil Engineering hours
This internship could open doors to future scholarships or grad pathways

Swap screen time for site time in a paid Civil Engineering internship on real infrastructure projects.

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

12d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechatronics Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 nine days ago

Internship Computer Science 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Zincovery Process Technologies Ltd

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: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Subcontractor Coordinator

at Best Berries NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kumeu, Auckland

Join our construction team coordinating subcontractors, schedules and site operations on a landmark commercial project in Kumeu, Auckland.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Research & Engineering Interns

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 seventeen days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We are on the look out for Engineering Process Workers to join our world-class manufacturing team in Christchurch!

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

17d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Internship Programme 2026 / 2027

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Engineering Internship Programme Nov 26 - Feb 2027

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Software Developer

at HCL New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Collaborative team environment with strong focus on learning and growth
High Business Visibility & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Opportunity to Contribute to Large-Scale Transformation

Immediate role

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Workshop Engineer - 6 Months Fixed Term

at Ricoh New Zealand Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 nine days ago

Internship Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Hands-on experience to develop in a corporate 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: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Summer Intern - Fire

at Holmes

This is a Contract/Temp job