Lead Automation Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our client's projects across a diverse range of industries.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed one day ago

Lead Automation Test Engineer

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead Automation Engineer with technical coaching and mentoring experience.
UI and API automation, Java, Selenium, GIT, and DevOps practices.
Wellington based, 12 months contract, to start Immediate or on short notice.

Lead Automation Engineer with technical coaching and mentoring experience.
UI and API automation, Java, Selenium, GIT, and DevOps practices.
Wellington based, 12 months contract, to start Immediate or on short notice.

Lead Java/Selenium automation & DevOps for complex apps. Drive best practices, mentor engineers. Wellington-based, 12-month contract to start ASAP.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

1d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Junior Automation Engineer

at PCRN Trials Limited

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

Access to learning, development and career progression
Systems and processes that support high-quality work
Attractive rem with carparking on site

Access to learning, development and career progression
Systems and processes that support high-quality work
Attractive rem with carparking on site

Play an important part in how Momentum Clinical Research and PCRN deliver efficient, scalable clinical trial operations.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Test Automation Engineer

at LIGHTN LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Shape a modern, secure cloud environment
Be part of a purpose-driven Kiwi company
Join a supportive, values-led team in a central location

Shape a modern, secure cloud environment
Be part of a purpose-driven Kiwi company
Join a supportive, values-led team in a central location

Own end-to-end test automation-design,integrate, optimise high-quality web/api tests.No-ego team that values work-life balance and meaningfull impact

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

23d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

Intermediate QA Engineer (Automation Focus)

at Aderant

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hiring an Intermediate QA Engineer with strong test automation and CI/CD experience using Playwright and modern web technologies.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

17h ago

Listed one day ago

Test Automation Engineer - Playwright

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Designing, building and executing Playwright automation
API and integration testing across complex systems and workflows
Auckland location with hybrid working

Designing, building and executing Playwright automation
API and integration testing across complex systems and workflows
Auckland location with hybrid working

Work for a large-scale New Zealand organisation currently investing heavily in modern technology, digital platforms and customer experience.

Recruited byLouise Hickey

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Automation Engineer

at GEA New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

We are GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors with market-leading solutions. Join us!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior & Intermediate Test Engineers

at Plexure Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

2k training budget, insurance, meal vouchers, WFH+

Join a global, growing SaaS company with over 300M users
Work in a cloud-native environment focused on backend services and APIs
Enjoy paid wellness days, summer hours, dinner vouchers, insurances + lots more

Join a global, growing SaaS company with over 300M users
Work in a cloud-native environment focused on backend services and APIs
Enjoy paid wellness days, summer hours, dinner vouchers, insurances + lots more

Test identity, security, and consumer data platforms in an AI-first engineering environment

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

18h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Test Engineer

at Medtech Global

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Test software that touches real patients. At Medtech, your quality work protects the tools NZ clinicians trust every single day.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

13d ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Automation & Controls Engineer

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hourly Rate + Overtime

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our client's projects across a diverse range of industries.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Automation Engineer

at Westland Milk Products

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hokitika, West Coast

Capability to use and program Rockwell and Honeywell systems are preferred
Optimise plant efficiency by minimising downtime
Contribute to process improvement projects!

Capability to use and program Rockwell and Honeywell systems are preferred
Optimise plant efficiency by minimising downtime
Contribute to process improvement projects!

You'll be a strong problem solver with a depth of knowledge in automation & process instrumentation systems, OT networks and process control software.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Digital Enablement Lead

at Pulse Energy Alliance LP

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland(Hybrid)

Annual Salary | Growth + Modern Tools

Flexible working: Work from home two days a week.
Staff Well-being Days, Life and Trauma Cover Insurance, Southern Cross
Laptop, car parking, additional KiwiSaver contributions, retail discounts

Flexible working: Work from home two days a week.
Staff Well-being Days, Life and Trauma Cover Insurance, Southern Cross
Laptop, car parking, additional KiwiSaver contributions, retail discounts

Kick start your career with Pulse Energy

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

19h ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

at DDS IT

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Build Reliable, Scalable Cloud Platforms at DDS IT.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

23h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Test Automation Engineer

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 a highly experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to own and drive our enterprise test automation strategy

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Industrial Software Engineer

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$90k-$120k

Software-first approach: Beckhoff PLCs, Ignition Perspective HMI, OO design
Build highly reusable, modular code that shortens commissioning
Occasional commissioning trips to NZ and Australian sites

Software-first approach: Beckhoff PLCs, Ignition Perspective HMI, OO design
Build highly reusable, modular code that shortens commissioning
Occasional commissioning trips to NZ and Australian sites

A rare blend of industrial automation and modern software engineering. Join a tight-knit team redefining how industrial plants are controlled.

Recruited byDavid Milmine

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Automation Engineer (Int-Snr) Ignition

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$70k to $140k + paid overtime

Two roles: one junior, one intermediate to senior
You decide how much you travel, and earn accordingly
Established systems integrator where people enjoy working

Two roles: one junior, one intermediate to senior
You decide how much you travel, and earn accordingly
Established systems integrator where people enjoy working

Two roles. PLC, SCADA, and HMI work. Control your own travel. Bay of Plenty and Auckland projects.

Recruited byDavid Milmine

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

AI Transformation Leader

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Drive AI transformation in a growing EdTech business, leading practical AI adoption through faster workflows and new ways of working.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Test Engineer - Lead

at Expert360

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Contract role for one year | hybrid working | Asap start
Lead test automation across multiple teams in a Agile environment
Wellington CBD location

Contract role for one year | hybrid working | Asap start
Lead test automation across multiple teams in a Agile environment
Wellington CBD location

Lead test automation in a fast paced environment and make a real impact. Java, Selenium, Jenkins, API testing, GIT & DevOps practices

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Automation Manager

at D2 Controls Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$140,000 – $160,000 per year

A great opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to further develop their career

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

AI & Automation Delivery Lead

at Chelsea Sugar

This is a Contract/Temp job

Birkenhead, Auckland(Hybrid)

Opportunity to lead and accelerate learning as we embed innovative AI
Help us fast-track our digital transformation journey
Flexible, innovative environment where your expertise will be valued

Opportunity to lead and accelerate learning as we embed innovative AI
Help us fast-track our digital transformation journey
Flexible, innovative environment where your expertise will be valued

Are you an AI and automation expert ready to make an immediate impact? Join us on a fixed term contract or part-time arrangement at NZ Sugar.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Electrical Engineer

at GEA New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

We are GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors with market-leading solutions. Join us!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior DevOps Engineer

at Paymark Ltd T/A Worldline NZ

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead hands-on DevOps delivery for a major payment switch transformation.
Modern cloud, automation, and observability tools in a high-impact environment.

Lead hands-on DevOps delivery for a major payment switch transformation.
Modern cloud, automation, and observability tools in a high-impact environment.

Help build the platform powering the next generation of payments in Aotearoa.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

2d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Senior Developer — Backend, Automation & AI

at Morgan Project Services (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$115,000 – $125,000 per year

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

Experienced backend role focused on AI, automation, integrations, and modernising business systems across real workflows. 12 month fixed term!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

22h ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Automation & AI Testing Engineer

at Eversor Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

Senior AI Testing Engineer at an Auckland-based AI startup. Contract, hybrid. Design and own the testing strategy for a production AI platform

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

20h ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Test Automation Engineer

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexibility to be based in Auckland or Tauranga - 12 Month Fixed Term Role
Lead end-to-end testing activities
Dive into a role that offers strong opportunity for growth and impact.

Flexibility to be based in Auckland or Tauranga - 12 Month Fixed Term Role
Lead end-to-end testing activities
Dive into a role that offers strong opportunity for growth and impact.

Deliver high-quality solutions across multiple projects while shaping modern testing practices.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Engineer

at SBS Wealth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

First in-house engineer at a growing NZ wealth manager. Build the advisor digital experience. TypeScript, full-stack, Wellington, hybrid contract.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Service Manager - Electrical Automation Engineering

at instrumatics Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Opportunity to lead and shape a national technical service team.
Involvement in diverse, hands-on technical and project work
Competitive salary package, company vehicle, and all required tools

Opportunity to lead and shape a national technical service team.
Involvement in diverse, hands-on technical and project work
Competitive salary package, company vehicle, and all required tools

Lead, inspire, and make an impact. Help shape the future of instrumentation services across New Zealand

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Automation Technician

at Dalton Electrical Co Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Join our automation team as a technician! Hands-on role for an EWRB-licensed electrician working on PLCs, breakdowns, and control systems in industry.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

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