Lead Engineer Jobs in All Waikato, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects)

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(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 (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive 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 (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our clients projects across a wide variety of industries.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Civil Engineering Manager

at BCD Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Chance to step into a leadership role with a growing NZ owned consultancy
Join a collaborative and highly motivated team of property consultants
Be part of shaping a dynamic civil team NZ wide

Chance to step into a leadership role with a growing NZ owned consultancy
Join a collaborative and highly motivated team of property consultants
Be part of shaping a dynamic civil team NZ wide

The infrastructures in place, the road is clearly marked out, now we’re looking for the Civil Engineering Manager to pick it up and run with it.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed nine days ago

Engineering Team Leader - Water Treatment

at Lutra

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$125,000 – $160,000 per year + annual bonus

Experienced Senior Process Engineers with Leadership Experience - this is the role for you! Competitive salaries, annual bonus, and an excellent team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Support Software Developer

at PGL

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Real ownership and influence
Impactful work with growth opportunities
Collaborative, high-performing environment

Real ownership and influence
Impactful work with growth opportunities
Collaborative, high-performing environment

Senior developer role with real ownership, shaping solutions, mentoring others, and delivering impactful software in a collaborative agile team.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Process Engineer (Project-Based)

at GAMBOL PET FOOD (NEW ZEALAND) CO., LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

$140,000 – $180,000 per year

Lead process design, installation and commissioning for NZ projects; coordinate global teams, manage timelines, and ensure GMP-compliant delivery.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Geothermal

at Contact Energy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wairakei, Waikato

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading geothermal assets, people and projects that keep plants safe, reliable and future-ready

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

IT Systems Engineer – Managed Services

at Elite Business Systems

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join a leading NZ technology provider in Hamilton. Bring your IT experience and grow with a team that delivers complete business technology solutions.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects)

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(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 (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive 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 (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our clients projects across a wide variety of industries.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Software Engineer

at ECS

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

A unique growth opportunity for an ambitious individual to thrive

A unique growth opportunity for an ambitious individual to thrive

Your opportunity to join a growing organisation

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Design Assurance Engineer

at Waikato Waters Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Validate infrastructure is right — before it's built!
Ensure infrastructure designs are safe, compliant, and fit for long-term service
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Validate infrastructure is right — before it's built!
Ensure infrastructure designs are safe, compliant, and fit for long-term service
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Provide independent design assurance across externally delivered infrastructure projects and developer-led works.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Commissioning Process Engineer

at Alexander James

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Experience in commissioning, process engineering, or asset-intensive environment
Strong knowledge of process systems, instrumentation, and control systems
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving capability in complex environments

Experience in commissioning, process engineering, or asset-intensive environment
Strong knowledge of process systems, instrumentation, and control systems
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving capability in complex environments

Ensure new and upgraded assets are safely commissioned and ready for operation, bridging delivery and operations to deliver reliable water services.

Recruited byCameron Zukor

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Renewables Developer

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Lead wind & renewable project development at Mercury on a 12-month FTC, shaping projects that power a low-carbon future.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

23d ago

Listed eight days ago

General Manager

at Progressive Group

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$160,000 – $180,000 per year

Rare opportunity to develop an established niche export company
Opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment
Stamp your mark as a leader outside of a corporate environment

Rare opportunity to develop an established niche export company
Opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment
Stamp your mark as a leader outside of a corporate environment

GM to take a small export engineering company to a great export company

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor - Sawmill

at Focus Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

Excellent, varied, of project & maintenance work, stable industry.
Excellent Hourly Rate's, Benefits & Growth 5.30AM to 4PM Mon-Fri
Strong company culture, stable secure environment & free firewood!

Excellent, varied, of project & maintenance work, stable industry.
Excellent Hourly Rate's, Benefits & Growth 5.30AM to 4PM Mon-Fri
Strong company culture, stable secure environment & free firewood!

Lead a multi-trade team as a hands on Engineering Supervisor, within an industrial enviroment. Growth projects, top rates & a fantastic culture await!

Recruited byHolly Southworth

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Technical Design & Delivery Lead | Water Infrastructure

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Act as the key technical authority for water infrastructure projects in Waikato
Partner with local councils and water service entities as a trusted advisor
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Act as the key technical authority for water infrastructure projects in Waikato
Partner with local councils and water service entities as a trusted advisor
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Technical Design & Delivery Lead for three waters projects in Waikato. Provide technical assurance, client advice, and team leadership.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Technical Sales Engineer

at Spirax Sarco Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Multinational engineering company
Dynamic and varied technical sales engineer role
Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to foster professional growth

Multinational engineering company
Dynamic and varied technical sales engineer role
Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to foster professional growth

Multinational Engineering Company looking for a full time Technical Sales Engineer. If you are looking for a dynamic role, this may be for you.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

LIMS Lead

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead and enhance a LabWare LIMS across lab and manufacturing
Solve system issues with technical and data expertise
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and data integrity outcomes

Lead and enhance a LabWare LIMS across lab and manufacturing
Solve system issues with technical and data expertise
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and data integrity outcomes

Own and optimise a critical LIMS platform driving quality, data, and performance

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Civil Engineering Manager

at BCD Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Chance to step into a leadership role with a growing NZ owned consultancy
Join a collaborative and highly motivated team of property consultants
Be part of shaping a dynamic civil team NZ wide

Chance to step into a leadership role with a growing NZ owned consultancy
Join a collaborative and highly motivated team of property consultants
Be part of shaping a dynamic civil team NZ wide

The infrastructures in place, the road is clearly marked out, now we’re looking for the Civil Engineering Manager to pick it up and run with it.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Infrastructure and Facilities Manager

at Cobb Vantress New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Come join our team!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Civil Engineer | Hamilton

at 84 Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waikato(Hybrid)

Clear pathway to Associate + Shareholding
Sign on Bonus
Ideal for Senior Engineers stepping up

Clear pathway to Associate + Shareholding
Sign on Bonus
Ideal for Senior Engineers stepping up

Step into a Principal role in Hamilton. Lead civil projects, influence direction, and work toward equity.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed five hours ago

NZ Sales Engineer – Water Management & Industrial Food

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato(Hybrid)

Senior Remuneration package with many benefits

Drive growth through a consultative, solution-led technical sales approach.
Experience with capital equipment, process technologies, or engineered solutions
Ideal for Salesperson who can genuinely add value, build long-term partnerships

Drive growth through a consultative, solution-led technical sales approach.
Experience with capital equipment, process technologies, or engineered solutions
Ideal for Salesperson who can genuinely add value, build long-term partnerships

Sales Engineer to manage NZ's Water, Wastewater & Industrial Food processing sectors. Work with key customers on existing projects. Senior Rem $$$.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

5h ago

Listed two days ago

Work Group Manager - Water

at WSP New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexible work options available
Diverse projects and workstreams
Detailed Design engineering projects

Flexible work options available
Diverse projects and workstreams
Detailed Design engineering projects

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Quality Lead

at All Energy Contracting

This is a Full time job

Rangitaiki, Waikato

AEC are hiring a Quality Lead! are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Apply Now!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Technical Project Manager

at Gallagher

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Salary + Benefits + Free on-site Parking

Lead end-to-end technical projects with international scope
Hands-on role in a complex, enterprise technology environment
Join a strong brand with a people-first culture + long-term pathways

Lead end-to-end technical projects with international scope
Hands-on role in a complex, enterprise technology environment
Join a strong brand with a people-first culture + long-term pathways

Drive complex, high-impact technical projects with global reach. Turn ideas into delivery across a fast-moving, enterprise technology environment.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

$90,000

Diagnose full production systems to unlock efficiency gains and reduce downtime
Lead CI initiatives improving reliability, output, and asset performance
Blend hands-on maintenance with data-driven process optimisation

Diagnose full production systems to unlock efficiency gains and reduce downtime
Lead CI initiatives improving reliability, output, and asset performance
Blend hands-on maintenance with data-driven process optimisation

Drive plant performance through smart diagnostics, optimisation, and continuous improvement in a high-impact maintenance engineering role.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Work on diverse, large-scale building services projects
Grow your career with global exposure across ANZ projects
Flexible work, strong team culture, and development support

Work on diverse, large-scale building services projects
Grow your career with global exposure across ANZ projects
Flexible work, strong team culture, and development support

Design impactful projects as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at AECOM—grow your career, collaborate globally, and deliver innovative building solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Process Manager / Senior Process Manager

at Olam Food Ingredients NZ Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

Key technical role for the New Zealand (NZ) Dairy value-added program including primary technical contact for Teir 1 customers.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

26d ago

Listed eight days ago

Fortinet Security and Networks Engineer

at Fuse IT Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$120,000 – $140,000 per year

Premier IT Services Firm
Challenging Work: Solve complex problems and lead impactful technical projects.
Highly respected and collaborative team

Premier IT Services Firm
Challenging Work: Solve complex problems and lead impactful technical projects.
Highly respected and collaborative team

Security and Network Engineer sought by a premier firm in Hamilton. to 140k inc package

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

8d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Intermediate - Senior Civil Engineer

at Holmes

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Strong pipeline of complex and interesting projects
Join a collaborative working environment, focused on career development
Hamilton location

Strong pipeline of complex and interesting projects
Join a collaborative working environment, focused on career development
Hamilton location

Join a team of engineers with decades of experience and a business with some of the most complex and interesting engineering projects in the world.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Contractor Manager

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Interesting and exciting work environment
Competitive remuneration
Excellent team

Interesting and exciting work environment
Competitive remuneration
Excellent team

Lead contractor performance across a dynamic mining site, driving safety, quality, and cost outcomes in a hands-on leadership role.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Engineering Manager - Operations

at Waikato Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Hands-on leadership: you're as comfortable in the field as in planning a meeting
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Hands-on leadership: you're as comfortable in the field as in planning a meeting
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Be the senior technical leader at the heart of Waikato Waters water and wastewater operations. Exciting opportunity to be part of something brand-new!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Senior Systems Engineer

at PODcom Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Work across a diverse, modern cloud and infrastructure stack
Own client delivery and shape business-critical environments
Clear pathway into consulting or technical leadership

Work across a diverse, modern cloud and infrastructure stack
Own client delivery and shape business-critical environments
Clear pathway into consulting or technical leadership

Senior Systems Engineer role in a growing Hamilton MSP. Lead technical delivery, work across cloud and infrastructure, and deliver client successes.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

25d ago

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