Lead Engineer Full Time Jobs in Te Rapa 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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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)

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Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Embedded Software Engineer

at Crescent Consulting

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary + hybrid working

Develop embedded C on real hardware and wireless systems
Work across Bluetooth, WiFi and connectivity platforms
Hamilton-based or potential to be remote anywhere in NZ + travel to Hamilton

Develop embedded C on real hardware and wireless systems
Work across Bluetooth, WiFi and connectivity platforms
Hamilton-based or potential to be remote anywhere in NZ + travel to Hamilton

Embedded Software Engineer role solving real wireless challenges in C. Work on global products, hardware-level systems and varied consulting projects.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

16h ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Consent Planning Team Leader

at Fluid Engineering

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$120k - $160k p.a.

Well established Multi Disciplinary
Great room for growth
Supportive company Culture

Well established Multi Disciplinary
Great room for growth
Supportive company Culture

You will be working with a great local, multi-disciplinary consultancy, leading a well-established team of Consent Planners

subClassification: Urban Design & PlanningUrban Design & Planning

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

18h ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13d ago

Listed seventeen 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)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Intermediate/Senior Developer

at Enlighten Designs Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

The code is cheap now, your thinking is what’s valuable
Shape solutions as a trusted advisor, not just a pair of hands
Lead AI-enabled delivery at a firm that’s walking the talk

The code is cheap now, your thinking is what’s valuable
Shape solutions as a trusted advisor, not just a pair of hands
Lead AI-enabled delivery at a firm that’s walking the talk

A senior consulting role for experienced developers who know that understanding the business is harder and more valuable than writing the code.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

3d ago

Listed seventeen 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)

17d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Technical Director - Water Quality (Auckland or Hamilton)

at Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance
Work on diverse, meaningful environmental projects

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance & income protection
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance
Work on diverse, meaningful environmental projects

Join PDP to help deliver practical environmental and engineering solutions across Aotearoa, shaping outcomes for land, water, and communities.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14h ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineer

at WSP New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Excellent career development opportunities
Join a high performing team
Competitive salary package

Excellent career development opportunities
Join a high performing team
Competitive salary package

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

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Mechanical Design Manager

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Fast-moving engineering projects | Strong focus on delivery and outcomes
Opportunity to influence and improve how design is done
Lead a team of mid to senior level engineers

Fast-moving engineering projects | Strong focus on delivery and outcomes
Opportunity to influence and improve how design is done
Lead a team of mid to senior level engineers

Recruited byBrigitta Warren

We're looking for a Mechanical Design Manager to lead and strengthen a mechanical design function within a fast-paced food/dairy engineering enviro

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Principal Engineer - Automation fixed term

at Datacom

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Drive automation & AI innovation
Lead transformative software projects
Influence tech policy & architecture

Drive automation & AI innovation
Lead transformative software projects
Influence tech policy & architecture

This is a 12-month fixed term to cover maternity leave Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealan

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

21d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior or Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

at Fluid Engineering

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato(Hybrid)

$110k - $150k p.a. + OT + allowances + perks

Mix of office design, client meetings, and on-site work
$110K-$150K + allowances, mentorship, and full chartership support
Work on cutting edge and exciting projects

Mix of office design, client meetings, and on-site work
$110K-$150K + allowances, mentorship, and full chartership support
Work on cutting edge and exciting projects

Recruited byShekinah Bramwell

Step into a hands on mechanical engineering role with real projects, site work, and NZ-wide impact from day one for a leading consultancy

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Civil Engineer

at Grada Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Work on complex, high-profile projects
Strong career progression with mentorship from top engineers
Social, supportive culture with real work-life balance and benifits

Work on complex, high-profile projects
Strong career progression with mentorship from top engineers
Social, supportive culture with real work-life balance and benifits

Intermediate-Senior Civil Engineer | Complex projects, career growth, great culture. Step up your impact in a leading NZ consultancy.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Systems Engineer

at PODcom Limited

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)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Intermediate Civil / Three Waters Engineer

at BTW Company Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Technically diverse projects lead by a supportive leadership team
Join a collaborative team that values innovation and growth
Training and Development framework with paid professional development

Technically diverse projects lead by a supportive leadership team
Join a collaborative team that values innovation and growth
Training and Development framework with paid professional development

Help design Waikato’s future—work on civil and three waters projects, collaborate, innovate, and make your mark with BTW Hamilton

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Principal Developer - Full stack

at Datacom

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Principal Full Stack Developer leadership role
Drive Datacom’s flagship SaaS payroll modernisation
End-to-end software delivery responsibility

Principal Full Stack Developer leadership role
Drive Datacom’s flagship SaaS payroll modernisation
End-to-end software delivery responsibility

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organi

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Associate Director | Water Infrastructure

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead major 3 waters projects with strong local + global support
Director-level role shaping Waikato’s water infrastructure future
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Lead major 3 waters projects with strong local + global support
Director-level role shaping Waikato’s water infrastructure future
Build senior client relationships and influence regional investment

Provide Technical and Delivery leadership in this Director level role, throughout Hamilton and the Waikato region.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Team Leader - Spray Drying

at Dairy Goat Co-op (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead a key dairy manufacturing team in Hamilton
Use your technical expertise in a complex production environment
Grow and develop a high performing team in a modern facility

Lead a key dairy manufacturing team in Hamilton
Use your technical expertise in a complex production environment
Grow and develop a high performing team in a modern facility

We have a leadership opportunity for someone passionate about team development, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

20d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at Stellar Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Avalon, Waikato

$130k-$160k per annum

$130k-$160k per annum + work across energy, 3 waters, and major civil projects
Hamilton-based with project exposure across NZ
Backed by a large, established group with real career runway

$130k-$160k per annum + work across energy, 3 waters, and major civil projects
Hamilton-based with project exposure across NZ
Backed by a large, established group with real career runway

Recruited byJack Mullins

Take the lead on technically complex civil infrastructure with an award-winning contractor

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Project Manager - Client Side

at Veros Property

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$100,000 – $140,000 per year + bonus

Growth Opportunity
Broad range of projects
Client side PM

Growth Opportunity
Broad range of projects
Client side PM

Are you someone who has delivered construction projects in NZ, is happy fronting clients and project teams. Let's discuss today!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed five days ago

Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

at HR Connect Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Help lead the transition to a more automated future.
Join a company driven by excellence and continuous improvement.
Lead a team and make a real impact on business success.

Help lead the transition to a more automated future.
Join a company driven by excellence and continuous improvement.
Lead a team and make a real impact on business success.

Lead from the front and keep production running at its best, every shift, every day. Join a supportive workplace where your input matters.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Senior Process Engineer

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$140 - 160K+ base salary

Full Project Engineering Responsibility
Great salary. Autonomy and supportive business owners
Dairy Process Engineering Specialist - NZ owned and operated

Full Project Engineering Responsibility
Great salary. Autonomy and supportive business owners
Dairy Process Engineering Specialist - NZ owned and operated

Recruited byLuke Atkinson

Senior Dairy Process Engineer / Project Manager delivering process and project work nationwide. Great company with project ownership and variety

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Site Engineer - Civil

at Fluid Construction

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$100k - $130k p.a. + vehicle

Leadership position
Career progression opportunity
Strong future workload

Leadership position
Career progression opportunity
Strong future workload

Recruited byTom Smillie

Great opportunity to join a well-respected company with strong growth potential.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

North Island Manager - Utilities Infrastructure

at HR Connect Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead with impact – drive North Island utilities projects
Develop and inspire – build an exceptional team and strong client relationships
Grow your Career – long term opportunities with competitive remuneration package

Lead with impact – drive North Island utilities projects
Develop and inspire – build an exceptional team and strong client relationships
Grow your Career – long term opportunities with competitive remuneration package

Lead Civtec’s North Island operations and drive the delivery and growth of major utilities projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

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Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects)

Technical Sales Engineer

Engineering Team Leader - Water Treatment

Senior Support Software Developer

Embedded Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects)

General Manager

Consent Planning Team Leader

Technical Sales Engineer

Renewables Developer

Intermediate/Senior Developer

Civil Engineering Manager

Technical Director - Water Quality (Auckland or Hamilton)

Intermediate - Senior Civil Engineer

Engineering Manager - Operations

Principal Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Mechanical Design Manager

Principal Engineer - Automation fixed term

Senior or Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Intermediate Civil / Three Waters Engineer

Principal Developer - Full stack

Associate Director | Water Infrastructure

Team Leader - Spray Drying

Senior Civil Engineer

Project Manager - Client Side

Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

Senior Process Engineer

Site Engineer - Civil

North Island Manager - Utilities Infrastructure

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