Lead Mechanical Engineer Full Time Jobs in All Manawatu, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Production Engineer

at PEC Limited

This is a Full time job

Marton, Manawatu

$65,000 – $80,000 per year

Privately New Zealand Owned
High Tech company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting future

Privately New Zealand Owned
High Tech company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting future

We're seeking a Production Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team, with a particular focus on our electronics manufacturing department.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

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Maintenance Engineer

at Proliant Health & Biologicals

This is a Full time job

Feilding, Manawatu

Global business improving animal and human health through biological innovation
High‑quality, regulated manufacturing with strong safety and compliance focus
Stable NZ operations with meaningful, hands‑on technical work

Global business improving animal and human health through biological innovation
High‑quality, regulated manufacturing with strong safety and compliance focus
Stable NZ operations with meaningful, hands‑on technical work

Hands‑on Maintenance Engineer role keeping vital plant running safely in regulated manufacturing. Varied work, real impact.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed five days ago

Production Engineer

at PEC Limited

This is a Full time job

Marton, Manawatu

$65,000 – $80,000 per year

Privately New Zealand Owned
High Tech company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting future

Privately New Zealand Owned
High Tech company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting future

We're seeking a Production Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team, with a particular focus on our electronics manufacturing department.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Proliant Health & Biologicals

This is a Full time job

Feilding, Manawatu

Global business improving animal and human health through biological innovation
High‑quality, regulated manufacturing with strong safety and compliance focus
Stable NZ operations with meaningful, hands‑on technical work

Global business improving animal and human health through biological innovation
High‑quality, regulated manufacturing with strong safety and compliance focus
Stable NZ operations with meaningful, hands‑on technical work

Hands‑on Maintenance Engineer role keeping vital plant running safely in regulated manufacturing. Varied work, real impact.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Engineering Manager

at Midwest Disposals Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Marton, Manawatu

If you’re ready to take ownership of engineering performance and lead infrastructure delivery in a complex and rewarding environment, apply today!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Site Manager - NZDF Waiouru

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waiouru, Manawatu

Lead a new Defence contract from the ground up
Autonomy to shape site culture, systems and performance
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead a new Defence contract from the ground up
Autonomy to shape site culture, systems and performance
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead and build a new Defence contract at Waiouru, driving performance, people and delivery from day one.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

7h ago

Listed one hour ago

Site Contract Manager - NZDF Ohakea

at PAE (NZ) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

Lead delivery in a high-profile Air Force environment
Live and work locally in an amazing lifestyle location
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead delivery in a high-profile Air Force environment
Live and work locally in an amazing lifestyle location
Competitive package including full use vehicle

Lead a critical Defence site at Ohakea, driving performance, relationships and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Brake Press Department Leading Hand

at Metalform (Dannevirke) LTD

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Dannevirke, Manawatu

Brake Press Department Leading Hand Attn: Engineers, Fabricators, Sheet Metal Trades, Team Leaders – Step up into leadership without losing the tools

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

27d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Electronics Manufacturing Manager

at PEC Limited

This is a Full time job

Marton, Manawatu

$75,000 – $85,000 per year

Privately Owned
Exciting Future
High tech company in rural New Zealand

Privately Owned
Exciting Future
High tech company in rural New Zealand

If leading, inspiring and motivating your electronics manufacturing team to achieve goals sounds like you, apply now!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Assembly Mechanic

at Metalform (Dannevirke) LTD

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Dannevirke, Manawatu

If you’re ready for a dynamic and rewarding role, where you’ll assemble industry-leading products, we want to hear from you!

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

25d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

General Manager - Operations

at Magnetic

This is a Full time job

Manawatu

NZD 180000 - 210000 per annum

Full operational and commercial ownership across a regional business
Lead from the front in a safety-critical, asset-heavy environment
Opportunity to stabilise, shape, and grow a critical service operation

Full operational and commercial ownership across a regional business
Lead from the front in a safety-critical, asset-heavy environment
Opportunity to stabilise, shape, and grow a critical service operation

Lead a regional waste services operation. Own performance, people, and P&L. Hands-on GM role driving structure, stability, and growth.

Recruited byTroy Thurston

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

at Avcraft Engineering NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Feilding, Manawatu

Excellent remuneration package on offer for the right person, including fuel card and subsidised licensing exams.

subClassification: Automotive EngineeringAutomotive Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed ten days ago

Branch Manager - Palmerston North

at CablePrice

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
Join a supportive and professional team
Commitment to our employees with ongoing training and development

Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
Join a supportive and professional team
Commitment to our employees with ongoing training and development

Exciting opportunity to lead After Sales operations, manage a successful sales team, boost performance & build customer relationships in Palmy!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Corrugator Manager

at Oji Fibre Solutions Packaging NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Levin, Manawatu

Strong Leader to manager production team
Global Packaging Company
Attractive salary and benefits on offer

Strong Leader to manager production team
Global Packaging Company
Attractive salary and benefits on offer

Experienced leader drive to production, quality and continuous improvement. Exposure to fast paced, high-volume manufacturing ideal. Based in Levin.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

25d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Project Manager

at Octa Associates Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$90,000 – $130,000 per year

$90,000 – $130,000 (aligned to experience)
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development support

$90,000 – $130,000 (aligned to experience)
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development support

Octa Associates seeks a Project Manager (2+ yrs) for multi-sector NZ projects. Flexible locations, career growth, supportive team, and competitive pay

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed three days ago

Service Manager - Crown Lift Trucks, Lower North Island

at Crown Lift Trucks New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Salary + Vehicle + Benefits

Chance to build your Service leadership career in the Forklift / MHE industry
Work in a dynamic & collaborative team environment; regular travel required
Based in Palmerston North, covering Lower North Island; vehicle + benefits

Chance to build your Service leadership career in the Forklift / MHE industry
Work in a dynamic & collaborative team environment; regular travel required
Based in Palmerston North, covering Lower North Island; vehicle + benefits

Service Manager role in the Forklift industry, based in Palmerston North and covering Lower North Island; dynamic & collaborative team environment!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Process Development Engineer

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Design and scale advanced manufacturing processes
Collaborate across R&D, Quality and Operations
Drive continuous improvement and optimise performance

Design and scale advanced manufacturing processes
Collaborate across R&D, Quality and Operations
Drive continuous improvement and optimise performance

Shape cutting-edge medical manufacturing processes in a high impact engineering role

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Solar Design & Project Engineer

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

A clear path to a senior leadership role as the business scales
Real ownership and authority — not a layer removed from decisions
Competitive base salary plus performance bonus tied to project outcomes

A clear path to a senior leadership role as the business scales
Real ownership and authority — not a layer removed from decisions
Competitive base salary plus performance bonus tied to project outcomes

Solar Project Manager leading utility‑scale solar from feasibility to commissioning, driving delivery, relationships, and commercial outcomes.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Manager - Electrical

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$130-140k+, OT + Personal Use Vehicle + Bonus

Own the full HVAC electrical project lifecycle - tender through to handover
Education, commercial, and defence sector client base - strong repeat workload
Electrical scope: controls, instrumentation, automation interfaces

Own the full HVAC electrical project lifecycle - tender through to handover
Education, commercial, and defence sector client base - strong repeat workload
Electrical scope: controls, instrumentation, automation interfaces

Deliver the electrical scope on technically diverse HVAC building services projects - controls, instrumentation, automation - from tender to handover.