Long Hours Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Senior Project Manager | Civil Construction

at Myne Talent

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$170,000 – $200,000 per year

Become a construction SME providing valuable advice and commercial expertise
Be part of the company growth with equity available
Enjoy a great lifestyle balance with regular office hours and work flexibility

Become a construction SME providing valuable advice and commercial expertise
Be part of the company growth with equity available
Enjoy a great lifestyle balance with regular office hours and work flexibility

Make the move from civil infrastructure delivery to a client-side consulting role | Shift into a strategic subject matter expert position

Recruited byRob Sellars

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Mechanical Engineer

at Southern Lakes Laundries

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$70,000 – $85,000 per year

Be part of a team where your expertise directly keeps operations running
Work in a collaborative environment with three other engineers.
Live and work in beautiful Queenstown while joining our skilled engineering team

Be part of a team where your expertise directly keeps operations running
Work in a collaborative environment with three other engineers.
Live and work in beautiful Queenstown while joining our skilled engineering team

We are looking for a professional, solution-focused Engineer who works well under pressure to manage and carry out our repairs and maintenance program

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed one day ago

Welder

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

NZD 32 - 35 per hour

Big hours on offer with steady work and a consistent daily workflow
Join a crew that backs hard workers and respects the effort you put in
Lock in long-term work with solid hours for the right hard-working welder

Big hours on offer with steady work and a consistent daily workflow
Join a crew that backs hard workers and respects the effort you put in
Lock in long-term work with solid hours for the right hard-working welder

Production MIG welding role in Hastings. Long hours, solid pay, and ongoing work for a skilled, reliable welder.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Industrial & FMCG Maintenance Trades

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Hawkes Bay

Strong pay, stable hours, long-term opportunities
Work with top Agri Manufacturing & FMCG employers
Industrial & FMCG maintenance roles across NZ

Strong pay, stable hours, long-term opportunities
Work with top Agri Manufacturing & FMCG employers
Industrial & FMCG maintenance roles across NZ

Industrial and FMCG maintenance roles offering strong pay, stable hours, and long-term opportunities with leading employers across NZ.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Engineering Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24 - $30 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Are you looking for a hands-on role in Mechanical Engineering that will give you valuable industry experience. We have short term or long-term

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Southern Lakes Laundries

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$70,000 – $85,000 per year

Be part of a team where your expertise directly keeps operations running
Work in a collaborative environment with three other engineers.
Live and work in beautiful Queenstown while joining our skilled engineering team

Be part of a team where your expertise directly keeps operations running
Work in a collaborative environment with three other engineers.
Live and work in beautiful Queenstown while joining our skilled engineering team

We are looking for a professional, solution-focused Engineer who works well under pressure to manage and carry out our repairs and maintenance program

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Project Manager | Civil Construction

at Myne Talent

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$170,000 – $200,000 per year

Become a construction SME providing valuable advice and commercial expertise
Be part of the company growth with equity available
Enjoy a great lifestyle balance with regular office hours and work flexibility

Become a construction SME providing valuable advice and commercial expertise
Be part of the company growth with equity available
Enjoy a great lifestyle balance with regular office hours and work flexibility

Make the move from civil infrastructure delivery to a client-side consulting role | Shift into a strategic subject matter expert position

Recruited byRob Sellars

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

General Mechanical Engineer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

General Mechanical Engineer - fabrication and mechanical engineering duties, reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Delegat

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Paid parental/partners leave and long service benefits
Wine allowance and discounted staff prices
Comprehensive onboarding plan

Paid parental/partners leave and long service benefits
Wine allowance and discounted staff prices
Comprehensive onboarding plan

We are seeking a talented and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our bottling and packaging team based in Glendene in West Auckland.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Intermediate to Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects).

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hourly Rate + Overtime

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

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Maintenance Technician

at Sofitel Wellington

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Family & Friends Hotel Discounts, reward and recognition incentives
Learn Your Way - Career development with access to Accor’s training platforms!
Heartist Benefits - Discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide!

Family & Friends Hotel Discounts, reward and recognition incentives
Learn Your Way - Career development with access to Accor’s training platforms!
Heartist Benefits - Discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide!

Sofitel Wellington

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Structural Engineer

at Stratum Consultants Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

36-hour working week where everyone finishes at 12 noon on Friday!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects)

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(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 client's projects across a range of industries.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Puhoi, Auckland

Keep dairy / cheese manufacturing site - running, fixing breakdowns
Join the team behind one of NZ's most loved cheese brands - Puhoi Valley
Permanent role, no nights, no rotating roster. Mon - Fri OR Tues - Sat

Keep dairy / cheese manufacturing site - running, fixing breakdowns
Join the team behind one of NZ's most loved cheese brands - Puhoi Valley
Permanent role, no nights, no rotating roster. Mon - Fri OR Tues - Sat

Mechanical engineer at dairy manufacturing site in Puhoi. Monday - Friday OR Tuesday - Saturday, your choice! No nights.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Fitter - Relocation

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

130000.0-136000.0

Join a collaborative and supportive team - Relocation to Wellington
Covered costs of cert and qualifications - room to upskill further internally
Relocation costs supported

Join a collaborative and supportive team - Relocation to Wellington
Covered costs of cert and qualifications - room to upskill further internally
Relocation costs supported

Relocation opportunity to Wellington joining an experienced team of Fitters and Electricians - Apply now for more information

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed one hour ago

Engineer Asset Planning

at Wellington Water Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington(Hybrid)

Grow your insights and develop your asset planning practice
Opportunity to interpret various data sources
Based in our Petone office near the train station, cafes and the beach

Grow your insights and develop your asset planning practice
Opportunity to interpret various data sources
Based in our Petone office near the train station, cafes and the beach

Fantastic developing role where you will get to influence the detailed technical work that will be needed to inform the investment planning decisions.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1h ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

at Rocket Lab

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead process improvements and automation for Rutherford engine production.
Resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support documentation, design reviews, and cross-team collaboration.

Lead process improvements and automation for Rutherford engine production.
Resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support documentation, design reviews, and cross-team collaboration.

Lead process improvements, quality initiatives, and cross-team support for efficient Rutherford rocket engine production at Rocket Lab.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3h ago

Listed five days ago

Maintenance Leading Hand

at Holcim

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

Onehunga site based role
Strong understanding of plant operations, maintenance practices, and production
Supportive team environment

Onehunga site based role
Strong understanding of plant operations, maintenance practices, and production
Supportive team environment

You will be responsible for technical guidance to the operations team, works closely with the wider Engineering team to plan and execute maintenance

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Electrical Engineer

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 55 - 70 per hour

12 month contract with long term programme stability
Hands on senior engineering role with real technical ownership
Work within a structured, mature engineering environment

12 month contract with long term programme stability
Hands on senior engineering role with real technical ownership
Work within a structured, mature engineering environment

12 month contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, two positions available in Auckland.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Project Manager – Water

at J & R Contracting Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Port Waikato, Waikato

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Life and health insurance
Company vehicle
Competitive salary

Life and health insurance
Company vehicle
Competitive salary

Are you an experienced water infrastructure project manager looking to take ownership of a key regional contract and grow a division?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Team Leader Pump Operations

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range - $105,714-$124,300 dependent on exp

Great leadership role within our Water Operations department
Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
5 weeks’ annual leave after 2 years service

Great leadership role within our Water Operations department
Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
5 weeks’ annual leave after 2 years service

Lead with clarity, build strong people, and shape how essential services are delivered across our city.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed eight days ago

Heavy Structural Steel Fabricator / Welder

at Kinetic Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Experienced Heavy Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder required for a full-time role in Wellington.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Water Reticulation / Civil Pipelay Specialist – Subdivision Infrastructure

at Duyvestyn Drainage Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for experienced water reticulation & civil pipelay specialists to join our team delivering large subdivision & infrastructure projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Fitter - Relocation

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

125000.0-135000.0

Join a collaborative and supportive team based in Wellington
Above market salary plus room for overtime rates and paid up-skilling
Relocation support offered

Join a collaborative and supportive team based in Wellington
Above market salary plus room for overtime rates and paid up-skilling
Relocation support offered

Relocation opportunity for maintenance fitters based in Wellington with relocation support - Apply now for more info

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Integration - 4 day week

at Rocket Lab

This is a Full time job

Auckland

4-Day Week (Mon-Thurs) | Late Start | Long Weekends Every Week
Play a critical, hands-on role in building, testing, and launching our vehicles
Step into the world of Aerospace!

4-Day Week (Mon-Thurs) | Late Start | Long Weekends Every Week
Play a critical, hands-on role in building, testing, and launching our vehicles
Step into the world of Aerospace!

Our team sits at the heart of production - supporting daily operations. This is your chance to make your stamp in Aerospace- Apply Today!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer (Intermediate)

at PDV Consultants Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Technical Design + Project Engineering
Varied projects with exciting challenges and impact
Experienced team, relaxed culture and great benefits

Technical Design + Project Engineering
Varied projects with exciting challenges and impact
Experienced team, relaxed culture and great benefits

With exciting new projects confirmed, it's a great time for experienced mechanical engineers to join our experienced, multi-disciplinary team.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Automation Engineer

at Wellington Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Comprehensive wellbeing programme
Flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal professional development opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing programme
Flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal professional development opportunities

Make a real impact on environmental outcomes across Wellington's three waters networks!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21h ago

Listed six days ago

Job Manager

at Allied Industrial Engineering Limited

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Negotiable + Paid Overtime

Join a stable, well‑established heavy engineering business of 30+ years
Build job management and commercial skills beyond the tools
Work closely with clients, trades and project stakeholders

Join a stable, well‑established heavy engineering business of 30+ years
Build job management and commercial skills beyond the tools
Work closely with clients, trades and project stakeholders

Ideal for an experienced tradesperson stepping off the tools, looking to develop their job management and commercial skills in heavy engineering.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Farrah's

This is a Full time job

Silverstream, Wellington

Well-established NZ food manufacturer with a strong brand reputation
Modern manufacturing equipment and world class facilities
On-call allowances for participation in a 24/5 on call roster

Well-established NZ food manufacturer with a strong brand reputation
Modern manufacturing equipment and world class facilities
On-call allowances for participation in a 24/5 on call roster

Lead preventative maintenance initiatives, respond to breakdowns and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed twelve days ago

CAD Designer - Marine

at Manson Group

This is a Full time job

Avondale, Auckland

Superyachts!! Superyachts!! Superyachts!!
Innovative Growing Company with Opportunities!!
Long Term Stable Employment

Superyachts!! Superyachts!! Superyachts!!
Innovative Growing Company with Opportunities!!
Long Term Stable Employment

Superyachts!! Boats!! Marine!! Great team atmosphere, be part of a world leading innovative team in international marine industry!

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

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