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

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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)

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Team Leader - Rivers

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago(Hybrid)

Role can be based in Dunedin or Alexandra

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Lead a team of five and manage a significant programme of contractor-delivered work across Otago’s large, complex, diverse river systems

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed three days ago

Project Engineer

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Longburn, Manawatu

18 Month fixed term contract delivering upgrades at dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZ's most loved dairy brands
Immediate start

18 Month fixed term contract delivering upgrades at dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZ's most loved dairy brands
Immediate start

End-to-end delivery, technical assurance & acceptance of Major Plant & Process equipment at dairy manufacturing site. Deliver cost, scope & quality

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed four hours ago

Welder

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

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)

4h ago

Listed five days ago

Site Engineer - Civil

at Downer EDI Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Deliver complex civil infrastructure projects across Energy & Utilities
Strong focus on Zero Harm, quality, programme and cost control
Wellington-based role with long-term career development at Downer

Deliver complex civil infrastructure projects across Energy & Utilities
Strong focus on Zero Harm, quality, programme and cost control
Wellington-based role with long-term career development at Downer

Civil Site Engineer supporting complex Energy and Utilities infrastructure projects in Wellington.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Coordinator/APM

at Techtrade Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Become a key part of a maintenance project for a large vessel inside New Zealand's largest dry dock.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty six 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)

26d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract → Permanent Opportunity)

at Ingentis Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Kick-start your engineering career on real-world projects. Hands-on design, real responsibility, and a pathway to a permanent role.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engineering Project Manager

at Techtrade Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Take full ownership of a marine maintenance projects on large vessel inside New Zealand's largest dry dock.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Competitive Salary + REAL Benefits
Excellent Work Culture & Collaborative Team Environment
Ongoing Training + Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary + REAL Benefits
Excellent Work Culture & Collaborative Team Environment
Ongoing Training + Development Opportunities

Lead civil projects end-to-end, owning planning, safety, quality and delivery on time and budget while driving team performance & continuous improve.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Pipefitter / Pipe Welder

at Kinetic Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Experienced Pipefitter/Welder wanted for industrial engineering work. Solid pipeline of projects, good crew, and long-term stability.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d 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 fourteen days ago

Team Leader - Rivers

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago(Hybrid)

Role can be based in Dunedin or Alexandra

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Lead a team of five and manage a significant programme of contractor-delivered work across Otago’s large, complex, diverse river systems

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Intermediate Civil Engineer

at Maven Canterbury Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Maven is seeking a full-time Intermediate Civil Engineer to assist with our ever-growing workload and team in Christchurch.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Switching Planner

at Omexom New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

Attractive Staff Benefits
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Great Team Environment

Attractive Staff Benefits
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Great Team Environment

We are currently seeking to employ a Switiching Planner on a 12 month fixed term basis.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Project Engineer

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

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Project Engineer: 3-7y exp , Eng degree , NZS 3910. Manage site ops & delivery for Gambol Pet Food NZ

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed three days ago

Transportation Leader - Tauranga

at Stantec New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Salary + KiwiSaver + a range of benefits

This role has the support as well as the challenge you are looking for
Competitive salary + KiwiSaver and excellent benefits
Based in our beautiful Tauranga office - work with a view!

This role has the support as well as the challenge you are looking for
Competitive salary + KiwiSaver and excellent benefits
Based in our beautiful Tauranga office - work with a view!

Are you a leader who is authentic, understands the infrastructure market and able to build trust and rapport with our team in Tauranga? Apply now!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato(Hybrid)

Bonus + Benefits

New senior role
Expanding niche business
Flexible work environment

New senior role
Expanding niche business
Flexible work environment

Young & expanding consultancy is recruiting a regional leader to work on diverse civil projects, career growth + lifestyle

Recruited bySimon Field

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed six days ago

Road Maintenance Engineer

at Higgins

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato

Plan and support delivery of network maintenance works
Work with experienced crews on essential infrastructure
Varied role across site, systems and stakeholders

Plan and support delivery of network maintenance works
Work with experienced crews on essential infrastructure
Varied role across site, systems and stakeholders

Manage and deliver road maintenance works. Own planning, data and quality while working closely with operations and clients.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at X4 Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

8+ years NZ consulting experience in Civil Engineering & Project Management
Completive hourly rate with overtime paid!
Top quality flexible culture and solid reputation in the industry

8+ years NZ consulting experience in Civil Engineering & Project Management
Completive hourly rate with overtime paid!
Top quality flexible culture and solid reputation in the industry

Senior Civil Engineer wanted – drive land development & subdivision delivery with long-term greenfield projects already underway!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

at Duyvestyn Drainage Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Project Manager to join our business & deliver large-scale civil infrastructure and subdivision projects.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Site Engineer

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Attractive Remuneration Package

Hands-on Site Engineer role delivering real civil projects across Taranaki.
Mix of site and office work, learning directly from experienced engineers.
Strong training, career progression and benefits

Hands-on Site Engineer role delivering real civil projects across Taranaki.
Mix of site and office work, learning directly from experienced engineers.
Strong training, career progression and benefits

Deliver real-world civil projects, gaining varied site and office experience while growing your engineering career with a supportive team.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Maintenance Supervisor

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive Salary Plus vehicle for full private use
Work for a well-established brand
Supportive and collaborative team to work along with

Competitive Salary Plus vehicle for full private use
Work for a well-established brand
Supportive and collaborative team to work along with

Leads transmission maintenance teams, ensuring safe, reliable networks through planning, fault response, compliance, and continuous improvement goals.

subClassification: SupervisorsSupervisors

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Intermediate Civil Engineer

at 84 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 100000 - 120000 per annum, Paid Professional

Partner Mentorship Program + Full Support Towards CPEng
Paid Engineering Membership Fees + Special Study Leave + Mobil Phone Allowance
Values-driven culture with a strong focus on people development

Partner Mentorship Program + Full Support Towards CPEng
Paid Engineering Membership Fees + Special Study Leave + Mobil Phone Allowance
Values-driven culture with a strong focus on people development

Progressive land development and property advisory consultancy seeking a Senior Civil Engineer

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Project Manager | Civil Constuction

at Myne Talent

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$135,000 – $150,000 per year + annual bonus

Become a construction SME providing valuable advice and construction expertise
Flexible role with office hrs | Pick up kids from school, play golf, surf
Role variety and scope across a range of project types and sizes

Become a construction SME providing valuable advice and construction expertise
Flexible role with office hrs | Pick up kids from school, play golf, surf
Role variety and scope across a range of project types and sizes

A 40 hour pw civil construction role paying a similar salary to a project based job requiring 50hrs+ | High level consulting | Constructability advice