Machine Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed one day ago

Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work within a supportive and experienced manufacturing team.
A workplace that values attention to detail, quality and doing things right.
Two rotating shift options: Day or Night.

Mechanically minded? Join a leading Penrose manufacturer! Machine operating and valid forklift license essential. Great pay and career growth.

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Production Operator

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Weekly pay + pm shift allowance + Sat/Sun off

Full-time, Monday to Friday
Opportunity to build a long-term career in food manufacturing
Afternoon Shift Allowance

Operate production machinery, prepare premium dairy products and help deliver quality products enjoyed across New Zealand and worldwide.

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Junior Project Engineer

at Walter & Wild

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

12-month fixed term role based in Māngere
Kickstart your career with hands-on capital project experience
Learn from an experienced engineering team

Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on exposure to capital projects, upgrades and equipment installations with a leading food manufacturer!

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Press Brake Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

NZD 32 - 36 per hour

Earn $32–$36 an hour, with weekly pay to keep the dollars rolling in!
Keen to earn extra coin? Overtime opportunities may be up for grabs!
Build your skills and take the next step with a major NZ engineering outfit!

Operate CNC press brake machinery, read engineering drawings and tackle fabrication work in a busy Hastings engineering workshop.

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

NZD 42.50 - 49 per hour, Immediate Start

$42.50–$49 per hour + weekly pay
Long-term placement opportunity
Work with a specialist aviation engineering company in Taupō

Diagnose mechanical faults, service equipment and maintain precision components using your engineering skills.

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Purchasing Officer - Engineering

at ALH Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

$32.00 - $38.00

Manage purchasing, source engineering parts and raise purchase orders.
$32.00 - $38.00 p/h depending on experience
Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

Purchasing Officer - $32-$38/hr, Monday to Friday. Join a busy engineering team in an ongoing opportunity with temp-to-perm potential.

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Internship - Manufacturing/Engineering

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

Gain practical experience in manufacturing and process improvement.
Work alongside experienced teams on real production projects.
Learn from experienced production and engineering teams.

Gain hands-on manufacturing experience, working on real projects to improve production processes, efficiency and performance at our Pōkeno site.

6d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Machine Operator/Cook

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Ongoing work with immediate starts - multiple shifts available
Great team environment with full training provided
Competitive Rates

Machine operator/Factory Cook roles in Hastings. $26/hr to start depending on skillset. Physically fit, reliable workers wanted.

Recruited byWesley Williams

22h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

CNC Machinist

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$30-35 p/hr

$30-35 p/hr + Paid Weekly
Monday - Friday, 40 hrs/Week + On Going Work
Based in East Auckland with a Temp to Permanent opportunity

Trade Assist are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist for an ongoing opportunity based in East Auckland.

Recruited byMike Paterson

22d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Garment Sewing Machinist

at Deane Apparel

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wiri, Auckland

Fixed term starting as soon as possible, ending 31 March 2027
40 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Friendly, supportive culture

Make alterations to workwear garments, as an experienced competent commercial garment sewing machinist your confident using commercial grade machinery

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three days ago

Production Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

25

Enjoy varied production runs where attention to detail and quality are key!
Great management and a positive team culture.
Secure ongoing weekday work, great hours and the chance to build a career.

Production Labelling & Packaging Technician Hands-on production role with variety, stable hours and the opportunity to grow with a successful business

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Maintenance Supervisor

at Dynamix Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$45 per hour

Lead a hands-on maintenance team, plan maintenance, and apply engineering skills to maximise plant reliability and equipment uptime.

14d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Commissioning Technician

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$50 - $70 p.h. + wages or contract rates available

Seeking someone to commission Boilers!!!!
Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunities immediate start!!
Bring experience troubleshooting and bringing plant online.

Suited to people from industrial steam, utilities, manufacturing, power generation and process engineering environments who want a change.

21h ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Opportunity to develop your career in production and drive quality/efficieny
Overtime rates for working night shift or over 40 hours.
Four day work week, providing a three day weekend!

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

10d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Heavy Machine Operator | Antarctica

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$55ph + Flights, accommodation and meals included

Extremely Unique Opportunity
Coolest Job on the Planet (literally)
Great Pay

Amazing opportunity for a Heavy Machine Operator in Antarctica

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Production Operator – Plastics Manufacturing

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 – $30 per hour

Be part of a supportive production team
Use your existing experience with the opportunity to upskill
Weekly pay with big hours available

Join a busy manufacturing operation producing high-quality plastic pipeline products.

22d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Engineering Project Coordinator (4 month contract)

at Southward Warehouse Automation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cambridge, Waikato

$35 - $45 per hour

Work on real multimillion-dollar automation and robotics projects
Summer role with a pathway to full-time after you graduate
Cambridge-based, mentored by experienced engineers

Support project and design team delivering warehouse automation projects as an engineering graduate.

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Multiple Positions - Hornby

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

Allowances Apply

Immediate Start
4 positions available
Shift allowances apply

We are currently recruiting for multiple positions with our established manufacturing client based in Hornby.

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Electrical Engineer (Short-term contract)

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

We are seeking a capable electrical design engineer to work on an impactful, short term project.

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Night shift Operator - Material Supply Department

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26-$30

Immediate Start
Long term opportunity - work 6 months of the year!
4 days on 4 days off - Nights

Interested in night shift and want work/life balance? This roles for you!

3d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Contract Engineering Technician

at Grada Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

NZD 50 - 100 per hour

Competitive hourly rates
Solid understanding of the NZ Building Code and consenting process
remote and hybrid arrangements depending on the role.

Contract Engineering Technicians (Structural & Civil) | Auckland We’re recruiting for live contract roles with established engineering

21h ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill, Southland

NZD 35.80 - 35.80 per hour

Competitive hourly rate
Transport provided from Invercargill
Work/Life Balance

Aluminium, Production, Operators, Labourers

Recruited byNicola Cunningham

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Production & Machine Optimiser / Maintenance Assistant

at Riverlock Group Holdings Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

$27 – $30 per hour

Support production performance as a Production & Machine Optimiser / Maintenance Assistant at our kiwifruit packing facility.

21d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Blender Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$30 + 8% Kiwi Saver

$30+ per hour with opportunities to transition into permanent employment.
Two shifts available: early morning in Otahuhu and afternoon in East Auckland
Join established manufacturing teams producing high-quality products.

Recruited bySarah Coad

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Databrick Engineer X 2

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Competitive

Work with modern Databricks technology on meaningful data projects
Join a supportive team of data experts with mentorship opportunities
Enjoy contractor flexibility while feeling part of the team

Join a specialist data team as a Databricks Engineer, building scalable data solutions using modern technologies on a key public sector programme.

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Clinical Engineering Technicians

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Mid January 2027 start
1-3 month temp assignment
Work available at various hospitals across NZ

Temporary full-time Clinical Engineering Technician roles across NZ for graduates and experienced candidates

29d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Production Assistant

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$23.95 + holiday pay + free parking

Ditch the commute, live and work in West Auckland + free parking
Immediate start, with work secured through to 23 December + full time hours
Practical, hands-on role with potential for a permanent opportunity

Hands on temp manufacturing role, in a great team with steady hours right through to Christmas and with the potential to go permanent in the New Year.

13d ago

Listed nine days ago