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

Listed one day ago

Junior Project Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

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!

1d ago

Listed seventeen hours 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.

17h ago

Listed nineteen hours 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.

19h ago

Listed two 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!

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Process Worker

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Glenavy, Canterbury

Entry- level roles available
Free bus with Wi-Fi from Timaru & Oamaru
12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off

Work 12s, enjoy blocks of days off and grow from temp to perm at a world-class dairy processor. Full training and free bus from Timaru & Oamaru.

Recruited byKathryn Haddow

9d ago

Listed thirteen 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.

13d ago

Listed twenty two 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.

22d ago

Listed eight days ago

Production Factory Hand

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

$28-$32ph

Free On-Site Car Park
AM & PM Shifts Available
Full PPE Provided

Production technicians needed. Our client is based in Pokeno

Recruited byGabrielle Maniapoto

8d 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 nine 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

9d ago

Listed one day 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.

1d ago

Listed nine 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

9d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

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

19h 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 one 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.

21d ago

Listed eight days ago

Site Engineer (Earthworks) - Te Pae o Tararua - Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL)

at McConnell Dowell

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otaki, Wellington

Work across planning, construction, quality, and project delivery
Gain mentorship and professional development in a supportive team
6% KiwiSaver employer contributions and medical insurance*

McConnell Dowell are seeking a Site Engineer to join our Earthworks team and work on a key infrastructure project.

8d ago

Listed one day 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.

1d ago

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 twenty eight days ago

Earthworks Machine Operators

at ALH Tauranga

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Pay based on experience

Variety in your role
Hourly Rates paid on experience
Immediate Start - Paid Weekly!

WTR Operators wanted NOW for projects all over the BOP.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Civil & Quarry Operators

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$27 – $36 per hour

Work matched to your licences and experience
Support from Success Group throughout your job journey
Great work team that are Health & Safety conscience

Civil operator roles across Auckland and Waikato matched to your skills and availability.

Recruited byMereana Taorei

6d ago

Listed two 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.

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Intern Asset Engineer

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Competitive pay
Life insurance, discounted medical cover
Fuel and retail discounts

We're looking for an Intern Asset Inspection Engineer to join our Inspection Solutions team for a 3-month summer internship.

7d 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 three days ago

Machine Operators

at Progressive Earthmoving

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukehina, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $40 per hour

If you’re dependable, safety-conscious, and ready to get stuck in, we’d love to hear from you!

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen 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.

15d ago

Listed five days ago

CMT Technician

at Geotechnics Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Field & Laboratory | Construction Materials
Invercargill | 6 Month FTE | Relocation Support
Deliver high-impact programmes of work

We have a great contract role for a Construction Materials Technician to support a pivotal construction project based in Invercargill!

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Machine Operator

at Mighty Ape

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverdale, Auckland

Looking for certified and experienced forklift drivers/machine operators.

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

CMT Technician

at Geotechnics Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Construction Materials | Field & Laboratory
6 Month FTE | Invercargill | Relocation Support
Deliver high-impact programmes of work

We have a great contract role for a Construction Materials Technician to support a pivotal construction project based in Invercargill!

22d ago

Listed seven days ago

Lead Data Engineer

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$130 - $140 per hour

6+ Months Contract Opportunity
Work for a prominent global player
Hybrid

Lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms using Databricks, Azure and cloud technologies.

Recruited byCornelia Jacobs

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Engineer – Building Strengthening Project

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

A project that matters to the whole business
Work for a global industry leader in marine propulsion
Genuine end-to-end ownership of a high-profile project

Global industry leader in marine propulsion, trusted in 120+ countries, with skilled professionals who value teamwork & continuous improvement

12d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Generation Technician - Operations

at Contact Energy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wairakei, Waikato

12-month fixed-term Generation Technician opportunity based in Taupō.
Hands-on role working across hydro generation plant and remote schemes.
Put your mechanical or electrical trade skills to work in power generation.

Bring your trade and generation experience to a hands-on hydro role working across Contact’s wider Taupō schemes.

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Quarry Machine Operator

at OneStaff Palmerston North

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Pay based on experience with opportunity to grow

Consistent hours with temp-to-perm opportunities for hardworking candidates
Quarry operations in the Manawatu - WTR is essential
Class 2 + licenses are beneficial

Get behind the controls and put your operating skills to work in a quarry environment

Recruited byEmily Shepherd

2d ago

50 material handling engineer jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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Junior Project Engineer

Purchasing Officer - Engineering

Production Operator

Night shift Operator - Material Supply Department

Process Worker

Maintenance Supervisor

Engineering Project Coordinator (4 month contract)

Production Factory Hand

Internship - Manufacturing/Engineering

Production Operator

Multiple Positions - Hornby

Production Blender Operator

Operator

Heavy Machine Operator | Antarctica

Production Operator – Plastics Manufacturing

Site Engineer (Earthworks) - Te Pae o Tararua - Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL)

Databrick Engineer X 2

Production Assistant

Earthworks Machine Operators

Civil & Quarry Operators

Press Brake Operator

Intern Asset Engineer

Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers

Machine Operators

Mechanical Engineer

CMT Technician

Machine Operator

CMT Technician

Lead Data Engineer

Principal Engineer – Building Strengthening Project

Generation Technician - Operations

Quarry Machine Operator

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