Materials Engineering Jobs in All Wellington, Job Vacancies - May 2026

This is a featured job

Quantitative Analyst

This is a Full time job

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

This is a featured job

Mechanical Engineer

at Proclinical Staffing

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team spanning mechanical, electrical, RF, and systems engineering.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed twelve days ago

Materials Testing Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Judgeford, Wellington

Practical lab role testing materials used in real building environments
Join BRANZ and work with advanced testing facilities
For practical lab candidates ready to step up and build specialist capability

Practical lab role testing materials used in real building environments
Join BRANZ and work with advanced testing facilities
For practical lab candidates ready to step up and build specialist capability

Hands-on materials testing role supporting safer, smarter buildings across NZ

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Materials Scientist

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Judgeford, Wellington

Apply materials science to real-world building challenges across NZ
Blend lab testing, data analysis, and problem-solving in complex scenarios
Join BRANZ and help lead the way in safer buildings across Aotearoa

Apply materials science to real-world building challenges across NZ
Blend lab testing, data analysis, and problem-solving in complex scenarios
Join BRANZ and help lead the way in safer buildings across Aotearoa

Shape the future of building materials with BRANZ through science, insight, and impact

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

subClassification: Materials SciencesMaterials Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Contact Energy Graduate Intake 2027

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Graduate Roles across Auckland/Welly/Tauranga/Taupo/CHCH
Permanent Role from Day 1
Great culture, benefits and opportunities to grow beyond your Graduate Role!

Graduate Roles across Auckland/Welly/Tauranga/Taupo/CHCH
Permanent Role from Day 1
Great culture, benefits and opportunities to grow beyond your Graduate Role!

Join Contact Energy's Graduate Programme to work on real challenges in renewable energy, with hands on experience and mentorship.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Proclinical Staffing

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team spanning mechanical, electrical, RF, and systems engineering.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Quantitative Analyst

at Electricity Authority

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Quantitative Researcher

at Verian

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Be a part of a dynamic and collaborative community that thrives on intellectual curiosity and a shared commitment to making a difference.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

18d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Facilities Engineer - GMP Manufacturing | GlycoSyn

at Callaghan Innovation

This is a Full time job

Gracefield, Wellington

$85,000 – $105,000 per year

Work with cutting edge technology in a purpose driven organisation.
Contribute directly to important scientific and commercial outcomes
Build diverse technical capability across multiple GMP operations

Work with cutting edge technology in a purpose driven organisation.
Contribute directly to important scientific and commercial outcomes
Build diverse technical capability across multiple GMP operations

Join a team improving lives through science. Facilities Engineer in GMP manufacturing with cross-functional work and strong growth opportunities.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager

at Wholesale Solutions

This is a Full time job

Grenada North, Wellington

$110,000 – $135,000 per year

Senior leadership, not floor supervision.
Real ownership and influence.
Build for the future – shape a scalable, efficient warehouse.

Senior leadership, not floor supervision.
Real ownership and influence.
Build for the future – shape a scalable, efficient warehouse.

Senior operations role focused on strategy, leadership, and change — with a 2IC handling daily floor operations.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Quality Control Specialist - GMP Laboratory

at AQUI-S NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Convenient Lower Hutt location
NZ company, global supplier
Well established and successful business

Convenient Lower Hutt location
NZ company, global supplier
Well established and successful business

Join a successful New Zealand owned business manufacturing veterinary medicines.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

GMP Manufacturing Operator/ Senior Operator

at Callaghan Innovation

This is a Full time job

Gracefield, Wellington

$85,000 – $100,000 per year

Contribute directly to important scientific and commercial outcomes
Work with specialist equipment and complex chemistry in a high growth CDMO
Build diverse technical capability across multiple GMP operations

Contribute directly to important scientific and commercial outcomes
Work with specialist equipment and complex chemistry in a high growth CDMO
Build diverse technical capability across multiple GMP operations

Join our GMP team making life-changing therapies—hands-on manufacturing, cutting-edge processes and creating real impact

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Transport Engineer Assistant

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Kick start career in transport engineering
Provide high quality customer service
Permanent full-time position

Kick start career in transport engineering
Provide high quality customer service
Permanent full-time position

Join the team delivering critical engineering and infrastructure services that keep Pōneke moving!

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Engineering Operations Manager - Hawke's Bay

at Sarah Wilson Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$180,000 +relocation assistance + vehicle

Join a collaborative Senior Leadership Team
High performing and supportive
Relocation assistance, generous package and stability

Join a collaborative Senior Leadership Team
High performing and supportive
Relocation assistance, generous package and stability

Operations Manager required to oversee structural engineering operations, project delivery teams and commercial site installation crews.

Recruited bySarah Wilson

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Quality Coordinator

at RobLawMax Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$70k - $85k p.a. + Dependent on experience

Take ownership of quality systems across the business
Drive continuous improvement and supplier quality
Established engineering and manufacturing environment

Take ownership of quality systems across the business
Drive continuous improvement and supplier quality
Established engineering and manufacturing environment

Lead and improve quality systems and processes to ensure consistent product standards across a manufacturing operation.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

24d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$145,000 - $185,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Climate Services Scientist x 2

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Are you looking to build your climate services science career?
Join our Wellington based team to lead and deliver research in the Pacific
Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.

Are you looking to build your climate services science career?
Join our Wellington based team to lead and deliver research in the Pacific
Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.

You will design and deliver climate/hazard information, applications and services to support risk-informed decision-making across the Pacific and NZ.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate Role | Mainfreight 2Home Wellington

at Mainfreight

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Training & Development opportunities
Permanent full-time role | Consistent work
On the job skill development | Career development

Training & Development opportunities
Permanent full-time role | Consistent work
On the job skill development | Career development

We are looking for new graduate- people who are wholeheartedly ready for a challenge!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Production Scheduler

at RobLawMax Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$85k - $100k p.a. + Competitive salary based on ex

Drive production flow and on-time delivery (DIFOT)
Balance demand, capacity and materials across a busy workshop
Established engineering and manufacturing business

Drive production flow and on-time delivery (DIFOT)
Balance demand, capacity and materials across a busy workshop
Established engineering and manufacturing business

Coordinate and optimise production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery across a busy manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

24d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Engineer - Marine

at Seaworks

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$85,000 – $120,000 per year

Unique Industry and Operational Impact
Marine Projects
Wellington Waterfront Location

Unique Industry and Operational Impact
Marine Projects
Wellington Waterfront Location

Project Engineer role delivering dynamic offshore projects, supporting vessels, ROVs, and technical operations with career development opportunities.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Engineering Manager

at Metro Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead world-class aerospace engineering in Queenstown
Relocate to one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations
Lead a high performance design team

Lead the team designing and building high-end gyro-stabilised airborne camera systems with Shotover Systems in Queenstown.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Patent Scientist

at AJ Park

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Fully funded Patent Attorney qualification and study leave
Auckland or Wellington office location
Opportunity to work for a reputable IP firm

Fully funded Patent Attorney qualification and study leave
Auckland or Wellington office location
Opportunity to work for a reputable IP firm

Start your Patent Attorney career while completing a Masters in IP and gaining hands-on experience.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Research Analyst

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Build strong archival research skills
Work closely with senior team members to deliver complex research projects
Apply critical thinking to deliver reports, advice and comms for audiences

Build strong archival research skills
Work closely with senior team members to deliver complex research projects
Apply critical thinking to deliver reports, advice and comms for audiences

Looking for a career in research? Come build experience and confidence in meaningful work in the Sensitive Claims team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Estimator

at Real Steel Ltd

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Small & Passionate Team
Employee Assistance Program
Volunteer Leave

Small & Passionate Team
Employee Assistance Program
Volunteer Leave

Not your average estimating role! This is a customer-focused position, located in Upper Hutt, alongside our world-class steel processing factory.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Afternoon Shift Manager

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Free staff parking
Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday (4pm - 2am)
Discounted Chocolate!

Free staff parking
Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday (4pm - 2am)
Discounted Chocolate!

Lead from the front in a hands-on Shift Manager role, focused on safety, quality, and results

Recruited byMaya Carpenter-Salvador

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Trades Person Fabrication Heavy/Light

at Windsor Engineering Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Are you Trade qualified?
Join our company during a time of growth.
Onsite parking and great employee benefits.

Are you Trade qualified?
Join our company during a time of growth.
Onsite parking and great employee benefits.

Build industrial heating and combustion equipment and associated plant ancillary equipment.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Optical Technician

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Astronomical Science
High-Precision Manufacturing
Technical Growth

Astronomical Science
High-Precision Manufacturing
Technical Growth

Join a world-class organisation as an Optical Technician. Precision manufacturing for the international astronomical science community.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Portfolio Adviser, Science and Engineering

at Victoria University of Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kelburn, Wellington

Band 8; $83,850 to $115,753 per annum

Benefits include UniSaver and Southern Cross
Come work on our largest campus in Wellington
Join New Zealand’s first-ranked university for research

Benefits include UniSaver and Southern Cross
Come work on our largest campus in Wellington
Join New Zealand’s first-ranked university for research

Join Te Wāhanga a Manaia - Faculty of Science and Engineering in a permanent, full-time role.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Advisor Science Medicines Assessor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Range of $83,586 to $92,874 based on experience

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 1 June 2027
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements - NZ and internationally

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 1 June 2027
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements - NZ and internationally

Evaluate the quality of new and changed medicines for the NZ public

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Laboratory and Field Technician - Wellington

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

We support you to pave a career path that caters to your ambitions
An inclusive company culture and supportive leadership team
We love a good laugh, and delicious food in the office are abundant

We support you to pave a career path that caters to your ambitions
An inclusive company culture and supportive leadership team
We love a good laugh, and delicious food in the office are abundant

Keen to up your skills in the geotechnical field and lab work?

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Team Administrator

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Do you have 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role?
Bring you proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator

Do you have 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role?
Bring you proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator

We're seeking a highly motivated and capable Team Administrator to join the Deputy Chief Executive - Policy (DCEP) Group.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Advisor Hazardous Substances Authorisations

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Likely starting salary $95,949 to $105,807

Make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Aotearoa
Join a collaborative, purpose driven regulatory team driven team
Permanent role with flexible working options

Make a real impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of Aotearoa
Join a collaborative, purpose driven regulatory team driven team
Permanent role with flexible working options

Play a key role regulating hazardous substances and supporting safer workplaces across Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

754 materials engineering jobs in All Wellington

Perform a job search

Related searches

Quantitative Analyst

Mechanical Engineer

Materials Testing Technician

Materials Scientist

Contact Energy Graduate Intake 2027

Mechanical Engineer

Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Researcher

Facilities Engineer - GMP Manufacturing | GlycoSyn

Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager

Quality Control Specialist - GMP Laboratory

GMP Manufacturing Operator/ Senior Operator

Transport Engineer Assistant

Engineering Operations Manager - Hawke's Bay

Quality Coordinator

Senior Advisor

Climate Services Scientist x 2

Graduate Role | Mainfreight 2Home Wellington

Production Scheduler

Project Engineer - Marine

Engineering Manager

Patent Scientist

Research Analyst

Estimator

Afternoon Shift Manager

Trades Person Fabrication Heavy/Light

Optical Technician

Senior Portfolio Adviser, Science and Engineering

Advisor Science Medicines Assessor

Laboratory and Field Technician - Wellington

Team Administrator

Advisor Hazardous Substances Authorisations

Receive new jobs for this search by email

Select a job