Mechanical Engineer Apprentice Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

Join a fast-paced FMCG site in South/East Auckland. Maintain high-speed production lines, work on modern equipment, and support continuous improvement

Recruited byGareth Robertson

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Junior Cabinet Maker / Joinery Assistant

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

Annual leave, PPE provided

Established company, great work and team culture
Guaranteed work for the next 6 weeks
PPE Provided

Established company, great work and team culture
Guaranteed work for the next 6 weeks
PPE Provided

Junior joinery assistant in Avondale. Cabinet assembly, hand and power tools, site installs. Eager learners welcome. Drug, alcohol & police checks.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

12h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Utility Fleet Vehicles

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Mechanical Engineer (12-month contract) with electric vehicle maker, Mt Maunganui. Creating tough, reliable vehicles for real work.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Maintenance Coordinator / BDM - Entry Level

at Worx Real Estate

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour + Bonus on KPI

We’re looking for someone hungry, reliable, and ready to get stuck in. You don’t need years of experience — but you do need the right attitude.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

15h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Engineering Labourer

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

NZD 25 - 25.50 per hour

Learn hands on engineering skills alongside experienced fabricators
Support workshop and site projects across the Waikato
Build a solid career in the engineering industry

Learn hands on engineering skills alongside experienced fabricators
Support workshop and site projects across the Waikato
Build a solid career in the engineering industry

Hands on engineering role assisting fabricators in the workshop and on site. Great foot in the door for someone keen to build a trade career.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Labourers and Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30.90 – $36 per hour (Including annual leave)

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in May/ June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

DuctFitter

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$28 - $32 p.w. + Weekly Pay + 50 hrs plus weekly

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Experienced in duct fitting and fabrication? Join a supportive team, upskill, and grow your career - apply now!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Fabricator

at Techtrade Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

3 - 9 month contracts starting ASAP
Competitive rates available
Auckland based roles

3 - 9 month contracts starting ASAP
Competitive rates available
Auckland based roles

Looking for Boilermakers or Fabricators for heavy fabrication & welding contracts on large engineering projects starting in April.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Skilled Carpenters Wanted

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$32.00 - $37.00 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate Start + Skilled Carpenters + Modular & Portable Building Assembly + Eligible to Work in NZ

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Rollformer Operator / Setter

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Set up and operate roll forming machinery
Monitor quality and troubleshoot issues
Perform basic maintenance and work safely

Set up and operate roll forming machinery
Monitor quality and troubleshoot issues
Perform basic maintenance and work safely

Hands-on role setting and operating roll forming machinery. Ideal for a mechanically minded operator focused on quality and efficiency.

Recruited byAlex Gorham

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Site Engineer

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $110,000 per year

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Site Engineer to join our team on the Te Rahui Solar Project.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Production Engineer

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

A rare opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Fitter/Welder

at OneStaff Wellington

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Porirua & Kapiti Coast, Wellington

$35-$38 per hour

Temp-to-permanent pathway
Ongoing work with a great team
A chance to lead while staying hands-on

Temp-to-permanent pathway
Ongoing work with a great team
A chance to lead while staying hands-on

Seeking an experienced trade-qualified Fitter/Welder or Boilermaker for heavy fabrication, pipe welding, and on-site mechanical/structural installs

Recruited byKrisma Andres

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Project Coordinator

at Techtrade Recruitment

Expiring soon

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)

28d ago

Listed nine days ago

Fitter / Welder

at TLH Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Modern, well-equipped workshop
Supportive team culture
Steady, full‑time work with competitive pay

Modern, well-equipped workshop
Supportive team culture
Steady, full‑time work with competitive pay

$35-$45

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Fabricator/Welder

at Techtrade Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

GST or PAYE rates available

3 - 9 month contracts starting immediately
GST or PAYE rates available
Auckland based roles

3 - 9 month contracts starting immediately
GST or PAYE rates available
Auckland based roles

Looking for Qualified Boilermakers or Fabricators for heavy fabrication & welding contracts on large engineering projects.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Deck Restoration Technician

at Deck Refresh

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

As Deck Refresh grows, there will be opportunities for the right person to take on greater responsibility, including running small crews

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Aluminium Fabricator

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$28 - $32 p.h. + Weekly Pay + 50 hrs plus weekly

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

If you're passionate about aluminium fabrication, with strong skills & a strong sense of teamwork, and eager to upskill- Apply now!

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Rosewood Hotels

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Fantastic company
Work on large-scale, tangible projects
Join a culture of experts who take pride in their craft

Fantastic company
Work on large-scale, tangible projects
Join a culture of experts who take pride in their craft

As our new Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be the bridge between conceptual problem-solving and physical execution.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

CNC Machinist

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$35-42 p/hr

$35-42 p/hr + Paid Weekly
Monday - Friday, 40 hrs/Week + On Going Work
Based in East Auckland with a Temp to Permanent opportunity

$35-42 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

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Project Manager

at Kirimana

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Immediate start!
Contractor opportunity
Solid future work pipeline

Immediate start!
Contractor opportunity
Solid future work pipeline

Are you a savvy problem solver with great stakeholder management? Apply now

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Trade Assistant

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Competitive rates available
3+ month temp assignment (PAYE or GST Contractors Welcome)
Devonport location

Competitive rates available
3+ month temp assignment (PAYE or GST Contractors Welcome)
Devonport location

Interesting role that will give you valuable experience as a Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed twelve days ago

HVAC Technician

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waiuku, Auckland

$35 - $45 p.h. + ACC, Kiwisaver, Annual Leave + We

Stable, long-term HVAC role within a large industrial manufacturing facility
Supportive team environment and ongoing career development opportunities
Competitive pay rates aligned to your tickets and experience, with weekly pay.

Stable, long-term HVAC role within a large industrial manufacturing facility
Supportive team environment and ongoing career development opportunities
Competitive pay rates aligned to your tickets and experience, with weekly pay.

Site-based HVAC Service Technician role maintaining industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems, offering stable long-term work and competitive pay.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Frame and Truss Assemblers

at EQUIP Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Frame & truss, carpentry or hammer hand experience ideal
Ongoing work with potential to go permanent
Weekly pay, steady hours & supportive team

Frame & truss, carpentry or hammer hand experience ideal
Ongoing work with potential to go permanent
Weekly pay, steady hours & supportive team

Hands-on, reliable, and skilled with tools? We're hiring experienced Frame & Truss Assemblers in Hawke's Bay - apply today

Recruited bySonya Trott

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Marine Engineers - Deepwater Fishing Vessels

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

As a Marine Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our vessels running at their best. Working aboard scampi vessels, trawlers, or longliners.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

12h ago

Listed nine days ago

Fabricator Welder

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$33.00 - $35.00

MIG & TIG welding with site and workshop experience
Immediate start | $33–$35/hr | Weekly pay
Trade qualified Fabricator Welders wanted in South Auckland

MIG & TIG welding with site and workshop experience
Immediate start | $33–$35/hr | Weekly pay
Trade qualified Fabricator Welders wanted in South Auckland

Experienced MIG & TIG Fabricator Welder needed in South Auckland. Immediate start, $33–$35/hr, weekly pay.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Marine Engineers - Deepwater Fishing Vessels

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

As a Marine Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our vessels running at their best. Working aboard scampi vessels, trawlers, or longliners.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

12h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Trade Assistant

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

$28 - $30 p.h.

Weekly Pay, KiwiSaver, Annual Leave, ACC
Ongoing work with full time hours
Hands-on role supporting complex marine and engineering projects!

Weekly Pay, KiwiSaver, Annual Leave, ACC
Ongoing work with full time hours
Hands-on role supporting complex marine and engineering projects!

We're looking for reliable and experienced Trade Assistants for a full-time temporary role with a respected engineering services provider in Devonport

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

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