Mechanical Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Manufacturing Quality Inspector

at PEC Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marton, Manawatu

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

An exciting 6 month opportunity to development and implement robust processes and procedures for our manufacturing areas.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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Lead Building Inspector Pre-Purchase / Pre-Sale + Future Business opportunities

at Inspected Residential Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$140 – $180 per hour

Be more than an inspector — help build the business and run your own team
Tech based company that focuses on efficient and effective processes
Backed by proven systems, templates, processes and automations

Be more than an inspector — help build the business and run your own team
Tech based company that focuses on efficient and effective processes
Backed by proven systems, templates, processes and automations

Help launch Inspected Residential Auckland as our lead inspector, with strong income potential, future business and stakeholder opportunities.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed one day ago

Engineering / Trades Assistant

at excudo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Launch your mechanical engineering career with a hands-on role assisting our hydro power specialist team.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

at OneStaff Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Gain a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Training and support from experienced staff
Long-term career opportunities

Gain a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Training and support from experienced staff
Long-term career opportunities

Dynaflow ENZED is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on hydraulic and engineering experience.

Recruited byKrisma Andres

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Engineering Summer Internships

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Working on world class product and learning from industry leaders.
The opportunity to make a real impact on our business.
A dedicated mentor to support your internship journey.

Working on world class product and learning from industry leaders.
The opportunity to make a real impact on our business.
A dedicated mentor to support your internship journey.

Are you ready to kick start your engineering career? This year we are offering professional engineering internships over the summer.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

at Equip People Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$40-$45ph depending on experience

$40-$45ph depending on experience
Predominantly day shift work
Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing operation

$40-$45ph depending on experience
Predominantly day shift work
Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing operation

EQUIP People are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support plant reliability within a busy food manufacturing site.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed eighteen 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
Hand on engineering work
Short or long term opportunities

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hand on engineering work
Short or long term opportunities

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: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Development Role)

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Join a well-established organisation at the forefront of animal health, offering innovative solutions that make a real impact globally.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Site Engineer

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

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Project Engineer: 3-6y exp , Eng degree , NZS 3910. Manage site ops & delivery for Gambol Pet Food NZ

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Manufacturing Quality Inspector

at PEC Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marton, Manawatu

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

An exciting 6 month opportunity to development and implement robust processes and procedures for our manufacturing areas.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

29d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Machine Builder

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

Top rates for skilled tradespeople

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Skilled Machine Builders, Fitters and Toolmakers needed for current and upcoming project work across Auckland. Top rates.

Recruited byArtur Karibov

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed two days ago

Fitter (General)

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

NZD 40 - 50 per hour

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

We are looking for mechanical fitters in Dargaville

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Mechanical Apprentice

at DB Breweries Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Full‑time | Fixed Term (12 months)

Full‑time | Fixed Term (12 months)

We're looking for a 2nd or 3rd year Mechanical Apprentice to work closely with a qualified mentor and grow your trade skills.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Site Manager

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$45 -$60p/h depending on experience

Lead modular construction and installation projects in a hands-on Site Manager role with long-term project work

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed nine days ago

Lead Building Inspector Pre-Purchase / Pre-Sale + Future Business opportunities

at Inspected Residential Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$140 – $180 per hour

Be more than an inspector — help build the business and run your own team
Tech based company that focuses on efficient and effective processes
Backed by proven systems, templates, processes and automations

Be more than an inspector — help build the business and run your own team
Tech based company that focuses on efficient and effective processes
Backed by proven systems, templates, processes and automations

Help launch Inspected Residential Auckland as our lead inspector, with strong income potential, future business and stakeholder opportunities.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Juice Products New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Maintenance role supporting machinery upkeep, knife set servicing, and safe operations across WYMA and grading areas.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

10d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive rates

Competitive rates
Short & long-term contract opportunities
Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki projects

Competitive rates
Short & long-term contract opportunities
Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki projects

Experienced Mechanical Fitters wanted for maintenance and project work across a range of industries.

Recruited byEwen Morgan

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Engineering Process Worker

at Enterprise Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sockburn, Canterbury

$28-$32

Excellent rates above industry standards
Overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a reputable global company

Excellent rates above industry standards
Overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a reputable global company

Join one of Christchurch’s most reputable and well established advanced manufacturing companies

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns, operating Monday to Friday - No rotating shift
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns, operating Monday to Friday - No rotating shift
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We are on the look out for Engineering Process Workers to join our world-class manufacturing team in Christchurch!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

28d ago

Listed three days ago

Fabricator/Welder

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

3 - 9 month contracts starting immediately
Pay rates for PAYE or GST contractors
Based in Devonport

3 - 9 month contracts starting immediately
Pay rates for PAYE or GST contractors
Based in Devonport

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

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed two hours ago

Advanced Machine Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Monday to Friday + Variable start and finish times + Based in the Hutt Valley
Advanced machine operator + Technical writing + Sterilisation experience needed
Would suit a person with Pharma, biotech manufacturing experience

Monday to Friday + Variable start and finish times + Based in the Hutt Valley
Advanced machine operator + Technical writing + Sterilisation experience needed
Would suit a person with Pharma, biotech manufacturing experience

We are looking for a role where precision, responsibility, and hands-on work all come together

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Junior R&D Scientist

at Precision Chroma

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ilam, Canterbury

We are looking for a R&D scientist/engineer to help develop and scale 3D-printed chromatography technology for biopharma manufacturing.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Maintenance Fitter

at Alignz Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

Competitive hourly rate
Supportive team environment
Moedern facility with strong commitment

Competitive hourly rate
Supportive team environment
Moedern facility with strong commitment

Fitter

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed ten days ago

Fitter Welder - Fixed Term Contract

at New Zealand Steel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Glenbrook, Auckland

Trade-qualified role with diverse technical work
Overtime opportunities available
Variety of plant maintenance and fabrication work

Trade-qualified role with diverse technical work
Overtime opportunities available
Variety of plant maintenance and fabrication work

Join our maintenance team as a Fitter Welder on a 6-month fixed-term contract with varied industrial work. Level 4 Trade Cert is essential.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Site Stabilisation Engineer - Contract position

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Six month Contract position
Full time hours on site in Tauranga
Pivotal role with a highly recognised global brand!

Six month Contract position
Full time hours on site in Tauranga
Pivotal role with a highly recognised global brand!

Ready to put your skills into practice in this pivotal Site Stabilisation project for a fast paced manufacturing client in Tauranga?

subClassification: OtherOther

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

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Engineer

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Supportive team environment
Be part of a brand that is recognised (and loved) worldwide
Immediate cover for Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance

Supportive team environment
Be part of a brand that is recognised (and loved) worldwide
Immediate cover for Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance

Join us and make a tangible impact on the future of food manufacturing

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Fitter Maintenance Worker

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$35.00 - $36.00

Earn $35/hr with weekly pay and a rotating 4-on, 3-off roster.
Work on varied maintenance and mechanical fitting projects.
Weekly pay

Earn $35/hr with weekly pay and a rotating 4-on, 3-off roster.
Work on varied maintenance and mechanical fitting projects.
Weekly pay

Fitter Maintenance Worker needed in South Auckland. Earn $35/hr on a 4-on, 3-off roster with ongoing work opportunities.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

QA Technician

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 32 - 35 per hour, $32-$35 Per hour

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

Join a leading precast team in a 4-month QA role with strong earning potential and the opportunity for ongoing work beyond the initial contract.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed two days ago

Graduate Clinical Engineering Technician

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otago

5 month Assignment starting ASAP
New Grad Opportuntiy
Work for a large healthcare organisation

5 month Assignment starting ASAP
New Grad Opportuntiy
Work for a large healthcare organisation

Launch your clinical engineering career!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Commercial Project Manager - MRO

at Salus Aviation Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ardmore, Auckland

Exciting opportunity in Aviation
Progressive, rapidly growing company
Competitive Salary

Exciting opportunity in Aviation
Progressive, rapidly growing company
Competitive Salary

If you thrive in complex environments, driving outcomes and contributing to the future of aviation services then this role is for you!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Maintenance Fitter

at AWF

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rate
Long-term opportunity
Hands-on role

Competitive Hourly Rate
Long-term opportunity
Hands-on role

Experienced Maintenance Fitter wanted for Tauriko manufacturing site-minimise downtime, boost reliability, long-term opportunity!

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago

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