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

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Mechanical Fitter

at Industry Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$50 – $65 per hour

New equipment build
Good conditions
Excellent environment

New equipment build
Good conditions
Excellent environment

This project work is suited to a trades person that is comfortable in fitting to fine tolerances and working in a team environment.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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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)

Featured

Listed twenty four days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Utility Fleet Vehicles

Expiring soon

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)

24d ago

Listed twenty 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)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Industry Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$50 – $65 per hour

New equipment build
Good conditions
Excellent environment

New equipment build
Good conditions
Excellent environment

This project work is suited to a trades person that is comfortable in fitting to fine tolerances and working in a team environment.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed three 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
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

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: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Trade Assistants & Mechanical Engineers / Contractors

at Motion Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Northcote, Auckland

$27 - $45 (PAYE or Contractor rates available)

Temporary Roles - Trade Assistants & Mechanical Engineers / Contractors

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Engineer

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Longburn, Manawatu

18 Month fixed term contract delivering upgrades at dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZ's most loved dairy brands
Immediate start

18 Month fixed term contract delivering upgrades at dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZ's most loved dairy brands
Immediate start

End-to-end delivery, technical assurance & acceptance of Major Plant & Process equipment at dairy manufacturing site. Deliver cost, scope & quality

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Aftersales Engineering Support Coordinator

at HamiltonJet

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
A supportive and innovative company culture.

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
A supportive and innovative company culture.

Looking for a role where your engineering skills meet real world data? Are you ready to advance your career with a innovative Kiwi company? Apply now!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Join a supportive, safety-first culture where your skills are valued.
Work with GMP standards and enjoy on-site parking for stress-free mornings.
Afternoon Shift | Immediate Start - Temporary/Contract with long-term potential

Join a supportive, safety-first culture where your skills are valued.
Work with GMP standards and enjoy on-site parking for stress-free mornings.
Afternoon Shift | Immediate Start - Temporary/Contract with long-term potential

Recruited byGareth Robertson

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

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Project Engineer

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

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Project Engineer: 3-7y exp , Eng degree , NZS 3910. Manage site ops & delivery for Gambol Pet Food NZ

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Project Engineer – Foundry Capacity Increase

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
The chance to make real impact on our business.
Join a globally recognised industry leader

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
The chance to make real impact on our business.
Join a globally recognised industry leader

This is an exciting opportunity to expand HamiltonJet’s manufacturing capability and shaping the future of our production and foundry operations.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

QC Technician I (6 months)

at Sensient Technologies

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Join our dynamics team for more learning opportunities!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

23d ago

Listed forty four minutes ago

Maintenance Fitter

at Trade Assist

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wiri, Auckland

Night Shift Allowance from 6pm.

Short-term contract that can lead into on-going work
Night Shift Allowance from 6pm onwards
Well-established industrial environment

Short-term contract that can lead into on-going work
Night Shift Allowance from 6pm onwards
Well-established industrial environment

Recruited byMelissa Johnson

Maintain and repair plant equipment on night shift. Must have strong industrial electrical experience, fault finding skills, and be reliable

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

44m ago

Listed five days 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

Recruited byAlex Gorham

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

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Workshop Assistant in Upper Hutt

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Immediate start on offer
Night shift 6pm-4.30am (4 nights/week)
Upper Hutt based workshop

Immediate start on offer
Night shift 6pm-4.30am (4 nights/week)
Upper Hutt based workshop

Tradestaff are hiring a night shift workshop assistant for our growing Upper Hutt based client.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil Engineer / Graduate

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taradale, Hawkes Bay

45

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil Engineer required for Taradale - Hawkes Bay - APPLY TODAY!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Fabricator

at Techtrade Recruitment

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Te Wharau Project

at Nga Taonga Sound & Vision

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work with leadership to plan relocation and processing of collection materials.
Be part of an organisation that values Te Tiriti and cultural identity.
Flexible working – 65 hours per fortnight on full-time pay.

Work with leadership to plan relocation and processing of collection materials.
Be part of an organisation that values Te Tiriti and cultural identity.
Flexible working – 65 hours per fortnight on full-time pay.

Join a purpose-led org preserving the audiovisual heritage of Aotearoa, playing a key role in a large-scale collections relocation & storage project.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed thirteen 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

Recruited byMike Paterson

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

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

at Energylight

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolston, Canterbury

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

A fixed term role in lively, rewarding environment supporting cutting edge commercial lighting technology solutions

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Site Coordinator

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
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

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

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

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Warehouse Relocation Project leader

at Jacobsen Creative Surfaces

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Johns, Auckland

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a high-impact relocation project end-to-end — or just the phase that suits you. Planning, implementation, or both.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

17d ago

Listed four days ago

Project Manager

at Kirimana

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)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Machine Operator / Line Leader

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pakuranga, Auckland

Termporary role with potential to transition to a permanent position!
Convenient East Auckland Location.
Available Immediately!

Termporary role with potential to transition to a permanent position!
Convenient East Auckland Location.
Available Immediately!

Recruited bySarah Coad

Are you an experienced Line Leader with strong machine operation and line setup expertise? Take the next step in your career with this afternoon shift

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Co-Ordinator

at Onestaff Queenstown

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Competitive Hourly rate + 8% Holiday Pay

Be part of a major infrastructure project in Queenstown
Varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy
Great opportunity to gain experience across admin, HR, and project coordinatio

Be part of a major infrastructure project in Queenstown
Varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy
Great opportunity to gain experience across admin, HR, and project coordinatio

Organised Project Coordinator needed to support a busy team with admin, scheduling, and day-to-day project coordination in a fast-paced environment.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

3d ago

Listed four days 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)

4d ago

Listed three hours ago

Cement Operations Coordinator

at Golden Bay Cement

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Portland, Northland

Be part of New Zealand’s only cement manufacturing plant
Join a safety‑first, people‑focused workplace
Work for a business leading the transition to lower‑carbon cement

Be part of New Zealand’s only cement manufacturing plant
Join a safety‑first, people‑focused workplace
Work for a business leading the transition to lower‑carbon cement

Fixed term contract with opportunity

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

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