Mechanical Engineering Technologist 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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This is a featured job

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 eight days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Gain valuable hands-on industry experience within manufacturing and product development

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed more than thirty 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)

30d+ ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Farm Research Technician - Fixed Term Contract

at Halter

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Morrinsville, Waikato

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
3 months fixed term contract
Great opportunity to work in our R&D team!

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
3 months fixed term contract
Great opportunity to work in our R&D team!

Morrinsville based role at our R&D facility!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

26d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed twenty four 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)

24d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Graduate - Operations

at Westland Milk Products

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Launch Your Career with Yili Oceania Operational Graduate Programme starting in February 2027!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

18d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Clinical Engineering Technician

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawkes Bay

asap for 2-3 months with possible extension
Engineering Technician
Health Sector in Hawkes Bay

asap for 2-3 months with possible extension
Engineering Technician
Health Sector in Hawkes Bay

2-3 month role starting asap. Health Sector. Making a difference within the Health Sector. Senior or Junior Engineering Technician. Hawkes Bay.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Technical Translator

at Synlait Milk Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunsandel, Canterbury

Dunsandel location + Bus from Rolleston available
You are a confident bilingual communicator with strong language skills
This is a fixed term role for 18 months to support our SAMR renewal process.

Dunsandel location + Bus from Rolleston available
You are a confident bilingual communicator with strong language skills
This is a fixed term role for 18 months to support our SAMR renewal process.

We have an opportunity for a Technical Translator to join the quality team to provide Chinese–English translation and interpretation services..

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Structural Draughter / Revit Technician

at Frame Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Varied 2D draughting, 3D modelling and structural detailing work
Supportive small specialist team where your input is visible and valued
Work across a variety of timber, steel and concrete structures

Varied 2D draughting, 3D modelling and structural detailing work
Supportive small specialist team where your input is visible and valued
Work across a variety of timber, steel and concrete structures

Help deliver practical draughting outputs for tracks and outdoor visitor structure projects across New Zealand

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Plastic Technician Wanted - Porirua based

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$28 - $30 p.h.

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

RobLawMax Recruitment is on the hunt for a skilled Plastic Technician to join our client's high-performing production crew in Porirua.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

19d ago

Listed twenty five 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)

25d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Expression of Interest - Chemistry Technicians Fixed Term

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Seeking entry level Technicians to join our Chemistry team based at our Lynfield Auckland laboratory for fixed term contracts - 6-9 months.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Production Floor Supervisor – Seafood Processing

at Westpac Mussels Distributors Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Lead a fast-paced seafood production team processing premium NZ Greenshell™ Mussels in a hands-on production supervisory role.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

8d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Clinical Engineering Technician

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Grafton, Auckland

$40 to $50

ASAP start, 6 month assignment
EWRB registration/EST Licence required
Work for a well known healthcare organisation

ASAP start, 6 month assignment
EWRB registration/EST Licence required
Work for a well known healthcare organisation

Contribute to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of vital healthcare technology

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Garment Technologist

at Huffer Direct Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Varied Garments
Great team
NZ growth Brand

Varied Garments
Great team
NZ growth Brand

Developing product for HUFFER. Opportunities for growth.

subClassification: Fashion & Textile DesignFashion & Textile Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

25d ago

Listed fifteen 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)

15d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Site Sanitation Lead

at Watties

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Join us at Watties - a global FMCG company with iconic brands
Clear pathways to learn, grow and progress
Supportive workplace with strong safety and team culture

Join us at Watties - a global FMCG company with iconic brands
Clear pathways to learn, grow and progress
Supportive workplace with strong safety and team culture

Lead Sanitation role in thriving food safety team. Develop processes, drive improvements, advance your career.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Specialist (6 months fixed term)

at JDE New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otara, Auckland

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

We are looking for an machine operator to join our team on a 6 months fixed term basis.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

4d ago

Listed twenty five 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)

25d ago

103 mechanical engineering technologist jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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Manufacturing Quality Inspector

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

Laboratory Technician

Manufacturing Quality Inspector

Junior R&D Scientist

Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Development Role)

QA Technician

Farm Research Technician - Fixed Term Contract

Engineering / Trades Assistant

Site Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Engineering Trade Assistant

Graduate - Operations

Clinical Engineering Technician

Technical Translator

Structural Draughter / Revit Technician

Plastic Technician Wanted - Porirua based

Machine Builder

Expression of Interest - Chemistry Technicians Fixed Term

Engineering Summer Internships

Production Floor Supervisor – Seafood Processing

Clinical Engineering Technician

Graduate Clinical Engineering Technician

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

Maintenance Assistant

Mechanical Fitter

Garment Technologist

Site Stabilisation Engineer - Contract position

Advanced Machine Operator

Site Sanitation Lead

Production Specialist (6 months fixed term)

Engineering Process Worker

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