Mechanical Project Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Project Coordinator

at Techtrade Recruitment

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)

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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)

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Listed eleven days ago

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

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Project Coordinator

at Techtrade Recruitment

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)

19d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Trade Assistants & Mechanical Engineers / Contractors

at Motion Recruitment

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)

12d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

2 x Project Engineers

at Genesis

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Help New Zealand transition to a cleaner, greener energy future with Genesis
Work across all phases of project delivery from front end design to handover
Join a collaborative team driving New Zealand’s energy transition

Help New Zealand transition to a cleaner, greener energy future with Genesis
Work across all phases of project delivery from front end design to handover
Join a collaborative team driving New Zealand’s energy transition

Passionate about energy and engineering? We’re on the hunt for Project Engineers to help bring our generation plans to life. Apply today!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Project Coordinator

at Global 360

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manawatu(Hybrid)

A positive and rewarding team culture - stimulating and rewarding opportunity
Gain Exposure & Collaborate with a highly reputable company
A career that makes a difference! Help communities impacted by natural disaster

A positive and rewarding team culture - stimulating and rewarding opportunity
Gain Exposure & Collaborate with a highly reputable company
A career that makes a difference! Help communities impacted by natural disaster

Exciting new role available to join our Wellington team! This role provides the opportunity to progress your career.

Recruited byTara Boell

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

17h ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Project Coordinator

at Global 360

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

A positive and rewarding team culture - stimulating and rewarding opportunity
Gain Exposure & Collaborate with a highly reputable company
A career that makes a difference! Help communities impacted by natural disaster

A positive and rewarding team culture - stimulating and rewarding opportunity
Gain Exposure & Collaborate with a highly reputable company
A career that makes a difference! Help communities impacted by natural disaster

Exciting new role available to join our Wellington team as a Desktop Supervisor! This role provides the opportunity to progress your career.

Recruited byTara Boell

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

17h ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Engine Room Watch Rating (ERWR) Trainee

at StraitNZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Come and join the team onboard engineering team at StraitNZ Bluebridge!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

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

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)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Expression of Interest - 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)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Aftersales Engineering Support Coordinator

at HamiltonJet

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)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago