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

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Site Manager / Site Foreman (Invercargill or nearby)

This is a Contract/Temp job

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

Join Apex Water as a Site Manager - lead major projects, run high-performing teams, drive safety, and deliver critical infrastructure across NZ!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

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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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Listed four days ago

Site Manager / Site Foreman (Invercargill or nearby)

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill Central, Southland

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

Join Apex Water as a Site Manager - lead major projects, run high-performing teams, drive safety, and deliver critical infrastructure across NZ!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d 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 twelve days ago

Engineering Project Manager

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

Take full ownership of a marine maintenance projects on large vessel inside New Zealand's largest dry dock.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed five 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)

5d 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 twenty six 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)

26d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Manager - Infrastructure

at Likemind

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Contract role
Wellington CBD
Meaningful mahi

Contract role
Wellington CBD
Meaningful mahi

Contract Infrastructure/Construction Project Manager required

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Operations Support Specialist

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

One Tree Point, Northland

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

Provide operational support to deliver the Marsden Point site redevelopment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Project Manager leading end-to-end delivery; set plan, manage risks/deps, align stakeholders, and keep workstreams on track.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16d ago

Listed six days ago

Assistant Project Manager | Newmarket

at Metlifecare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12 month fixed term contract Work on a large, confirmed pipeline

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

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 eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Coordinator/APM

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)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Commercial Projects Coordinator

at Basketball New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand's fastest growing major sport.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

3d ago

Listed four hours ago

Engineering Manager

at Consult Recruitment - IT & Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

3-months contract role
Cityfringe location
You must be able to start inmmediately

3-months contract role
Cityfringe location
You must be able to start inmmediately

Urgent contract role for a season IT leader. Our client is after someone well-rounded and a enterprise background.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4h ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Manager

at Kirimana

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

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)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Director

at Artifex Engineering Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

We are looking for a Project Director to lead technically challenging and complex projects in the industrial and energy sectors.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

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