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

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subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Documentation and Draughtmen Engineer

at A-Ward Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Work on diverse projects with a respected engineering firm. CAD expertise valued. Contract role in Penrose.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Service Technician

at Autotest Servicing NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $35 per hour

Service Technician - Automotive Industry (12 month fixed‑term contract - potential to continue beyond).

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11h ago

Listed seven days ago

Process Worker (Shift)

at Imerys Ceramics New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$28.97 – $31.35 per hour

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Operate processing & mobile plant on rotating shifts, ensuring compliance & assisting production, packaging, dispatch, and site maintenance

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Mechanical Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28+ Per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Role starting 14 June 2026
Accommodation and travel allowances included
Travel to Hokitika to work

Role starting 14 June 2026
Accommodation and travel allowances included
Travel to Hokitika to work

We are recruiting for mechanical trade assistants to help with maintenance tasks at a dairy factory in Hokitika. Works starts on 14th Jun

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Fitters

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term role
Collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Competitive pay and overtime rates

Fixed-term role
Collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Competitive pay and overtime rates

We’re looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our world-class manufacturing team at HamiltonJet on a fixed-term basis.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed twenty seven 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)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competative Rates
Weekly Pay
Work for a leading Manufacturing business

Competative Rates
Weekly Pay
Work for a leading Manufacturing business

Seeking a Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter!

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed twenty seven 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)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Skilled Trade Assistant

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

3+ month temp assignment
Competitive rates available
Devonport location

3+ month temp assignment
Competitive rates available
Devonport location

Opportunity to gain experience on a large marine project. 3-9 month contract for experienced trade assistant.

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mechanical FItter

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otago

Workshop based role

Work on heavy engineering machinery in a hands-on workshop environment
Competitive weekly pay with immediate start and ongoing work potential
Join a supportive team working on large-scale maintenance projects

Work on heavy engineering machinery in a hands-on workshop environment
Competitive weekly pay with immediate start and ongoing work potential
Join a supportive team working on large-scale maintenance projects

Workshop and site-based Fitter/Turner role working on heavy machinery, fabrication, maintenance, and hydraulic systems in Dunedin.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Labourers

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30 – $33 per hour

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

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

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

FIFO Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Field Service

at Premium Mechanical Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

FIFO to WA Mines + Paying up to $90PH
Flight packages from AU/NZ capital cities + Paid super on all hours worked
MUST have experience on CAT machinery

FIFO to WA Mines + Paying up to $90PH
Flight packages from AU/NZ capital cities + Paid super on all hours worked
MUST have experience on CAT machinery

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Storeperson

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$26 - $28 per hour + holiday pay + paid weekly

Ditch the commute, live and work in West Auckland; Brand new facility
Free onsite parking + along public transport routes
Immediate start role, full time hours, 8 week assignment with potential to go pe

Ditch the commute, live and work in West Auckland; Brand new facility
Free onsite parking + along public transport routes
Immediate start role, full time hours, 8 week assignment with potential to go pe

Get your foot in the door of an industry leader and join a well run manufacturing team on a two month temp assignment with an immediate start

Recruited byHayley Wilmshurst

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $35 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Iconic New Zealand Engineering/manufacturing company
Potential for long term work

Immediate start for the right candidate
Iconic New Zealand Engineering/manufacturing company
Potential for long term work

Our client is a world renowned marine engineering firm who currently require mechanical fitters for an immediate start.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Diesel Mechanic

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

NZD 40 - 45 per hour

Pay up to $45 per hour + KiwiSaver
PPE provided
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Pay up to $45 per hour + KiwiSaver
PPE provided
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Diagnose, service, and repair heavy diesel vehicles and machinery in a busy West Auckland workshop.

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanic

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 33 - 45 per hour, Weekly pay

Weekly pay
Varied role
Join the pool at Tradestaff Waikato

Weekly pay
Varied role
Join the pool at Tradestaff Waikato

Mechanical maintenance and repair

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Storeperson

at CALIsuzu

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Hamilton Based
Varied role
Great Company, great people!

Hamilton Based
Varied role
Great Company, great people!

Parts Storeperson (Fixed Term – 6 Months)

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Production Assistant

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

26 Per Hour + Paid Lunch Provided

3-Day Weekends Every Week + Paid Lunch Provided
Consistent 10-Hour Shifts + Stable Weekly Hours
Temp to Perm Opportunity + Supportive Team + Onsite Parking

3-Day Weekends Every Week + Paid Lunch Provided
Consistent 10-Hour Shifts + Stable Weekly Hours
Temp to Perm Opportunity + Supportive Team + Onsite Parking

Work 4 days, enjoy 3-day weekends, and gain hands-on manufacturing experience in a supportive team with consistent hours.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

19d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Marine Fitter

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

PAYE or GST Rates

Excellent base rate + OT rate + PPE
Immediate start + Potential to extend
North shore location

Excellent base rate + OT rate + PPE
Immediate start + Potential to extend
North shore location

Mechanical or Marine Fitters for a long term contract on a large marine refurbishment project. Starting ASAP

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Forklift Hamilton

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Convenient day shift hours from 8.30am to 17.00 Monday to Friday.
Immediate start with a company with a fantastic culture.
80% operating 20% warehousing duties.

Convenient day shift hours from 8.30am to 17.00 Monday to Friday.
Immediate start with a company with a fantastic culture.
80% operating 20% warehousing duties.

re you OHS Forklift certified with a Class 1 license ? This temp to permanent opportunity offers great perks with a nationally recognized company.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Technician (Manufacturing)

at Programmed Offshore

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Hourly + shift allowance may apply

Wellness initiatives including on-site nurse and physio
Weekly pay + free parking
Full training provided

Wellness initiatives including on-site nurse and physio
Weekly pay + free parking
Full training provided

You will operate, monitor and maintain your own machine, playing a crucial role in the manufacturing process.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

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