69 mechanical workshop jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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16d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Mechanical Fitter / Assembler

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$30-$35ph dependant on experience

Full time work with potential for permanent opportunities available
Join a stable, growing engineering company
Up to $35 per hour depending on experience

We are recruiting Mechanical Fitters and Assemblers to join a leading New Zealand manufacturer of innovative horticultural equipment.

Recruited byJenna Lurajud

26d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Fabricator/ Welder

at Tradestaff Apply

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 35 - 45 per hour, Immediate Start

$35–$45 per hour based on experience
Hands-on work across varied fabrication projects
Long-term opportunity with an established workshop

Fabricate and weld quality steel components from engineering drawings in a hands-on workshop role in Central City, Christchurch.

3d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Automotive Motor Mechanic

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

NZD 40 per hour

Competitive Rates
Ongoing Work
Weekly Pay + Kiwi Saver

Carry out WOF inspections in accordance with NZTA requirements & the VIRM.Diagnose & repair mechanical & electrical faults across a range of vehicles.

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28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Fabricator/ Welder

at Tradestaff Apply

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 35 - 45 per hour, Immediate Start

$35–$45 per hour based on experience
Hands-on work across varied fabrication projects
Long-term opportunity with an established workshop

Fabricate and weld quality steel components from engineering drawings in a hands-on workshop role in Central City, Christchurch.

20d ago

Listed eight days ago

Agriculture Diesel Mechanic

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 40 - 45 per hour

Primarily Workshop-Based with occasional on-farm callouts
Ongoing Opportunity with an established Hawke's Bay employer
Agricultural Machinery including tractors, harvesters, trucks and farm equipment

Service, diagnose and repair tractors, harvesters and agricultural machinery in a busy Hastings workshop.

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8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Permanent, fixed term, or casual work to suit your needs and availability
Earthmoving gear, ag and fleet machines, real rebuilds, a real mix
Locally owned operated with a range of options to support you

If you're a Heavy Diesel Mechanic who enjoys an engine overhaul as much as a tricky field breakdown, this one's worth a look.

Recruited byRebecca Spittal

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Joiner / Factory Worker

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Competitive Weekly Pay
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate

Our well-established client is looking for a reliable and experienced Joiner to join their team in Canterbury.

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

NZD 42.50 - 49 per hour, Immediate Start

$42.50–$49 per hour + weekly pay
Long-term placement opportunity
Work with a specialist aviation engineering company in Taupō

Diagnose mechanical faults, service equipment and maintain precision components using your engineering skills.

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16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Motorhome Technician

at Tradestaff Apply

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 30 - 37 per hour, Immediate Start

$30–$37 per hour with weekly pay
Varied motorhome servicing, repairs and refurbishment work
Potential for ongoing work in Christchurch

Inspect, service and repair motorhomes, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and complete vehicle conversions and refurbishment.

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Fabricator Welder

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papakura, Auckland

$35.00-$40.00

$35–$40 per hour, experience dependent, paid weekly
Workshop-based roles in Papakura, Wiri and Mt Wellington
Truck and trailer fabrication, welding and specialist builds

Fabricate and weld truck bodies, trailers and specialist builds, including modifications and repairs, for established Auckland engineering business.

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9d ago

Listed three days ago

Press Brake Operator

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 32 - 36 per hour

Earn $32–$36 an hour, with weekly pay to keep the dollars rolling in!
Keen to earn extra coin? Overtime opportunities may be up for grabs!
Build your skills and take the next step with a major NZ engineering outfit!

Operate CNC press brake machinery, read engineering drawings and tackle fabrication work in a busy Hastings engineering workshop.

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3d ago

Listed ten days ago

EOI Warehouse & Production Operator / Pick Packing

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

NZD $23.95 to NZD $26.00

Variety of Roles Across Warehousing, Manufacturing & Logistics
Forklift Drivers, Machine Operators & Pick Packers Encouraged to Apply
Long-Term Opportunities with Leading NZ Employers

Warehouse, production & machine operation opportunities. Join our talent pool for current and upcoming roles across Auckland.

10d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Garment Sewing Machinist

at Deane Apparel

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wiri, Auckland

Fixed term starting as soon as possible, ending 31 March 2027
40 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Friendly, supportive culture

Make alterations to workwear garments, as an experienced competent commercial garment sewing machinist your confident using commercial grade machinery

27d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Seasonal Work Opportunity - Process Workers

Thames & Coromandel, Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawkes Bay

$26-$31 Per Hour
Various roles available (Forklift Driver, QC, Process Worker)
Potential for on-going work

Join the Trade Assist team for an exciting seasonal opportunity!

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Junior Project Engineer

at Walter & Wild

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

12-month fixed term role based in Māngere
Kickstart your career with hands-on capital project experience
Learn from an experienced engineering team

Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on exposure to capital projects, upgrades and equipment installations with a leading food manufacturer!

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Truck Mechanic

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Competitive Weekly pay + Holiday pay + Kiwi Saver
Ongoing Summer Work + Local Thames/Kopu Opportunity
PPE Provided + Supportive Team + Established Company

Experienced Truck or Heavy Diesel Mechanic? Join a busy team in Thames/Kopu with competitive pay, weekly wages and ongoing work!

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Production & Machine Optimiser / Maintenance Assistant

at Riverlock Group Holdings Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

$27 – $30 per hour

Support production performance as a Production & Machine Optimiser / Maintenance Assistant at our kiwifruit packing facility.

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Maintenance Fitter / Welder

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 35 - 45 per hour

Join a busy Christchurch food production team as a Maintenance Fitter / Welder. Put your mechanical and welding skills to work!

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Production Worker

at ALH Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

24-27

Competitive, Weekly Pay
Opportunities For Growth And Development
Hands On Role, With A Great Team Culture

This role involves assembling, processing, and packing products in a fast-paced environment. Full training and PPE are provided!

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Production Operator – Plastics Manufacturing

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Dynamix Recruitment Limited

$28 – $30 per hour

Be part of a supportive production team
Use your existing experience with the opportunity to upskill
Weekly pay with big hours available

Join a busy manufacturing operation producing high-quality plastic pipeline products.

22d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Maintenance Supervisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$45 per hour

Lead a hands-on maintenance team, plan maintenance, and apply engineering skills to maximise plant reliability and equipment uptime.

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Machine Operator/Cook