Mining Construction Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Audit and Compliance Manager

at Plumbers Gasfitters Drainlayers Board

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Opportunity to build an audit function for a new regulatory scheme
Be in the house expert for other audit and compliance monitoring activities
Great culture and working environment

Opportunity to build an audit function for a new regulatory scheme
Be in the house expert for other audit and compliance monitoring activities
Great culture and working environment

A fantastic green fields opportunity to build an audit function for a new self-certification scheme for the Board.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

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This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed six days ago

Graduate Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Join Waimakariri DC as a Graduate Engineer. Help deliver impactful infrastructure in a fast-growing district. Intermediate applicants welcome.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Asset Engineer - Transportation

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

Collaborative NEC contract partnership with Downer
Based across Downer and Council
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

NPDC is looking for a talented Asset Engineer - Transportation to join our Delivery and Enablement Group.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Subdivision Engineer

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy collaboration, variety and challenge
Ensure new infrastructure is safe, compliant and built to last

Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic & fun team as we implement the Council's vision of 'One team, making it happen with integrity and passion'

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Board Director - Quality Roading and Services (Wairoa) Ltd

at Wairoa District Council

This is a Part time job

Wairoa, Hawkes Bay

Strategic Governance: Lead a CCTO delivering vital Wairoa infrastructure
Civil Expertise: Partner with a leader in public and private construction
Community Impact: Help shape the future of Wairoa’s essential services

Strategic Governance: Lead a CCTO delivering vital Wairoa infrastructure
Civil Expertise: Partner with a leader in public and private construction
Community Impact: Help shape the future of Wairoa’s essential services

Council-Controlled Trading Organisation (CCTO) of the Wairoa District Council, is seeking a committed and experienced Board Director to join

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Audit and Compliance Manager

at Plumbers Gasfitters Drainlayers Board

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Opportunity to build an audit function for a new regulatory scheme
Be in the house expert for other audit and compliance monitoring activities
Great culture and working environment

Opportunity to build an audit function for a new regulatory scheme
Be in the house expert for other audit and compliance monitoring activities
Great culture and working environment

A fantastic green fields opportunity to build an audit function for a new self-certification scheme for the Board.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Electrical Technician

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$54,494- $60,642 per annum

Make a difference in vocational education
Use your Electrical trade skills in a varied, hands-on role
Supportive team and positive working environment

Make a difference in vocational education
Use your Electrical trade skills in a varied, hands-on role
Supportive team and positive working environment

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Procurement and Contracts Coordinator

at Otago Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Approx. $69,000 - $81,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you have strong administration skills and are interested in procurement and processes while working in a supportive team, this the role for you!

subClassification: Contracts AdministrationContracts Administration

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

20d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Building Control Officers

at Solutions Team

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This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Remote)

Building Control Officers NZ-wide. Remote options available. Join a supportive team making building compliance practical and impactful

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Team Leader Residential Inspections

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Based in Rolleston - 20 min drive from Christchurch central
Relocation support + Flexible hours + career development
Life insurance + wellbeing and volunteer leave

Lead, coach, and mentor a supportive and collaborative team that is making a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Manager - Capital Works

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$96,587 to $105,532 per year

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Great people and a collaborative culture.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Great people and a collaborative culture.

Help shape and deliver a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects across our evolving campus environments.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$145,000 - $185,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Programme Delivery Lead

at Whanganui District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Be instrumental in shaping this exciting chapter of our story
Have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities
Opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills

Be instrumental in shaping this exciting chapter of our story
Have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities
Opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills

We are seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Lead to join our team in a full time capacity.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Site Coordinator Roading

at Kāpiti Coast District Council

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

Apply your technical expertise where it matters
Be the key link between contractors and counci
Enjoy the lifestyle and benefits of council employment

Apply your technical expertise where it matters
Be the key link between contractors and counci
Enjoy the lifestyle and benefits of council employment

If you are experienced in the Civil Roading Industry, to lead and mentor Roading Contractors, come and join our Roading team, in Access and Transport.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Project Manager - Asset Management

at Hays | Procurement

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$120,000 - $150,000

End‑to‑end project ownership across asset and facilities projects with real oper
Stable, long‑term programme of work within a collaborative, professional environ
Exposure to complex property portfolios with scope to build depth in asset and c

End‑to‑end project ownership across asset and facilities projects with real oper
Stable, long‑term programme of work within a collaborative, professional environ
Exposure to complex property portfolios with scope to build depth in asset and c

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager - Asset Management to deliver facilities and asset renewal projects across a complex property portfolio.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Facilities Management Site Supervisor

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

$88,217 - $101,930 (including 4% superannuation)

Facilitate tangible change for the NZDF, essential role in supportive team
No two days look the same – seriously!
Permanent role based in Whenuapai at RNZAF Base Auckland

Facilitate tangible change for the NZDF, essential role in supportive team
No two days look the same – seriously!
Permanent role based in Whenuapai at RNZAF Base Auckland

Create change in one of the government’s largest, and most diverse, portfolios – Defence Estate & Infrastructure

subClassification: Body Corporate & Facilities ManagementBody Corporate & Facilities Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen hours ago

Asset Planning Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Shape the future of transport in a growing district, using asset data and planning expertise to deliver resilient, community‑focused roading.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Building Services Officer

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Carry out inspections, assess consents, and ensure compliance with the Building Act and NZ Building Code - apply today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Business and Industry Lead

at Kāpiti Coast District Council

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington(Hybrid)

N/A

Key relationship role with the Kāpiti business community
Support the growth of Kāpiti's emerging sectors and industries
Be part of a dynamic team

Key relationship role with the Kāpiti business community
Support the growth of Kāpiti's emerging sectors and industries
Be part of a dynamic team

Build strong business relationships, lead industry clusters and drive innovation to support growth across the Kāpiti Coast.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Project Manager (Transport)

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Join Hamilton City Council as a Project Manager (Transport) to lead impactful infrastructure projects that shape the city’s growth and resilience.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

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