Optimization Engineer Jobs in All Waikato, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive colleagues.

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our clients projects across a wide variety of industries.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

$110 + GST per hour

Deliver hands-on data engineering in a modern cloud environment
Work with a collaborative public sector team driving data innovation
6-Month contract (extendable)

Deliver hands-on data engineering in a modern cloud environment
Work with a collaborative public sector team driving data innovation
6-Month contract (extendable)

Senior Data Engineer delivering Snowflake and dbt models, T-SQL optimisation, SQL Server migration, and Azure/Microsoft Fabric collaboration delivery

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

at Manukora

This is a Full time job

Te Aroha, Waikato

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subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

1d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Network Intelligence Data Analyst

at WEL Networks

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato(Hybrid)

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Join our team and help power smarter decisions across WEL. If you're passionate about data and ready for a role with real purpose - apply now!

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Plant Engineer

at Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Kinleith, Waikato

$120000 - $135000

• Be at the heart of plant operations in a hands-on engineering role
• Drive real improvements in safety, reliability and performance
• Monday – Friday role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

• Be at the heart of plant operations in a hands-on engineering role
• Drive real improvements in safety, reliability and performance
• Monday – Friday role in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Apply your expertise in plant optimisation, maintenance, and problem-solving to boost plant, safety, reliability and performance at Kinleith Mill

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago

Listed one day ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

$90,000

Diagnose full production systems to unlock efficiency gains and reduce downtime
Lead CI initiatives improving reliability, output, and asset performance
Blend hands-on maintenance with data-driven process optimisation

Diagnose full production systems to unlock efficiency gains and reduce downtime
Lead CI initiatives improving reliability, output, and asset performance
Blend hands-on maintenance with data-driven process optimisation

Drive plant performance through smart diagnostics, optimisation, and continuous improvement in a high-impact maintenance engineering role.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Engineering Team Leader - Water Treatment

at Lutra

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$125,000 – $160,000 per year + annual bonus

Seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with leadership experience for leading a team in Hamilton.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

30d+ ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Operations & Systems Manager

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Excellent benefits and flexible work options

Hands on leadership role blending delivery and people leadership, owning systems, data and processes behind high impact livestock breeding.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Senior Support Software Developer

at PGL

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Real ownership and influence
Impactful work with growth opportunities
Collaborative, high-performing environment

Real ownership and influence
Impactful work with growth opportunities
Collaborative, high-performing environment

Senior developer role with real ownership, shaping solutions, mentoring others, and delivering impactful software in a collaborative agile team.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

10h ago

Listed two days ago

Intermediate to Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Design / Projects)

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Hourly Rate + Overtime

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive colleagues.

Join a fast-growing team working on the most interesting projects in NZ.
Full time permanent role with generous overtime and paid Learning & Development.
Monthly (paid) pub meetings, quarterly events and great, supportive colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our clients projects across a wide variety of industries.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Projects Engineer

at JP Marshall & Co Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Wide range of projects with capacity to innovate
Established business with Family values

Wide range of projects with capacity to innovate
Established business with Family values

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer looking for change? We'd love to hear from you!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Engineer

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Work across diverse dairy and food operations
Enjoy a mix of fieldwork, travel across NZ, and flexible hybrid working
Join a supportive team with meaningful and impactful work

Work across diverse dairy and food operations
Enjoy a mix of fieldwork, travel across NZ, and flexible hybrid working
Join a supportive team with meaningful and impactful work

Engineering opportunity, focusing on audits and compliance in the dairy and food sectors.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Virtual Fencing Support Specialist

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Morrinsville, Waikato

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP, free office snacks & a yearly growth fund

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP, free office snacks & a yearly growth fund

This role sits right at the intersection of tech and farming - you'll become an expert in virtual fencing.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Process Manager / Senior Process Manager

at Olam Food Ingredients NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

Key technical role for the New Zealand (NZ) Dairy value-added program including primary technical contact for Teir 1 customers.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

15d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Data and Insights Advisor

at The University of Waikato

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$73,235 to $87,024 per year

Use data to shape University strategy and decisions
Collaborative team supporting evidence-based insights
Flexible work and strong professional development

Use data to shape University strategy and decisions
Collaborative team supporting evidence-based insights
Flexible work and strong professional development

Play an important role in helping the University turn data into meaningful insights.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

26d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Digital Performance Specialist

at Website Angels

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Drive performance by owning strategy from planning to results
Top quality work within a trusted, collaborative team that care about their work
Hamilton based role with flexibility on location and hours

Drive performance by owning strategy from planning to results
Top quality work within a trusted, collaborative team that care about their work
Hamilton based role with flexibility on location and hours

Website Angels is a Google Premier Partner based in Hamilton. We help 100s of NZ businesses grow through smart digital strategy and strong execution.

subClassification: Digital & Search MarketingDigital & Search Marketing

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

28d ago

Listed twenty two days ago