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

Experienced Senior Process Engineers with Leadership Experience - this is the role for you! Competitive salaries, annual bonus, and an excellent team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mechanical 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)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days 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)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

NZ Sales Engineer – Water Management & Industrial Food

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato(Hybrid)

Senior Remuneration package with many benefits

Drive growth through a consultative, solution-led technical sales approach.
Experience with capital equipment, process technologies, or engineered solutions
Ideal for Salesperson who can genuinely add value, build long-term partnerships

Drive growth through a consultative, solution-led technical sales approach.
Experience with capital equipment, process technologies, or engineered solutions
Ideal for Salesperson who can genuinely add value, build long-term partnerships

Sales Engineer to manage NZ's Water, Wastewater & Industrial Food processing sectors. Work with key customers on existing projects. Senior Rem $$$.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer (3-10+ years experience)

at Titus Consulting Engineers

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$80,000 – $120,000 per year

Intermediate - Senior Civil Engineer

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days 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)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Infrastructure and Facilities Manager

at Cobb Vantress New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Come join our team!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Projects Engineer

at JP Marshall & Co Limited

Expiring soon

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)

27d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Engineer (Project-Based)

at GAMBOL PET FOOD (NEW ZEALAND) CO., LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

$140,000 – $180,000 per year

Lead process design, installation and commissioning for NZ projects; coordinate global teams, manage timelines, and ensure GMP-compliant delivery.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Cluster Solution Specialist - Performance Plans

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive salary + attractive incentive scheme

Active participation and contribution to cluster initiatives
Understanding of the dairy industry & dairy farmers, seasonality etc
Vehicle allowance + mobile phone + discounted health insurance

Active participation and contribution to cluster initiatives
Understanding of the dairy industry & dairy farmers, seasonality etc
Vehicle allowance + mobile phone + discounted health insurance

Work and influence locally, be part of a regional team, (Asia Pacific) and collaborate and contribute to a Global Strategy deployment.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Product Compliance Specialist & Technical Writer

at Loadscan Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Awesome Team Culture: Become part of something very special.
A role with influence, variety, and room to grow
A unique role and scope for international regulatory compliance

Awesome Team Culture: Become part of something very special.
A role with influence, variety, and room to grow
A unique role and scope for international regulatory compliance

Make your mark on world‑class measurement technology. You’ll ensure our products meet regulations and produce high‑quality technical documentation.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Animal Production Specialist - Virtual Fencing

at Gallagher

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Hands-on in the field while influencing product, data, and engineering decisions

Hands-on in the field while influencing product, data, and engineering decisions

Bridge farming and tech. Drive real-world trials, shape animal welfare insights, and help transform livestock management with eShepherd!

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Technical Sales Engineer

at Spirax Sarco Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Multinational engineering company
Dynamic and varied technical sales engineer role
Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to foster professional growth

Multinational engineering company
Dynamic and varied technical sales engineer role
Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to foster professional growth

Multinational Engineering Company looking for a full time Technical Sales Engineer. If you are looking for a dynamic role, this may be for you.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

20d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Senior Software Engineer (Embedded & Automation)

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Hamilton based, permanent role with strong cross-team collaboration
Senior scope across embedded, automation, databases and web services
Plenty of variety: legacy uplift, new features, quality and reliability work

Hamilton based, permanent role with strong cross-team collaboration
Senior scope across embedded, automation, databases and web services
Plenty of variety: legacy uplift, new features, quality and reliability work

Build software for real-world automation systems, spanning embedded/standalone components through to databases and web services.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

22h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Process Manager / Senior Process Manager

at Olam Food Ingredients NZ Ltd

Expiring soon

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)

27d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Renewables Developer

at Mercury

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Strategic, hands-on leadership across wind & renewable developments
Flexibility for this role to be based in Tauranga, Auckland or Hamilton.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract (covering parental leave)

Lead wind & renewable project development at Mercury on a 12-month FTC, shaping projects that power a low-carbon future.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

25d ago

Listed one hour ago

Strategy Manager

at Waikato Waters Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

An analytical thinker who can move between complex data and clear narrative?
Are you a skilled facilitator who can run planning processes at executive level?
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

An analytical thinker who can move between complex data and clear narrative?
Are you a skilled facilitator who can run planning processes at executive level?
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Own Waikato Waters long-term strategic direction by leading the development of our water services strategy and key organisational strategies.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1h ago

Listed ten days ago

Intermediate/Senior Developer

at Enlighten Designs Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

The code is cheap now, your thinking is what’s valuable
Shape solutions as a trusted advisor, not just a pair of hands
Lead AI-enabled delivery at a firm that’s walking the talk

The code is cheap now, your thinking is what’s valuable
Shape solutions as a trusted advisor, not just a pair of hands
Lead AI-enabled delivery at a firm that’s walking the talk

A senior consulting role for experienced developers who know that understanding the business is harder and more valuable than writing the code.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

10d ago

Listed twelve days 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)

12d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Digital Commerce Systems & Data Manager

at Gallagher

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Fast-moving, globally connected business

Strategic digital role with strong cross functional influence
Hybrid working model with an office first culture
Work at the intersection of marketing, technology + customer experience

Strategic digital role with strong cross functional influence
Hybrid working model with an office first culture
Work at the intersection of marketing, technology + customer experience

Shape global digital commerce - own systems, data & delivery. Partner across marketing & tech to create scalable, high-impact customer experiences

subClassification: Digital & Search MarketingDigital & Search Marketing

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

28d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Kaitātari Pakihi ā-Rohe | Regional Business Analyst, Hamilton

at Te Puni Kōkiri

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$86,000 - $96,000

Contribute to Māori Development by providing analysis and insights
Be directly involved with regional business and investment planning
Allowances include vision, wellbeing, childcare, Te Reo Māori and more

Contribute to Māori Development by providing analysis and insights
Be directly involved with regional business and investment planning
Allowances include vision, wellbeing, childcare, Te Reo Māori and more

Provide expert analytical and operational support to enable smooth regional operations and strong strategic impact.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

19h ago

Listed seven days ago

Commissioning Process Engineer

at Alexander James

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Experience in commissioning, process engineering, or asset-intensive environment
Strong knowledge of process systems, instrumentation, and control systems
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving capability in complex environments

Experience in commissioning, process engineering, or asset-intensive environment
Strong knowledge of process systems, instrumentation, and control systems
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving capability in complex environments

Ensure new and upgraded assets are safely commissioned and ready for operation, bridging delivery and operations to deliver reliable water services.

Recruited byCameron Zukor

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Sustainability Lead

at Foster Construction Group Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato

Lead sustainability across high-impact commercial construction projects.
Work with a values-driven company that prioritises development & culture.
Full time permanent position, competitive remuneration & supportive environment.

Lead sustainability across high-impact commercial construction projects.
Work with a values-driven company that prioritises development & culture.
Full time permanent position, competitive remuneration & supportive environment.

Join a team that BUILDS WITH PURPOSE! If you're passionate about making a positive environmental & social impact, we'd love to hear from you!

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

26d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Intermediate Structural Engineer

at BCD Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Come and join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Your chance to be involved in varied and interesting work to advance your career
Be part of a fun, fast-paced and solutions focused culture

Come and join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Your chance to be involved in varied and interesting work to advance your career
Be part of a fun, fast-paced and solutions focused culture

Join the team at BCD and experience how we do things differently

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed five days ago