Petroleum Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Specialist Health and Safety Inspector (Petroleum & Geothermal)

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Salary band is from $154,415 to $203,403

Regulate NZ’s high‑hazard petroleum & geothermal environments
Use your technical expertise to protect workers & communities
Permanent role with ongoing professional development

Regulate NZ’s high‑hazard petroleum & geothermal environments
Use your technical expertise to protect workers & communities
Permanent role with ongoing professional development

Use your technical knowledge, curiosity, and purpose‑driven mindset to influence safer outcomes across NZ's most high‑hazard industries.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

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

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Plant Engineer

at Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources

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)

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Listed three days ago

Specialist Health and Safety Inspector (Petroleum & Geothermal)

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Salary band is from $154,415 to $203,403

Regulate NZ’s high‑hazard petroleum & geothermal environments
Use your technical expertise to protect workers & communities
Permanent role with ongoing professional development

Regulate NZ’s high‑hazard petroleum & geothermal environments
Use your technical expertise to protect workers & communities
Permanent role with ongoing professional development

Use your technical knowledge, curiosity, and purpose‑driven mindset to influence safer outcomes across NZ's most high‑hazard industries.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Electrical Engineer

at Fluid Engineering

This is a Full time job

Middleton, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Lead high impact infrastructure projects as a technical specialist
Work in a blend of workshop, office, and site-based environments
Join an innovative future focused company

Lead high impact infrastructure projects as a technical specialist
Work in a blend of workshop, office, and site-based environments
Join an innovative future focused company

Take the reins as a technical lead in the petroleum industry at the forefront of our critical infrastructure

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Project Engineers and Project Managers - New Zealand

at Worley New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work on meaningful, high impact projects
Flexible work options and locations across NZ
Collaborative work environment supported by a local and globally connected team

Work on meaningful, high impact projects
Flexible work options and locations across NZ
Collaborative work environment supported by a local and globally connected team

Join us and work on some fantastic projects around New Zealand!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Tubman Heating Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Join our Team of combustion and heating system experts in Auckland. We offer a supportive and stable work environment with multiple benefits.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Research Fellow - School of Chemical Sciences - fixed term - 24 months

at The University of Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$99,788 – $106,259 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Based in the School of Chemical Sciences, we are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago

Listed three days ago

Account Manager

at Swagelok Australia

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary
Work Life Balance
Career Progression

Competitive Salary
Work Life Balance
Career Progression

Account Manager Wanted

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Plant Engineer

at Oji Fibre Solutions – Forest Resources

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)

20d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Geotechnical Engineer

at Hutchinson Consulting Engineers

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Orewa, Auckland

We are looking for a motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in our busy Orewa office.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Rotating Equipment Specialist

at Todd Energy

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary

Discretionary incentive payment based performance.
Generous leave provisions.
Discounted Nova Energy products.

Discretionary incentive payment based performance.
Generous leave provisions.
Discounted Nova Energy products.

Be a key contributor to asset management, project support, and the implementation of expert engineering solutions.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

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

19d ago

Listed one hour ago

Aviation Fuel Specialist

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ohakea, Manawatu

$65,857 - $76,657 (including 4% superannuation)

Deliver safe, high quality aviation fuel services that keep missions moving
Support air Ops with reliable refuelling, compliance, and strong teamwork
Ohakea based permanent full-time employment

Deliver safe, high quality aviation fuel services that keep missions moving
Support air Ops with reliable refuelling, compliance, and strong teamwork
Ohakea based permanent full-time employment

Join a team that powers military aviation – your skills will keep New Zealand’s air operations mission ready

subClassification: Aviation ServicesAviation Services

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

1h ago

Listed five days ago

Service Division Manager

at EQ Consultants

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Commensurate with experience

A true "work on the business" role
Market based salary + phone + laptop
Car parking

A true "work on the business" role
Market based salary + phone + laptop
Car parking

Drive performance, lead a talented service team, empower safety & results, and thrive in a senior role with real influence shaping national operations

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

at DIALOG Fitzroy Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary + long‑service leave benefits
Opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills
Exposure to a diverse range of industrial projects and clients

Competitive salary + long‑service leave benefits
Opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills
Exposure to a diverse range of industrial projects and clients

Join DIALOG Fitzroy in New Plymouth as a full-time Senior Project Engineer!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Bulk Fuel Storage Terminal Operator

at NES Fircroft

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Hands-on operational role in Bluff
Long-term career opportunity
Supportive and Collaborative Team

Hands-on operational role in Bluff
Long-term career opportunity
Supportive and Collaborative Team

Hands-on role for someone with a solid mechanical mindset and strong work ethic to become an operator at a world-renowned clients bulk fuel facility

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

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

15d ago

Listed ten days ago

Asset Engineer

at Fluid Engineering

This is a Full time job

Thorndon, Wellington(Hybrid)

A Port that's growing for the future of Wellington and Central New Zealand
Work closely with trusted contractors and specialist consultants
Utilise your desire for continuous improvement

A Port that's growing for the future of Wellington and Central New Zealand
Work closely with trusted contractors and specialist consultants
Utilise your desire for continuous improvement

Broaden your asset management experience across a diverse infrastructure portfolio in a fast-paced environment

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Sales Engineer – Industrial Solutions

at Focus Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Islington, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Package $120K - $140K, plus vehicle & benefits

Global business with 150+ years' history, present in 180 countries
Customers, Food, energy, pulp & paper, textiles etc
Compressed air, industrial gas, and air treatment solutions

Global business with 150+ years' history, present in 180 countries
Customers, Food, energy, pulp & paper, textiles etc
Compressed air, industrial gas, and air treatment solutions

Take a consultative, solutions-based approach, assessing compressed air & gas systems to identify opportunities for improved reliability & efficiency.