Plastic Engineer Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Quantitative Analyst

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

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 eighteen days ago

Trainee Dispatcher – Auckland – Permanent

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Help people, save lives, protect communities.
Join a collaborative, fast-paced team that is the first point of call.
$60,512.12, increasing to $72,614.54 plus training and support.

Help people, save lives, protect communities.
Join a collaborative, fast-paced team that is the first point of call.
$60,512.12, increasing to $72,614.54 plus training and support.

Receive emergency calls, dispatch Fire and Emergency resources, and enjoy a mission-critical role in our organisation.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Water Services Engineer

at Grey District Council

This is a Full time job

Greymouth Central, West Coast

$81,000 – $98,800 per year

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Life Work Balance
Professional, progressive and supports continuous learning
Flexibility with the way you work

Assist the Water Services team members with the following key areas: Water Supplies, Wastewater, Stormwater & Flood Protection

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Asset Engineer - Transportation

at New Plymouth District Council

Be an early applicant

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)

9h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Graduate Analyst

at Climate Change Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Work alongside leading climate, economics and policy experts
Opportunity to support submissions analysis
Full time, fixed term position (until 30 August 2026)

Work alongside leading climate, economics and policy experts
Opportunity to support submissions analysis
Full time, fixed term position (until 30 August 2026)

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Analyst to join us and create positive change for New Zealand.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Biosecurity Officer II (x7 Roles Available)

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

7x Permanent, full time roles available - Tauranga x2, Rotorua x3, Whakatāne x2.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.
Support the delivery of our pest plant biosecurity programmes.

7x Permanent, full time roles available - Tauranga x2, Rotorua x3, Whakatāne x2.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.
Support the delivery of our pest plant biosecurity programmes.

Join our Biosecurity team as a Biosecurity Officer II, protecting NZ through pest plant surveillance and control while engaging with communities.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

11d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Environmental Health Coordinator

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

$73,051 - $85,942

Coordinate delivery of environmental health services
Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement
Work with stakeholders to support safe community outcomes

Coordinate delivery of environmental health services
Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement
Work with stakeholders to support safe community outcomes

Coordinate environmental health services and drive quality improvements that support safer, healthier outcomes for our community.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Quantitative Analyst

at Electricity Authority

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

Competitive renumeration and great work environment
Ongoing training, support and professional development
Wellington based with the opportunity for flexible work

We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed seven 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)

7h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Research Scientist/Engineer

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$81,709 – $122,564 per year

Develop your interest in undersea sensing capabilities
Work alongside a professional and supportive team
Permanent role based at Devonport Naval Base

Develop your interest in undersea sensing capabilities
Work alongside a professional and supportive team
Permanent role based at Devonport Naval Base

Contribute to research that enhances undersea capabilities, with a focus on acoustic sensing and signal processing

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Research Assistant - Part Time, Fixed Term

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$63,600 - $79,300

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Part-time Research Assistant position at the University of Auckland, focusing on prehabilitation for cancer patients.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Gardener - Hamilton Gardens

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Unique opportunity to work in our enclosed gardens!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Cemetery Technician

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Build relationships with the Pōneke community
Permanent full-time role

Build relationships with the Pōneke community
Permanent full-time role

Bring your strong customer focus to our unique Cemeteries environment

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Healthy Water Bodies Facilitator

at Christchurch City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Make an impact on your community
Enjoy a variety of work with purpose
Be a part of a trusted expert team

Enjoy a hands-on technical role monitoring council wetlands, stormwater devices and waterways, partnering with communities for healthy water outcomes.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Regulatory Specialist

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$85,537 – $101,911 per year

Grow your regulatory compliance and investigation experience
Use your ability to influence and build relationships within the industry

Grow your regulatory compliance and investigation experience
Use your ability to influence and build relationships within the industry

This role calls for a focus on supporting compliance and monitoring functions across the team.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Electrical Technician

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

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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)

8h ago

Listed one day ago

Quarantine Officer

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Starting salary: $68,755 per annum

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Tentative start date mid-July. Varied, rostered hours.

Are you passionate about protecting this beautiful country at the frontline?
Ensure that cargo and passengers entering NZ are free of biosecurity risk.
Tentative start date mid-July. Varied, rostered hours.

Would you like a career that is challenging, full of variety, and of critical importance to the environmental and economic wellbeing of New Zealand?

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Team Leader - Regulatory Process

at Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Do you have a passion for the environment?
Lead a dynamic and solutions focused team
$122,997 - $184,495 per annum with a suite of additional benefits

Do you have a passion for the environment?
Lead a dynamic and solutions focused team
$122,997 - $184,495 per annum with a suite of additional benefits

Lead and encourage continuous excellence in our Land and Oceans Applications Team

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Ecologist

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration

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

The Council are seeking an experienced Ecologist to protect and enhance areas of high biodiversity value or with ecological restoration potential.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Research Analyst

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Build strong archival research skills
Work closely with senior team members to deliver complex research projects
Apply critical thinking to deliver reports, advice and comms for audiences

Build strong archival research skills
Work closely with senior team members to deliver complex research projects
Apply critical thinking to deliver reports, advice and comms for audiences

Looking for a career in research? Come build experience and confidence in meaningful work in the Sensitive Claims team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Hazards and Warning Advisor | Auckland Emergency Management

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Provide high-quality hazards and warnings advice
Be part of a high-impact, fast-paced emergency management team
Permanent, full-time, CBD location

Provide high-quality hazards and warnings advice
Be part of a high-impact, fast-paced emergency management team
Permanent, full-time, CBD location

Turn science into action and help protect Auckland communities when it matters most

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

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