105 plastic engineer jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Work with a friendly, collaborative team.
Monday to Friday, day shift hours.
Secure a long-term opportunity with a pathway to permanent.

Join a supportive East Tamaki team, put your batching & blending skills to work, and build your future in a growing industry!

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

On-The Job Skill Development +Job Progression Opportunities
Great Staff Benefits & Discounted Travel
Great opportunity to join one of NZ's largest growing organization's

Track your future with KiwiRail - gain real experience that moves New Zealand forward.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Factory Hand - Night Shift

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave + PPE provided

Monday to Friday + 11.00pm to 7.00am + Short term assignment
Hutt Valley + Free onsite parking + Must be available NOW
Full NZ Class 1 driver's licence + Training and PPE provided

Join a busy manufacturing team where you'll be monitoring production machinery and receiving finished product off the line.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechanical Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Service Technician

at Hygiene Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Service Technician providing onsite support for chemical distribution and dosing systems at a manufacturing facility in South Auckland.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Shift Production Operator

at Ice Point

This is a Contract/Temp job

$28 – $32 per hour

A great hands on shift production role for an energetic and reliable candidate.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Chemical and Materials Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Internship Mechatronics Engineering 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Develop hands-on experience in a professional & real-world environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Assembly Assistant

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

$24 - $26 per hour + paid weekly

Temp to permanent opportunity with long term stability and career progression
Work in a clean, modern, purpose built workshop with free onsite parking
Join a well known, international business with a supportive, close knit team

Join a busy workshop assembling quality equipment in a hands on role offering full training, long term stability and career opportunities, ASAP start

Recruited byHayley Wilmshurst

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Engineering & Manufacturing Opportunities

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

Multiple shifts available
Multiple positions available
Immediate start

Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitters | CNC Machinists | Foundry Trade | Multiple Shifts Available | Ongoing Career Opportunities

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Machine Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$24 - $30 p.h.

Opportunities coming up in machine operation, production, or factory work
Day, night & rotating shifts available
$24 - $30 per hour (based on experience)

We are looking for Machine Operators to register with us for upcoming roles with our clients based in Penrose & surrounding areas in manufacturing

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Manufacturing Assistant / Forklift Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$25.50-26.50 per hour (depending experience)

$25.50-26.50 per hour + Long Term + Weekly Pay
Work life Balance (Have the Evenings & Weekends free)
Supportive Team Environment that Works Hard & Has Fun while doing it

Manufacturing Assistant with a Forklift for a building materials company that works hard and has fun while doing it. Weekly pay, free parking!!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Summer Internship

at Kea Aerospace

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$29.90 per hour

Spend your summer on real aerospace engineering - help build a solar-powered aircraft designed to fly for months in the stratosphere.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Research & Engineering Interns

at Zincovery Process Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Work at the cutting edge of clean technology, from lab bench to pilot plant.
Take ownership of a project that feeds directly into company decisions.
Join a Christchurch start-up making a real dent in industrial emissions.

Spend your summer on real R&D. Zethos is a Christchurch start-up reinventing how the world recovers critical materials — three internships open now.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Brewery Technician

at Asahi Beverages

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papakura, Auckland

Hourly rate + Asahi Perks!

Join a leading beverage organisation and make an impact!
Be part of a supportive team culture valuing safety and continuous improvement
Enjoy product discounts and Asahi perks

Play a key role in crafting some of New Zealand’s most loved beers, working hands-on across all stages of the brewing process.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Experienced Machine Operator

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

$28.42 start rate with $8 per shift allowance

Must have industrial food production experience
Machine Operation background essential
Night Shift

Experienced Food Production Machine Operator wanted for Night Shift

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Machine Operator (Tuffter Operator)

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$25.52 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Monday to Friday - no weekend work
On-site parking available

Afternoon shift Machine Operator role with long-term opportunity. Join a supportive team in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Recruited byNicole Kristar

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We are on the look out for Engineering Process Workers to join our world-class manufacturing team in Christchurch!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

ELECTRICAL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNS – Christchurch/Tauranga/Auckland

at Ergo Consulting Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Fun working environment
A progressive and professional company
Excellent insight into our Electrical & Civil Engineering Consultancy

Great people, interesting work, giving you opportunities to grow your skills

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Lab Technician

at Winstone Wallboards

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Working Mon-Fri 7am-3.3pm in a 12 month fixed term role, based Penrose
Part of Fletcher Building which could open up the door to further opportunities
Bring your experience or your recent grad studies to this exciting role

Join this supportive and welcoming team in a fixed term, 12 month capacity, working Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Aluminium Fabricator

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

$28 - $35 p.h. + Attractive hourly rate + 50 plus

Great hourly rate + 50 plus hour weekly
Supportive Team + Upskilling Opportunity
PPE Provided + Long Term Contract

Skilled in reading technical drawings, fabricating and assembling aluminium windows and doors, and operating fabrication machines, Apply now!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Fixed Term Graduate Technical Development Role (Masters/PhD) - 6 month FTC

at Biophive Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Feilding, Manawatu

$60,000 – $70,000 per year

Apply your postgrad science/engineering skills to R&D, quality, and innovation projects at Biophive.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Test Engineering Graduate

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

A structured two-year Graduate programme with rotations across the business.
Hands on experience with world class marine technology.
Exposure to global customers and industry-leading engineering projects.

Launch your engineering career at HamiltonJet, working on world-leading marine technology with our Test Engineering team.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Computer Science 2026/2027

This is a Contract/Temp job