Plc Developer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 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 pub meetings, quarterly events and great 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 pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our client's projects across a diverse range of industries.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed fifteen days ago

PLC Programmer

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

IT-Based PLC Programmer
New system development & troubleshooting existing automated systems
Competitive remuneration + company vehicle

IT-Based PLC Programmer
New system development & troubleshooting existing automated systems
Competitive remuneration + company vehicle

John Ward Electrical Ltd has an exciting opportunity for an experienced PLC Programmer to join our growing team

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Automation Engineer (Int-Snr) Ignition

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$70k to $140k + paid overtime

Two roles: one junior, one intermediate to senior
You decide how much you travel, and earn accordingly
Established systems integrator where people enjoy working

Two roles: one junior, one intermediate to senior
You decide how much you travel, and earn accordingly
Established systems integrator where people enjoy working

Two roles. PLC, SCADA, and HMI work. Control your own travel. Bay of Plenty and Auckland projects.

Recruited byDavid Milmine

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Automation Engineer

at GEA New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

We are GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors with market-leading solutions. Join us!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Junior Automation Engineer

at PCRN Trials Limited

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

Access to learning, development and career progression
Systems and processes that support high-quality work
Attractive rem with carparking on site

Access to learning, development and career progression
Systems and processes that support high-quality work
Attractive rem with carparking on site

Play an important part in how Momentum Clinical Research and PCRN deliver efficient, scalable clinical trial operations.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Industrial & Commercial Electrician/ PLC Programmer

at Christie Electrical Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

$45 – $50 per hour

Diverse, hands-on career growth
Strong team support and industry-leading tools
Lifestyle + career balance in a growing region

Diverse, hands-on career growth
Strong team support and industry-leading tools
Lifestyle + career balance in a growing region

Top rates | Vehicle & phone | Big projects | Lifestyle to match | Programming opportunities

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Automation & Controls Engineer

at Caliber Design Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(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 pub meetings, quarterly events and great 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 pub meetings, quarterly events and great colleagues.

We are building NZ's most versatile engineering team. We need your help to support our client's projects across a diverse range of industries.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Industrial Software Engineer

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$90k-$120k

Software-first approach: Beckhoff PLCs, Ignition Perspective HMI, OO design
Build highly reusable, modular code that shortens commissioning
Occasional commissioning trips to NZ and Australian sites

Software-first approach: Beckhoff PLCs, Ignition Perspective HMI, OO design
Build highly reusable, modular code that shortens commissioning
Occasional commissioning trips to NZ and Australian sites

A rare blend of industrial automation and modern software engineering. Join a tight-knit team redefining how industrial plants are controlled.

Recruited byDavid Milmine

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Graduate Integration Engineer

at Daifuku Oceania

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Varied graduate role in automation and integration
Hands on exposure to automation, controls and system integration projects
Travel to NZ and international project sites

Varied graduate role in automation and integration
Hands on exposure to automation, controls and system integration projects
Travel to NZ and international project sites

We're looking for a motivated Graduate Integration Engineer with confidence communicating with customers and interest in travelling to project sites.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Automation & Control Systems Trainee

at Switchbuild Ltd

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Training from experienced engineers
Career in a growing industry
Diverse industrial projects and modern tools

Training from experienced engineers
Career in a growing industry
Diverse industrial projects and modern tools

Learn from a skilled team while building real automation projects, gaining hands-on PLC/SCADA experience with strong mentoring and career growth.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Industrial Electrician / Automation Technician

at Geraldine Electrical Limited

This is a Full time job

Geraldine, Canterbury

$43 – $50 per hour

Earn Top Dollar with our above average Hourly Rate
Loyalty rewards and career growth opportunities
Work with a fantastic crew who support you

Earn Top Dollar with our above average Hourly Rate
Loyalty rewards and career growth opportunities
Work with a fantastic crew who support you

Are you an experienced industrial electrical with a technical mindset, and the drive to learn.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19h ago

Listed one day ago

Junior Service Technician

at MAF NZ

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Ongoing training and development
Diverse role in a small team
Travel throughout New Zealand

Ongoing training and development
Diverse role in a small team
Travel throughout New Zealand

Explore the field of Fruit Grading and packing control. Optimize systems for clients across New Zealand.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Project Engineer - Electrical & Controls

at Mitech Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

Work with leading manufacturers in NZ
Multidisciplinary hands on role, with design, electrical and programming aspects
Collaborative team environment

Work with leading manufacturers in NZ
Multidisciplinary hands on role, with design, electrical and programming aspects
Collaborative team environment

Project Engineer-Electrical Controls- automation of coding & vision solutions for some of the most innovative manufacturing facilities in NZ

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Automation Engineer

at Leaderbrand Produce Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

$100,000 – $117,000 per year

Hands-on automation role working with modern PLC and SCADA systems
Make a real impact on plant reliability and continuous improvement
Join a leading NZ food producer with strong team culture and stability

Hands-on automation role working with modern PLC and SCADA systems
Make a real impact on plant reliability and continuous improvement
Join a leading NZ food producer with strong team culture and stability

Help shape the reliability of modern food production by applying your PLC and SCADA expertise in a hands-on Automation Engineer role at LeaderBrand.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Automation Engineer (Int-Snr) Ignition

at PeopleLogic

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$70k to $140k + paid overtime

Two roles: one junior, one intermediate to senior
You decide how much you travel, and earn accordingly
Established systems integrator where people enjoy working

Two roles: one junior, one intermediate to senior
You decide how much you travel, and earn accordingly
Established systems integrator where people enjoy working

Two roles. PLC, SCADA, and HMI work. Control your own travel. Bay of Plenty and Auckland projects.

Recruited byDavid Milmine

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Automation Engineer

at Vitaco Health Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Staff discounts on products such as Musashi, Healtheries, Nutra‑Life & Athena
Subsidised on-site café
Competitive salary with annual review, plus paid birthday leave

Staff discounts on products such as Musashi, Healtheries, Nutra‑Life & Athena
Subsidised on-site café
Competitive salary with annual review, plus paid birthday leave

Design, improve and support the automation systems that keep our manufacturing running smoothly.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Experienced Automation & Control Systems Engineer

at Switchbuild Ltd

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Build your career in a growing automation industry
Work on real-world automation projects across broad range of industries
Competitive salary aligned with experience and capability

Build your career in a growing automation industry
Work on real-world automation projects across broad range of industries
Competitive salary aligned with experience and capability

We require an experienced Automation & Control Systems Engineer to join our team. You can be based in either Dunedin or Christchurch.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Graduate Electronics Engineer

at Integrated Control Technology

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland(Hybrid)

ICT is hiring for a Graduate Electronics Engineer to join our hands-on, AI-first Solution Engineering department!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed eight days ago

Automation Technician

at Dalton Electrical Co Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Join our automation team as a technician! Hands-on role for an EWRB-licensed electrician working on PLCs, breakdowns, and control systems in industry.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Electrical Engineer

at GEA New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

We are GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors with market-leading solutions. Join us!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Junior Quality Assurance & Control Engineer

at Robotics Plus

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Work hands‑on with cutting‑edge robotics
Learn and grow alongside an experienced, supportive team
Modern facilities, strong wellbeing focus

Work hands‑on with cutting‑edge robotics
Learn and grow alongside an experienced, supportive team
Modern facilities, strong wellbeing focus

Support quality and compliance from supplier through production, for an innovative ag-tech company here in NZ

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Control Systems Engineer

at DRE Systems Limited

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Lead control systems design with cutting-edge PLC/SCADA tech. Flexible work, great benefits, career growth.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Automation Engineer

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

Design, test, and optimise PLC/SCADA systems for water & wastewater plants—support commissioning and bring complex systems to life nationwide.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed forty six minutes ago

Senior Developer — Backend, Automation & AI

at Morgan Project Services (NZ) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$115,000 – $125,000 per year

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

Experienced backend role focused on AI, automation, integrations, and modernising business systems across real workflows. 12 month fixed term!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

46m ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Electronics & Technical Services Lead

at Road Signs and Traffic Control Equipment Limited (T/A RTL Roadsigns)

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

This is a dynamic, fast-paced, integral role in our Sales & Service Team. It demands excellent customer service skills and technical capability.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Automation Solutions - Sales and Support Engineer

at Mitek New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Truly hands on engineering.

Truly hands on engineering.

Hands‑on Automation Engineer working inside machinery to troubleshoot, commission and optimise systems. Varied role with potential to grow outside NZ.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago