232 principal engineer jobs in New Zealand

at Talent Army – Winner of Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025

Shape the future of AI in enterprise sustainability.
Solve complex, real-world engineering challenges.
Join a high-performing, product-led team with genuine ownership.

Lead the future of AI at BraveGen. Build production AI systems that automate carbon accounting and power enterprise sustainability software.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Listed ten hours ago

Principal Platform Engineer

at salt

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$175000.00 - $185000.00 p.a. + + 15% bonus + othe

* Top-notch brand * Perm; Leadership IC role * Flexible & hybrid * Auckland CBD based * Great salary + bonus + benefits

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10h ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Software Engineer

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Most senior technical leader in the engineering team
Experience architecting SaaS platforms at scale, with deep cloud infrastructure
Hybrid, Wellington | Global SaaS platform

Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and stay hands-on building a globally scaled SaaS platform with modern AI-powered tooling

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Principal Engineer - Platform

at Gallagher

This is a Full time job

Ruakura, Waikato(Hybrid)

Annual Bonus + Free Parking + Life Insurance

Lead architecture & platform strategy across modern systems
Mentor engineers and uplift technical capability at scale
Drive secure, scalable, high-impact engineering outcomes

Lead, shape and influence in one of 3 Principal Engineer roles, all requiring full-stack expertise, with one front-end web focus!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Engineering Design Lead / Principal Engineer (CPEng)

at Civil Project Solutions

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne(Remote)

A diverse range of infrastructure and development projects
The opportunity to establish and lead a high-performing engineering function
Flexible location options for the right candidate

CPS is seeking an experienced NZ Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) to join our growing team as an Engineering Design Lead / Principal Engineer.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal AI Engineer

at BraveGen

This is a Full time job

at Enterprise Technology Recruitment Ltd

Shape the future of AI in enterprise sustainability.
Solve complex, real-world engineering challenges.
Join a high-performing, product-led team with genuine ownership.

Lead the future of AI at BraveGen. Build production AI systems that automate carbon accounting and power enterprise sustainability software.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Transmission Line Engineer I Energy NZ

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Build and develop your T&D detailed design skills, with local and global teams
Varied projects, with different scope, scale, location and client requirements
Supported by global technical leaders as well as mentor and develop others

Deliver detailed design projects across the Transmission & Distribution sector, with the opportunity to work on NZ, Australian and global projects

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Agentic Engineer | New Project | $220k

This is a Full time job

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Build AI-native fintech products using Claude and agentic workflows. Greenfields innovation, elite team, up to $220k + benefits.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Geotechnical Engineer (relocate to Hawke's Bay, Taupō or Gisborne)

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Excellent team and people focused culture
Impactful projects that shape the future of local and regional infrastructure

Join a global leader in engineering and advisory, shaping communities and advancing humanity through science-based expertise and innovation.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Engineer - Full Stack

This is a Full time job

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

Dynamic and supporting work culture
The opportunity to work with a leading ANZ organisation

Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Digital Platform Engineer

This is a Full time job

$190k+/ benefits/ transformation

Leading salary + benefits in an in-house digital transformation journey
Principal role: real ownership + influence across multiple product/app teams
Lead Java/Spring/AWS platform engineering at scale (hundreds of thousands)

Lead Java/Spring Boot platform engineering on AWS, guiding standards and reliability across teams while building in-house digital capability at scale.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal / Associate Director | Buildings

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Lead iconic multidisciplinary building projects
Shape New Zealand's most complex developments
Access global expertise and career opportunities

Be the driving force behind New Zealand's most complex buildings—leading people, projects and innovation every step of the way

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Software Engineer (Agentic)

at Caruso Software Limited

This is a Full time job

Strong engineering team, premium office, and top-tier kit
Real ownership across product, backend, and frontend
High-end agentic tooling and frontier model access

Join a high-performing engineering team that ships. Go/AWS/GraphQL/gRPC+protobuf stack.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Civil Engineer (relocate to Hawke's Bay)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Excellent team and people focused culture
Impactful projects that shape the future of local and regional infrastructure

Join a global leader in engineering and advisory, shaping communities and advancing humanity through science-based expertise and innovation.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Consultant

This is a Full time job

Career Progression and Growth
Dynamic and Supportive work culture
The opportunity to work in a leading ANZ company

About the Role (your why)We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect to join our team.

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Civil Engineer (relocate to Hawke's Bay)

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Excellent team and people focused culture
Impactful projects that shape the future of local and regional infrastructure

Join a global leader in engineering and advisory, shaping communities and advancing humanity through science-based expertise and innovation.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Principal Planning Engineer - Water Treatment

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Income protection and life insurance.

Work in a strong team of professionals.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Career development opportunities.

The focus of this role is to drive and develop the Asset Management Plan (AMP) based on the expectations of our servicing strategies.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Civil Engineer (relocate to Hawke's Bay)

Wellington Central, Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Excellent team and people focused culture
Impactful projects that shape the future of local and regional infrastructure

Join a global leader in engineering and advisory, shaping communities and advancing humanity through science-based expertise and innovation.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Lead Front-End Engineer

at BrightSpark Recruitment

This is a Full time job

$150-160K + great benefits

Hybrid working in central Auckland
Generous salary and benefits package
Well regarded and successful brand

Join a values driven business that values its people in this key leadership role

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Tech Lead (.NET/ C#/ Azure)

at Robert Half Technology

This is a Full time job

$170k - $190k p.a. + Kiwisaver

Hands-on Tech Lead role working across .NET, SQL Server and Azure, leading technical decisions and mentoring a small engineering team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Developer

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Career Progression and Growth
Dynamic and Supportive work culture
The opportunity to work in a leading ANZ company

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organi

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

12d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Principal AI Software Engineer

at NetValue Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$140,000 – $165,000 per year

Be part of a modern, AI powered software engineering team
Apply your expertise to software that advances New Zealand businesses
Get employee Benefits; profit sharing, share options, healthcare, many others

An exciting opportunity to build software that is scalable, intuitive, and powered by modern engineering practices, and share many employee benefits.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Developer

at Parkable

This is a Full time job

Kingsland, Auckland(Hybrid)

Parking's broken. We're fixing it with AI in the real world. Senior Dev to shape our architecture and coach the engineers building it with you.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Diverse, multidisciplinary environment
Excellent team and people focused culture
Impactful projects that shape the future of local and regional infrastructure

Join a global leader in engineering and advisory, shaping communities and advancing humanity through science-based expertise and innovation.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Developer

This is a Full time job

Career Progression and Growth
Dynamic and Supportive work culture
The opportunity to work in a leading ANZ company

Our Why Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organi

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

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior/Principal Protection and Design Engineer

at ElectroNet

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join a 100% New Zealand owned company
Lead protection engineering on complex distribution networks
Flexible work, parental leave, wellbeing support & long-service rewards

Be the engineer who shapes how real distribution networks operate.

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

20d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal AI Engineer

at Trade Me

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Shape Trade Me's technical AI strategy & drive hands-on production-grade builds
Influence across teams & design novel GenAI experiences used by Kiwis daily.
This role can be done in Auckland or Wellington

Drive technical direction & deliver novel GenAI experiences as a hands-on engineering leader shaping the future of AI at Trade Me.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Dams Engineer - New Zealand

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Full time job

Lead nationally significant dam engineering and dam safety projects
Relocate to New Zealand and enjoy flexible working with an outstanding lifestyle
Visa support and relocation assistance for the right international candidate

Build a Life in New Zealand. Lead Major Dam Projects.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Process Engineer

at Grada Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

Genuine pathway to equity
Immediate leadership role
Established multidisciplinary consultancy

Step in now, build into the technical and client leadership side of the business, and be genuinely considered for equity down the track

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Developer