Principal Planner Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Maintenance Coordinator/Planner

at Hexion Pty Ltd

Immediate start

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Global Chemical Manufacturing Organisation
Opportunity to growth and development
Friendly & Supportive Team Environment

Global Chemical Manufacturing Organisation
Opportunity to growth and development
Friendly & Supportive Team Environment

Excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to step into a role where they can influence efficiency, safety, & plant performance

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Senior Engineer – Three Waters Planning (Water)

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

This role is based in New Plymouth

Own and lead long-term infrastructure planning
Influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions
Work at the intersection of strategy, modelling, and real-world delivery

Own and lead long-term infrastructure planning
Influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions
Work at the intersection of strategy, modelling, and real-world delivery

Lead the planning of a region’s critical water infrastructure - not just maintain it.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed twenty one days ago

Planner: Senior Planner, Team Leader or Principal

at BTW Company Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Be part of a caring, future-focused team
Enjoy great culture and support to grow professionally
Flexitime, great pay, and a workplace that values you

Be part of a caring, future-focused team
Enjoy great culture and support to grow professionally
Flexitime, great pay, and a workplace that values you

Planner for Hamilton - open to a Senior Planner, Team Leader or Principal Planner- we can adjust position description based on your skill set

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Maintenance Coordinator/Planner

at Hexion Pty Ltd

Immediate start

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Global Chemical Manufacturing Organisation
Opportunity to growth and development
Friendly & Supportive Team Environment

Global Chemical Manufacturing Organisation
Opportunity to growth and development
Friendly & Supportive Team Environment

Excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to step into a role where they can influence efficiency, safety, & plant performance

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Engineer – Three Waters Planning (Water)

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

This role is based in New Plymouth

Own and lead long-term infrastructure planning
Influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions
Work at the intersection of strategy, modelling, and real-world delivery

Own and lead long-term infrastructure planning
Influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions
Work at the intersection of strategy, modelling, and real-world delivery

Lead the planning of a region’s critical water infrastructure - not just maintain it.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Technical Director | Flood Modelling

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Influence strategy, clients, and technical excellence
Lead major flood modelling projects with national impact
Mentor teams while growing a strong market presence

Influence strategy, clients, and technical excellence
Lead major flood modelling projects with national impact
Mentor teams while growing a strong market presence

Lead cutting-edge flood modelling projects, shape resilient communities, and drive technical excellence while growing client impact across New Zealand

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Engineering Team Leader - Water Treatment

at Lutra

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$125,000 – $160,000 per year + annual bonus

Experienced Senior Process Engineers with Leadership Experience - this is the role for you! Competitive salaries, annual bonus, and an excellent team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Senior Civil Engineer - Nelson Opportunity

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Be part of our team of over 35 experienced civil engineers and technicians
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

Be part of our team of over 35 experienced civil engineers and technicians
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
Locally owned company with over 90 years experience

We are searching for a civil engineer who enjoys designing and delivering practical infrastructure solutions and working closely with clients.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Design Practice Lead

at Catch Consulting

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Engineering / Construction

Competitive salary!
Enjoy a supportive, collaborative, high performance culture
Be part of a team that supports work-life balance

Competitive salary!
Enjoy a supportive, collaborative, high performance culture
Be part of a team that supports work-life balance

Lead Monkeytoe's design practice, managing project delivery, client relationships, and a high-performing team across complex engineering projects.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14h ago

Listed one day ago

Infrastructure Advisor

at Capstone Recruitment New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join a fast growing boutique infrastructure advisory firm
Work with key clients across NZ's most complex projects & prpgrammes
Genuine career progression & exciting mentorship

Join a fast growing boutique infrastructure advisory firm
Work with key clients across NZ's most complex projects & prpgrammes
Genuine career progression & exciting mentorship

Join a growing boutique advisory firm that works across NZ's most complex infrastructures programmes & projects

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Maintenance Planning Engineer

at Alexander James

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Drive smarter maintenance through risk-based planning.
Turn complexity into clear, executable work for field teams.
Play a key role in improving asset reliability and performance.

Drive smarter maintenance through risk-based planning.
Turn complexity into clear, executable work for field teams.
Play a key role in improving asset reliability and performance.

Plan smarter, safer maintenance. Turn asset data into clear, risk-based work that improves reliability and keeps critical infrastructure running.

Recruited byCameron Zukor

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Asset Reliability Engineer

at RobLawMax Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ruakaka, Northland

Competitive salary inc incentive

Asset-heavy critical infrastructure environment
Reliability and preventive maintenance focus
Ideal for engineers with asset management exposure

Asset-heavy critical infrastructure environment
Reliability and preventive maintenance focus
Ideal for engineers with asset management exposure

Play a key role improving reliability and preventive maintenance across critical infrastructure assets.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Project Engineer - Port Infrastructure

at South Port NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Major long-horizon project pipeline
Lead key marine infrastructure projects end-to-end
Great professional development and career opportunities

Major long-horizon project pipeline
Lead key marine infrastructure projects end-to-end
Great professional development and career opportunities

Lead high-impact port infrastructure projects end-to-end - delivering safe, smart upgrades to keep our port moving into the future!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Service Division Manager

at EQ Consultants

Expiring soon

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)

29d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Team Leader - Rivers

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago(Hybrid)

Role can be based in Dunedin or Alexandra

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Deliver a diverse programme of river works that protect communities
Step into river management from civil or a related discipline
Alpine lakes to rugged coastlines - Otago offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat

Lead a team of five and manage a significant programme of contractor-delivered work across Otago’s large, complex, diverse river systems

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed six days ago

Maintenance Lead

at Watties

This is a Full time job

Tomoana, Hawkes Bay

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Bonus!

Grow your Maintenance Leadership career with a global FMCG organisation
An exciting full-time permanent opportunity
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand.

Grow your Maintenance Leadership career with a global FMCG organisation
An exciting full-time permanent opportunity
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand.

We are looking for a Maintenance Lead to join the Watties family based out of Tomoana, New Zealand!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Network Planning Engineer

at MainPower New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Rangiora, Christchurch based opportunity
Subsidised health insurance and gym membership + Life Insurance
Enjoy awesome perks like a 9-day fortnight option

Rangiora, Christchurch based opportunity
Subsidised health insurance and gym membership + Life Insurance
Enjoy awesome perks like a 9-day fortnight option

Join MainPower as a Senior Network Planning Engineer and play a pivotal role in transforming our network for tomorrow’s challenges.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Senior Project Manager

at 84 Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Senior PM role managing NZS 3910 contracts and multi-million dollar capital works programmes

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15h ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

Permanent or Contractor options available

This is not a coordinator role. This is full ownership.
Base + vehicle + accommodation (if required)
Mechanical Engineering background with EPC / FIDIC

This is not a coordinator role. This is full ownership.
Base + vehicle + accommodation (if required)
Mechanical Engineering background with EPC / FIDIC

We're looking for someone who has actually delivered complex EPC multi-million-dollar industrial projects through to commissioning in the food sector

Recruited byBrigitta Warren

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Civil Engineer | Water

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead major three waters infrastructure projects across Auckland
Strong pipeline of complex water, wastewater and stormwater work
Senior leadership role with mentoring and career growth opportunities

Lead major three waters infrastructure projects across Auckland
Strong pipeline of complex water, wastewater and stormwater work
Senior leadership role with mentoring and career growth opportunities

Lead major three waters projects across Auckland, build trusted client relationships, and shape critical infrastructure that supports communities.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Chief Advisor Water Services

at Archway Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Executive level influence across national water services programmes and policy
Lead drinking water, wastewater and stormwater standards across a complex school
Flexible location and work that directly impacts the health and safety of ākong

Executive level influence across national water services programmes and policy
Lead drinking water, wastewater and stormwater standards across a complex school
Flexible location and work that directly impacts the health and safety of ākong

Senior technical leadership role shaping safe, compliant water services across New Zealand schools.

Recruited byNick Parson

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Project Controls Manager

at Frequency NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

5 weeks' annual leave + enhanced KiwiSaver and Parental Leave
Work on Aotearoa’s most exciting major projects across sectors
Be part of a top project controls team, leading and mentoring others

5 weeks' annual leave + enhanced KiwiSaver and Parental Leave
Work on Aotearoa’s most exciting major projects across sectors
Be part of a top project controls team, leading and mentoring others

Help lead project controls on Aotearoa’s biggest builds - turn cost, schedule & risk into clear decisions as a trusted client partner.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago

Be part of our team of over 35 experienced civil engineers and technicians
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
South Island owned company with over 90 years experience

Be part of our team of over 35 experienced civil engineers and technicians
South Island wide company working on a diverse and exciting range of projects
South Island owned company with over 90 years experience

DO are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Central Otago team to play a key role in delivering quality civil engineering services.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Irrigation and Pumping Project Manager

at PGG Wrightson

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Enjoy variety and the great outdoors in a role with real impact.
Join our Rangiora team in this Senior role supporting key irrigation projects.
Bring your drive, people skills & project know how to a growing, supportive team

Enjoy variety and the great outdoors in a role with real impact.
Join our Rangiora team in this Senior role supporting key irrigation projects.
Bring your drive, people skills & project know how to a growing, supportive team

Lead irrigation projects - coordinating resources and clients in a dynamic, hands-on Senior Project Management role.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Planning & Reliability Team Leader

at Silver Fern Farms

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Lead maintenance planning and scheduling for all planned asset work
Build and maintain effective preventative & reliability‑based maintenance plans
Coordinate resources and shutdown activities to reduce downtime

Lead maintenance planning and scheduling for all planned asset work
Build and maintain effective preventative & reliability‑based maintenance plans
Coordinate resources and shutdown activities to reduce downtime

A senior engineering role focused on asset reliability, planning excellence, and continuous improvement.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Transport Capital Projects Officer

at Palmerston North City Council

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$98,796 to $116,231

Manage contracts, budgets and project outcomes
Provide on-site oversight and engineering input
Enjoy 5 weeks leave and a supportive team environment

Manage contracts, budgets and project outcomes
Provide on-site oversight and engineering input
Enjoy 5 weeks leave and a supportive team environment

Deliver impactful infrastructure projects. Lead planning, manage delivery, and help shape the future of Palmy’s transport networks.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Expressions of Interest - QLD Based Rail Systems / Integration Vacancies

at Cross River Rail Delivery Authority

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Major rail project entering its integration, acceptance and readiness phase
Brisbane based opportunities with relocation assistance available
Long‑term rail delivery pipeline in Queensland

Major rail project entering its integration, acceptance and readiness phase
Brisbane based opportunities with relocation assistance available
Long‑term rail delivery pipeline in Queensland

EOI for rail professionals in systems engineering and assurance, T&C, and readiness to join Cross River Rail’s Lead Integrator team. Brisbane based.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Superintendent Maintenance

at Rio Tinto

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Benefits designed to make life better

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority
We’re guided by our values of care, courage and curiosity
A world of opportunity – come and grow your career with us

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority
We’re guided by our values of care, courage and curiosity
A world of opportunity – come and grow your career with us

Lead our maintenance team at New Zealand's only aluminium smelter, with impact and career growth

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager RiverLink

at Greater Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$119,206-$178,809 includes all benefits

Work on a meaningful project that directly impacts our community
Lead the delivery of one of the regions significant infrastructure projects
Strong background in complex engineering construction and contractor management

Work on a meaningful project that directly impacts our community
Lead the delivery of one of the regions significant infrastructure projects
Strong background in complex engineering construction and contractor management

Play a key role in a transformational project delivering flood protection, river restoration, transport improvements and urban revitalisation.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Expression of Interest - Central Otago

at Citycare Water

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Be part of an inclusive and vibrant company culture.

Join New Zealand’s largest dedicated three waters experts.
Help ensure every community has access to safe water for life.
Be part of an inclusive and vibrant company culture.

Join an inclusive and vibrant culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are the same!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Maintenance Planner

at AFFCO New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Horotiu, Waikato

100% New Zealand Owned and Operated
Supportive Team Environment
Great Employee Benefits

100% New Zealand Owned and Operated
Supportive Team Environment
Great Employee Benefits

Come join the Trades team at AFFCO Horotiu - apply for the Maintenance Planner role today!

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Structural Engineer | Transport

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead major transport infrastructure and bridge projects across New Zealand
Strong pipeline of complex highways, structures and public sector work
Clear career progression with leadership and mentoring opportunities

Lead major transport infrastructure and bridge projects across New Zealand
Strong pipeline of complex highways, structures and public sector work
Clear career progression with leadership and mentoring opportunities

Lead major transport infrastructure projects across NZ, delivering structural design, mentoring teams, and driving client success.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

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