Production Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Manufacturing Quality Inspector

at PEC Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marton, Manawatu

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

An exciting 6 month opportunity to development and implement robust processes and procedures for our manufacturing areas.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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Logisitics Admin

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30 per hour

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Join the green energy revolution!

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Join the green energy revolution!

BAM BAM is looking for an experienced Logistics Admin to join our growing team!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

Featured

Listed eighteen days ago

Engineering Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24 - $30 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hand on engineering work
Short or long term opportunities

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hand on engineering work
Short or long term opportunities

Are you looking for a hands-on role in Mechanical Engineering that will give you valuable industry experience. We have short term or long-term

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Manufacturing Quality Inspector

at PEC Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marton, Manawatu

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

An exciting 6 month opportunity to development and implement robust processes and procedures for our manufacturing areas.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

29d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Engineering Process Worker

at Enterprise Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sockburn, Canterbury

$28-$32

Excellent rates above industry standards
Overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a reputable global company

Excellent rates above industry standards
Overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a reputable global company

Join one of Christchurch’s most reputable and well established advanced manufacturing companies

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Floor Supervisor – Seafood Processing

at Westpac Mussels Distributors Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Lead a fast-paced seafood production team processing premium NZ Greenshell™ Mussels in a hands-on production supervisory role.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

7d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Site Engineer

at GAMBOL PET FOOD (NEW ZEALAND) CO., LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Project Engineer: 3-6y exp , Eng degree , NZS 3910. Manage site ops & delivery for Gambol Pet Food NZ

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

at Equip People Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$40-$45ph depending on experience

$40-$45ph depending on experience
Predominantly day shift work
Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing operation

$40-$45ph depending on experience
Predominantly day shift work
Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing operation

EQUIP People are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support plant reliability within a busy food manufacturing site.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Specialist (6 months fixed term)

at JDE New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otara, Auckland

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

We are looking for an machine operator to join our team on a 6 months fixed term basis.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Engineering / Trades Assistant

at excudo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Launch your mechanical engineering career with a hands-on role assisting our hydro power specialist team.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

QA Technician

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 32 - 35 per hour, $32-$35 Per hour

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

Join a leading precast team in a 4-month QA role with strong earning potential and the opportunity for ongoing work beyond the initial contract.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Advanced Machine Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Monday to Friday + Variable start and finish times + Based in the Hutt Valley
Advanced machine operator + Technical writing + Sterilisation experience needed
Would suit a person with Pharma, biotech manufacturing experience

Monday to Friday + Variable start and finish times + Based in the Hutt Valley
Advanced machine operator + Technical writing + Sterilisation experience needed
Would suit a person with Pharma, biotech manufacturing experience

We are looking for a role where precision, responsibility, and hands-on work all come together

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

8h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Machine Builder

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

Top rates for skilled tradespeople

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Skilled Machine Builders, Fitters and Toolmakers needed for current and upcoming project work across Auckland. Top rates.

Recruited byArtur Karibov

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed seven days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Gain valuable hands-on industry experience within manufacturing and product development

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Machine Operator

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bromley, Canterbury

$27 – $28 per hour

Training Provided
Immediate Start
Reputable Company

Training Provided
Immediate Start
Reputable Company

Seeking a Machine Operator to run a form press/fastener insertion machine in precision sheetmetal fabrication!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

15d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Site Manager

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$45 -$60p/h depending on experience

Lead modular construction and installation projects in a hands-on Site Manager role with long-term project work

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed seven days ago

Machine Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

NZD 40 - 50 per hour

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

We are looking for a die setter for a client in Central Auckland

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Trade Assistant (Metalwork)

at HamiltonJet

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns, operating Monday to Friday - No rotating shift
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

Competitive pay rate, overtime rates and allowances.
Fixed shift patterns, operating Monday to Friday - No rotating shift
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)

28d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Junior R&D Scientist

at Precision Chroma

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ilam, Canterbury

We are looking for a R&D scientist/engineer to help develop and scale 3D-printed chromatography technology for biopharma manufacturing.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Juice Products New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Maintenance role supporting machinery upkeep, knife set servicing, and safe operations across WYMA and grading areas.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

10d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Development Role)

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Join a well-established organisation at the forefront of animal health, offering innovative solutions that make a real impact globally.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed two days ago

Fitter (General)

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

NZD 40 - 50 per hour

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

We are looking for mechanical fitters in Dargaville

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Site Stabilisation Engineer - Contract position

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Six month Contract position
Full time hours on site in Tauranga
Pivotal role with a highly recognised global brand!

Six month Contract position
Full time hours on site in Tauranga
Pivotal role with a highly recognised global brand!

Ready to put your skills into practice in this pivotal Site Stabilisation project for a fast paced manufacturing client in Tauranga?

subClassification: OtherOther

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

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Fabricator/Welder

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

3 - 9 month contracts starting immediately
Pay rates for PAYE or GST contractors
Based in Devonport

3 - 9 month contracts starting immediately
Pay rates for PAYE or GST contractors
Based in Devonport

Looking for Qualified Boilermakers or Fabricators for heavy fabrication & welding contracts on large engineering projects.

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Graduate - Operations

at Westland Milk Products

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Launch Your Career with Yili Oceania Operational Graduate Programme starting in February 2027!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Engineering Summer Internships

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Working on world class product and learning from industry leaders.
The opportunity to make a real impact on our business.
A dedicated mentor to support your internship journey.

Working on world class product and learning from industry leaders.
The opportunity to make a real impact on our business.
A dedicated mentor to support your internship journey.

Are you ready to kick start your engineering career? This year we are offering professional engineering internships over the summer.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Returns Coordinator

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$25.00 - $27.00

Monday-Friday | 7:30am-3:30pm
East Tamaki Location
Temporary Opportunity with Potential for Permanent Employment

Monday-Friday | 7:30am-3:30pm
East Tamaki Location
Temporary Opportunity with Potential for Permanent Employment

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Returns Administrator to join our client's busy returns department in East Tamaki.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

at OneStaff Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Gain a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Training and support from experienced staff
Long-term career opportunities

Gain a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Training and support from experienced staff
Long-term career opportunities

Dynaflow ENZED is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on hydraulic and engineering experience.

Recruited byKrisma Andres

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Scheduling Coordinator

at Graham Consulting Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$70,000 – $85,000 per year

Fast-paced coordination role within a busy operational environment
Work closely with technicians, customers, and internal teams
Join a stable business with a supportive and down-to-earth culture

Fast-paced coordination role within a busy operational environment
Work closely with technicians, customers, and internal teams
Join a stable business with a supportive and down-to-earth culture

Coordinate schedules, logistics, and operations in a fast-paced team environment with a stable Christchurch business and supportive culture.

Recruited byHannah Barclay

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Warehouse worker/machine operator

at MortonSmith-Dawe Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

Fast-paced warehouse role. with the opportunity to ether operate the packer or packing orders for distribution, alongside a great team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

18d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Maintenance Fitter

at Alignz Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

Competitive hourly rate
Supportive team environment
Moedern facility with strong commitment

Competitive hourly rate
Supportive team environment
Moedern facility with strong commitment

Fitter

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Plastic Technician Wanted - Porirua based

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$28 - $30 p.h.

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

RobLawMax Recruitment is on the hunt for a skilled Plastic Technician to join our client's high-performing production crew in Porirua.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

18d ago

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