Research Assistant Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Product Development Engineer - Airvo Investigations

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

East Tamaki/Auckland
Generous employee benefits
Global medical device company/NZ DNA!

East Tamaki/Auckland
Generous employee benefits
Global medical device company/NZ DNA!

Hands-on role diagnosing device faults, testing, analyzing data, and fabricating parts using our onsite machine shop.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Network Intelligence Data Analyst

at WEL Networks

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato(Hybrid)

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Join our team and help power smarter decisions across WEL. If you're passionate about data and ready for a role with real purpose - apply now!

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed fourteen days ago

Project Assistant

at CSA Engineering NZ limited

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland

$65,000 – $85,000 per year

Technical sales engineer/architect providing proposals, client support, compliance guidance, and relationship management across construction projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Junior Development Engineer

at Team Orange Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Employee Share Option Scheme
Join a fantastic group of engineers based in Parnell
Graduate Opportunity - Kick start your career

Competitive Salary + Employee Share Option Scheme
Join a fantastic group of engineers based in Parnell
Graduate Opportunity - Kick start your career

Join a cutting‑edge clean‑energy startup and help build breakthrough fuel‑cell tech. Hands‑on engineering, big impact and a great team.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Product Development Engineer - Airvo Investigations

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

East Tamaki/Auckland
Generous employee benefits
Global medical device company/NZ DNA!

East Tamaki/Auckland
Generous employee benefits
Global medical device company/NZ DNA!

Hands-on role diagnosing device faults, testing, analyzing data, and fabricating parts using our onsite machine shop.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Product Development Engineer, Infant Care

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Shape the future of medical devices
Generous employee benefits
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Shape the future of medical devices
Generous employee benefits
Subsidised cafeteria food, free onsite parking

Lead all product lifecycle stages—from design to verification, compliance, and post‑market.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Network Intelligence Data Analyst

at WEL Networks

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato(Hybrid)

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network?
Flexible working options, incl. wfh up to two days per week, nine-day fortnight
Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Join our team and help power smarter decisions across WEL. If you're passionate about data and ready for a role with real purpose - apply now!

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Engineer

at AsureQuality Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Work across diverse dairy and food operations
Enjoy a mix of fieldwork, travel across NZ, and flexible hybrid working
Join a supportive team with meaningful and impactful work

Work across diverse dairy and food operations
Enjoy a mix of fieldwork, travel across NZ, and flexible hybrid working
Join a supportive team with meaningful and impactful work

Engineering opportunity, focusing on audits and compliance in the dairy and food sectors.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18h ago

Listed three days ago

Assistant Engineer - Water/Environmental

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum + professional fees!

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

Enjoy varied and technically stimulating work
We'll support you on your pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer
Work alongside highly skilled and experienced engineers and scientists

play a key role in supporting environmental and water engineering activities across the Council’s water portfolios and in the resilience of our City!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Competitive Rates

Central Testing Services, Alexandra.
Undertake field, aggregates, soils, concrete and asphalt testing.
Supportive team culture.

Central Testing Services, Alexandra.
Undertake field, aggregates, soils, concrete and asphalt testing.
Supportive team culture.

We're after a sharp, enthusiastic Laboratory Technician! Come thrive with our busy team, full or part‑time opportunities waiting!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Field Technician

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Pukete, Waikato

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.

Field Technician position at Hamilton City Council, responsible for water sampling and field testing across the Waikato region.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Team Leader - Rivers

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Role can be based in Dunedin or Alexandra

Work across Otago’s large, complex & diverse river systems
Be part of a collaborative, supportive and values-driven organisation
From alpine lakes to coastlines, Otago offers an exceptional lifestyle

Work across Otago’s large, complex & diverse river systems
Be part of a collaborative, supportive and values-driven organisation
From alpine lakes to coastlines, Otago offers an exceptional lifestyle

Lead Otago’s river engineering team and programme, driving environmental and community outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

CIMIC Group Undergraduate Program 2027 - NZ

at CIMIC Graduates - CPB Contractors

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Clear Career Progression & Learning Opportunities
Engage in Purposeful, Meaningful Work
Supportive Leadership & Strong Culture

Clear Career Progression & Learning Opportunities
Engage in Purposeful, Meaningful Work
Supportive Leadership & Strong Culture

Nau mai, haere mai — be part of something bigger! Join our award‑winning CIMIC Undergraduate Program, commencing 2027.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
Cometitive hourly rate
Work with a fantastic high performing team

Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
Cometitive hourly rate
Work with a fantastic high performing team

Test aggregates, soil and asphalt to IANZ standards. Role requires flexibility for some night and weekend work with overtime/allowances.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

NDT Assistants / NDT Technicians - Shut Casuals

at SGS New Zealand

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive hourly rates of pay
Industry training will be provided for relevant tasks
Gain exposure to industrial maintenance environments

Competitive hourly rates of pay
Industry training will be provided for relevant tasks
Gain exposure to industrial maintenance environments

SGS are seeking motivated NDT Assistants / NDT Technicians to support a major industrial shutdown happening in May.

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

FabLab/DesignLab Technician

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 – $79,300

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)

Exciting opportunity for a talented Fablab Technician to join the Design Programme at the University of Auckland, supporting creative experimentation.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed eight days ago