Senior Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior Engineer

at Dobbie Engineers Ltd

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

A stable consultancy with a strong reputation and pipeline
Varied work across New Zealand's leading industrial sectors
A team that values balance, learning, and supporting each other

A stable consultancy with a strong reputation and pipeline
Varied work across New Zealand's leading industrial sectors
A team that values balance, learning, and supporting each other

We're growing, and we're looking for a senior engineer who enjoys complex problems, great clients, and meaningful work.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Senior Design Engineer

at Mainstream Engineering

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

National reputation for excellent service & delivery continues to grow annually
Work life balance and fantastic company culture
Very competitive total remuneration package, we pay for every hour worked

National reputation for excellent service & delivery continues to grow annually
Work life balance and fantastic company culture
Very competitive total remuneration package, we pay for every hour worked

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Design Engineer with demonstrated experience in a similar NZ role. We look forward to hearing from you.

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed five hours ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at Myne Talent

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This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$120,000 – $130,000 per year

Grow your career through ongoing learning, mentoring and development
Enjoy flexibility, wellbeing initiatives and benefits that support life
Join a supportive team where you’re trusted and empowered to lead

Grow your career through ongoing learning, mentoring and development
Enjoy flexibility, wellbeing initiatives and benefits that support life
Join a supportive team where you’re trusted and empowered to lead

Lead civil design on major water infrastructure projects, delivering practical, multidisciplinary solutions from concept to completion

Recruited byRob Sellars

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at RobLawMax Recruitment

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This is a Full time job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

$130k - $150k p.a. + Competitive salary package

Senior role delivering heavy mechanical and structural industrial projects
Hands-on design leadership with real influence across fabrication and delivery
Established Lower North Island engineering business with strong forward workload

Senior role delivering heavy mechanical and structural industrial projects
Hands-on design leadership with real influence across fabrication and delivery
Established Lower North Island engineering business with strong forward workload

Senior mechanical engineering role delivering practical industrial projects within a hands-on heavy engineering environment.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

at Vertex Engineers Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

We are looking for a confident engineer with a strong mechanical design background and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed four hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Geothermal

at Contact Energy

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This is a Full time job

Wairakei, Waikato(Hybrid)

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading geothermal assets, people and projects that keep plants safe, reliable and future-ready

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Engineer

at Dobbie Engineers Ltd

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

A stable consultancy with a strong reputation and pipeline
Varied work across New Zealand's leading industrial sectors
A team that values balance, learning, and supporting each other

A stable consultancy with a strong reputation and pipeline
Varied work across New Zealand's leading industrial sectors
A team that values balance, learning, and supporting each other

We're growing, and we're looking for a senior engineer who enjoys complex problems, great clients, and meaningful work.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed five hours ago

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Lead

at Eversor Limited

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Team Lead at an Auckland-based AI startup. Permanent, hybrid. Lead technical direction and hands-on delivery.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

5h ago

Listed one hour ago

Senior Design Engineer

at Mainstream Engineering

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This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

National reputation for excellent service & delivery continues to grow annually
Work life balance and fantastic company culture
Very competitive total remuneration package, we pay for every hour worked

National reputation for excellent service & delivery continues to grow annually
Work life balance and fantastic company culture
Very competitive total remuneration package, we pay for every hour worked

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Design Engineer with demonstrated experience in a similar NZ role. We look forward to hearing from you.

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1h ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at CMP Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing team.
Join a business focused on integrated water & infrastructure services.
Family-friendly work conditions, flexibility and great benefits.

Seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing team.
Join a business focused on integrated water & infrastructure services.
Family-friendly work conditions, flexibility and great benefits.

Senior Civil Engineer roles with water industry design experience. Opportunity based out of our Hutt Central office. Join a growing team.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Senior Asset Engineer - Substations

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Relocate to the beautiful South Island of New Zealand
Join a team committed to the future of the local community
Generous salary + benefits

Relocate to the beautiful South Island of New Zealand
Join a team committed to the future of the local community
Generous salary + benefits

Apply your high-voltage engineering expertise to drive lifecycle strategy and reliability for Aurora Energy’s zone substation assets.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Engineer

at SBS Wealth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

First in-house engineer at a growing NZ wealth manager. Build the advisor digital experience. TypeScript, full-stack, Wellington, hybrid contract.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior & Intermediate Test Engineers

at Plexure Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

2k training budget, insurance, meal vouchers, WFH+

Join a global, growing SaaS company with over 300M users
Work in a cloud-native environment focused on backend services and APIs
Enjoy paid wellness days, summer hours, dinner vouchers, insurances + lots more

Join a global, growing SaaS company with over 300M users
Work in a cloud-native environment focused on backend services and APIs
Enjoy paid wellness days, summer hours, dinner vouchers, insurances + lots more

Test identity, security, and consumer data platforms in an AI-first engineering environment

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

3h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

at DDS IT

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This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Build Reliable, Scalable Cloud Platforms at DDS IT.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

7h ago

Listed nine days ago

Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

at DalyHR

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Industrial engineering expertise
Trusted by leading NZ energy and heavy industry clients
Strong career growth potential

Industrial engineering expertise
Trusted by leading NZ energy and heavy industry clients
Strong career growth potential

Connecting exceptional engineers with meaningful projects that keep industry moving across NZ.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Play a Critical Role in KiwiRail's Transformation!

Drive quality outcomes across multi‑disciplinary engineering delivery
Permanent full-time position based in Wellington
Competitive salary plus 4% employer kiwiSaver

Drive quality outcomes across multi‑disciplinary engineering delivery
Permanent full-time position based in Wellington
Competitive salary plus 4% employer kiwiSaver

Lead complex, high‑impact rail infrastructure projects across a critical national network

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Expression of Interest – Senior Project Engineers

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on nationally significant structural projects
People‑first culture: Strong focus on mentoring, development, and teamwork
Strong exposure from design through construction on complex structures

Work on nationally significant structural projects
People‑first culture: Strong focus on mentoring, development, and teamwork
Strong exposure from design through construction on complex structures

We are seeking to connect with experienced Senior Project Engineers

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Law Cyborg Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$100,000 – $150,000 + ESOP + Benefits

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a new product line at the leading legal AI company. Backend-heavy role for a high-agency engineer who wants to ship greenfield. Blackbird funded.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed thirty seven minutes ago

Electronic Security Engineer

at Nedax Systems [NZ] Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Senior role with Wellington's leading security integrator
Complex government & commercial projects - design through to commissioning
Locally owned, nearly 40 years of continuous operation

Senior role with Wellington's leading security integrator
Complex government & commercial projects - design through to commissioning
Locally owned, nearly 40 years of continuous operation

Join Wellington's leading security integrator as a Senior Electronic Security Engineer. Design & commissioning across access control and IP video.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

37m ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Systems Engineer - OT/IT

at Bremworth

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$120,000 per year

Take ownership of IT & OT within a dynamic manufacturing environment
Deliver key projects that make a real difference
Be part of a small, supportive team with broad tech exposure

Take ownership of IT & OT within a dynamic manufacturing environment
Deliver key projects that make a real difference
Be part of a small, supportive team with broad tech exposure

Join Bremworth as a Systems Engineer in Napier, owning site IT and supporting Ignition MES to keep manufacturing systems secure, reliable and running.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

3d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Younity

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This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Join a fast-growing and innovative technology business
Auckland | Initial WFH flexibility
Strong focus on ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence

Join a fast-growing and innovative technology business
Auckland | Initial WFH flexibility
Strong focus on ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence

Work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex global business challenges through technology within a rapidly scaling fintech environment.

Recruited byKelly Cappel

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

2h ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Engineer Asset and Delivery

at Performance Focus Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$140,000 – $160,000 per year

Lead technical teams to grow and improve the Electrical Network in terms of performance and quality delivery to all customers.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Gallagher

This is a Full time job

Melville, Waikato

Salary + Yearly Bonus + Onsite Parking

Fast-moving agritech environment – Gallagher backing
End-to-end product ownership – concept, prototyping, improvement
Development opportunities + global career pathways

Fast-moving agritech environment – Gallagher backing
End-to-end product ownership – concept, prototyping, improvement
Development opportunities + global career pathways

Design real-world hardware that solves practical problems for farmers globally.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Holmes Solutions

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, bonus + more!

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
A coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit and snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

Health Insurance, KiwiSaver, profit share bonus and wellness allowance.
A coffee machine, tea, fresh fruit and snacks. An onsite gym and classes.
A great team culture and environment with flexible working options available.

Ready to be part of something exciting? Join our growing, innovative team and help shape the future of engineering - apply today!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Fabrum Solutions

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Join a company tackling global challenges with cutting-edge technology.
Clever solutions for a better future to help the world tread lightly.

Join a company tackling global challenges with cutting-edge technology.
Clever solutions for a better future to help the world tread lightly.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where precision matters, ideas are valued, and your work contributes directly to pioneering solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Engineer —Senior

at Everest

This is a Full time job

Greenlane, Auckland

$115,000 – $135,000 per year

Project work across land development, roading, stormwater and infrastructure
Clear pathway to CPEng with active support and mentoring from senior engineers
Close-knit team with real responsibility from day one.

Project work across land development, roading, stormwater and infrastructure
Clear pathway to CPEng with active support and mentoring from senior engineers
Close-knit team with real responsibility from day one.

Are you ready to step up from intermediate level, ready to bring your knowledge and help shape the next generation of engineers?

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

at Tourwriter

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Real influence. Shape technical direction on a product used worldwide.
Invested in you. Dev budget, wellness allowance, and ideas that matter.
Great place to work. Hybrid Wellington CBD, great team, homemade bread.

Real influence. Shape technical direction on a product used worldwide.
Invested in you. Dev budget, wellness allowance, and ideas that matter.
Great place to work. Hybrid Wellington CBD, great team, homemade bread.

Tourwriter is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with full-stack development, system architecture, and AI software engineering experience.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

3h ago

Listed two hours ago

Civil or Structural Engineer (Intermediate to Senior) - Nelson/Marlborough

at Fraser Thomas Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Work in breathtaking locations
Exciting and engaging role
Captivating array of projects

Work in breathtaking locations
Exciting and engaging role
Captivating array of projects

Civil or Structural Engineer with 4-15 years' experience to lead diverse projects from conception to completion.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Asset Performance Engineer

at Counties Energy Ltd

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great Company Culture
Health & life insurance + $300 wellbeing subsidy + Me day

Pukekohe, Auckland based
Great Company Culture
Health & life insurance + $300 wellbeing subsidy + Me day

Join our Asset Strategy and Performance team in the newly created Senior Asset Performance Engineer role.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago•Expiring

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

NZD 140000 - 160000 per annum, up to 150k + bonus

Data‑focused team while staying hands‑on with backend engineering
Build scalable data platforms using Go, AWS, Kafka and Terraform
Turn large, complex datasets into consumable insights and AI‑ready data

Data‑focused team while staying hands‑on with backend engineering
Build scalable data platforms using Go, AWS, Kafka and Terraform
Turn large, complex datasets into consumable insights and AI‑ready data

Join a newly formed data engineering team, combining hands‑on backend development with strong data and technical skills.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

8h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Engineer (Civil / Land Development)

at Civix Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Meaningful work that helps shape real communities
Supportive, collaborative team with great development opportunities
Variety, ownership and the chance to influence project outcomes

Meaningful work that helps shape real communities
Supportive, collaborative team with great development opportunities
Variety, ownership and the chance to influence project outcomes

Grow your career with Civix as a Senior Engineer working on meaningful civil and land development projects.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Join our Application Services team to deliver integration-focused, mission-critical systems and help modernise how we build and run software.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d ago

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