Senior Process Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Aug 2026

Help industrialise a New Zealand-developed battery-material technology
Blenheim base -work across plant engineering & technical execution in NZ & China
Professional fluency in Mandarin and English is essential

CarbonScape is moving into the most significant industrial phase of its development.

Recruited byAndrew Hickey

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Operational Excellence & Process Engineering Specialist

at Amcor NZ

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Incentive Opportunity

Grow your career with a global industry leader
Lead high-impact efficiency and improvement projects
Influence operations across multiple manufacturing sites

Shape the future of manufacturing—lead continuous improvement, optimise performance, and deliver real results with a global industry leader.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twenty nine 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)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Project Manager/Process Engineer – Food Manufacturing

at Technical Engineering Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

auckland food industry
Prestige clients
Paid overtime

Manage food industry projects from concept to commissioning across multiple clients and sites

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Process Engineer (Energy Manager)

at Veolia

This is a Full time job

Wellington

This is an ideal position for a process engineering professional passionate about energy efficiency.

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

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Process / Systems Engineer

at Precision Chroma

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the scale-up of breakthrough chromatography technology into robust, automated, pilot-ready manufacturing systems.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Production Manager

at Aliaxis NZ

This is a Full time job

Manurewa, Auckland

Annual Bonus/Career Development/Global brand

Auckland- Manurewa location – 24/5 manufacturing site – Make your mark!
Drive a high-performing culture of safety, quality & improvement
Global iconic brands & leading manufacturer in New Zealand for over 65 years

Lead the future of manufacturing. Champion safety, Drive performance and efficiency. Inspire people. Create a lasting impact.

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Process Development and Validation Manager

at Ginan Biomedics NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Shape the development and validation of Ginan's manufacturing processes

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed five hours ago

Business Operations Manager

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

Competitive Salary + Health Insurance + STI

Broad commercial and operational leadership across the business with influence
Partner directly with the General Manager of a high performing NZ manufacturer
Down to earth environment, thriving business with a clear development pathway

Join a high performing NZ manufacturer in a newly created role designed to build capability for the business's next stage of growth.

Recruited byHayley Wilmshurst

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

5h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Engineer, Process

at Christchurch Engine Centre

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$140,000 – $150,000 per year

Permanent role in a large international organisation
Earnings up to $150,000 + yearly bonus + free carpark
Christchurch base - relocation support for eligible applicants

Principal Engineer, Process providing technical support and process optimisation for aero-engine maintenance and repair.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed five hours ago

Technical R&D Manager

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

Lead technical R&D across infant formula manufacturing.
Drive product innovation, scale-up and commercialisation.
Bring your technical expertise in infant formula, dairy and China/SAMR

Lead technical R&D for infant formula manufacturing, driving innovation, commercialisation, scale-up and continuous improvement at our Pōkeno site.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5h ago

Listed eight days ago

Process Engineering Manager - Production

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Build and lead a high-performing process engineering team
Shape standards that scale a fast-growing manufacturing line
Strap in and help reshape an entire global industry

Lead the team turning Halter's manufacturing into a well-oiled, ever-improving machine — and help revolutionize an entire industry.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Operations Liaison Engineer (Wastewater Treatment)

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Bromley, Canterbury

$88,003 to $97,781 per annum based on a 40 hr wk

Play a critical role in major infrastructure upgrades
Be the connection between operations and projects
Flexible work, professional growth, and community impact

Play a critical part in ensuring projects can be safely constructed, commissioned, and integrated into an operating wastewater treatment plant

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

9h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Maintenance and Project Engineer

at Icelandic Holdings (NZ) Ltd.

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Senior Maintenance & Project Engineer

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed six days ago

Engineering Senior Lecturer / Lecturer

at The University of Waikato

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Permanent academic position based in Tauranga
Contribute to research, teaching and postgraduate supervision
Strong industry and stakeholder engagement

Help shape the next generation of engineers through teaching, research and industry engagement.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Assistant Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

at HRinOne

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Develop supervisory skills in food manufacturing. Competitive pay, training, and employee benefits.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Phillip Riley

This is a Full time job

Taupo, Waikato(Hybrid)

Competitive + benefits + kiwisaver + relocation

Lead mechanical engineering across Contact Energy's operating geothermal asset
Broad role across existing and new geothermal plant, resolving issues, outages
Taupō or Rotorua, strong benefits and visa sponsorship for geothermal speciali

Lead mechanical engineering across Contact's geothermal fleet, solving real operational problems and improving long-lived generation assets.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Engineer

at HPS Tech

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$75,000 – $95,000 per year

Join our team in this unique opportunity working on the most exciting dairy projects in the country.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Processing Superintendent

at Endura Mining

This is a Full time job

Ikamatua, West Coast

Help bring a new gold plant online and shape the operating culture of the plant!
Private Health Insurance

We are needing an experienced and results-driven Processing Superintendent to lead our operation!

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager - CAPEX (14-month Fixed term contract)

at Douglas

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Market related salary + benefits

High-impact CAPEX leadership
Cross-functional project delivery
14-month maternity cover opportunity

Lead CAPEX projects across manufacturing and R&D sites, managing budgets, vendors, risks and compliance during a 14-month maternity cover

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one hour ago

Warehouse Manager

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

Senior leadership responsibility with $110–$120k salary
Make a difference; Leading large team, driving performance & people development
Make a different; Driving operational development and continuous improvement

Lead a large warehouse team, driving performance, people and continuous improvement. $110–120k salary.

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

1h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Continuous Improvement Lead

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$120k - $130k salary plus benefits

Join a respected business with strong values and long-term career opportunities
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team across New Zealand
Competitive salary and benefits with real chance for progression

Lead skilled workshop team, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact in a hands-on leadership role.

Recruited byKatie France

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago