34 technical writer engineering jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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Listed one day ago

Junior Project Engineer

at Walter & Wild

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

12-month fixed term role based in Māngere
Kickstart your career with hands-on capital project experience
Learn from an experienced engineering team

Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on exposure to capital projects, upgrades and equipment installations with a leading food manufacturer!

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Entry Level Account Coordinator

at KP Communications Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Launch your PR and communications career with hands-on experience across media, content, social and client campaigns.

1d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Contract Engineering Technician

at Grada Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

NZD 50 - 100 per hour

Competitive hourly rates
Solid understanding of the NZ Building Code and consenting process
remote and hybrid arrangements depending on the role.

Contract Engineering Technicians (Structural & Civil) | Auckland We’re recruiting for live contract roles with established engineering

16h ago

Listed seven days ago

Food Technologist (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

at Original Foods Baking Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

Develop innovative bakery products for a leading NZ Bakery.
Learning and career development opportunities within a growing business.
Staff discounts, sensory tastings, and a shared passion for food.

Advance your food technology career with a role that blends product development, compliance, and plenty of cake.

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Test Engineer

at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

5 weeks annual leave
2 days per week working from home

Embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle, identifying risks, strengthening test coverage and helping teams make confident release decisions.

5d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Clinical Engineering Technicians

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mid January 2027 start
1-3 month temp assignment
Work available at various hospitals across NZ

Temporary full-time Clinical Engineering Technician roles across NZ for graduates and experienced candidates

29d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen hours ago

Purchasing Officer - Engineering

at ALH Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

$32.00 - $38.00

Manage purchasing, source engineering parts and raise purchase orders.
$32.00 - $38.00 p/h depending on experience
Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

Purchasing Officer - $32-$38/hr, Monday to Friday. Join a busy engineering team in an ongoing opportunity with temp-to-perm potential.

19h ago

Listed five days ago

Test Engineer

at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

5 weeks annual leave
2 days per week working from home

Embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle, identifying risks, strengthening test coverage and helping teams make confident release decisions.

5d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen hours ago

Commissioning Technician

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$50 - $70 p.h. + wages or contract rates available

Seeking someone to commission Boilers!!!!
Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunities immediate start!!
Bring experience troubleshooting and bringing plant online.

Suited to people from industrial steam, utilities, manufacturing, power generation and process engineering environments who want a change.

16h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Systems Manager & Developer

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Shape the future of computing at UC as a Systems Manager and Developer, supporting teaching, research and innovation in a collaborative environment

17h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Engineering Project Coordinator (4 month contract)

at Southward Warehouse Automation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cambridge, Waikato

$35 - $45 per hour

Work on real multimillion-dollar automation and robotics projects
Summer role with a pathway to full-time after you graduate
Cambridge-based, mentored by experienced engineers

Support project and design team delivering warehouse automation projects as an engineering graduate.

22d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Test Engineer | Newmarket

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

12 month fixed-term position starting ASAP
Hybrid work environment and extensive list of benefits
Join a growth industry with a solid pipeline of digital initiatives

12-month fixed-term position starting ASAP - Versatile tester with experience in manual and automation testing required

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Internship - Manufacturing/Engineering

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

Gain practical experience in manufacturing and process improvement.
Work alongside experienced teams on real production projects.
Learn from experienced production and engineering teams.

Gain hands-on manufacturing experience, working on real projects to improve production processes, efficiency and performance at our Pōkeno site.

Responsive hirer

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Electrical Engineer (Short-term contract)

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

We are seeking a capable electrical design engineer to work on an impactful, short term project.

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Intern Asset Engineer

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Competitive pay
Life insurance, discounted medical cover
Fuel and retail discounts

We're looking for an Intern Asset Inspection Engineer to join our Inspection Solutions team for a 3-month summer internship.

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Test Engineer

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hands-on automation testing across complex applications and integrations
Strong focus on API, E2E testing and building automation frameworks
- Wellington-based contract opportunity in a collaborative technical team

Join a collaborative technology team delivering quality solutions through automation, API and end-to-end testing.

13d ago

Listed two days ago

System Test Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

12 months Fixed Term role - with potential to be converted to perm role
Based in Lower Hutt, Wellington
Flexible work environment

We are on a hunt for a System Test Engineer with strong Python development skills

Recruited byVanessa Evangelista

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Maintenance Supervisor

at Dynamix Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$45 per hour

Lead a hands-on maintenance team, plan maintenance, and apply engineering skills to maximise plant reliability and equipment uptime.

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Electrical / Mechatronics Engineer Contractor

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Hands-on electronics, instrumentation and control systems
Combine electrical engineering with practical programming
Apply ASAP! Immediate start | Exciting 2-month engineering project

Join an innovative Auckland technology company in a hands-on role integrating instrumentation and control systems.

Recruited byBelinda McKenzie

12d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 42.50 - 49 per hour, Immediate Start

$42.50–$49 per hour + weekly pay
Long-term placement opportunity
Work with a specialist aviation engineering company in Taupō

Diagnose mechanical faults, service equipment and maintain precision components using your engineering skills.

Responsive hirer

15d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Functional Tester

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Up to $120 p/hr for the right candidate

3-month hourly rate contract
Christchurch | Immediate Start
Execute Functional and Factory Acceptance Testing

Hands-on Functional Tester in Christchurch. System testing experience preferred, with SCADA/control systems exposure a bonus.

19d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Syllabus Writer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Join IFSA, a global leader in study abroad, to develop a course exploring Māori and Indigenous perspectives for Australian students.

Responsive hirer

19d ago

Listed eight days ago

Electronics Engineer-Space Systems

at Zenno Astronautics Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Build the future of space at Zenno. Take electronics from design to space-ready hardware in a challenging, hands-on three-month engineering contract.

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Junior Clinical Engineering Technician

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

6 month assignment - starting ASAP
New Grad or Junior Opportunity
Work for a large healthcare organisation in Hawkes Bay

Launch your clinical engineering career! Hawkes Bay location. 6 month opportunity where you can learn from a small experienced team.

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Mulesoft Developers / Engineers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hourly rate

Multiple contract opportunities on a key project.
Initial 3 month contracts

Multiple MuleSoft Developer/Engineer roles on initial 3-month contracts for a key technology project. Interested? Apply now!

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Boiler Commissioning Technician

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$90k - $100k pa + depending on experience

Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, supported by a relevant qual.
Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunities. Immediate start preferred.
Commissioning, testing and optimisation of industrial boilers.

Suited to people from industrial steam, utilities, manufacturing, power generation and process engineering environments who want a change.

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

AgriHQ Market Analyst – fixed-term parental cover position

at AgriHQ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Feilding, Manawatu(Hybrid)

Working alongside our team of expert analysts.
Build professional relationships with a wide range of industry contacts

If you know your way around the agricultural sector and enjoy making sense of the numbers, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsive hirer

8d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Permit Administrator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$30-35p/h

Temp-to-perm opportunity
Hornby based
Monday to Friday day shift

Experienced Permit Writer needed for a temporary manufacturing role in Hornby, ensuring safe work practices and contractor compliance.

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Tech Lead - MuleSoft / Integration | Contract

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead MuleSoft, API and enterprise integration standards across a complex environ
Generous leave, wellbeing and development benefits
Hybrid working and 80+ employee discounts

Lead enterprise integration engineering, shape technical standards and mentor engineers across a complex, large-scale technology environment.

Recruited byKelly Cappel

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Communications Advisor (Fixed-term)

at WEL Networks

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton North, Waikato

Make an impact through clear, engaging communications across the business
Work across internal, digital and external communications
Fixed-term opportunity through to September 2027

Turn complex ideas into clear, engaging communications that connect our people, customers and community.

20d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Product Development Technologist - Dairy

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Fixed-term contract - Until the end of August 2027
Develop and improve dairy products from concept through to commercialisation
Lead projects, collaborate across teams and bring new products to market

Fixed Term Contract - Bring dairy innovation to life with New Zealand's favourite food brands

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Fabricator/ Welder

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 35 - 45 per hour

Pocket $35–$45/hr putting your fabrication skills to work
Big steel, solid welds and plenty of proper engineering work
Put your skills to work in the heart of Gizzy farming country

Fabricate, weld and repair heavy agricultural machinery, structural steel and engineering components in Gisborne.

Responsive hirer

8d ago

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