Temporary Works Engineering Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Site Engineer

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $110,000 per year

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Site Engineer to join our team on the Te Rahui Solar Project.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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This is a featured job

Project Director

at Artifex Engineering Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

We are looking for a Project Director to lead technically challenging and complex projects in the industrial and energy sectors.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed twenty five days ago

Civil Engineer / Graduate

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taradale, Hawkes Bay

45

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil Engineer required for Taradale - Hawkes Bay - APPLY TODAY!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Site Engineer

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $110,000 per year

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Site Engineer to join our team on the Te Rahui Solar Project.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Site Engineer - Te Pae o Tararua Ō2NL)

at McConnell Dowell

This is a Full time job

Otaki, Wellington

Work across planning, construction, quality, and project delivery
Gain mentorship and professional development in a supportive team
6% KiwiSaver employer contributions and medical insurance*

Work across planning, construction, quality, and project delivery
Gain mentorship and professional development in a supportive team
6% KiwiSaver employer contributions and medical insurance*

McConnell Dowell are seeking a Site Engineer to join our team and work on a key infrastructure project.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15h ago

Listed seven days ago

Temporary Traffic Management Planner

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits
Genuine career development opportunities
Work with a fantastic high performing team

Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits
Genuine career development opportunities
Work with a fantastic high performing team

TTM Planner ensuring safe, well-planned traffic management across Greater Wellington's state highways and roading network.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

General Mechanical Engineer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

General Mechanical Engineer - fabrication and mechanical engineering duties, reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Shift Engineer

at COTTONSOFT LTD

This is a Full time job

Hornby South, Canterbury

2 Shift Engineer roles available at our new purpose built site - Hornby South
Roles commencing in June
Work a 4-on-4-off shift pattern - 12pm - 12am (40.36 averaged hours per week)

2 Shift Engineer roles available at our new purpose built site - Hornby South
Roles commencing in June
Work a 4-on-4-off shift pattern - 12pm - 12am (40.36 averaged hours per week)

We are seeking experienced and collaborative Shift Engineers to support the mechanical and electrical maintenance on our production line

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Project Coordinator/APM

at Techtrade Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Become a key part of a maintenance project for a large vessel inside New Zealand's largest dry dock.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed six days ago

Maintenance Technician

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$28 – $35 per hour

Competitive pay rates
Hands-on and supportive team culture
Immediate start available

Competitive pay rates
Hands-on and supportive team culture
Immediate start available

Carpenters with painting experience required for immediate start!

Recruited byTanya Brown

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Project Engineer

at Brian Perry Civil

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Salary | vehicle

Deliver complex structural and marine works in a live port environment
Play a key role in the early works of a significant transport programme
Work with an experienced team on technically demanding construction

Deliver complex structural and marine works in a live port environment
Play a key role in the early works of a significant transport programme
Work with an experienced team on technically demanding construction

Project Engineer role on the Cook Strait Interislander Ferries Wellington Port Infrastructure Early Works. Lead complex structural delivery.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

We are seeking a hands-on, design-focused Graduate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of next generation waterjet products.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Intermediate Structural Engineer

at Lynx Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

110k relative to experience

Diverse structural & temporary works projects
Flexible work and competitive salary
Strong mentoring with clear CPEng pathway

Diverse structural & temporary works projects
Flexible work and competitive salary
Strong mentoring with clear CPEng pathway

Opportunity for an Experienced Intermediate Structural Engineer with Timber Framing and Seismic Experience to develop your career

Recruited byGreg Small

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed eleven 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
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

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: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Engineer - Structures

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

Lead a Landmark Infrastructure Project
Shape the Future with Expert Teams
Enjoy Career Growth and Unique Perks

Lead a Landmark Infrastructure Project
Shape the Future with Expert Teams
Enjoy Career Growth and Unique Perks

Support major NZ infrastructure projects with technical, commercial and onsite expertise in a fast‑paced civil engineering role.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Geotechnical Engineer

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Insurance, Kiwisaver + Benefits

Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Work for one of NZ's largest Civil Contractors!
Bring your Geotech expertise to some exciting work!

Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Work for one of NZ's largest Civil Contractors!
Bring your Geotech expertise to some exciting work!

This role can be based anywhere in NZ, with a preference for Auckland or Christchurch. Bring your Geotech expertise to our technical team!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Maintenance Fitter

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wiri, Auckland

Night Shift Allowance from 6pm.

Short-term contract that can lead into on-going work
Night Shift Allowance from 6pm onwards
Well-established industrial environment

Short-term contract that can lead into on-going work
Night Shift Allowance from 6pm onwards
Well-established industrial environment

Maintain and repair plant equipment on night shift. Must have strong industrial electrical experience, fault finding skills, and be reliable

Recruited byMelissa Johnson

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Trade Assistant Electrical

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

NZD 28 - 30 per hour, Local work

Electrical Trade Assistants required or ongoing work!
Join the best in the business!
Support to grow your career!

Electrical Trade Assistants required or ongoing work!
Join the best in the business!
Support to grow your career!

Tradestaff are growing their Electrical Trade Assistant team to help out with Terminating on major projects.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Shutdown Labour - OJI Kenlieth

at Magnetic

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tokoroa, Waikato

NZD 30 per hour

Transport provided, CSE & WAH certified required
Excellent hourly rate, hands on work!
12-hour day & night shifts

Transport provided, CSE & WAH certified required
Excellent hourly rate, hands on work!
12-hour day & night shifts

Physically fit labourers with CSE & WAH wanted for 12-hr day & night shutdown shifts.

Recruited byDebbie Cathro

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Engineering Project Manager

at Techtrade Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Standard 40 hour work week
12 month assignment with potential to extend
Excellent rates + PPE provided

Take full ownership of a marine maintenance projects on large vessel inside New Zealand's largest dry dock.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Customer Delivery Services (CDS) Project Manager - Fixed-term for 12 months

at Powerco

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive salary plus career great opportunities

Transform the way we engage and deliver for our customers

Transform the way we engage and deliver for our customers

Are you a Project Manager who thrives on complexity, enjoys working across diverse stakeholders, and is looking for a role with purpose?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Intermediate Structural Engineer | Mentorship & Career Growth

at Structural Engineers New Zealand

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Join SENZ and shape NZ’s built environment - lead projects, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a thriving, client-focused consultancy.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Project Director

at Artifex Engineering Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

Are you highly capable and experienced?
Do you work effectively within structured delivery frameworks?
Are you ready and confident to lead large and complex projects?

We are looking for a Project Director to lead technically challenging and complex projects in the industrial and energy sectors.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed seven days ago

Quality Assurance Engineer

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$27 p/h + 8% Holiday Pay

Entry-Level role | Competitive Pay
Monday - Friday | Full time work
Weekly Pay | KiwiSaver | Holiday Pay

Entry-Level role | Competitive Pay
Monday - Friday | Full time work
Weekly Pay | KiwiSaver | Holiday Pay

Entry-level Engineering position which would be suitable for a Civil Engineering graduate.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Engineer

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Longburn, Manawatu

18 Month fixed term contract delivering upgrades at dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZ's most loved dairy brands
Immediate start

18 Month fixed term contract delivering upgrades at dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZ's most loved dairy brands
Immediate start

End-to-end delivery, technical assurance & acceptance of Major Plant & Process equipment at dairy manufacturing site. Deliver cost, scope & quality

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engineering Manager - North

at Hawkins

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join NZ's leading construction team
Great employee benefits
Build your career with us

Join NZ's leading construction team
Great employee benefits
Build your career with us

At the top of your game and looking to build your career with

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Welder

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

NZD 32 - 35 per hour

Big hours on offer with steady work and a consistent daily workflow
Join a crew that backs hard workers and respects the effort you put in
Lock in long-term work with solid hours for the right hard-working welder

Big hours on offer with steady work and a consistent daily workflow
Join a crew that backs hard workers and respects the effort you put in
Lock in long-term work with solid hours for the right hard-working welder

Production MIG welding role in Hastings. Long hours, solid pay, and ongoing work for a skilled, reliable welder.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engineering Manager - South

at Hawkins

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Join NZ's leading construction team
Great employee benefits
Build your career with us

Join NZ's leading construction team
Great employee benefits
Build your career with us

At the top of your game and looking to build your career with

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Engineer

at Brian Perry Civil

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary | vehicle

Lead bridge and structural delivery on a major transport project
Technically complex structures project with experienced leadership
Hawke’s Bay lifestyle with relocation support available

Lead bridge and structural delivery on a major transport project
Technically complex structures project with experienced leadership
Hawke’s Bay lifestyle with relocation support available

Manage structural works on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway. Lead delivery, guide engineers, and enjoy a coastal lifestyle with real balance

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Fantastic company
Work on large-scale, tangible projects
Join a culture of experts who take pride in their craft

Fantastic company
Work on large-scale, tangible projects
Join a culture of experts who take pride in their craft

As our new Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be the bridge between conceptual problem-solving and physical execution.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Pipefitter / Pipe Welder

at Kinetic Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Experienced Pipefitter/Welder wanted for industrial engineering work. Solid pipeline of projects, good crew, and long-term stability.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Customer Delivery Services (CDS) Project Manager - Fixed-term for 12 months

at Powerco

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Aroha, Waikato

Competitive salary plus career great opportunities

Transform the way we engage and deliver for our customers

Transform the way we engage and deliver for our customers

Are you a Project Manager who thrives on complexity, enjoys working across diverse stakeholders, and is looking for a role with purpose?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

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