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  • Wellington, New Zealand Stuff Full-time NZD 230 Contract

    The Role Build the platform that powers great engineering and great products. More than two million Kiwis visit .nz every month, and the engineering platform underpinning that experience is evolving fast. We're looking for a Principal Engineer to own that evolution: setting the Golden Path, leading our platform team, and building a platform that engineering...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Downer Full-time NZD 240 Contract

    Join Downer as our Senior Principal Engineer and play a leading role in delivering safe, efficient, and buildable design solutions across Aotearoa and beyond! At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with...

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    Auckland, New Zealand Bank of New Zealand Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 260,000 Contract

    Worker Type:PermanentHere at BNZ, it’s about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise “If you can imagine a better future, let’s find a way.”We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and...

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    Auckland, New Zealand WSP in New Zealand Full-time NZD 90,000 - NZD 120,000 Contract

    Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a...

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    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Worley Full-time NZD 150,000 - NZD 210,000 Contract

    The Role Join Worley Consulting's growing Power Networks team and play a key role in delivering some of Australia's most significant renewable energy and power system projects. Working across wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid developments and conventional generation assets, you'll support clients through the full grid connection...

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    Wellington, New Zealand LAB3 Full-time NZD 150,000 - NZD 210,000 Contract

    LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services. We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & DevOps, ideally based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand (but open to work AEST hours). You'll own...

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    Auckland, New Zealand Worley Full-time NZD 223,000 - NZD 285,000 Contract

    The Role Join Worley Consulting's growing Power Networks team and play a key role in delivering some of Australia's most significant renewable energy and power system projects. Working across wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid developments and conventional generation assets, you'll support clients through the full grid connection...

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    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand LAB3 Full-time NZD 140,000 - NZD 210,000 Contract

    LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services. We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & DevOps, ideally based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand (but open to work AEST hours). You'll own...

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    Auckland, New Zealand WSP Full-time NZD 150,000 - NZD 190,000 Contract

    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of...

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    Wellington, New Zealand Worley Full-time NZD 150,000 - NZD 190,000 Contract

    The RoleJoin Worley Consulting's growing Power Networks team and play a key role in delivering some of Australia's most significant renewable energy and power system projects. Working across wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid developments and conventional generation assets, you'll support clients through the full grid connection...


  • Wellington, New Zealand Jacobs Full-time NZD 140,000 - NZD 190,000 Contract

    At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact The energy transition...

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    Auckland, New Zealand Stellar Recruitment Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 260,000 Contract

    The Role Stellar Recruitment is partnered with a well-established environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong reputation across New Zealand's water infrastructure sector. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Auckland team and play a key role in leading the delivery of complex water, wastewater and stormwater projects. In this role, you...

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    New Zealand Talent Hive Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 Contract

    What's On Offer A competitive total fixed remuneration package benchmarked at the upper quartile of the NZ electrical engineering market, reviewed annually The chance to work on technically demanding, high-profile infrastructure projects; Transpower connection works, EDB capital programmes, and generation connection studies that genuinely shape New...


  • Auckland, New Zealand First AML Full-time NZD 150,000 - NZD 230,000 Contract

    First AML, is a one-stop solution, equipping organisations with one verification platform that is fast, frictionless and secure. We're experiencing exceptional growth (with more to come) - revenue is up 400% in the last 18 months with regulatory tailwinds blowing in our favour. We’re proud that our product reduces the impact that money laundering has on...


  • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand ARVION SERVICES SDN. BHD. Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 Contract

    Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join a global fintech organization specializing in cross-border payments technology. This is a senior individual contributor role for a hands‑on technical leader who will drive complex engineering initiatives, influence technical strategy across teams, and help modernize...


  • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand Egis in ANZ Full-time NZD 140,000 - NZD 190,000 Contract

    Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs. With more than 23,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight....


  • New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Five-D Limited Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 Contract

    Principal Process Engineer – Join a Growing Employee-Owned Consultancy Five-D Limited is a 100% employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering consultancy based in the sunny coastal city of New Plymouth, Taranaki. From our CBD office (just a short walk to the coastal walkway), we deliver high-quality, practical engineering solutions across New Zealand's...


  • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand 84 Recruitment Limited Full-time NZD 150,000 - NZD 210,000 Contract

    Principal Transportation EngineerLocation:South IslandBuild a transport function from the ground up | Technical leadership | Multidisciplinary consultancyThe opportunity:Are you an experienced Transportation Engineer ready to take ownership of a growing service line and make your mark across the South Island? This is an opportunity to join an established...


  • Wellington, New Zealand Transpower New Zealand Limited Full-time NZD 210 Contract

    Senior technical leadership role within a high-performing engineering team Design, develop and evolve mission-critical applications and integrations Wellington based, hybrid working, excellent employee benefits Help power New Zealand's energy future About the team Our Application Services team develops, enhances and supports the critical applications and...


  • Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 Contract

    Senior technical leadership role within a high-performing engineering teamDesign, develop and evolve mission-critical applications and integrationsWellington based, hybrid working, excellent employee benefitsHelp power New Zealand's energy futureAt Transpower, we own and operate New Zealand's National Grid, connecting areas of generation with homes,...