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  • Principal Engineer

    24 hours ago


    Auckland, New Zealand Stellar Recruitment Full-time 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...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Downer Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 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...

  • Principal Engineer

    22 hours ago


    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...

  • Principal Engineer

    22 hours ago


    Auckland, New Zealand WSP Global Inc. 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...

  • Principal Engineer

    24 hours ago


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

    LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, Io T & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services. We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & Dev Ops, ideally based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand (but open to work AEST hours). You'll own...

  • Principal Engineer

    2 days ago


    Westpac on Takutai Square, New Zealand Westpac Full-time

    Mō te tūranga | About the roleWe’re seeking a visionary Principal Engineer to lead the evolution of our enterprise-wide strategic platform. This is a senior technical and leadership role, responsible for shaping architecture, driving engineering excellence, and ensuring robust security across Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (D365), and Azure with...

  • Principal Engineer

    2 days ago


    Auckland, New Zealand Westpac New Zealand Ltd Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 Contract

    Mō te tūranga | About the roleWe’re seeking a visionary Principal Engineer to lead the evolution of our enterprise-wide strategic platform. This is a senior technical and leadership role, responsible for shaping architecture, driving engineering excellence, and ensuring robust security across Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (D365), and Azure with...

  • Principal Engineer

    2 days ago


    Auckland, New Zealand Westpac New Zealand Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 Contract

    Mō te tūranga | About the roleWe’re seeking a visionary Principal Engineer to lead the evolution of our enterprise-wide strategic platform. This is a senior technical and leadership role, responsible for shaping architecture, driving engineering excellence, and ensuring robust security across Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (D365), and Azure with...

  • Principal Engineer

    5 days ago


    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand NES Fircroft Full-time NZD 140,000 - NZD 200,000 Contract

    Principal Engineer - Relocation role to New ZealandLocation: Christchurch preferred | Auckland / WellingtonSector: Power Transmission & Distribution | HV Substations | Electrical InfrastructureOur client is an established New Zealand engineering and electrical infrastructure organization providing specialist design, engineering, construction, testing and...

  • Principal Engineer

    3 days ago


    Auckland, New Zealand Westpac New Zealand Limited Remote Full-time NZD 180,000 - NZD 240,000 Contract

    Principal Engineer - D365 & AI# Careers## Principal Engineer - D365 & AIApply: Westpac on Takutai Square: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 23, 2026 (22 days left to apply): JR106501**Mō te tūranga | About the role** We’re seeking a visionary **Principal Engineer** to lead the evolution of our enterprise-wide strategic platform. This...


  • Auckland, New Zealand NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Full-time

    • Lead our toughest engineering challenges and set technical direction • Drive engineering excellence through standards, patterns and guardrails • Shape what’s next in AI augmented engineering and secure, accelerated delivery We are establishing Principal Engineering within Software Engineering at NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi (NZTA), bringing...


  • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Arvion Services Full-time NZD 120,000 - NZD 180,000 Contract

    Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of production software development experience to build and improve user-facing applications. You will work with modern frontend technologies, contribute to architecture and technical decisions, conduct code reviews, and mentor other developers. What Will You Do: Build and maintain...


  • New Zealand Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH Full-time NZD 120,000 - NZD 160,000 Contract

    Do you thrive on driving IT infrastructure topics, managing projects, and partnering with stakeholders across departments in ANZ?We are looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join our IT team and play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery and ongoing performance of Local Infrastructure Management in Australia and New Zealand....


  • Auckland, New Zealand Southern Cross Health Insurance Full-time NZD 140,000 - NZD 180,000 Contract

    About usSouthern Cross Health Insurance is shaping a healthier Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is simple: empowering our members to live well for longer. We're here to give peace of mind through timely access to quality care, inspire healthier living, and lead positive change across the health system. As a New Zealand-owned, member-based organisation,...


  • Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Taituarā Full-time NZD 151,000 - NZD 167,000 Contract

    Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Principal Transport Engineer Hamilton City Council | Hamilton,Waikato A growing city. A wider regionalchallenge. An opportunity to influence...


  • Wellington, New Zealand Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Full-time NZD 120,000 - NZD 150,000 Contract

    Principal Systems Engineer - Enterprise Services Shape the future of enterprise platforms at Massey University - join our Enterprise Services team. Be at the heart of secure, reliable and well-governed digital services that support teaching, research and operations. Lead standards, mentor engineers and help Massey's enterprise services evolve for the...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Foodstuffs North Island Full-time NZD 250,000 Contract

    Ko wai mātou – About us Kia ora. We’re Foodies. You know New World, PAK’n SAVE and Four Square right? That’s us! With 300+ stores and over 27,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life. Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people - our...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Engage Recruitment Support Full-time NZD 140,000 Contract

    Job Description This role designs and delivers water infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems. The engineer assesses network needs, develops technical designs, prepares reports and ensures projects meet safety, environmental and regulatory standards. Assist in managing projects from early planning to construction, working...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Southern Cross Medical Care Society Full-time NZD 170,000 Contract

    About us Southern Cross Health Insurance is shaping a healthier Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is simple: empowering our members to live well for longer. We're here to give peace of mind through timely access to quality care, inspire healthier living, and lead positive change across the health system. As a New Zealand-owned, member-based organisation,...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Mott MacDonald Full-time NZD 190,000 Contract

    Principal Structural Engineer - Auckland Shape a better world with us At Mott Mac Donald, we employ brilliant people and trust them to do brilliant things. We are a global, employee-owned consultancy delivering work that improves communities, strengthens resilience and creates long‑term value across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific...