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Mining, Energy & Engineering jobs with visa sponsorship in New Zealand for South Africans

16 current roles where the employer mentions visa sponsorship or relocation support. Hiring now: Connell Contractors, MSD, Baker Hughes, HAYS, Avis Budget Group. Updated twice a day; every listing links to the original advert.

✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Civil Machinery Operator

Central North Island and Auckland, New Zealand

Operators manage heavy construction equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, and hydraulic cranes. Operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials forms the core responsibility. Key Responsibilities: - Equipment setup and attachment selection (buckets, winches, shovels, hammers) - Operating hydraulic…

NZ$62,400 – NZ$72,800 · 11d agoApply via RecruitZA ↗
✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Water Engineer

Nationwide, New Zealand

This role involves designing and developing water and wastewater infrastructure systems across New Zealand. Engineers work on projects including treatment facilities, pumping stations, and pipeline networks while collaborating with regional teams, local government, and indigenous partners to deliver sustainable solutions aligned with the nation's "Local Water Done Well" initiative. Key…

NZ$130K – NZ$190K · 11d agoApply via RecruitZA ↗
✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

High Voltage Design Engineer

New Zealand

High Voltage Design Engineer Aug 28 Written By Lydia Walker Job Title: High Voltage Design Engineer Salary: Senior HV Engineer: $130,000 – $160,000 Principal/Lead Engineer: $150,000 – $200,000 Key Responsibilities: Managing projects related to high voltage infrastructure development, from initial design to final commissioning. Creating detailed electrical designs for high voltage equipment and…

NZ$130K – NZ$160K · 11d agoApply via RecruitZA ↗
✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Fitter/Welders

Auckland

Fitter/Welders Apr 30 Written By Lydia Walker Job Title: Fitter/Welders- maintenance in the food industry Location: Auckland Position: Full time 30 hours + per week guaranteed, likely to work 40-50 hours per week Wage Rate: $30 - $35 – starting rate, pay rise reviews will apply, once NZ work experience is obtained Start Date : 2025 and 2026 Closing Date : Ongoing Job Overview: As a Fitter/Welder…

NZ$62,400 – NZ$72,800 · 11d agoApply via RecruitZA ↗
✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Stainless Steel Welder

Nationwide

Stainless Steel Welder Jun 8 Written By Lydia Walker Job Title: Stainless Steel Welder Location: Nationwide, New Zealand Position: Full Time Wage Rate: $30 - $40 starting wage, with scope to increase once specialised Start Date: 2025 and 2026 Job Description A Stainless Steel Welder fabricates, assembles, and repairs stainless steel components using welding techniques such as TIG and MIG welding.…

NZ$62,400 – NZ$83,200 · 11d agoApply via RecruitZA ↗
✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

HVAC Technician

Nationwide

HVAC Technician Jun 25 Written By Lydia Walker Job Title : HVAC Technician Location : Nationwide, New Zealand Position: Full Time Wage Rate: $30 - $40 stating rate, with scope to improve alongside experience Start Date: 2025 and 2026 Job Description An HVAC Engineer is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in…

NZ$62,400 – NZ$83,200 · 11d agoApply via RecruitZA ↗
✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Site Engineer - South Island

Connell Contractors · New Plymouth, Taranaki

Site Engineer – South Island Are you a qualified Civil Engineer with knowledge of concrete structures looking to take your next career step and work on some really exciting projects? Do you want to get around this beautiful country and work on some of its less known critical infrastructure? Here at Connell Contractors, we’re looking for the right people who can get us the right result on our busy…

✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Dir, Plant Management

MSD · New Zealand

Job Description As General Manager, Upper Hutt Operations, you bring enterprise leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence together to ensure the long-term success of the Upper Hutt manufacturing and distribution site. You hold end-to-end accountability for planning, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations, ensuring compliant, uninterrupted supply to global markets…

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Intern - Engineering & Technology - 2026 Opportunities

Baker Hughes · Upper Hutt, Greater Wellington

Would you like the opportunity to work in a global energy company? Do you enjoy taking on challenging projects? Join our innovating Internship Program The Baker Hughes Internship is designed to enable undergraduates pursing a Bachelors or Masters degree to gain hands-on work experience as the foundation of their professional lives. Our internships will give you first-hand insights into the…

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Intern - Engineering & Technology - 2026 Opportunities

Baker Hughes · New Zealand

Would you like the opportunity to work in a global energy company? Do you enjoy taking on challenging projects? Join our innovating Internship Program The Baker Hughes Internship is designed to enable undergraduates pursing a Bachelors or Masters degree to gain hands-on work experience as the foundation of their professional lives. Our internships will give you first-hand insights into the…

✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Electrical Trade Assistant

HAYS · CBD, Auckland City

Expression of interest for Auckland project work Tō tūranga hou | Your new role :We're seeking experienced Electrical Trade Assistants with a current Limited Licence to join our candidate pool for upcoming projects across Auckland.With several contracts expected to commence over the coming months, we are looking for workers who are already registered, compliant, and available to start when…

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Light Vehicle Mechanic / Service Technician (Full-Time)

Avis Budget Group · New Zealand

We are looking for a qualified Mechanic to join our team working full-time (40-hours per week) based at Christchurch Airport! Our fleet of vehicles is any Mechanic’s dream job with a vast range needing your skills, experience, and expertise. As a Mechanic at Avis Budget Group, you will be handling the repairs and maintenance on our vehicles in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Full…

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Sheet Metal Fabricator | Antarctica

HAYS · Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Sheet Metal Fabricator | Antarctica Ready for a role in a place unlike anywhere else, we’ve got just the opportunity you’re looking for. Location:McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1000 residents in summer season)Rate:$55 per hour (WAGES, which means you'll also get annual leave, time and half for public holidays and lieu days)Deployment:October 2026–Feb 2027 (ideally you will be flexible,…

✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Continuous Improvement Engineer

UBCO - Electric Adventure Vehicles · Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

About this Position: Why did it fail? Why is it happening in the field but not during testing? What changed? How do we make sure it never happens again? If those are the kinds of questions that naturally grab your attention, you'll likely enjoy this role.As our Continuous Improvement Engineer , you'll investigate product issues and work out how to prevent them from happening again. You'll look at…

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Designer - Roads & Highways

SMEC · New Zealand

Global Expertise, Local Insight: With a presence in over 40 countries, SMEC combines global knowledge with local understanding to deliver tailored solutions that meet Australia and New Zealand's unique needs. Technical Excellence: Our team of specialists is renowned for their technical prowess and reliable delivery. From transport infrastructure to energy projects, we tackle the most complex…

✈︎ Visa / relocationMining, Energy & Engineering

Lead Structural Engineer- Transport

SMEC · New Zealand

Global Expertise, Local Insight: With a presence in over 40 countries, SMEC combines global knowledge with local understanding to deliver tailored solutions that meet Australia and New Zealand's unique needs. Technical Excellence: Our team of specialists is renowned for their technical prowess and reliable delivery. From transport infrastructure to energy projects, we tackle the most complex…

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