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925 jobs found in canterbury: showing 1 - 50

River Engineer/analyst
Company: WSP |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
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.
Customer Specialist - Riccarton Advice Centre (16hours Part Time)
Company: ASB Bank |

Location: Riccarton, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Looking for a role where you can build a long-term career while making a genuine difference in your community? At ASB, we're passionate about helping New Zealanders achieve their goals and improve t
Personal Assistant To The Chief Of Radiology
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Christchurch - Christchurch Health Campus | Canterbury Radiology Full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week Health New Zealan
Store Manager
Company: PGG Wrightson |

Location: Culverden, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and passionate leader to join our Rural Supplies team in Culverden. PGG Wrightson is a leading provider of products and services to the agricultural
Laboratory Technician - Mineralogy
Company: SGS |

Location: Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$20.5 per hour | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Company Description We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 em
Houseperson
Company: Hind Management |

Location: Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$24 per hour | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Job Description: The Role | Te mahi We are currently seeking a Full time role Houseperson to join the Housekeeping team at Sudima Kaikoura. Working as a valuable member of the housekeeping team, p
General Beauty Advisor - Hornby
Company: Farmers Trading Company |

Location: Hornby, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
We are the Department Store that has it all, with 60 stores nationwide we are one of New Zealand's largest retail networks which means we can offer career progression and endless opportunities. This
Fuel Installer
Company: Fluid Recruitment |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Are you an experienced Fuel Installer looking for your next role with a growing specialist construction company? What's in it for you: Competitive salary depending on experience $85 overnight all
Registered Nurse - Acute Zone, Greymouth
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Greymouth - Te Nikau Hospital Acute Zone Casual Position Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system
Customer Advisor - 25 Hours Role
Company: Spark NZ |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
You'll primarily be the smiling face that serves and sells to our customers in one of our fantastic Christchurch retail stores. Your day-to-day will have you utilising your outstanding systems and p
Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator | Timaru
Company: Select Recruitment |

Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator | Timaru Take the next step in your civil construction career! We're on the lookout for an experienced Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator to join a respected civil con
Programme Director | Waitaha Canterbury Regional Spatial Plan
Company: unknown |

Location: Canterbury - Waitaha, West Coast, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$169117 - 187908 per year | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Help shape the future of Waitaha Canterbury Across our rohe, councils, mana whenua, communities, infrastructure providers and government agencies are preparing for significant change. New planning l
Corrections Officer - Canterbury Prisons
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Canterbury - Waitaha, West Coast, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$70019 per year | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role We are currently accepting Expressions of Interest for Corrections Officers at Canterbury Prisons for a 2027 start. Currently seeking appli
Chef De Partie
Company: Hind Management |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Job Description: The Role | Te Mahi We have an opportunity for a Chef De Partie to support our busy dinner service. We are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at The Lane
Personal Assistant To The Chief Of Radiology
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Christchurch - Christchurch Health Campus | Canterbury Radiology Full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te
Research Industry Partnerships Senior Advisor
Company: University of Canterbury |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Te Rōpū Rangahau | Research & innovation Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week Genero
Clinical Physiologist - Icu
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Permanent, part time 0.75FTE role (30 hours a week) Join a highly specialised multi-disciplinary team Bachelor of Science in Human Physiolo
Dairy Farm Technician
Company: Hays |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Looking for a role that combines technology, automation, problem solving, and hands on work? We are looking for a Dairy Farm Services & Diagnostic Technician to support dairy clients across Canterbury
Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator | Timaru
Company: AWF |

Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$30 - 40 per hour | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Take the next step in your civil construction career! We're on the lookout for an experienced Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator to join a respected civil construction team in Timaru. If you're a skill
Class 4-5 Truck Driver | Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator
Company: Select Recruitment |

Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Class 4-5 Truck Driver | Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator Ready to take the next step in your civil construction career? We're on the lookout for a motivated Class 4 or 5 Truck Driver with asphalt
Activities Coordinator - Casual
Company: Summerset |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united
Registered Nurse - General Surgery And Spcu
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Ward A3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus 0.9FTE (36 hours per week), Permanent position Shifts rostered Monday - Sunday; morning, afternoon and night Health New Zealand | Te Whatu
Senior Retail Assistant | Repco Burnside
Company: GPC Asia Pacific |

Location: Burnside, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm (39.5 hours) Friendly & fun team, great staff discounts, plus the opportunity to learn & develop Work with one of the biggest brands in the a
Automation Manager
Company: Silver Fern Farms |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Job Category: Engineering Job Description: Te Tūranga /About the Role We're looking for an experienced Automation Manager to provide strategic leadership and technical direction for automation,
Team Leader - Commercial Inspections
Company: unknown |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi When you join Christchurch City Cou
Deli Assistant / Kitchenhand
Company: Foodstuffs |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Deli Assistant / Kitchenhand - Four Square Queenstown Do you have excellent customer service skills? Are you highly motivated? Can you work autonomously and as part of a team? Can you learn ne
Senior Part Time - Cotton On Body Riccarton
Company: Cotton On |

Location: Riccarton, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Job Category: Retail Job Description: Born in Australia, loved around the world. Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let's chat! At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in you
Health Pathways Registrar, 0.5 Fte | Commencing February 2027 - Canterbury District
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role Health Pa
Casual Registered Nurse - Specialist Mental Health Pool
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Are you a registered nurse with a mental health background, and enjoy pace and variety? Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch Registered Nurse Casual Specialist Mental Health Nursing Pool position Mus
New Graduate Registered Nurse
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$28 per hour | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
New Graduate Registered Nurse – 1 Health Practice Location: Wigram, Christchurch Position Type: Part-Time (with a view to Full-Time based on performance and development) Starting Rate: $28.00 /
Locomotive Service Person - Middleton
Company: KiwiRail |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Position based in Middleton Depot Permeant Full-time Position (80-hour fortnight roster, Monday to Sunday) Starting hourly rate between $30.42- $34.76 (Based on qualifications & experience)
Registered Nurse - General Surgery And Spcu
Company: unknown |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
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Construction Surveyor
Company: Fluid Recruitment |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Are you an experienced Construction Surveyor looking for a local role with a well-established civil construction company? What's in it for you Competitive Salary & strong pipeline of work Opportu
Class 4-5 Truck Driver | Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator
Company: AWF |

Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$30 - 40 per hour | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Ready to take the next step in your civil construction career? We're on the lookout for a motivated Class 4 or 5 Truck Driver with asphalt and roading experience to join a hardworking crew as a Lead
Registered Nurse - General Surgery And Spcu
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Ward A3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus 0.9FTE (36 hours per week), Permanent position Shifts rostered Monday - Sunday; mor
Casual Registered Nurse - Specialist Mental Health Pool
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Are you a registered nurse with a mental health background, and enjoy pace and variety? Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch Registered Nurse
Retail Duty Manager
Company: Foodstuffs |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
We are seeking someone to join our Grocery Department and fulfill Retail Duty Manager shifts. This is an important role in the day-to-day operations of our business. As the Duty Manager you assist w
Motorhome Detailer
Company: thl |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) is the world's leading provider of holiday vehicles for rent and sale, operating under various brands across Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada. Our brands inclu
Registered Nurse - Haematology B6 Day Stay
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Ward B6 Day Stay , Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch Health Campus 0.5FTE (20 hours per week) Permanent position Shifts - Monday to Friday between 7:30am - 6pm Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is f
Health Pathways Registrar, 0.5 Fte | Commencing February 2027 - Canterbury District
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system
Bar & Restaurant Shift Manager
Company: Christchurch Casino |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Full Time Application Closes 24 Oct 2026 Canterbury - Christchurch City Manager Ready to step into a role where no two shifts are the same? This is your chance to join the energetic Christchurch
Clinical Physiologist - Icu
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Permanent, part time 0.75FTE role (30 hours a week) Join a highly specialised multi-disciplinary team Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology or equivalent qualification is essential Health New Z
Bakery Assistant
Company: Foodstuffs |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
New World Rangiora - Bakery Assistant Full-Time New World Rangiora are seeking someone hungry for a change or someone who wants to reignite an old passion in our busy bakery. You will be a part of
Reliever Caregiver - Ashburton
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Casual Application Closes 24 Oct 2026 Canterbury - Ashburton Preschool Teacher BestStart is on the hunt for Reliever Caregivers in Ashburton! Step into a key role supporting our centres and help
Librarian - Family History
Company: unknown |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi Bring the past to life. Connect peo
Registered Nurse - Haematology B6 Day Stay
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Ward B6 Day Stay , Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch Health Campus 0.5FTE (20 hours per week) Permanent position Shifts - Monday to Friday bet
Food And Beverage Team Leader | Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Company: InterContinental |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
About us Crowne Plaza Christchurch is located in the heart of downtown Christchurch, right opposite Victoria Square and just a short walk from major attractions, including the Avon River, Town Hall,
Baker
Company: Foodstuffs |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Baker - New World Centre City We are seeking positive, engaging and driven individuals to join our customer-focused team. Are you a qualified or experienced Baker? Our Bakers are key members of our
Reliever Teacher - Timaru
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Casual Application Closes 24 Oct 2026 Canterbury - Timaru Preschool Teacher Shape Your Teaching Career with our BestStart Timaru Centres. Are you a New Zealand registered teacher (ECE or Prima
Regional Manager Compliance - Commercial Transport (mid South)
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$133632 - 148480 per year | Date posted: 23 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Provide leadership and oversight of complex regulatory decisions and interventions Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver effective regul





The job market in Canterbury, New Zealand, is showing positive trends and resilience despite recent economic challenges. Key sectors driving employment include healthcare, IT, construction, education, engineering, and tourism. Notably, the region has seen high demand for roles in IT support, healthcare, teaching aides, and customer service, among others.

Unemployment rates in Canterbury have fluctuated, with recent figures showing a slight increase compared to earlier periods. As of early 2024, the unemployment rate for women stood at 4.9% and for men at 4.3%. Despite this, the overall job market remains robust with many opportunities for job seekers, especially in sectors experiencing skill shortages.

The region's job market benefits from competitive salaries and a high demand for skilled workers. Reports indicate that salaries in New Zealand have been rising, with Canterbury contributing to this trend. Moreover, remote work opportunities have grown, allowing greater flexibility for workers.

For those looking to enter the Canterbury job market, sectors such as healthcare, IT, and education are particularly promising. The demand for roles like software engineers, civil engineers, and healthcare professionals remains high. Additionally, the region's commitment to economic growth and job creation suggests continued opportunities in these and other sectors.

Overall, while there are some regional variations, the Canterbury job market is expected to continue its positive trajectory, supported by strong demand for labor and competitive salaries across various industries.