Jobs in Canterbury New Zealand
1,028 jobs found in canterbury: showing 1 - 50
Sample Pickup Driver
Company: SGS |
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 98,000 emLocation: Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$19.5 per hour | Date posted: 12 Sep 2026
Support Staff – Part Time (avonhead)
Company: Hawksbury Community Living Trust |
66 hours per fortnight Every Saturday off $24.35 - $29.54 per hour (depending on qualifications) About the role: Join our team as a part-time Support Staff member based in Avonhead where you'llLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$24.35 - 29.54 per hour | Date posted: 12 Sep 2026
Interior Fit Out Team Member
Company: Summerset |
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 Location: Prebbleton, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 12 Sep 2026
Activities Coordinator - Casual
Company: Summerset |
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 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 12 Sep 2026
Specialist Operator
Company: Fulton Hogan |
Mō te tūranga | About the role Join our Timaru Contracting team as an Operator and help deliver good work that keeps our communities moving. This is a hands-on role where you’ll operate a range of pLocation: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 12 Sep 2026
Finance Business Partner
Company: Beyond Recruitment |
Beyond Recruitment is proud to be partnering exclusively with Kaikōura District Council to appoint a Finance Business Partner who will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, long-terLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Marketing Assistant | Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Company: InterContinental |
About Us Crowne Plaza Christchurch is an IHG hotel located in the heart of downtown Christchurch, right opposite Victoria Square and just a short walk from major attractions, including the Avon RiveLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Activities Coordinator - Casual
Company: Summerset - Care |
Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of ourLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Driver - Multisystem Operator - Class 2 Or 4
Company: Waste Management |
Company Description Calling all Class 2 drivers! Ready to take the next step? Due to business growth, we have two opportunities available for drivers to join our team in Timaru. Whether you’re an Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Copy Centre Team Member (casual) - The Warehouse, Ashburton
Company: The Warehouse |
Company Description The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa’s most famous and beloved retail brands, including The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming, and TheMarket. They stay faLocation: Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Client Support & Communications Coordinator
Company: HRS Talent Solutions |
Client Support & Communications Coordinator Pay: $26.00–$30.00 per hour Part-time or Full-time About the Role We are seeking a professional and dependable Client Support & Communications CoordinLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$26 - 30 per hour | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Forklift Operator
Company: AWF |
Picker & Counterbalance Forklift Operator | Immediate Start We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Picker & Counterbalance Forklift Operators to join a busy warehouse operation based in RolleLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$26 per hour | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Customer Service Representative - Autolign Christchurch
Company: Autolign |
Company Description Bapcor New Zealand is part of the wider Bapcor Group, a leading Asia Pacific provider of automotive aftermarket parts, equipment, services, and solutions. In New Zealand, we operLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Housekeeper/laundry Assistant - Casual
Company: Summerset |
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 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
61262 Legal Counsel - Manaaki Whenua
Company: Manaaki Whenua |
Legal Counsel Auckland or Lincoln based Permanent Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role We are looking for a pragmatic and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team and provide trLocation: Auckland - Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Dean Of Agriculture And Life Sciences
Company: unknown |
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is New Zealand's specialist land-based university. We grow the knowledge that helps shape a better relationship between land, food and ecosystems. The FacLocation: Mackenzie, Canterbury - Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Support Worker - Timaru
Company: IHC |
Rosters include AM, PM and sleepover shifts, and working one weekend every fortnight * $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, based on relevant qualifications Mō te tūnga | About the role As a Support Worker, Location: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$24.68 - 30.13 per hour | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
New Graduate Midwife
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Health New Zealand - South Canterbury Timaru Hospital Permanent Part Time 0.8 FTE Midwifery First Year of Practice (MFYP) Programme Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Dean Of Agribusiness And Commerce
Company: unknown |
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is New Zealand's only specialist university, focused on the land-based sectors, recognised for its contribution to the future of food, fibre, agribusiness, Location: Mackenzie, Canterbury - Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Experienced Loader Operator - Mobile Crushing
Company: Fulton Hogan |
Mō te tūranga | About the role We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a Loader Operator in Ashburton and be part of a team doing Good Work that keLocation: Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Senior Communications And Engagement Advisor
Company: Selwyn District Council |
About the role We're looking for an experienced communications and engagement professional to act as a trusted business partner for a the Infrastructure and Property portfolio, shaping approaches eaLocation: Rolleston, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Chief Executive
Company: unknown |
A rare opportunity to lead a transformational chapter in Aotearoa's water services Establish a new joint CCO serving the Timaru and Mackenzie districts Permanent appointment Attractive remunerationLocation: Mackenzie, Canterbury - Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Retail Salesperson - Timaru (part-time)
Company: Farmlands Co-operative |
Join an amazing team with a great culture Competitive hourly rate Wide range of career and personal development opportunities Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity We're looking for someoneLocation: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Senior Legal Advisor
Company: NHC Toka Tū Ake |
We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join NHC Toka Tū Ake on a fixed-term basis for a two-year period. Reporting to Manager, Legal Services, you will provide sound, practical anLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Class 4/5 Truck Driver
Company: Fulton Hogan |
Mō te tūranga | About the role We’re looking for an experienced Class 4/5 Truck Driver to join our Christchurch team. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes variety, takes pride in doing the Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Light Vehicle Mechanic / Service Technician (full-time)
Company: Avis Budget Group |
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 needLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Senior Clinical Pharmacist Timaru Hospital Permanent, Full Time 1 FTE (80 hours a fortnight) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmLocation: Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Full Time Sales Assistant | Amx Christchurch
Company: GPC Asia Pacific |
Full-time role with flexibility around working days and hours Be part of AMX's exciting launch in NZ. Utilise your passion for the motorcycle industry AMX is a leading motorcycle accessories retLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Civil Litigation - Associate
Company: Fluid Recruitment |
About the Firm An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate civil litigator to compliment a large and highly accomplished dispute resolution team. This is an excellent oppoLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$120000 - 180000 per year | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Land Development Civil Engineer/technician
Company: Harper Smith Recruitment |
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join this friendly and professional team. The successful candidate will mainly be involved in detailed design, large commercial and residential developmentsLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Business Analyst
Company: University of Canterbury |
Te Ratonga Tautoko Hangarau | Digital Services Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Fixed-Term position until 25 June 2027 37.5 hours per week 4 weeks annual leave +5 days unLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Registered Midwife - Kurawaka Waipapa
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Based in Central Christchurch Casual position available Come and join our friendly and professional midwifery team! Health New Zealand |Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Occupational Health Administrator, South Canterbury
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Timaru based Permanent, part time (0.5FTE) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal publLocation: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Freight / Export Coordinator
Company: Enterprise Recruitment |
Freight / Export Coordinator Temporary | Bromley Our client needs an experienced freight and export coordinator to cover a busy period. This is a temp assignment of roughly 4-6 weeks, based on-siteLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Enrolled Nurse
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury Timaru Hospital Part Time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Surgical Services Provide Compassionate Care and Make a Real Difference Every Day HealLocation: Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Bakery & Deli Assistant
Company: Foodstuffs |
We are hiring! New World Waimate We are looking for a passionate, fixed term Deli/Bakery Assistant to join our team at New World Waimate. The hours require early morning starts and a weekend day wLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Warehouse Operator
Company: Synlait |
Job Description: Start your career with Synlait Looking for your first step into the workforce? Want a role where you can learn new skills and be part of a team? We're looking for Warehouse OperLocation: Dunsandel, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Food Compliance Officer
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Job title: Food Compliance Officer Role type: Permanent role Location: Christchurch Salary band & range: $80,457 to $83,528 depending Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$80457 - 83528 per year | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Airfield Manager And Safety Officer
Company: Waimakariri District Council |
Are you a practical, solution-focused professional with experience in aviation, asset management or infrastructure operations? Do you enjoy balancing safety, operations and stakeholder holder relaLocation: Fernside, Canterbury - Waimakariri, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Four Directors
Company: unknown |
Central South Island Water Limited is a new council-controlled organisation being established by Timaru and Mackenzie District Councils under the Government's Local Water Done Well reforms. It will taLocation: Mackenzie, Canterbury - Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Ranger, Visitor Centre | Tūtei Pokapū Manuhiri (aoraki)
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role If you love people, nature, and keeping things running smoothly, keep reading... Create memorable visitor experiences in a world-class destiLocation: Aoraki, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$62192 - 67446 per year | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Building Consent Processing Coordinator
Company: unknown |
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 At Christchurch City Council, we'reLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Nz Team Leader (maternity Leave Cover - 7 Month)
Company: Mountain Warehouse |
NZ Team Leader (Maternity Leave Cover - 7 month) Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 Department: New Zealand Retail Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time Location: Hornby (NHO) ReportiLocation: Hornby, Canterbury - Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$25.6 per hour | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Enrolled Nurse
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury Timaru Hospital Part Time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) Surgical Services Provide ComLocation: Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Compliance Manager
Company: Foodstuffs |
PAK'nSAVE Riccarton Compliance Manager - Full-time Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and positive workplaces? We are seeking a dedicated Compliance Manager to lead our health, safLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Ict & Building Technologies Engineer
Company: Beca |
ICT & Security Engineer - Christchurch Work on complex, high-profile building projects across Aotearoa Grow your expertise in ICT and security systems within a collaborative team Be part of shapLocation: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Registered Midwife - Kurawaka Waipapa
Company: unknown |
To be able to use our careers site, you'll need to enable javascript on your browser.Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Project Engineer
Company: Waimakariri District Council |
Full Time | Permanent | Rangiora based Help shape the future of essential three waters infrastructure in one of New Zealand's fastest-growing districts. Are you a driven and solutions focused ProjLocation: Waimakariri, Canterbury - Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Healthcare Assistant - Medical Ward
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |
Timaru Hospital 0.7 FTE (56 hours per fortnight) Fixed Term until January 2027 - Parental leave cover Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o WaitangLocation: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$61603 per year | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Healthcare Assistant - Medical Ward
Company: New Zealand Government |
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Timaru Hospital 0.7 FTE (56 hours per fortnight) Fixed Term until January 2027 - Parental leave cover Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Location: Canterbury, New Zealand
| Salary: NZ$61603 per year | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026The 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.