WORKING AT CALIBER
Caliber engineers work inside client project teams across New Zealand, helping to solve complex problems, fast track progress, and strengthen engineering capability in sectors that range from aerospace to agritech and medtech to manufacturing. It is varied, interesting work with real impact.
Our engineers are employed on a permanent, full time basis and become part of a strong, supportive team. You are backed by Team Leads, Discipline Leads, Regional Managers, and a group of more than sixty five engineers who are there when you need guidance or a second opinion. That support stays with you whatever project you are working on.
Caliber has been growing steadily for more than a decade. Our engineers have opportunities to move into project engineering support, technical leadership, and people management roles. You will work with trusted systems, processes, and development frameworks, alongside some of the best minds in the business.
NOT YOUR STANDARD ENGINEERING ROLE
Exciting Projects
Our engineers work on everything from agritech and aerospace systems to food processing lines, green energy tech, and major industrial upgrades.
Hands-On Variety
Every secondment is different. You’ll work on-site as part of a client team. It’s an exciting, agile, high-trust, business model.
Mentorship & Growth
You’ll be supported by a Team Lead, plugged into a nationwide network, and given access to structured learning and development opportunities.
Freedom with Stability
Our model gives you flexibility and variety, with the security of permanent employment, a strong culture, and robust systems.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT EVERY STAGE
We’ve built a learning environment for experienced engineers—where curiosity is rewarded, insight is shared, and growth has real momentum. You’ll be backed by a Team Lead, supported by proven systems, and expected to bring initiative, ideas, and a hunger to keep learning.
Targeted technical training in areas like FEA, project engineering, and drawing systems.
Tech Tuesday webinars, peer-led and grounded in real-world application.
Support and encouragement to step into technical leadership or team lead roles.
A national network of 60+ engineers who are serious about doing great work.
WHAT OUR ENGINEERS SAY
When working on a secondment, I feel well supported by the Caliber engineering network.
Learning is a must, the possibility to keep expanding my comfort zone through a variety of jobs and learning opportunities really excites me.
Good team, good management which is hard to come by. I feel like a person rather than a number or a liability.
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KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM IN THEIR ROLE
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HAVE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN & GROW AT WORK IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS
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FEEL COMFORTABLE BEING THEMSELVES AT CALIBER
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BELIEVE PEOPLE AT CALIBER COLLABORATE WELL ACROSS TEAMS & LOCATIONS
WHO THRIVES HERE?
You’re likely to enjoy Caliber if you:
- Have 5+ years of machine design experience and strong design fundamentals
- Proficient in either SolidWorks or Inventor, ideally both
- Are confident picking up new tools, systems, and environments
- Communicate well and enjoy working closely with clients
- Love solving problems and delivering results
- Want to stay hands-on, working with companies doing important work
We’re especially keen to hear from engineers with experience in project engineering on large industrial sites
NOT A GRADUATE ROLE (YET)
We love seeing new engineers come through the ranks, but our secondment model requires a certain level of experience. If you’re just starting out, we encourage you to register your interest with our HR Manager so we can stay in touch as you build your career.
HOW DOES THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WORK?
Our recruitment process is short and streamlined, ensuring you are well informed throughout the process:
- Shortlisted applicants are contacted for a casual 30-minute chat over Teams.
- If your skills and experience tick the right boxes, you’ll be emailed Caliber’s technical assessment.
- If the result of the assessment is pleasing, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview with one of our Regional Managers.
- References are checked.
- Employment options (contract or employee) are discussed.
- Offer made.
- Prior to starting you will be asked to complete a bio about your work experience (for the website).
- We have a 30, 60, 90 Induction journey mapped out for you. Day 1 is always in the office, where you will receive your Caliber clothing, hardware, software, and all the information you need to equip you for your first project!
READY TO MAKE A MOVE?
Let’s talk. Whether you’re actively job hunting, moving to New Zealand, or just curious about what’s out there, we’re keen to chat.
Contact Us
Auckland | +64 9 379 7357
Christchurch | +64 27 385 9091
Waikato | +64 7 949 8899
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