107 bioscience co jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Salary range for this role is $56,400 - $71,000

Fixed term role for 18 months
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

Fixed term role for 18 months
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

We are looking for a warm, professional, and people-focused Receptionist to join our supportive Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care team.

subClassification: ReceptionistsReceptionists

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Laboratory Assistants (Fixed Term)

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Work for the Southern Hemispheres largest food testing lab!
Train on the job and develop your scientific career.
Supportive team and mentoring Management

Work for the Southern Hemispheres largest food testing lab!
Train on the job and develop your scientific career.
Supportive team and mentoring Management

We are seeking two reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistants to support daily lab operations in our Vitamins Testing Team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Gain valuable hands-on industry experience within manufacturing and product development

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Quality Officer

at Viatris Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Certified Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025!
One of the leading providers of medicine in New Zealand
Exceptional suite of benefits, with something for everyone!

Certified Great Place to Work 2024 & 2025!
One of the leading providers of medicine in New Zealand
Exceptional suite of benefits, with something for everyone!

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help.

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Sample Administrator - Seasonal

This is a Contract/Temp job

Riverlea, Waikato

Seasonal role in the dairy sector! Great team.

Seasonal role in Diagnostic Lab delivering vital admin support. Make a real impact by advancing genetic gain in NZ’s dairy industry.

subClassification: Data Entry & Word ProcessingData Entry & Word Processing

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Clinical Trial Coordinator

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Auckland University Of Technology

$3,000 – $3,500 per month

The role will champion patient safety and data integrity to manage patient visits collect critical study data and ensure seamless daily operations

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Junior R&D Scientist

at Precision Chroma

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ilam, Canterbury

We are looking for a R&D scientist/engineer to help develop and scale 3D-printed chromatography technology for biopharma manufacturing.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Expression of Interest - Chemistry Technicians Fixed Term

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Seeking entry level Technicians to join our Chemistry team based at our Lynfield Auckland laboratory for fixed term contracts - 6-9 months.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Research assistant

at Wise Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

30 - 40 hours per week + based in Auckland.
Fixed term for 12 months
Flexible working + Work life balance encouraged.

30 - 40 hours per week + based in Auckland.
Fixed term for 12 months
Flexible working + Work life balance encouraged.

Work for a national centre of workforce development in mental health + addiction. Assist project leads in the development + completion of research.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Specialist, Research

at MSD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

High-Level Collaboration
Career Growth
Innovation and Product Excellence

High-Level Collaboration
Career Growth
Innovation and Product Excellence

Lead a team of BTS specialists to deliver complex biological, immunological, and analytical projects that support global Animal Health product supply.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Manufacturing Quality Inspector

at PEC Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marton, Manawatu

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

Privately Owned Company
Hi Tech Company in Rural New Zealand
Exciting Future

An exciting 6 month opportunity to development and implement robust processes and procedures for our manufacturing areas.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

28d ago

Listed nine days ago

Programme Administrator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Northcote, Auckland

$62,000 - $81,000 p.a.

Flexible working arrangements
12 month fixed term
Play a vital role in the delivery of quality educational experience for student

Flexible working arrangements
12 month fixed term
Play a vital role in the delivery of quality educational experience for student

This role provides essential administrative support to ensure accurate, timely & student‑focused delivery of academic programmes across the faculty.

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

9d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Team Administrator – Valuation & Advisory Services

at CBRE Advisory

This is a Contract/Temp job

June 2026 start - Join a global leading company in commercial real estate!
Support a high performing, energetic team and make an immediate impact.
Be part of a fast‑paced, energetic, and social team culture

June 2026 start - Join a global leading company in commercial real estate!
Support a high performing, energetic team and make an immediate impact.
Be part of a fast‑paced, energetic, and social team culture

Join CBRE as a Team Admin! Support our Auckland team on an 8-month contract. Perfect for organised, tech-savvy pros who love a fast pace. Apply now!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

23h ago

Listed one day ago

Seasonal Despatch Technician - Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Social Development

Seasonal work in the sector that makes NZ tick !

Seasonal work to cover peak season. Storing and packing frozen semen straws to be distributed to farms. Great team environment!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed six hours ago

Project Coordinator - Policy Office

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry for Culture and Heritage

$69,519 - $84,041

Fixed-term/secondment until June 2027 in Wellington
Bring your proven experience in a high-level coordination environment
Make a meaningful impact within the Policy branch

Fixed-term/secondment until June 2027 in Wellington
Bring your proven experience in a high-level coordination environment
Make a meaningful impact within the Policy branch

Support the Policy Office in delivering high-quality projects and initiatives, being the go-to person for keeping our Policy Office projects on track!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Farm Research Technician - Fixed Term Contract

at Halter

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Morrinsville, Waikato

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
3 months fixed term contract
Great opportunity to work in our R&D team!

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
3 months fixed term contract
Great opportunity to work in our R&D team!

Morrinsville based role at our R&D facility!

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

24d ago

Listed two hours ago

Principal Adviser Operational Policy

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Join our Operational Policy team
Principal Advisers are central in shaping the direction of advice
Bring significant experience in a variety of methodology

Join our Operational Policy team
Principal Advisers are central in shaping the direction of advice
Bring significant experience in a variety of methodology

We are looking for an experienced professional to backfill the Principal Adviser, Operational Policy on a fixed-term through to 18 December 2026.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2h ago

Listed two days ago

Admin Support Officer - Seasonal

at Education Support Programmes Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newstead, Waikato

Be part of the industry that makes NZ tick !

Join the Artificial Breeding Team in our peak season to provide support for around 5 months. Supportive and friendly team environment. Come join us!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Research and Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake (12 month fixed term contract)

at Mana Mahi Recruitment

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Research & Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake role supporting Kaupapa Māori research, community engagement, analysis & reporting to amplify whānau voices

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

National Co-ordinator

at YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$57,600 – $62,400 per year

The National Co‑ordinator is the backbone of YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand’s national operations.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

24d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Science Content Specialist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$45 per hour

SmartLab seeks a secondary school science educator to create curriculum-aligned worksheets & questions for Years 1–11. Remote work, 10-15 hrs/week.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Graduate - Operations

at Westland Milk Products

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Launch Your Career with Yili Oceania Operational Graduate Programme starting in February 2027!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

QHSE Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term)

at Calibre Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

$100,000

South Auckland Location
Approx. $100,000 + Benefits
Global Logistics Business

South Auckland Location
Approx. $100,000 + Benefits
Global Logistics Business

Excellent opportunity to join a respected global organisation operating across freight, healthcare logistics, warehousing and supply chain.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

3d ago

Listed two hours ago

Herd Test Technician - Seasonal Work

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Leeston, Canterbury

Extra leave days and a great team environment

Seasonal Herd Testing Farm Tech role. If you have flexibility in your work hours, enjoy the outdoors and thrive on farms, this is for you!

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

2h ago

Listed one hour ago

Herd Test Technician - Culverden Seasonal Work

at Ministry of Social Development

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Culverden, Canterbury

Be part of the sector that makes NZ tick!

Seasonal Herd Testing Farm Tech role. If you have flexibility in your work hours, enjoy the outdoors and thrive on farms, this is for you!

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1h ago

Listed ten days ago

Policy Analyst

This is a Contract/Temp job

$79,200 - $95,873

A fixed-term, eight month vacancy in the Social Impact Team
A role requiring strong internal and cross-agency engagement
Bring your relationship-building skills and collaborative approach

A fixed-term, eight month vacancy in the Social Impact Team
A role requiring strong internal and cross-agency engagement
Bring your relationship-building skills and collaborative approach

Are you passionate about supporting and influencing social change for families, whānau, and individuals across Aotearoa New Zealand?

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed fifty five minutes ago

Livestock Assurance Systems & Compliance

at Enterprise Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD 65000 - 100000 per annum

Immediate start in a critical support role
Short-term role, long-term career value
Onsite parking and great office environment

Immediate start in a critical support role
Short-term role, long-term career value
Onsite parking and great office environment

Fixed-term opportunity to step straight in a optimise your data skills with a leading NZ business.

subClassification: Systems Accounting & IT AuditSystems Accounting & IT Audit

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

55m ago

Listed forty four minutes ago

Casual Trainer and Programme Developer - Contractor Role - Hybrid WFH

at Life Care Consultants Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Contractor role ideally based in Auckland - autonomy +
Hours as when required depending on demand
Open to negotiation for the right person

Contractor role ideally based in Auckland - autonomy +
Hours as when required depending on demand
Open to negotiation for the right person

We are looking for a professional with a background in paramedicine, first aid education, & programme development to join our team in New Zealand.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

44m ago

Listed two hours ago

Herd Test Technician - Seasonal Work

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job