On Site Chief Operating Officer Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Chairperson & Board Directors, Rotorua Regional Airport Limited

at Rotorua Lakes Council

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Be a voice for your community
Career Opportunities
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Be a voice for your community
Career Opportunities
Get in touch to have a chat!

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an experienced Chairperson and up to three Directors to join the Board of Rotorua Regional Airport Limited.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Board Directors, RotoruaNZ Limited

at Rotorua Lakes Council

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Community contribution
Opportunity for professional development
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Community contribution
Opportunity for professional development
Get in touch to have a chat!

RNZ is the district’s Economic Development Agency and Regional Tourism Organisation.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Listed one day ago

Chairperson & Board Directors, Rotorua Regional Airport Limited

at Rotorua Lakes Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Be a voice for your community
Career Opportunities
Get in touch to have a chat!

Be a voice for your community
Career Opportunities
Get in touch to have a chat!

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an experienced Chairperson and up to three Directors to join the Board of Rotorua Regional Airport Limited.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Site Operations Manager - 6 month Fixed Term

at Convergence

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

Lead operations, engineering, production, supply chain & health and safety
Manukau Location
Immediate Start - 6 month fixed term contract

Lead operations, engineering, production, supply chain & health and safety
Manukau Location
Immediate Start - 6 month fixed term contract

6-month contract leading full site operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment, ensuring stability during a business transition.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Manager, Risk and Compliance

at Find Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

3-4 month initial contract with potential extension
Own AML programme and compliance BAU end-to-end
Work closely with CFO and senior leadership

3-4 month initial contract with potential extension
Own AML programme and compliance BAU end-to-end
Work closely with CFO and senior leadership

Short-term contract. Sole charge. Heavy AML focus.

Recruited byDanae Young

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Board Directors, RotoruaNZ Limited

at Rotorua Lakes Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Community contribution
Opportunity for professional development
Get in touch to have a chat!

Community contribution
Opportunity for professional development
Get in touch to have a chat!

RNZ is the district’s Economic Development Agency and Regional Tourism Organisation.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Brand Leader

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Live and work in beautiful Mount Maunganui
Key role with strategic influence across the organisation
Join a high performing and collaborative team

Live and work in beautiful Mount Maunganui
Key role with strategic influence across the organisation
Join a high performing and collaborative team

Brand & Marketing Lead: partner GM External Relations, shape Ballance brand, deliver integrated campaigns, optimise the customer journey

subClassification: Brand ManagementBrand Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Head of Supply Chain

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Generous remuneration

Initial 6 month FTC
Based in Lower Hutt, Wellington
Ideal gig for an experienced and hands on Supply Chain consultant

Initial 6 month FTC
Based in Lower Hutt, Wellington
Ideal gig for an experienced and hands on Supply Chain consultant

Work closely with the CEO of this kiwi business and set up their Supply Chain for success, from the foundations up

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Software Engineer - 12 month contract

at Heartland Bank

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$120,000 – $160,000 per year

Gain valuable experience
Small teams, high trust, real ownership
AI‑first mindset — led by Andre Sampaio, former COO of PwC’s Global AI Factory

Gain valuable experience
Small teams, high trust, real ownership
AI‑first mindset — led by Andre Sampaio, former COO of PwC’s Global AI Factory

As a Senior Software Engineer (Integration), you’ll sit at the centre of Heartland’s Digital Automation & Transformation programme

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Asset Manager (12 month term)

at Transdev Australasia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive

• Drive asset planning and lifecycle performance for bus and facilities assets
• Use asset data to improve maintenance outcomes and cost efficiency
• Partner with maintenance and operations to deliver asset improvements

• Drive asset planning and lifecycle performance for bus and facilities assets
• Use asset data to improve maintenance outcomes and cost efficiency
• Partner with maintenance and operations to deliver asset improvements

Drive smarter asset decisions. Support safe, reliable public transport with Howick & Eastern Bus operation in Auckland.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Office Manager

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Weekly Pay Cycle + Paid Hourly (For Hours Worked!)

6 Week Temporary Assignment
On-The-Job Skill Development + 3 Direct Reports
Auckland CBD + Carpark

6 Week Temporary Assignment
On-The-Job Skill Development + 3 Direct Reports
Auckland CBD + Carpark

This is a hands‑on role supporting the General Manager and coordinating the day‑to‑day business operations of our busy recruitment agency.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

16d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Operations Support Specialist

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

One Tree Point, Northland

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

Provide operational support to deliver the Marsden Point site redevelopment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project & Contracts Manager

at Marlborough District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

$110,000 to $120,000 per annum + possible benefits

Fixed term position of 40 hours per week covering maternity leave
Work on high profile, meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Gain exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

Fixed term position of 40 hours per week covering maternity leave
Work on high profile, meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Gain exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

Excellent opportunity for a project professional to lead & deliver a diverse portfolio of community, civic, & commercial projects to make a difference

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - INTERIM

at Pohlen Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Financial leadership, partnering, commercial insight
Guide the team, work with all functions
Dunedin CBD

Financial leadership, partnering, commercial insight
Guide the team, work with all functions
Dunedin CBD

Dunedin based interim contract, two to three months envisaged, to lead the finance team.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Local Board Coordinator

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

HSE Manager - 150 MW Solar project - Te Aroha, New Zealand

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

New Zealand’s largest solar farm ever built, currently under construction
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Join Elecnor, a global leader in renewable energy

New Zealand’s largest solar farm ever built, currently under construction
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Join Elecnor, a global leader in renewable energy

Elecnor is hiring an HSE Manager for the Te Aroha solar project—drive safety, compliance, and risk management across all site activities.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Programme Manager - Airfield and Terminal Precinct

at Christchurch International Airport

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead a high-profile, future-shaping infrastructure programme
Deliver work that leaves a lasting legacy
2 year fixed term opportunity

Lead a high-profile, future-shaping infrastructure programme
Deliver work that leaves a lasting legacy
2 year fixed term opportunity

Christchurch Airport is seeking an exceptional Programme Manager – Airfield & Terminal Precinct to lead a significant infrastructure programme.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Engagement Lead

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Lead the implementation of Council's Engagement Framework
Drive innovation in how we connect with our communities
Build organisation engagement capability

Lead the implementation of Council's Engagement Framework
Drive innovation in how we connect with our communities
Build organisation engagement capability

Lead engagement at Hutt City Council, building trust, capability and strong community voice through inclusive, strategic practice.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

5d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Compliance and Risk Lead

at Profile Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Immediate start required
Contract position, great for your CV
Full time opportunity with an awesome Christchurch business

Immediate start required
Contract position, great for your CV
Full time opportunity with an awesome Christchurch business

This is a key role focused on making sure risks across the business are clearly understood and well managed.

Recruited byIsabella Redmond

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

23d ago

Listed one day ago

Finance Business Partner | Kaitohu Pūtea (12 month fixed term)

at Parliamentary Service

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Partner with Members of Parliament and leaders to shape impactful financial d...
Work at the heart of democracy in a fast-paced, unique environment
Empowered, trusted team with strong collaboration and good banter

Partner with Members of Parliament and leaders to shape impactful financial d...
Work at the heart of democracy in a fast-paced, unique environment
Empowered, trusted team with strong collaboration and good banter

We are hiring for a 12 month fixed term position to provide backfill for our team’s election work.

subClassification: Management Accounting & BudgetingManagement Accounting & Budgeting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

People and Culture Business Partner

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Waikato Hospital
Fixed-term, full-time role
Shape the future of healthcare through people and culture

Waikato Hospital
Fixed-term, full-time role
Shape the future of healthcare through people and culture

A role that partners with senior leaders to drive strategic People and Culture initiatives, enabling transformational change across the district.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Executive Assistant to Region Manager – Christchurch – 6–Month Fixed Term

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Stay ahead of the Region Manager’s needs and keep operations smooth through strategic thinking, strong communication, and solid relationship‑building

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Retail Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

at Kin

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

Founding Retail Manager - Zero Waste Charity Store
Bring your commercial smarts and solutions focused mindset
Wairau Park, North Shore, Auckland

Founding Retail Manager - Zero Waste Charity Store
Bring your commercial smarts and solutions focused mindset
Wairau Park, North Shore, Auckland

Localised is opening its first standalone retail venture, we are looking for the right person to help bring it to life. This is a genuine build role

subClassification: Management - StoreManagement - Store

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

12d ago

Listed eight days ago

Owners Representative

at Phillip Riley

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

up to $83 per hour

12 month + contract opportunity
You can be based anywhere between Auckland and Whangarei
Be Contact Energy's representative at the Glorit Solar Farm

12 month + contract opportunity
You can be based anywhere between Auckland and Whangarei
Be Contact Energy's representative at the Glorit Solar Farm

On-site role supporting a major solar project. Monitor progress, identify risks and report back to Contact. 20 hrs/week contract, flexible.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Finance Manager

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$150K - $160K

Finance Manager contract role in a fast-scaling NZ technology business with glob
Broad remit covering management reporting, month-end, billing, and inventory
Work closely with the Financial Controller and contribute to strategic decision-

Finance Manager contract role in a fast-scaling NZ technology business with glob
Broad remit covering management reporting, month-end, billing, and inventory
Work closely with the Financial Controller and contribute to strategic decision-

6-month contract | $150k-$160k | Auckland CBD | High-growth tech scale-up l Immediate start

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Financial Controller

at Huntress Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Six-month contract | Starting ASAP
Oversee financial control, planning, reporting and ERP delivery
Tauranga based role

Six-month contract | Starting ASAP
Oversee financial control, planning, reporting and ERP delivery
Tauranga based role

A leadership-focused Financial Controller role, providing stability, direction and confidence across the finance team during a critical period

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Aporei | Principal Advisor, Waikato-Waiariki (Fixed Term)

at Te Puni Kōkiri

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$123k - $137k + 4.3 weeks ann leave

Short-term Principal Advisor role with senior regional impact
Lead strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki
Based in Hamilton

Short-term Principal Advisor role with senior regional impact
Lead strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki
Based in Hamilton

Join us in this short-term role providing senior regional leadership, strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Contract Financial Controller

at Bureau Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

Fixed term salary

12 month fixed term salary contract role
Global, NZX organisation (SME)
Working in the office every day

12 month fixed term salary contract role
Global, NZX organisation (SME)
Working in the office every day

Hit the ground running with this Finance leadership role, during a very busy period

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Commercial Site Manager

at Hays | Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

(open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Immediate Start role for a Commercial Site Manager looking for project consistency and growth opportunities

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Coordinator, MBA and Executive Education

at The University of Waikato

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Deliver high-impact MBA & executive programmes
Collaborate with senior stakeholders & clients
Dynamic fixed term role with strong career development

Deliver high-impact MBA & executive programmes
Collaborate with senior stakeholders & clients
Dynamic fixed term role with strong career development

Coordinate MBA and Executive Education programmes, ensuring smooth delivery, excellent participant experience, and effective stakeholder engagement.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

UC Online Assessment Implementation Lead

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Shape future assessment technologies
Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative university environment
Competitive benefits, staff support, and enjoyable campus life!

Shape future assessment technologies
Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative university environment
Competitive benefits, staff support, and enjoyable campus life!

Join UC in a key role and shape the future of digital assessment by driving the design and delivery of online invigilated assessment across campus!

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Ministerial Services Advisor

at The Johnson Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Hourly rate contract
ASAP Start
Work as part of a fantastic communications team

Hourly rate contract
ASAP Start
Work as part of a fantastic communications team

Hourly rate contract opportunity for an experienced senior ministerial services advisor.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

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