52 development directive jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

Support NZ's scholarship programme in the Philippines.
Be part of a team advancing New Zealand's diplomatic and development objectives.
2 years Fixed Term

Work across a dynamic portfolio involving programme administration, stakeholder engagement, communications, and project support.

14d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three hours ago

Senior Policy Advisor

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This is a Contract/Temp job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

$122 – $135 per hour

Five month policy contract turning economic analysis into ministerial advice.

23h ago

Listed one day ago

Development Director Programme | Awarua Rūnaka Limited

at Ngāi Tahu

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Bluff, Southland

Learn governance by doing
Grow your leadership capability
Make a difference for Awarua whānau

Interested in governance? Learn from experienced Directors, attend Board hui and grow your leadership capability.

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Strategic Consenting Programme Manager

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Competitive hourly rate + near train station

Lead a high-impact strategic programme
Engage regulators, iwi & stakeholders
Drive governance, planning & delivery

12-month contract starting ASAP. Lead a complex strategic programme, driving governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery outcomes.

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Programme Manager

at The Johnson Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed Term contract to end of June 2027
Contribute to significant policy & regulatory change programmes
Work as part of a small dynamic team

Opportunity for an experienced programme manager to help manage 2 x key policy and regulatory programmes of work.

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Pou Ārahi - Transition & Organisational Change Lead

at Rongomaiwahine Iwi Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mahia, Hawkes Bay

$70–$85 per hour (based on experience)

Help shape Rongomaiwahine Iwi Trust’s next chapter, leading a six-month transition towards a sustainable, future-focused iwi organisation.

8d ago

Listed one hour ago

Kaiārahi Matua

at Department of Conservation

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Kaitaia, Northland

$80695 - $110k p.a.

A varied role combining your knowledge for Government processes, report writing
Fixed Term/Secondment - until end June 2027
Kaitaia location

Drive DOC's commitment to Treaty obligations under the Conservation Act-an essential role shaping conservation across the district

1h ago

Listed ten days ago

Impact Manager

at Live Ocean

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Use your skills to connect, fund and amplify exceptional science, people & ideas
Work alongside leading scientists, sporting legends and ocean champions
Have real influence in a small but powerful team

Lead bold ocean conservation programmes as an Impact Manager at Live Ocean

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Advisor, Partnerships

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

$110,376 - $137,970

Contribute to Pacific communities and initiatives
Christchurch Based
Fixed Term role until May 2027

Build Pacific partnerships, turn community insights into advice, and support policies and projects that improve Pacific outcomes.

7d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Advisor, Partnerships

This is a Contract/Temp job

Porirua, Wellington

$66,930 - $83,662

Contribute to Pacific communities and initiatives
Wellington Based
Permanent Full-Time role

Support Pacific community partnerships, engagement, and service delivery that improve Pacific outcomes.

7d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

HR Advisor

at EMERGENT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland(Hybrid)

Newly created role
Build HR frameworks and policies
Autonomous, hands-on role, diverse role

HR Advisor needed for a fast-paced environment. Build policies, create structures, and support a growing business from the ground up.

Recruited byAnna Pomeroy

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Advisor, Partnerships

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

$66,930 - $83,662

Contribute to Pacific communities and initiatives
Christchurch Based
Permanent Full-Time role

Support Pacific community partnerships, engagement, and service delivery that improve Pacific outcomes.

8d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Adviser Monitoring Agency Relationships

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$75,842 - $107,070 pa based on skills & experience

Join a great team and make a real difference here at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
Fixed Term or secondment till 30 June 2027.
Full-time position, with flexible working options.

If you thrive on variety and enjoy being faced with new challenges every day, we have a great opportunity for you!

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Policy Manager Fixed Term

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Aro Valley, Wellington

$175,000 – $195,000 per year

Lead a Wellington policy team — set domain strategy and land complex advice with Ministers and senior stakeholders

20d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Principal Analyst, Policy

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

$110,376 - $165,564 per annum

Fixed Term to end of June 2027
Wellington based role

Lead strategic policy work that improves outcomes for Pacific Peoples.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Programme Coordinator

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

12-month FTC | Purpose-led organisation | Flexible start and finish times
More than project admin - drive momentum across key initiatives
High-profile stakeholder exposure | Variety, ownership and influence

Great with people and projects? Bring your EQ, coordination skills and cultural awareness to a purpose-led organisation.

Recruited byHolly Conole

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Expressions of Interest - Company Director - Whitestone Contracting

at Waitaki District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Oamaru North, Otago(Hybrid)

Join Whitestone Contracting as a Company Director and bring your business and governance expertise to support Waitaki’s infrastructure future.

16d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Principal Policy Analyst (fixed term / secondment to 30 June 2027)

at New Zealand Customs Service

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This is a Contract/Temp job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Competitive salary - flexible working options

Shape policy that protects New Zealand’s border
Bring your policy expertise to high-impact border work
Influence policy and shape a modern Customs environment

Join Customs and influence policy that makes a real difference.

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Independent Director x 3 - NZ Winegrowers Assn

at Institute of Directors

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

National opportunity
Three opportunities
Open to a range of skills

Help shape the future of one of New Zealand's most recognised and successful export industries.

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Auckland Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Fixed-term/secondment opportunities available through to October 2027 and 2028
Shape strategic policy that delivers meaningful outcomes for Auckland
Influence senior leaders and elected members on high-profile issues

Lead strategic climate adaptation policy and community planning to help Aucklanders prepare for and respond to climate disruption.

7d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Policy Analyst

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Shape policy direction on complex issues influencing government decisions
Lead Cabinet papers, RIS/RAS processes and Ministerial advice
4-6 month contract within a collaborative Wellington-based policy team

Lead Big P policy work on complex government priorities, delivering Cabinet papers, RIS/RAS and strategic advice to Ministers.

21d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Lead Advisor - Compliance and Enforcement - 3-year fixed term opportunity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Champion MFAT's role as steward of the New Zealand sanctions system
Ability to analyse complex legislation, risk and compliance issues
3-year fixed term opportunity, Wellington based

Lead sanctions enforcement and compliance initiatives while shaping policy and strengthening regulatory outcomes

13d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Policy Manager

at Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job