Lawyer Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

Work within a high-performing legal team that values collaboration and inclusion
Dynamic organisation that invests in its employee health, safety and wellbeing
Healthy work life balance - Wellington based, fixed term/secondment to Nov 2026

Work within a high-performing legal team that values collaboration and inclusion
Dynamic organisation that invests in its employee health, safety and wellbeing
Healthy work life balance - Wellington based, fixed term/secondment to Nov 2026

Are you a lawyer looking for an exciting and impactful short-term opportunity within the public sector? Come join our Public & Commercial legal team!

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

10d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Legal Counsel

at Southern Cross Health Society

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Bring your dispute resolution and regulatory experience in-house
18-month fixed-term opportunity to cover project work
Caring culture, genuine work/life balance, health cover for you and your family

Bring your dispute resolution and regulatory experience in-house
18-month fixed-term opportunity to cover project work
Caring culture, genuine work/life balance, health cover for you and your family

Broad in-house legal role spanning remediation and legal advisory - real variety, real impact at one of NZ's most trusted health insurers.

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

26d ago

Listed two hours ago

Receptionist in a law firm - Fixed Term

at McLeods Lawyers Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Supportive learning environment
The opportunity to get in person experience working in a Law firm
Smaller firm provides exposure to all aspects of the firm

Supportive learning environment
The opportunity to get in person experience working in a Law firm
Smaller firm provides exposure to all aspects of the firm

Great opportunity to grow in the legal industry!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

2h ago

Listed two hours ago

Complaints Lead

at nib health funds limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Fixed Term Contract Available
Enjoy hybrid work with home-office flexibility
Identify trends and contribute to service and process improvements

Fixed Term Contract Available
Enjoy hybrid work with home-office flexibility
Identify trends and contribute to service and process improvements

Take the lead in resolving complex complaints, apply insurance law, and drive customer experience improvements at nib NZ.

subClassification: AssessmentAssessment

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

2h ago

Listed ten days ago

Family Law Solicitor

at Rachael Dewar Law

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Work in a specialist family law practice with an excellent reputation
Enjoy high-quality, interesting work across all areas of family law
Be part of a firm that values wellbeing, and work-life balance

Work in a specialist family law practice with an excellent reputation
Enjoy high-quality, interesting work across all areas of family law
Be part of a firm that values wellbeing, and work-life balance

Rachael Dewar Law in the heart of the CBD are a specialist family law firm known for our compassionate, practical and highly regarded advocacy.

subClassification: Family LawFamily Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

In-House Contract Opportunities - NZ Wide

at Fluid Legal

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

6-12 month in-house legal contracts across NZ
Commercial contracting, negotiation & advisory focus
6+ PQE lawyers

6-12 month in-house legal contracts across NZ
Commercial contracting, negotiation & advisory focus
6+ PQE lawyers

Looking for your next in-house move without locking into a permanent role? We have a pipeline of exciting fixed-term opportunities.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Case Manager/Resolution Specialist - Fixed Term

at The People Place

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Competitive market rate salary on offer

Are you interested in helping people in dispute move towards resolution?
Do you have a legal background with experience in commercial, construction or
A highly rewarding and purposeful role, a supportive team, and great offices o

Are you interested in helping people in dispute move towards resolution?
Do you have a legal background with experience in commercial, construction or
A highly rewarding and purposeful role, a supportive team, and great offices o

Manage your own caseload. Support people in dispute and dispute resolvers. Work collaboratively with other professionals. Fixed Term contract.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Legal Counsel - 1 - Year Fixed Term

at Find Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Rate Based on Experience

Auckland Or Christchurch Location
Work In-house With an External Practice Feel
Flexible Working - Re-gain Your Work Life Balance

Auckland Or Christchurch Location
Work In-house With an External Practice Feel
Flexible Working - Re-gain Your Work Life Balance

Work for a Leading Financial Services Organisation, With a Focus on Trustee and Estate Administration Services.

Recruited byChris Martin

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Board / Company Secretary

at IGS

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexible contractor role with NZ's leading governance firm. Board secretarial support for Auckland clients. Ideal for governance-minded professionals.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

SENIOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR

at Williams Legal Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a once-in-a-generation infrastructure and governance reform.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

SENIOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR

at Williams Legal Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a once-in-a-generation infrastructure and governance reform.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

SENIOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR

at Williams Legal Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a once-in-a-generation infrastructure and governance reform.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

SENIOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR

at Williams Legal Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

Newly created role
Senior role supporting the establishment and operation of Marlborough Waters
Three-year fixed term contract

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a once-in-a-generation infrastructure and governance reform.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Policy Advisor

at New Zealand Public Service Association

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,285 – $134,450 per year

Full time, 1 Year Fixed Term

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Solicitor - Maternity Cover

at The Recruitment Alternative

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$80-$100000K per annum

13month maternity cover. Must be able to hit the ground running in this fast paced, high-volume role. Come join a team of high performers!

subClassification: Property LawProperty Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

9d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Employee Support Liaison

at Tegel

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

At Tegel, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. We’re looking for an Employee Support Li

subClassification: OtherOther

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

29d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago