Leading Hand Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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General and Skilled Labourers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We're on the lookout for reliable General and Skilled Labourers to join civil, construction, and roading projects in Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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This is a featured job

Warehouse Relocation Project leader

at Jacobsen Creative Surfaces

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Johns, Auckland

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a high-impact relocation project end-to-end — or just the phase that suits you. Planning, implementation, or both.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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Listed one day ago

Drainage Foreman

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive hourly rate + lead to full time employment + UTE
Lead and support drainage crews on a variety of civil projects
Secure, long-term workload

Competitive hourly rate + lead to full time employment + UTE
Lead and support drainage crews on a variety of civil projects
Secure, long-term workload

Seeking an experienced Drainage Foreman on behalf of a well-established civil contractor operating across Christchurch and wider

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Builder / Carpenter

at Vaughan James Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill Central, Southland

$55 – $60 per hour

$55–$60 per hour (contract)
Government / MOE projects
Step up into a Leading Hand role & broaden your experience

$55–$60 per hour (contract)
Government / MOE projects
Step up into a Leading Hand role & broaden your experience

Step up into a Leading Hand role on commercial/MOE projects. Earn $55–$60/hr and gain commercial experience.

Recruited bySimon Vaughan

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Carpenter

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 37 - 42 per hour, Weekly pay

Competitive Pay + Major Projects - Earn $37-$42 - Paid Weekly
Growth & Development - Lead skilled civil crews with established Client
Ongoing work, career growth, and strong safety culture

Competitive Pay + Major Projects - Earn $37-$42 - Paid Weekly
Growth & Development - Lead skilled civil crews with established Client
Ongoing work, career growth, and strong safety culture

Experienced Civil Foreman wanted for Manukau Auckland. $37–$42/hr leading civil crews on major projects. Strong safety focus and leadership required.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed ten days ago

Skilled Carpenters Wanted

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$32.00 - $37.00 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate Start + Skilled Carpenters + Modular & Portable Building Assembly + Eligible to Work in NZ

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Civil Foreman

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

NZD 38 - 45 per hour, Weekly pay

Competitive Pay + Major Projects - Earn $37-$42 - Paid Weekly
Growth & Development - Lead skilled civil crews with established client
Ongoing work, career growth, and strong safety culture

Competitive Pay + Major Projects - Earn $37-$42 - Paid Weekly
Growth & Development - Lead skilled civil crews with established client
Ongoing work, career growth, and strong safety culture

Experienced Civil Foreman wanted for Manukau Auckland. $37–$42/hr leading civil crews on major projects. Strong safety focus and leadership required.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Civil Foreman

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

Lead and supervise civil crews on earthworks, drainage, and general civil works
Coordinate daily site activities and ensure projects run safely and efficiently
Monitor work quality and ensure tasks are completed to plans and deadlines

Lead and supervise civil crews on earthworks, drainage, and general civil works
Coordinate daily site activities and ensure projects run safely and efficiently
Monitor work quality and ensure tasks are completed to plans and deadlines

Experienced Civil Foreman needed to lead crews on earthworks and drainage projects, manage site activities, ensure safety, and deliver quality work.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Hammerhands/Carpenters

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Exciting opportunities for development and progression
Work alongside industry leading crews!
$30-$40 p/hr (Experience dependent)

Exciting opportunities for development and progression
Work alongside industry leading crews!
$30-$40 p/hr (Experience dependent)

Join great crews across Auckland working on varied projects with ongoing opportunities for skilled Hammerhands and chippys!

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Line Shift Lead - Night Shift - 6 months Fixed Term

at 1st Call Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

HourlyRate

Experienced Night Shift Line Shift Lead required to drive production performance, lead a team, ensuring safety & quality standards.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

1d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

General and Skilled Labourers

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We're on the lookout for reliable General and Skilled Labourers to join civil, construction, and roading projects in Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Labourer & Hammerhand

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 25 - 28 per hour

Ongoing Work Available
Weekly Pay
Immediate Start

Ongoing Work Available
Weekly Pay
Immediate Start

The Labour Supply Co. is looking for reliable Labourers and Hammerhands for ongoing construction work across South

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Carpenters

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28 – $32 per hour

Competitive remuneration
Great culture and team environment
Work-Life balance

Competitive remuneration
Great culture and team environment
Work-Life balance

Immediate-start opportunity in Silverdale for experienced carpenters. Join a leading frame and truss company on a short-term project. Apply now!

Recruited bySalome Jardim

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Drainlayers

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

30+ p/h

$30+ per hour depending on experience
Full-time Monday-Friday work (no weekend grind)
Multiple roles available - Foreman, Experienced Drainlayers & Labourers

$30+ per hour depending on experience
Full-time Monday-Friday work (no weekend grind)
Multiple roles available - Foreman, Experienced Drainlayers & Labourers

We're expanding our team in Palmerston North and looking for motivated people who want steady work, great pay, and a solid crew.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed eight days ago

Hammer Hands/ Construction Labourer

at Nexus Agoge Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

We're on the lookout for a dependable Hammer Hand / Construction Labourer to join a fast-paced team working across projects in the Wellington region.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Pilot Driver

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Licensing: A Full Class 1 Driver’s Licence (or higher).
TTM Certificate: Current Traffic Management qualification.
Site Safe Certificate: A valid ticket to ensure everyone goes home safe.

Licensing: A Full Class 1 Driver’s Licence (or higher).
TTM Certificate: Current Traffic Management qualification.
Site Safe Certificate: A valid ticket to ensure everyone goes home safe.

Category A: The Lead Navigator (Pilot/Assistant) & CAP Assistant: The Technical Specialist

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Carpenter & Joiner

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$33.00 - $35.00

Commercial builds, fit-outs & finishing work
Qualified carpenters with own tools
$33–$35/hr + weekly pay

Commercial builds, fit-outs & finishing work
Qualified carpenters with own tools
$33–$35/hr + weekly pay

Qualified Carpenter for commercial builds & fit-outs in South Auckland. Hands-on work, $33–$35/hr, weekly pay.

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Supervisor

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

$45 - $50 p.h. + Allowance

Lead major civil works on renewable projects
Make real impact in high growth infrastructure
Strong support, great culture, excellent reward

Lead major civil works on renewable projects
Make real impact in high growth infrastructure
Strong support, great culture, excellent reward

Take charge of large-scale solar farm civil works, lead skilled crews, and help deliver New Zealand fastest growing renewable energy projects

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Site Supervisor

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty

$45-$50 p/h + Accomodation + Meal Allowance

Lead civil works across renewables with a strong pipeline ahead
Mix of supervision and hands‑on machinery operation
Accommodation provided, strong hourly rate + meal allowance

Lead civil works across renewables with a strong pipeline ahead
Mix of supervision and hands‑on machinery operation
Accommodation provided, strong hourly rate + meal allowance

Lead civil works on a wrapping solar farm in the Bay of Plenty before stepping into a brand-new build in Whangarei.

Recruited byJack Mullins

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Formwork Carpenters

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Competitive Hourly Rate + Weekly Pay
Real career opportunity
Good pipeline of confirmed jobs

Competitive Hourly Rate + Weekly Pay
Real career opportunity
Good pipeline of confirmed jobs

Competitive weekly pay, elite crew, steady work, real career progression, fantastic company culture. Work available on wages or as a contractor

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

General Carpenter

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $32 p.h. + Weekly Pay + 50 Hrs Plus

Attractive Hourly Rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive Hourly Rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Are you experienced in formwork, boxing, concrete, structural and finishing carpentry? We want to hear from you! Join our growing team!

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Warehouse Relocation Project leader

at Jacobsen Creative Surfaces

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Johns, Auckland

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a high-impact relocation project end-to-end — or just the phase that suits you. Planning, implementation, or both.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

4d ago

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