Algorithm Development Contract Temp Jobs in All Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Business Support Officer

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

A varied, hands-on role where you'll support customers, coordinate operations and help build and implement processes from the ground up.

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

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Senior Talent Advisor

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

International Team | Great Environment

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Lead recruitment delivery for a global aerospace leader in rapid growth - driving hiring at pace while contributing to continuous improvement overall.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

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Listed seven days ago

Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment

Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment

Apply AI to real-world viticulture challenges in an innovative research project.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Data Analysts

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 – $130,000 per year

Competitive salary + benefits
Long term contract 12 - 18 Month contract
Multiple roles on offer

Competitive salary + benefits
Long term contract 12 - 18 Month contract
Multiple roles on offer

are you passionate about analysing and improving asset data while also influencing how it is structured and managed? Then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

at Energylight

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolston, Canterbury

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

A fixed term role in lively, rewarding environment supporting cutting edge commercial lighting technology solutions

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

C++ Developers

at Crescent Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate + Remote

C++ embedded role on a high-impact, real-world engineering project
2-year contract with strong hourly rates and long-term stability
Initial onboarding onsite in Christchurch, then remote across NZ

C++ embedded role on a high-impact, real-world engineering project
2-year contract with strong hourly rates and long-term stability
Initial onboarding onsite in Christchurch, then remote across NZ

C++ Embedded Engineers for 2-year contract. High-impact project, strong rates, initial onsite then remote across NZ.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

5d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Wireless Research Centre

at University of Canterbury

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$70,000 - $85,000

Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment
Enjoy four weeks annual leave and five days university leave days

Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment
Enjoy four weeks annual leave and five days university leave days

Advance next-generation wireless and AI-enabled communication systems in a cutting-edge research environment at UC.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

29d ago

Listed two hours ago

Assistant Lecturer / Lecturer in Forest Management / Forest Economics

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Kickstart or pivot your career with UC’s School of Forestry
Based in Christchurch with hands-on, industry-connected teaching
Generous leave, super, and strong career support

Kickstart or pivot your career with UC’s School of Forestry
Based in Christchurch with hands-on, industry-connected teaching
Generous leave, super, and strong career support

Early career or industry professional? Join UC and help shape the future of forestry through teaching and research!

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Business Management Advisor (Canterbury)

at Prime Strategies Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$140,000 – $210,000 per year

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Turn your business experience into high-value advisory work helping Canterbury SME owners build stronger, better-performing businesses.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Project Manager leading end-to-end delivery; set plan, manage risks/deps, align stakeholders, and keep workstreams on track.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Business Analyst

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Business Analyst supporting end-to-end tech & business change delivery; engage stakeholders, work with vendors, deliver quality outputs at pace.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Business Support Officer

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

A varied, hands-on role where you'll support customers, coordinate operations and help build and implement processes from the ground up.

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Talent Advisor

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

International Team | Great Environment

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Lead recruitment delivery for a global aerospace leader in rapid growth - driving hiring at pace while contributing to continuous improvement overall.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

3d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Python Developer (Contract)

at Potentia

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Competitive Hourly Rate

3 Month Contract
April Start
Python, SQL, Data and Cloud Knowledge

3 Month Contract
April Start
Python, SQL, Data and Cloud Knowledge

We are seeking an intermediate to senior level Python Developer in Christchurch

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

29d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Engineer

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

A rare opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Data Engineer (Chch preferred)

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Lead data engineering delivery across Databricks, PySpark, Python and SQL
Build robust ETL and ELT pipelines with strong DataOps and CI/CD practices
Hourly Rate Contract through to 30 June 2026

Lead data engineering delivery across Databricks, PySpark, Python and SQL
Build robust ETL and ELT pipelines with strong DataOps and CI/CD practices
Hourly Rate Contract through to 30 June 2026

Senior Data Engineer contract in Christchurch delivering modern data platforms and pipelines

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

C# /.NET Engineer — Contract (Hybrid, 6 Months + Possible Extension)

at Harris Farms Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Harris Farms is looking for a contract C# .NET Developer to play a key role in building a greenfield system. Hybrid role, office based in Christchurch

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

20d ago

Listed one day ago