Apprentice Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Upper Riccarton Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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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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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: Client & Sales AdministrationClient & Sales Administration

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

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Listed four days ago

Engineering Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24 - $30 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Are you looking for a hands-on role in Mechanical Engineering that will give you valuable industry experience. We have short term or long-term

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Delivery Driver / Warehouse /cleaning Part Time

at Mr Rental

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sockburn, Canterbury

$25 – $26 per hour

We look forward to hearing from you if you fit the above and are a reliable and hardworking person.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Assembler/Solderer

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Ongoing opportunities
Competitive pay
Day shift opportunity 6am - 2pm

Ongoing opportunities
Competitive pay
Day shift opportunity 6am - 2pm

We are seeking a dependable Electronics Assembler / Production Operator to join a well established production team on a full time basis

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Concrete Cutter Labourer

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 25 - 27 per hour

Start on $25 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Start on $25 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Labourer role with full training – fast track to $35+ p/h Cutter/Driller within 12 months. Great career pathway!

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Electronic Assembly/Soldering

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

$25p/h + depending on your experience

Hands-on role assembling and soldering circuit boards (SMT & through-hole)
Enjoy a great work-life balance with early Friday finishes
Immediate start with opportunities for long-term growth

Hands-on role assembling and soldering circuit boards (SMT & through-hole)
Enjoy a great work-life balance with early Friday finishes
Immediate start with opportunities for long-term growth

Experienced electronics assemblers/solderers needed. Duties: PCB assembly, rework, soldering, testing, and mechanical/electrical assembly.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

3d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Hammerhand - multiple positions

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

We currently require two experienced Hammerhands for F&T and Portable Building work in Hillsborough. Mon-Fri 530am-4pm

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Production Labourer

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Immediate Start with Living Wage
Temp to Perm Opportunity
Night & Day Shift Roles Available

Immediate Start with Living Wage
Temp to Perm Opportunity
Night & Day Shift Roles Available

Reliable, hardworking people needed for a busy seafood processing role near the airport. Must be physically fit and ready to get stuck in!

Recruited byHannah Stewart

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

13d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

11h ago

Listed five days ago

Centre Administrator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

$62,000 - $65,000 (prorated for part-time hours)

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Support the day-to-day operations of Northlands Shopping Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

5d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Work Broker, Canterbury

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$79,200 - $95,873

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

As a Work Broker, you will play a crucial role in supporting people into employment by engaging with local employers and industries.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

12h ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

General Carpenter

at Turbo Staff

Expiring soon

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)

26d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

General Labourers / Waterblasters

at EQUIP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Starting from $25+ per hour
Variety of roles - labouring, waterblasting & more
Ongoing opportunities

Starting from $25+ per hour
Variety of roles - labouring, waterblasting & more
Ongoing opportunities

Keen workers wanted! Labouring, waterblasting & hands-on roles. Build your profile for upcoming opportunities.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Frame & Truss Fabricator

at EQUIP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Hands-on work with timber, tools and machinery
Ongoing, Monday-Friday work with steady hours
Great entry point for early-stage carpenters or hammer hands

Hands-on work with timber, tools and machinery
Ongoing, Monday-Friday work with steady hours
Great entry point for early-stage carpenters or hammer hands

Hands-on workshop role assembling frames and trusses. Ideal for someone practical with tools and keen to build solid skills in manufacturing.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

18d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Worker

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waltham, Canterbury

$24.45 + 8% holiday pay

Set night shift hours (Mon to Fri, 11:45pm to 8:00am)
Competitive pay at $24.45/hour, with potential for immediate start and job stabi
Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturer and room for gro

Set night shift hours (Mon to Fri, 11:45pm to 8:00am)
Competitive pay at $24.45/hour, with potential for immediate start and job stabi
Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturer and room for gro

Night shift factory role in Waltham, $24.45/hr. Machine operation & labouring. Reliable transport required. Long-term opportunity.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago