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

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Board / Company Secretary

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

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Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

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Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed twenty five 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)

25d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

8d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Compliance and Risk Specialist

at The People Place

This is a Contract/Temp job

Takapuna, Auckland

Base salary + kiwisaver + supportive team

Be part of a leading, values-driven NZ organisation making a real difference
Rewarding and varied work in a supportive team environment
Modern office - right in the heart of Takapuna overlooking the beach

Be part of a leading, values-driven NZ organisation making a real difference
Rewarding and varied work in a supportive team environment
Modern office - right in the heart of Takapuna overlooking the beach

In this project role, work alongside the Risk Analyst to support key initiatives, apply your exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

subClassification: Risk ConsultingRisk Consulting

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Employment Relations Advisor

at Remarkable People Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$45/ph + 8% Holday Pay (Negotiable)

Potential Ongoing Position | Rare and Exciting Opportunity
Competitive Pay Package + Training Provided + EAP Services
Great Work/Life Balance | Located in Hornby, Christchurch

Potential Ongoing Position | Rare and Exciting Opportunity
Competitive Pay Package + Training Provided + EAP Services
Great Work/Life Balance | Located in Hornby, Christchurch

Exciting short-term opportunity for an experienced Employment Relations Advisor located in Hornby, Christchurch.

Recruited byKieron Laity

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

1d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Office Administrator

at Fluid Legal

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Temp Assignment: mid-April to mid-May
Varied responsibilities
Excellent culture and team

Temp Assignment: mid-April to mid-May
Varied responsibilities
Excellent culture and team

Join a reputable law firm in Wellington on a temporary assignment for an Office Administrator. Approx. 1 month position mid-April to mid-May

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

17d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Legal Counsel

at Southern Cross Health Society

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)

22d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Compliance Opportunities - Financial Services

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

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$30 - $35 per hour + 8% holiday pay (AUD)

Advance Your Career in Compliance, Risk, AML & KYC
$30 - $35 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Approx. 3-12 month assignments with an immediate start

Advance Your Career in Compliance, Risk, AML & KYC
$30 - $35 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Approx. 3-12 month assignments with an immediate start

Take your compliance skills to the next level and make a tangible impact across Auckland's financial sector.

Recruited byChelsea Widjaja

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Legal Counsel (fixed term or secondment to November 2026)

at New Zealand Customs Service

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Salary $88737 - $101813 - $114287 prorated

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)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

up to $130,000 per year, negotiable

Senior guidance/technical writer - major govt regulatory reform programme. Turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance with national impact

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Legal Administrator

at Hays | Office Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$30 - $40 per hour

Flexible and supportive working environment with genuine work-from-home options.
Opportunity to work closely with an experienced professional.
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to people's experiences

Flexible and supportive working environment with genuine work-from-home options.
Opportunity to work closely with an experienced professional.
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to people's experiences

Legal Administrator in Wellington - Flexible Working with Opportunity to go Permanent

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

Ministerial Advisor

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

The Advisor's role forms a critical conduit role between MEC and the Minister's Office, managing the flow of information between them.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Governance and Assurance Lead

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Large complex national programme in government
Lead governance, risk and assurance activities
1 year hourly rate contract, flexible WFH environment

Large complex national programme in government
Lead governance, risk and assurance activities
1 year hourly rate contract, flexible WFH environment

Joint a supportive team environment within this national programme of significance.

Recruited byHayley MacDonald

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

First Contact Officer (Pou Whakapāranga Tuatahi) - 6 month fixed term

at Utilities Disputes Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

Great culture
Central location
Opportunity for development

Great culture
Central location
Opportunity for development

Become a First Contact Officer (Pou Whakapāranga Tuatahi) at UDL. Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Policy Advisor (Contractor)

at NSAD RISK MANAGEMENT, INC.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$3,000 – $4,500 per month

Strategic policy role. Flexible remote work. Geopolitical risk analysis. Global exposure. Competitive compensation

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor Governance – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Senior governance role supporting Board and executive decision-making
Direct exposure to high-impact, organisation-shaping issues
Fixed term through to 30 October 2026

Senior governance role supporting Board and executive decision-making
Direct exposure to high-impact, organisation-shaping issues
Fixed term through to 30 October 2026

Work closely with the Board, CE, and senior leaders, with visibility of the organisation’s most consequential and strategically important issues.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

8d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Risk and Compliance Operations

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland

Up to $85K + Bonus + 5% Kiwi Saver

12 Month Fixed Term Contract + Immediate Start
Established business + Strong systems and support
Close to shops and public transport + Down to earth team

12 Month Fixed Term Contract + Immediate Start
Established business + Strong systems and support
Close to shops and public transport + Down to earth team

A great opportunity for an operationally focused Compliance professional who enjoys owning processes, managing risk, and making a real impact

Recruited byBec Groves

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Local Board Coordinator

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Factual Investigator - Contracting Role

at Work-Rite Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Fast paced and rewarding
Flexible working environment
Unique opportunity within a niche market,

Fast paced and rewarding
Flexible working environment
Unique opportunity within a niche market,

Rewarding contract role providing the opportunity to apply your investigation experience and people skills in a unique environment.

subClassification: BrokerageBrokerage

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

25d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Director

at Far North Holdings Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Opua, Northland(Hybrid)

The Bay of Islands Marina Ltd is seeking Expressions of Interest for an Independent Director.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

26d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Loss Adjuster - Auckland

at Godfrey and Company Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$70 – $100 per hour

Excellent and transparent remuneration package.
Flexible working arrangements (work from home options)
Family orientated modern working environment.

Excellent and transparent remuneration package.
Flexible working arrangements (work from home options)
Family orientated modern working environment.

Loss Adjusting for domestic and commercial claims. Excellent opportunity to enhance your brand.

subClassification: AssessmentAssessment

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Compliance and Risk Lead

at Profile Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Immediate start required
Contract position, great for your CV
Full time opportunity with an awesome Christchurch business

Immediate start required
Contract position, great for your CV
Full time opportunity with an awesome Christchurch business

This is a key role focused on making sure risks across the business are clearly understood and well managed.

Recruited byIsabella Redmond

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Service Support Assistant

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$61,072 - $76,000

Support senior leaders in a purpose driven service making a real difference
Varied, fast paced role with opportunities to build strong relationships
Be part of a trauma informed, values led team

Support senior leaders in a purpose driven service making a real difference
Varied, fast paced role with opportunities to build strong relationships
Be part of a trauma informed, values led team

Provide trusted executive and administrative support that enables leaders to focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for Survivors.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Strategic Performance - contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Play a central role in shaping how a large public sector organisation plans, reports, and delivers on its priorities

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Temporary Liability Claims

at QUINN RECRUITMENT – FINDING GREAT PEOPLE FOR GREAT JOBS NATIONWIDE!

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Market Leading Insurance company
ASAP start – 9-month assignment
Top hourly rate! WFH 2 days a week!

Market Leading Insurance company
ASAP start – 9-month assignment
Top hourly rate! WFH 2 days a week!

Apply now! Start work now! Work for an amazing company with a people focused culture. Contact Rachel at Quinn on (09) 309 8821 or apply now.

subClassification: ClaimsClaims

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

19d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Settlements Officer

at First Title

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

A Certified Great Place to Work consecutive years in a row!
Rewards and Recognition Platform
Employee Assistance Program

A Certified Great Place to Work consecutive years in a row!
Rewards and Recognition Platform
Employee Assistance Program

Join a dynamic and supportive team where you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our valued clients.

subClassification: SettlementsSettlements

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

23d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

ChairPerson/Executive Advisor (Governace + Te Ao Maaori Strategy)

at Rainbow Hub Waikato

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$500/month+additional advisory p/h by agreement

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Bring high competency in Te Ao Maaori frameworks, ensuring our org reflects our commitments and supports meaningful partnership with Tangata Whenua.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

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

26d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

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