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

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Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Conciliator | Kaitakawaenga - 12 months fixed term

at Utilities Disputes Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Central offices
Great coffee
Fresh fruit and snacks

Central offices
Great coffee
Fresh fruit and snacks

Everyone needs water, gas and electricity. Join our diverse, collaborative, and dynamic team as we help people to resolve their disputes.

subClassification: Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLitigation & Dispute Resolution

classification: Legal(Legal)

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Listed seven days ago

Authority Officer - Wellington

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$68,380 - $77,359

Be part of a team that values fairness, integrity, and professionalism
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to build specialist expertise
12 months fixed term | Wellington CBD

Be part of a team that values fairness, integrity, and professionalism
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to build specialist expertise
12 months fixed term | Wellington CBD

Dynamic, high-volume and fast-paced role. Utilise your strong administration experience and passion for employment relations

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Audit Lead - 12 Months

at Auckland Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Great opportunity to be part of operational improvements that deliver value

subClassification: OtherOther

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Sessional Lecturers & Assessment Markers - BIS

at Future Skills

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Flexible, contract-based engagement aligned with block delivery
Contribute to programmes with strong industry relevance and applied focus
Work with a diverse international student cohort

Flexible, contract-based engagement aligned with block delivery
Contribute to programmes with strong industry relevance and applied focus
Work with a diverse international student cohort

We are looking for sessional lecturers and assessment markers for our Business Information Systems (Postgraduate) starting in Block 2, 20th April 2026

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

at Social Workers Registration Board

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$101,000 – $107,300 per year

Career‑building fixed term - broad exposure that sets you up beyond 12 months.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

IAM Specialist

at Consult Recruitment - IT & Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

3 months contract
Hybrid work set up
Rate: $120 - 130 per hour + GST

3 months contract
Hybrid work set up
Rate: $120 - 130 per hour + GST

We are in the lookout for of a senior IAM Specialist! You will be ideally a career contractor with solid enterprise project experience!

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Continuous Improvement Advisor

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver

Manage procurement system business processes
Provide operational advice on improvements and innovations
$85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver

Manage procurement system business processes
Provide operational advice on improvements and innovations
$85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver

Find and promulgate improvement, innovation, lessons learned and change impact across the government procurement system.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20h ago

Listed eight days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$165 per hour + GST up to 3 hours per case

Support tamariki to have their voices heard
Flexible, meaningful contract work
Be part of a nationwide practitioner network

Support tamariki to have their voices heard
Flexible, meaningful contract work
Be part of a nationwide practitioner network

Fair Way seeks VOC Practitioners across Aotearoa to support tamariki to be heard in Family Dispute Resolution mediation.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Change Manager

at Stats NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead transformative change at the heart of a fast‑moving, enterprise‑wide programme shaping Aotearoa’s future.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager Offender Management Systems

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$154,808 - $218,553 per annum

Lead a key system shaping outcomes for people in our care
Drive digital delivery with strong relationships and clear direction
Fixed term for 2 years with hybrid working

Lead a key system shaping outcomes for people in our care
Drive digital delivery with strong relationships and clear direction
Fixed term for 2 years with hybrid working

Ensure Offender Management systems are operating well and support the safe, effective management of people in our care

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

2d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Advisor, Official Information Act

at JacksonStone & Partners

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Short-term, senior-level assignment with immediate impact.
Full or part time hourly rate opportunity.
Opportunity to work within a public sector regulator during a critical period.

Short-term, senior-level assignment with immediate impact.
Full or part time hourly rate opportunity.
Opportunity to work within a public sector regulator during a critical period.

An immediate start required to lead a backlog of OIA requests with a busy period for the organisation.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20h ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

Develop policy for a small team focused on providing outcomes to communities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Enterprise IAM Consultant

at Evolve Recruitment Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Review and redesign AD/Entra environments aligned to role‑based access
Rationalise groups, remove legacy artefacts, and update logon scripts
Support implementation and drive a low‑impact transition with operational team

Review and redesign AD/Entra environments aligned to role‑based access
Rationalise groups, remove legacy artefacts, and update logon scripts
Support implementation and drive a low‑impact transition with operational team

Lead the redesign of Active Directory and Entra, simplifying identity structures and supporting a security and organisational transformation

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Change Lead

at TEKsystems

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead enterprise change and stakeholder engagement
Drive adoption of new governance and execution ways of working
Partner with senior leaders to embed change outcomes

Lead enterprise change and stakeholder engagement
Drive adoption of new governance and execution ways of working
Partner with senior leaders to embed change outcomes

Senior Change Manager

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

5d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Conciliator | Kaitakawaenga - 12 months fixed term

at Utilities Disputes Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Central offices
Great coffee
Fresh fruit and snacks

Central offices
Great coffee
Fresh fruit and snacks

Everyone needs water, gas and electricity. Join our diverse, collaborative, and dynamic team as we help people to resolve their disputes.

subClassification: Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLitigation & Dispute Resolution

classification: Legal(Legal)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago