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

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Behaviour Specialist

at Sommerville School

This is a Contract/Temp job

Panmure, Auckland(Hybrid)

determined by relevant collective agreement

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Sommerville is hiring a fixed-term Behaviour Specialist

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Service Delivery Lead – Flexible Disability Support - Manawatū & Horowhenua

at Community Connections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $110,000 per year

Full-time position
Collaborative, fun and friendly team environment
Flexible working arrangements

Full-time position
Collaborative, fun and friendly team environment
Flexible working arrangements

This role is your opportunity to lead meaningful change and create outstanding outcomes for the people we support.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

Featured

Listed twenty one days ago

Behaviour Specialist

at Sommerville School

This is a Contract/Temp job

Panmure, Auckland(Hybrid)

determined by relevant collective agreement

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Sommerville is hiring a fixed-term Behaviour Specialist

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Construction Systems, AI and Sector Resilience

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80k - 85k p.a + professional development + more

Generous Leave Entitlements
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlements
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a nationally significant research programme, CanConstruct Aotearoa.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Early Intervention Teacher

at Acorn Charitable Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

$80,000 – $106,500 per year

Flexible hours
Be part of a multidisciplinary team
Competitive salary + professional development

Flexible hours
Be part of a multidisciplinary team
Competitive salary + professional development

Change lives when it matters the most: be part of a growing non-profit team dedicated to evidence-based, neuro-affirming practice.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Hub Adviser

at The University of Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$63,600 - $79,300

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

Join the University of Auckland as a Hub Adviser, providing exceptional support to students in a dynamic environment.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland(Hybrid)

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Join Cure Kids to lead and manage the annual research granting round and manage the coordination of open grants.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Clinical Psychologist (Contract) – Forensic / Justice Sector

at Precision AOD Solutions Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$140 – $160 per hour

Conduct AVL interviews with inmates. Undertake risk assessments for parole and sentencing hearings Prepare high quality, court-ready forensic reports

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

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Whānau Liaison

at Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Grafton, Auckland

A newly created full-time position to help strengthen the support we provide to whānau across our Auckland programs and nationally.

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

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Pouako - Facilitator

at Hauora Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$50 per hour

We are seeking enthusiastic, adaptable, heart-led Pouako facilitators to deliver our mental wellbeing programme across Wellington.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior AI & Tool Development Engineer (Full-time/Remote)

at BW IP Holdings Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$75 – $95 per hour

Have the autonomy to shape our AI direction from the ground up, access to the latest tools and frameworks, and the freedom to work from anywhere!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Tūhononongā Hauora – Hauora Navigator

at Te Ora Hou Otautahi

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

This role supports whānau to navigate health, mental health, and social service systems with confidence and dignity. Minimum 2 years experience.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Service Delivery Lead – Flexible Disability Support - Manawatū & Horowhenua

at Community Connections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $110,000 per year

Full-time position
Collaborative, fun and friendly team environment
Flexible working arrangements

Full-time position
Collaborative, fun and friendly team environment
Flexible working arrangements

This role is your opportunity to lead meaningful change and create outstanding outcomes for the people we support.

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

4d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Occupational Therapists & Speech Pathologists Career Jobs - Apply Now (Cairns)

at Cardinal Care Support Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$100,000 – $150,000 per year (inclusive of super) (AUD)

Flexible, supportive work environment with autonomy and a manageable caseload.
Real impact

Flexible, supportive work environment with autonomy and a manageable caseload.
Real impact

Seeking passionate Allied Health Clinicians to join our growing team in Cairns and make a real impact.

subClassification: Speech TherapySpeech Therapy

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

18d ago

Listed two hours ago

Mental Health Nurse for Telephone-based Triaging

at Te Wheke

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$50 per hour

Calling all nurses with strong mental health backgrounds for telephone-based triaging. Work from anywhere in NZ to a set schedule of your choosing.

subClassification: Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional HealthNursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Neurodiversity Navigator

at Pivotal Point Charitable Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

$40 per hour

Join a supportive, values-driven team and play a hands-on role in improving outcomes for whanau across various communities as we expand our services

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Student Advisor

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Great culture and team environment
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Great culture and team environment
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services

Guide students through their academic journey with expert advice and meaningful support.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Advisor Region Safety Health & Wellbeing – Fixed Term – Christchurch or Dunedin

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Use your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing in a supported position. This is a varied role with no 2 days the same!

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Child and Youth Mental Health Workforce Delivery Lead

at Wise Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Hybrid + Work-life balance

Fixed full-time role (part-time negotiable) + Based in Auckland
Extra annual leave + Discounted Premiums
Hybrid work model + Worklife balance

Fixed full-time role (part-time negotiable) + Based in Auckland
Extra annual leave + Discounted Premiums
Hybrid work model + Worklife balance

Help our services evolve to meet the mental health needs of our young people. Lead Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) workforce development

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

29d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wanaka, Otago(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)

21d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Supervisor - Te Korowai

at Department of Corrections

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$65,843 - $73,149

Fixed-term roles available, until 30 June 2026
Te Korowai - our residential reintegration service in Upper Hutt
Free on-site parking

Fixed-term roles available, until 30 June 2026
Te Korowai - our residential reintegration service in Upper Hutt
Free on-site parking

Support the day-to-day re integrative needs of residents with high and complex needs.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

9h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(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)

21d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Child and Youth Mental Health Workforce Delivery Lead

at Wise Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Hybrid + Work-life balance

Fixed full-time role (part-time negotiable) + Based in Christchurch
Extra annual leave + Discounted Premiums
Hybrid work model + Worklife balance

Fixed full-time role (part-time negotiable) + Based in Christchurch
Extra annual leave + Discounted Premiums
Hybrid work model + Worklife balance

Help our services evolve to meet the mental health needs of our young people. Lead Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) workforce development

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

29d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Educational Technology Consultant (Assessment)

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Fixed-term, full-time role in digital education
Enhance assessment through innovative technology
Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team

Fixed-term, full-time role in digital education
Enhance assessment through innovative technology
Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team

As an Educational Technology Consultant at UC you will shape the future of digital education by enhancing assessment through innovative technology.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

ACC (SCS) Counsellor or Psychologist

at Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexible, autonomous work supporting survivors on their healing journey.
Full support to register as an ACC SCS provider if not already registered.
Looking for expressions of interest in renting client meeting rooms.

Flexible, autonomous work supporting survivors on their healing journey.
Full support to register as an ACC SCS provider if not already registered.
Looking for expressions of interest in renting client meeting rooms.

Psychologists in Waikato & Hamilton for ACC SCS. Flexible role supporting survivors of sexual harm. Seeking interest in renting client meeting rooms.

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

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury(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)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(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)

21d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Teaching Fellow in Psychological Criminology

at The University of Waikato

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Teach in a leading centre for crime science research
Three-year fixed-term role supporting innovative teaching
Collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment

Teach in a leading centre for crime science research
Three-year fixed-term role supporting innovative teaching
Collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment

Three-year teaching-focused role in Psychological Criminology supporting innovative teaching at the University of Waikato.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay(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)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(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)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Opportunity – Voice of Child (VOC) Practitioners

at FairWay Resolution Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(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)

21d ago

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