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

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Laboratory Assistant

at SGS New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Waihi laboratory on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Commensurate with skills & experience

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful health equity initiatives and embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi across a national medical college.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed two days ago

Molecular Biology Technician (Fixed Term 6 months)

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

We are looking for an experienced laboratory technician to join our molecular biology team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Laboratory Assistant

at SGS New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Waihi laboratory on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Laboratory Technician

at DB Breweries Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Join us at DB Waitematā Brewery as a Laboratory Technician in our quality‑driven team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Precision Fermentation

at Massey University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Massey University, Manawatu

World-leading food and nutrition research centre training future science leaders
NZ-wide partnership driving integrated, industry-transforming food research
Three-year role advancing precision fermentation and bio-based proteins

World-leading food and nutrition research centre training future science leaders
NZ-wide partnership driving integrated, industry-transforming food research
Three-year role advancing precision fermentation and bio-based proteins

Join a world-class NZ research institute to advance precision fermentation and help transform the food industry through collaborative science.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed twenty 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)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Advisor Science, Medicines Assessor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Midpoint of $92,874 dependent on experience

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 8 October 2026
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements in NZ and internationally

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 8 October 2026
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements in NZ and internationally

Evaluate the quality of new and changed medicines for the NZ public

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Product Assessor

at Zespri International Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal Product Assessors needed Apr/May-Oct to complete quality assessments, audits and compliance checks on a rotating roster (incl. weekends).

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Marine Technical Advisor (Fixed Term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Contribute to vital biodiversity conservation efforts for our marine ecosystems
Work with scientific experts and tangata whenua to support strategy development
Full-time, fixed term role until April 2027; Auckland location

Contribute to vital biodiversity conservation efforts for our marine ecosystems
Work with scientific experts and tangata whenua to support strategy development
Full-time, fixed term role until April 2027; Auckland location

Bring your passion for marine conservation to a role that offers professional development and makes a difference for nature.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Midpoint of $106,849, dependent on experience

Focused on improving cancer treatment in Aotearoa
Fixed term, fulltime, Wellington based opportunity until July 2027
Salary midpoint of $106,849 (actual salary dependent on your experience)

Focused on improving cancer treatment in Aotearoa
Fixed term, fulltime, Wellington based opportunity until July 2027
Salary midpoint of $106,849 (actual salary dependent on your experience)

Join us in making a meaningful impact as a Senior Advisor in the System Performance and Innovation team at Te Aho o Te Kahu.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical and Computational Physics

at Massey University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Full-time postdoctoral role in advanced condensed-matter theory and computing
Research odd-frequency superfluidity using quantum many-body models
Collaborate internationally, develop Rimu.jl, access HPC and ultracold atoms

Full-time postdoctoral role in advanced condensed-matter theory and computing
Research odd-frequency superfluidity using quantum many-body models
Collaborate internationally, develop Rimu.jl, access HPC and ultracold atoms

Join NZIAS at Massey as a Postdoctoral Fellow studying odd-frequency superfluidity with theory, QMC, and ultracold-atom models.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

AB Despatch Tech - Seasonal

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newstead, Waikato

Seasonal work in great team ! Jul-Nov.

Seasonal work to cover peak season. Storing and packing frozen semen straws to be distributed to farms. Great team environment!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Medical Loan Kits Technician

at Synergy Consulting Group 2008 Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$27 – $30 per hour

Supportive team environment
Mt Wellington based
Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment
Mt Wellington based
Competitive hourly rate

Join a supportive team and play a key role in helping hospitals deliver great care - a pick and packing role with a difference

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Data Engineer

at TSB

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join a team passionate about our vision, as we work to become the easiest bank
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution
Be part of a team working to support our customers and our communities to thrive

Join a team passionate about our vision, as we work to become the easiest bank
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution
Be part of a team working to support our customers and our communities to thrive

We’re looking for a Data Engineer who loves solving hard problems

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago