328 capability manager jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Lead a national team and help shape the future of recruitment at Stats NZ.
Drive our talent acquisition strategy and build recruitment excellence
Partner with leaders to attract talent and build future capability nationwide

Our hiring managers are our clients, our candidates are our ambassadors, and we're committed to delivering a valuable end-to-end recruitment service

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

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Listed twenty one days ago

Capability & Training Manager

at MOVe Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wiri, Auckland

MOVe Logistics is seeking an experienced Capability & Training Manager to lead the development & implementation of a group-wide capability framework.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

21d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Capability Lead

at Auckland One Rail

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead the development of workforce capability frameworks that strengthen performance, support growth, and enable Auckland One Rail’s future success.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

22d ago

Listed three days ago

Team Lead, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

at Stats NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead a national team and help shape the future of recruitment at Stats NZ.
Drive our talent acquisition strategy and build recruitment excellence
Partner with leaders to attract talent and build future capability nationwide

Our hiring managers are our clients, our candidates are our ambassadors, and we're committed to delivering a valuable end-to-end recruitment service

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

3d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

External Instructional Design Specialist (12 month fixed term contract)

at AIA New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Takapuna, Auckland

Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression

Design engaging digital learning experiences that build capability, empower external partners, & enhance AIA’s learning experience through innovation.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

12h ago

Listed two days ago

Operational Excellence and Business Improvement Manager

at Positive People

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Collaborative leadership team committed to delivering positive, lasting change
Meaningful outcomes for both people and organisational performance
Influence people, culture and deliver lasting impact

Lead a significant business improvement initiative for a notable 'Not for Profit' organisation and make a genuine difference.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Recruitment Lead - E26 Programme Team

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Fixed-term position to 29 January 2027
Lead a significant recruitment programme
Unique opportunity to shape the staffing of the 55th Executive

Recruitment Lead - Election 2026 Programme Team

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

7d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Contract Project Manager

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead high-impact business projects
Partner with senior stakeholders across the business
Contract opportunity - 2 days work from home - Ellerslie location

Project Manager role across high impact business projects focusing on a sector with true meaning and importance

Recruited byLaura Douglas

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

15h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Workplace Literacy & Numeracy Facilitator – Independent Contractor

at Literacy Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Flexible Contractor Opportunity
Workplace-related programmes commencing soon
Empower people through learning.

Facilitate workplace-related literacy and numeracy programmes for employers across the Christchurch region.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Head of Enterprise Planning and Integration

at Ryman Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Report directly to CEO and work closely with the Senior Executive Team
Christchurch based, 24-month fixed term appointment
Few roles offer this level of enterprise visibility, CEO proximity and influence

Report to the CEO and shape how a large, complex business plans, prioritises and delivers as one enterprise through integration and alignment.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

16d ago

Listed two minutes ago

Project Manager - Property (18 Month Fixed Term)

at Kinetic

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Social Development

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth and investment, with a significant property development programme underway across our Auckland network.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

2m ago

Listed eight days ago

Jobs and Skills Hub Training Facilitator - Lower Hutt

This is a Contract/Temp job

$103,815 - $125,958

6-month secondment or fixed-term opportunity
Are you passionate about helping New Zealanders?
Do you thrive on supporting skills and workforce development?

A 6-month secondment or fixed-term opportunity for an experienced, energetic candidate to identify and coordinate training outcomes. Apply now!

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

8d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

HSEQ Assurance Lead (Projects)

at ElectroNet

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Travel across New Zealand supporting critical infrastructure projects
Lead audits, investigations, and assurance activities
Join a 100% New Zealand-owned business

Join a 100% New Zealand-owned infrastructure business and travel nationwide helping our teams deliver safe, quality project outcomes.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

HSEQ Assurance Lead (Projects)

at ElectroNet

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Travel across New Zealand supporting critical infrastructure projects
Lead audits, investigations, and assurance activities
Join a 100% New Zealand-owned business

Join a 100% New Zealand-owned infrastructure business and travel nationwide helping our teams deliver safe, quality project outcomes.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Cyber Security Risk and Assurance Manager - Contractor

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

12 month hour rate contract
Cyber Security Uplift focus
Wellington based

An exciting 12-month hourly rate contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced cyber security professional to lead a high-performing team.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

Competitive

Hourly Rate Engagement
Senior Project Management and Project Delivery
Implementing Changes to Business, Data and Digital

Lead a critical project delivering data, digital, and business change. Drive impactful outcomes through collaboration and effective project delivery.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Programme Director

at The Johnson Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$170 to $190

Contribute to meaningful work that supports the delivery of critical services
6 month contract
Competitive hourly rate

We have a high profile Programme Director contract within central government to help shape and implement new frameworks and operating processes.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

IAM Senior Project Manager

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Leading a complex Identity & Access Management programme
1 day per week in Hamilton required (Tuesday) rest remote

Project Manager driving delivery of a major Identity & Access Management initiative within an enterprise-wide cyber security programme

Recruited byHolly Greenwood

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Principal Portfolio Adviser

at Department of Corrections

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$124,578 - 175,875 pa based on skills & experience

Inform decision making & provide influence within a large organisation.
Secondment or fixed-term opportunity until 15 November 2027.
Based in Wellington at our National Office.

Work in a Portfolio focused on ensuring people have access to the right rehabilitation and reintegration services that meet their needs.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

18h ago

Listed seven days ago

IT Project Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

Based in Christchurch NZ

Fixed Term Contract, Christchurch Based
Drive Multi-Site IT Infrastructure Delivery
Trusted Technical Partner to the Digital Lead

You will take ownership of IT infrastructure readiness across a significant multi-site programme of work during a minimum 9 month fixed term.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor, Strategic Commissioning

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$107245 - $131077 p.a.

Lead strategic commissioning advice across complex, system-level challenges
Influence health and commissioning reform at an enterprise and sector level
Work with senior leaders to deliver future-focused outcomes for New Zealanders

Shape ACC's treatment and rehabilitation commissioning through strategic advice that influences enterprise and system outcomes.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager - Funding Reviews and AI Enablement

at Social Investment Agency

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

$153,344 – $216,485 per year

Bring structure, pace and delivery discipline to a high-priority discovery phase
Strengthen investment insight and future social investment capability
Develop and lead a clear delivery plan for the discovery phase

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery planning and coordination for SIA’s Funding Reviews and AI Enablement work programme.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Lead Health Security

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Wellington based | Full-time
Fixed term until 30 June 2029
Lead health partnerships across Polynesia and make a lasting impact.

Lead health initiatives across Polynesia-shape strategy, grow high-performing teams, and deliver lasting public health impact

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager - Change Delivery

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$117787 - $166288 p.a. plus 9% Superannuation

Lead projects that deliver meaningful organisational change
Partner with stakeholders across ACC to turn ideas into successful outcomes
Join the Change Delivery team and help enable positive change for New Zealanders

Join the Change Delivery team and help enable positive change for New Zealanders.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Supply Chain Operations Manager

at Viatris Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job