Chief Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Head of Enterprise Planning and Integration

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)

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GM Sport, Events & Partnership

at TVNZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary,Mobile/Broadband Allowance

Hybrid way of working
Health & wellbeing support - discounted health insurance, free flu vaccination
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

If you're a commercially savvy leader with a passion for sport,content & audience growth, excited by the opportunity to shape the future of sport

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

Featured

Listed eleven days ago

Head of Enterprise Planning and Integration

at Ryman Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Interim General Manager / Operations Manager.

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Lead a NZ e-commerce team through peak season & a planned transition. 8-month fixed term. Hands-on ops + people leadership. Report to Directors.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Executive Support Advisor

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

You will manage correspondence, priorities and commitments, ensuring requests and actions are directed, progressed and completed on time.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

13d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

General Manager – Fixed‑Term Contract (2 Years, 30 hrs/week)

at Kaikohe and District Historical and Mechanical Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kaikohe, Northland

$50 – $65 per hour

Lead funding strategies
Build and sustain strong, respectful partnerships
Deliver agreed Levels of Service and demonstrate performance

Do you want the chance to shape the strategic direction of a unique cultural and community asset? We're seeking a leader who can connect and deliver!

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

GM Sport, Events & Partnership

at TVNZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary,Mobile/Broadband Allowance

Hybrid way of working
Health & wellbeing support - discounted health insurance, free flu vaccination
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

If you're a commercially savvy leader with a passion for sport,content & audience growth, excited by the opportunity to shape the future of sport

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Head of Enterprise Transformation

at The Treasury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Build lasting organisational capability for innovation and change
Flexible work arrangements will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance
Meaningful work

Help shape Treasury's transformation agenda

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

5d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Finance NZ

at Reckitt

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead Finance for the NZ market and Leadership Team
Drive commercial growth in a leading FMCG business
High-impact 7-month FTC with executive stakeholder exposure

Lead Finance for Reckitt NZ, partnering with senior leaders to drive growth, performance and commercial decision-making.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Director of Infrastructure & Development

at Local Partnerships

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$210,000 – $220,000 + super + car + benefits (AUD)

Major infrastructure investment already funded and ready to deliver
Executive Leadership Team role with broad strategic influence
Enjoy an outstanding high country lifestyle with affordable living

Lead major infrastructure projects while enjoying the lifestyle of one of regional Australia's most beautiful high country communities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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)

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Lead Projects & Acquisitions

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Takapuna, Auckland

Global Remit, Work Alongside the MD

Sole-charge, with direct, regular access to the Managing Director
A credible long-term path toward senior leadership within the business
International market, project & acquisition exposure

A newly created role offering the chance to drive and acquisitions at the centre of a privately-owned global trading business.

subClassification: Corporate DevelopmentCorporate Development classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Business, Management and Operations

at Rezource Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marlborough

Short term assignments available
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Business, operations and management professionals

Are you looking for short term management roles? Expert in business and operations?

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

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Programme Manager

at Randstad Digital

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Government Organisation
Experienced Programme Manager
Wellington based contract roles till June 2027

Programme Manager responsible for establishing a Programme to define its long-term approach to devolution and decentralisation.

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

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Contract (6-month) - potential for extension | ASAP start
Auckland or CHCH based | Hybrid work arrangements
Work across Business, Digital & Data teams

Lead the discovery phase of a high-profile initiative focused on modernising enterprise project management capabilities.

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

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Programme Manager

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Income protection and life insurance.

Make a real difference to the future of Auckland.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
2 year fixed term

You will lead the design and delivery of practical, enduring improvements across Watercare's growth and development system.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Programme Director - Auckland or Wellington

at 84 Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

National Senior Programme Director role leading complex digital health transformation, investment governance, and delivery excellence.

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

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hourly rate contract to 30 June 2027
Multi workstream programme
Established delivery team

A large public sector organisation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to play a pivotal role in a major digital transformation programme.

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

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Project Manager - Programme Governance & Delivery

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead governance across a complex, high-profile programme
Drive planning, reporting and stakeholder alignment
Competitive contract with immediate impact and autonomy

Bring structure to a complex programme. Senior PM contract driving governance, planning, stakeholder alignment and delivery across multiple workstream

Recruited bySheronika Shandil

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

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Strategy Implementation Partner

at Strategize Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you looking for a new challenge to create great results for medium to large business owners? Do you have a broad business knowledge?

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

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Innovation Project Lead

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

An exciting role helping shape the future of farming.
Turn great ideas and science into outcomes for NZ farmers and growers.
Be part of a great team.

Lead innovation projects from concept to launch, partnering across teams to deliver value for Ballance, customers and shareholders.

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

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Community Flood Resilience Programe Lead - Ethnic Communities

at Earth Action Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Western Springs, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Meaningful work creating lasting environmental and community impact.
Real opportunities to shape a growing organisation.
Build partnerships with vulnerable communities, council and local residents.

Own and grow a leading community flood resilience programme while helping shape the next chapter of a small, fast-growing environmental charity.

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

19d ago

Listed six days ago

Executive Assistant

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

ASAP Start | 5-6 week Temp assignment

ASAP start, 5-6 week temporary assignment
High-impact EA role supporting senior executive leadership
Join a leading organisation in their field, based in Auckland CBD

Temp EA opportunity supporting senior executives in Auckland CBD.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Financial Controller - 6 Month Contract

at Debbie Graham & Associates Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Partner directly with the CFO in a senior finance leadership role
Previous financial services experience essential
6-month contract with immediate impact opportunity

Senior Financial Controller contract partnering with CFO, leading reporting, audit, and finance operations across a high-performing team in Auckland.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers classification: Accounting(Accounting)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor Ministerial Interface - Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$142,874 - $177,798

Provide trusted advice to senior leaders
Lead the end-to-end process for OIAs, OPQs, WPQs, and ministerial briefings
6 month fixed term or secondment opportunity

Join a team where your expertise in ministerial servicing and relationship management will shape how we engage with Ministers and Parliament.

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

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

IT Business Partner

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$166,725 - $207,480

We're looking for an IT Business Partner to help DIA branches make informed, strategic technology decisions that support better outcomes for people.

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

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Executive Assistant

at H2R Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Up to $65 per hour+short term contract

Join an organisation known for bringing people, ideas and communities together to create positive change.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Adviser - Data Management

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$124,578 - $175,875 per annum

Lead practical data management improvements that strengthen trust in data
Develop data governance standards and guidance across complex environment
Fixed term opportunity through June 2027, based at our National Office

Play a key part in lifting the Department's data management foundations across a large and complex public sector environment

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

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Manager/Lead

at UniMed

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Flexible working arrangements
Two extra paid days off each year for your hauora.

Lead strategic transformation projects that deliver lasting value for UniMed’s members, people and future.

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

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Executive Assistant - C Suite

at Hays

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

We require someone who can start immediately, please apply today!

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

21d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Lexel – Resourcing - Connecting IT Talent with Opportunity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead inflight web, mobile and integration projects
Manage vendors, stakeholders and risks
Work in a high-performing digital delivery environment

Bring structure, pace and senior delivery confidence to a complex digital transformation environment.

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

20d ago

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