Child Development Worker Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

At Tegel, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. We’re looking for an Employee Support Li

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

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Listed twenty three hours ago

Complex Care Support Worker - Palmerston North

at Life Plus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate + Paid mileage
Ongoing Training and Professional Development
Employee Recognition and Awards!

Competitive Hourly Rate + Paid mileage
Ongoing Training and Professional Development
Employee Recognition and Awards!

Make a real difference in people's lives every day. Provide personalised care and guidance to people living with diverse needs, helping them thrive in

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

23h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Social Worker

at Barnardos

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Atatu South, Auckland

$63,038 - $102,000 (Pay Parity)

Shape Futures, Change Lives: Guide tamariki and rangatahi with compassion
Grow with Barnardos. Embrace our principles, elevate your social work career
Fixed term, full-time opportunity in Auckland

Shape Futures, Change Lives: Guide tamariki and rangatahi with compassion
Grow with Barnardos. Embrace our principles, elevate your social work career
Fixed term, full-time opportunity in Auckland

Are you passionate in making a positive difference to tamariki and rangatahi? Are you a star that can help us make sure "Every Child Shines Bright"

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

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

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Child and Youth Mental Health Workforce Delivery Lead

at Wise Group

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)

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Child and Youth Mental Health Workforce Delivery Lead

at Wise Group

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)

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Employment Consultant

at Quality Education Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Make a real impact supporting people into meaningful work
Supportive team culture with strong community connections
Company vehicle provided for community-based work

Make a real impact supporting people into meaningful work
Supportive team culture with strong community connections
Company vehicle provided for community-based work

Empower people into meaningful work at Lifeskills—provide person-centred coaching, practical support, and strengthen community connections every day.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services

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

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Child and Youth Mental Health Workforce Delivery Lead

at Wise Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Hybrid + Work-life balance

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

Fixed full-time role (part-time negotiable) + Based in Wellington
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)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Employee Support Liaison

at Tegel

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

At Tegel, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. We’re looking for an Employee Support Li

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

6d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Learning Support Tutor

at Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

ASAP start

subClassification: TutoringTutoring

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22h ago

Listed one day ago

Casual Peer Support Specialist

at Wise Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papatoetoe, Auckland

$24.56 - $32.20 p.h.

Casual work available 24/7 + Papatoetoe + Peer-led service
Be part of a great team by showing your Peer Support values
Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-being

Casual work available 24/7 + Papatoetoe + Peer-led service
Be part of a great team by showing your Peer Support values
Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-being

Bring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction to inspire our Tāngata Whaiora in their recovery journey.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

1d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

at Social Workers Registration Board

Be an early applicant

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)

22h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Community Support Worker

at Life Plus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Make a Real Impact: Support youth to overcome challenges & achieve independence
Grow Your Career: Free training and professional development provided
Flexible Hours: Work as often or as little as you need to suit your life balance

Make a Real Impact: Support youth to overcome challenges & achieve independence
Grow Your Career: Free training and professional development provided
Flexible Hours: Work as often or as little as you need to suit your life balance

Community Support Workers to assist with the supervision and transportation of youths.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Fixed Term Residential Youth Worker Puketai Dunedin

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$57,760 and $65,334 dep on Exp, PLUS penal rates

$57,760 and $65,334 dep on Exp, PLUS penal rates
Based in Dunedin, for a full time, fixed term/secondment till April 2027
Share your interests, passion, and culture to help inspire and empower rangatahi

$57,760 and $65,334 dep on Exp, PLUS penal rates
Based in Dunedin, for a full time, fixed term/secondment till April 2027
Share your interests, passion, and culture to help inspire and empower rangatahi

Are you interested in helping tamariki develop the skills they need to be meaningful contributors to their whānau & communities?

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

6d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Family Worker -Social Worker (Graduate opportunity)

at Family Works Northern

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kensington, Northland

Standard

Leading not for profit organisation
Great opportunity for a graduate
Fixed term until March 2027

Leading not for profit organisation
Great opportunity for a graduate
Fixed term until March 2027

Are you passionate about working with families and children? Do you strive to achieve the best outcomes for them?

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

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

ECE Unqualified Reliever

at Candidex

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Support and guidance from an experienced education consultant.
Competitive Pay Rates.

Support and guidance from an experienced education consultant.
Competitive Pay Rates.

Join the Candidex family of temp and relief teachers and experience the perfect work-life balance you've been searching for!

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Casual Support Worker

at Wise Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$24.56 - $32.30 p.h.

Casual employment available across Tamaki Makaurau
Shifts available across the full 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Join us and bring your personality, commitment, compassion, and great ideas!

Casual employment available across Tamaki Makaurau
Shifts available across the full 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Join us and bring your personality, commitment, compassion, and great ideas!

Work alongside tāngata whai ora to maintain physical,emotional & spiritual wellness.Assist them with meal prep,clean-up & other daily living tasks.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

18d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Casual Support Workers

at Healthwise Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Casual Shift Work
8 Hour Shifts
Work + Life Balance

Casual Shift Work
8 Hour Shifts
Work + Life Balance

Support the community with their journey in rehabilitation with various needs.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Kaimanaaki | Whare Care Homes

at Te Iwi O Ngati Kahu Social Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waiuku, Auckland

$25 – $30 per hour

Kaimanaaki Superstar to journey alongside our Tamariki towards making a difference in their lives

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

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

18d ago

108 child development worker jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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