Council Planner Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Commercial Projects Coordinator

at Basketball New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand's fastest growing major sport.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

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Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed two days ago

Energy Project Coordinator - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

at Auckland Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Great opportunity for a recent graduate
Supportive team environment focused on learning and growth
Two-year fixed term contract

Great opportunity for a recent graduate
Supportive team environment focused on learning and growth
Two-year fixed term contract

Contribute to real energy savings and carbon reduction outcomes

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Policy Advisor / Senior Policy Advisor (Fixed-term – 6 months)

at Matamata-Piako District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Aroha, Waikato(Hybrid)

$87,258 – $111,022 per year

Mix of policy, planning & advisory work.
Autonomy to manage workload.
Collaborate across the org.

Mix of policy, planning & advisory work.
Autonomy to manage workload.
Collaborate across the org.

The (Senior) Policy Advisor role is ideal for someone who is ready to hit the ground running and knows their way around policy and corporate planning.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Commercial Projects Coordinator

at Basketball New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of New Zealand's fastest growing major sport.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Emergency Management Advisor

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$79,220-$118,830 incl all benefits

Make a real difference when it matters most
Variety & purpose, with opportunities to tackle diverse challenges
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Make a real difference when it matters most
Variety & purpose, with opportunities to tackle diverse challenges
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Play a hands-on role in supporting the region's response & recovery efforts, working to build community resilience.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Supply Chain Planner - 12 Month Fixed Term

at POSTIE PLUS GROUP LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ellerslie, Auckland

We’re customer-obsessed, people-focused, and always looking for better ways to do things. When our people thrive, our customers do too.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

18d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Assistant Project Manager | Newmarket

at Metlifecare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12 month fixed term contract Work on a large, confirmed pipeline

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Engineer / Graduate

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taradale, Hawkes Bay

45

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil Engineer required for Taradale - Hawkes Bay - APPLY TODAY!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Rare opportunity to lead a Moriori waka project on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands working across culture, heritage and recovery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

WSCCO Operations, Service Delivery & Operational Risk Workstream Lead

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Make a real impact every day.
Fixed term contract through until June 2027.
Base yourself in stunning Tahuna Queenstown.

Make a real impact every day.
Fixed term contract through until June 2027.
Base yourself in stunning Tahuna Queenstown.

Drive a once-in-a-generation transition shaping how water services are delivered across one of Aotearoa’s fastest-growing and most iconic districts.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Ministerial Advisor

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

The Advisor's role forms a critical conduit role between MEC and the Minister's Office, managing the flow of information between them.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Property Project Manager

at Kinetic

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

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

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

We’re now looking for an experienced Property Project Manager to join our team on an 18-month fixed-term contract to help deliver this programme.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Internal Communications Advisor (Fixed Term)

at Rotorua Lakes Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$95,000 – $105,000 per year

Great working conditions & Benefits
Dedicated team
Get in touch to have a chat!

Great working conditions & Benefits
Dedicated team
Get in touch to have a chat!

We're looking for a communications superstar to join our team for up to a year!

subClassification: Internal CommunicationsInternal Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Demand Planner

at Mars New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ellerslie, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary + bonus + hybrid + free parking

Build and align forecasts with Sales and Marketing
Mars NZ home to brands such as PEDIGREE® MARS®, SNICKERS®, WHISKAS®, ECLIPSE®
12 Month contract based onsite Ellerslie | Hybrid Working + free onsite parking

Build and align forecasts with Sales and Marketing
Mars NZ home to brands such as PEDIGREE® MARS®, SNICKERS®, WHISKAS®, ECLIPSE®
12 Month contract based onsite Ellerslie | Hybrid Working + free onsite parking

You’ll own the forecasting process across our Snacking and Food portfolio.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

19d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Co-Ordinator

at Onestaff Queenstown

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Competitive Hourly rate + 8% Holiday Pay

Be part of a major infrastructure project in Queenstown
Varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy
Great opportunity to gain experience across admin, HR, and project coordinatio

Be part of a major infrastructure project in Queenstown
Varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy
Great opportunity to gain experience across admin, HR, and project coordinatio

Organised Project Coordinator needed to support a busy team with admin, scheduling, and day-to-day project coordination in a fast-paced environment.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Local Board Coordinator

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Connections Co-ordinator

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

8 months fixed term role
Located in East Tamaki
Join an inclusive, supportive organisation with excellent benefits

8 months fixed term role
Located in East Tamaki
Join an inclusive, supportive organisation with excellent benefits

Fixed-term Connections Co-ordinator role supporting Design Projects with admin, data, invoicing and stakeholder coordination until March 2027.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Water Blaster

at Green by Nature

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Competitive wages + PPE gear + Uniform + Phone + more!
Fixed term opportunity supporting our cleaning team!
Awesome opportunity for a unique day-to-day role!

Competitive wages + PPE gear + Uniform + Phone + more!
Fixed term opportunity supporting our cleaning team!
Awesome opportunity for a unique day-to-day role!

the Water Blaster working across multiple sites with a strong focus on safety, environmental care, and quality workmanship with Green by Nature.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed ten days ago

Site Manager / Site Foreman (Invercargill or nearby)

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill Central, Southland

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

Join Apex Water as a Site Manager - lead major projects, run high-performing teams, drive safety, and deliver critical infrastructure across NZ!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

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