Defence Modelling Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Service Development Senior Advisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deliver work programmes as the specialist for this fast-moving business unit
Lead the lift of delivery maturity across the team
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Deliver work programmes as the specialist for this fast-moving business unit
Lead the lift of delivery maturity across the team
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Join this forward-focused team and be the bridge between strategy & delivery – transform work programmes into executable plans.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Business Analyst (Secret clearance)

at Momentum Consulting Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Secret clearance or higher mandatory
12 month, hourly rate contract
IT and operational improvement focus

Secret clearance or higher mandatory
12 month, hourly rate contract
IT and operational improvement focus

We are looking for an accomplished Business Analyst with Secret security clearance to join an existing programme of work on a 12 month contract

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

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Listed seven days ago

Video Analytics & Computer Vision Engineer

at Optic Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

12 month fixed term contract
On-site in the Ellerslie office in Auckland
Design and deploy advanced video processing & AI-driven analytics solutions.

12 month fixed term contract
On-site in the Ellerslie office in Auckland
Design and deploy advanced video processing & AI-driven analytics solutions.

Apply computer vision, ML, and GPU-accelerated inference, to transfer video streams into actional insights for a high profile NZ client.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Documentation and Draughtmen Engineer

at A-Ward Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Work on diverse projects with a respected engineering firm. CAD expertise valued. Contract role in Penrose.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Analyst

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$101287 - $130k p.a.

Lead high‑impact analysis and strategic advice across health service initiatives
Contribute to programmes that support better outcomes for whānau
Fixed term opportunity through to June 2027

Lead high‑impact analysis and strategic advice across health service initiatives
Contribute to programmes that support better outcomes for whānau
Fixed term opportunity through to June 2027

Fixed term, provide senior analytical advice and insights to strengthen health services and improve outcomes for communities across New Zealand.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Website Support Analyst (Fixed term)

at Stats NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$57,403 - $63,080 (pro-rata) + KiwiSaver

Balanced work-life with 2 days/week WFH
3 extra leave days during Christmas + great benefits + allowances
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment

Balanced work-life with 2 days/week WFH
3 extra leave days during Christmas + great benefits + allowances
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment

Help shape the digital front door to NZ’s official data - and develop your website, content and testing skills along the way.

subClassification: Internal CommunicationsInternal Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Lead Information Analyst

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Capture, design and architect content across a global organisation.
Be part of a transformational programme where knowledge drives impact.
Wellington based - 0.6 FTE Fixed Term for 9 months.

Capture, design and architect content across a global organisation.
Be part of a transformational programme where knowledge drives impact.
Wellington based - 0.6 FTE Fixed Term for 9 months.

Lead information discovery and design for MFAT's ECM programme, shaping enterprise information architecture in a complex enviornment.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Change Analyst

at Likemind

This is a Contract/Temp job

Trentham, Wellington

Hourly rate contract opportunity
Contribute to a significant programme of work
Work closely with stakeholders to support effective change adoption

Hourly rate contract opportunity
Contribute to a significant programme of work
Work closely with stakeholders to support effective change adoption

We are seeking an experienced Change Analyst to support a significant programme of work

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Service Development Senior Advisor

at Wellington City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Deliver work programmes as the specialist for this fast-moving business unit
Lead the lift of delivery maturity across the team
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Deliver work programmes as the specialist for this fast-moving business unit
Lead the lift of delivery maturity across the team
5 weeks annual leave + flexible working arrangements

Join this forward-focused team and be the bridge between strategy & delivery – transform work programmes into executable plans.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Midpoint of $145,198, dependent on experience

Use your expertise to strengthen monitoring of public health programmes
Wellington based | Full time | Fixed term until July 2027
Midpoint of $145,198, dependent on experience

Use your expertise to strengthen monitoring of public health programmes
Wellington based | Full time | Fixed term until July 2027
Midpoint of $145,198, dependent on experience

Help shape the decisions that maintain public health - turning evidence into insights through system-wide monitoring.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Commissioning Principal Advisor

at Social Investment Agency

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$148,878 – $210,180 per year

Join a great agency where you will be supported to succeed
Be part of a significant new area of work and a great close-knit team
Fixed-term to 31 May 2027

Join a great agency where you will be supported to succeed
Be part of a significant new area of work and a great close-knit team
Fixed-term to 31 May 2027

We're seeking a Commissioning Principal Advisor to join our Investment & Commissioning team in Wellington. This is a high-impact, strategic role.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14h ago

Listed two days ago

AI Product Engineer (Typescript/Angular/Java)

at HI Technology & Innovation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Remote)

Depending on experience

Creative freedom and agency
Flexible working hours
Friendly team and culture

Creative freedom and agency
Flexible working hours
Friendly team and culture

We’re looking for an AI Product Engineer in New Zealand to work on a focused, high-energy build fin Angular (Typescript) and/or Java

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

2d ago

Listed three hours ago

Business Analyst (Secret clearance)

at Momentum Consulting Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Secret clearance or higher mandatory
12 month, hourly rate contract
IT and operational improvement focus

Secret clearance or higher mandatory
12 month, hourly rate contract
IT and operational improvement focus

We are looking for an accomplished Business Analyst with Secret security clearance to join an existing programme of work on a 12 month contract

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

3h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Communications Engineering Consultant

at Nova Systems Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Professional Development Allowance

Contribute to the delivery of specialist RF/Comms and spectrum engineering services across Defence, government and commercial client programs.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10h ago

Listed six days ago

Website Support Analyst (Fixed term)

at Stats NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$57,403 - $63,080 (pro-rata) + KiwiSaver

Balanced work-life with 2 days/week WFH
3 extra leave days during Christmas + great benefits + allowances
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment

Balanced work-life with 2 days/week WFH
3 extra leave days during Christmas + great benefits + allowances
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment

Help shape the digital front door to NZ’s official data - and develop your website, content and testing skills along the way.

subClassification: Web Development & ProductionWeb Development & Production

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

6d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Principal Analyst - Evidence and Determinants - Intelligence - NPHS

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Influence national decisions with impactful public health insights
Lead strategy, projects, and capability in a high-performing team
Work with diverse stakeholders to improve equitable health outcomes

Influence national decisions with impactful public health insights
Lead strategy, projects, and capability in a high-performing team
Work with diverse stakeholders to improve equitable health outcomes

Lead national public health analytics, turning data into actionable insights that influence decisions and improve health outcomes across NZ

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

12h ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Leading Data Loss Prevention delivery across a complex environment
1x day per week in Hamilton required

Initial 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Leading Data Loss Prevention delivery across a complex environment
1x day per week in Hamilton required

Lead delivery of Data Loss Prevention initiatives across a complex enterprise security environment

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subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

3d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Senior Policy Analyst

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work closely with Ministers and legal experts on complex reform
Fast-paced, visible role with strong exposure and career development potential
• Work with a strong, supportive team and experienced senior leadership

Work closely with Ministers and legal experts on complex reform
Fast-paced, visible role with strong exposure and career development potential
• Work with a strong, supportive team and experienced senior leadership

Lead high-impact legislative reform. Drive policy, shape growth agenda. 6-month Wellington contract, immediate start.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7h ago

Listed three days ago

EVP Specialist – Strategic Transformation & Delivery

at Air New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Fantastic role with scope for growth and development
Enjoy exclusive travel perks starting from day one!
Work Perks: Access to discounts and offers from various providers!

Fantastic role with scope for growth and development
Enjoy exclusive travel perks starting from day one!
Work Perks: Access to discounts and offers from various providers!

As an Enterprise Value and Performance (EVP) Specialist, you’ll help ensure our most important priorities deliver meaningful outcomes for our

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Contracts Management

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

6 Month contract
Immediate start
Social Services Sector

6 Month contract
Immediate start
Social Services Sector

Assist this busy Ministry with high level contracts management expertise

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Commercial Project Manager - MRO

at Salus Aviation Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ardmore, Auckland

Exciting opportunity in Aviation
Progressive, rapidly growing company
Competitive Salary

Exciting opportunity in Aviation
Progressive, rapidly growing company
Competitive Salary

If you thrive in complex environments, driving outcomes and contributing to the future of aviation services then this role is for you!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Senior Advisor, Accountability

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$108,018 - $117,951

Lead official information request processes, ensuring timely, accurate responses
Draft Ministerial correspondence and support release of public information
Improve systems, templates, and reporting to meet accountability requirements

Lead official information request processes, ensuring timely, accurate responses
Draft Ministerial correspondence and support release of public information
Improve systems, templates, and reporting to meet accountability requirements

Provide advice and support across NEMA in relation to meeting the agency's obligations under the Official Information Act.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13h ago

Listed three days ago

Data Scientist - Video Analytics & Image Processing

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$115 - $120 ph + GST

Develop image processing solutions
Build and deploy computer vision models
Design scalable pipelines for video and image data

Develop image processing solutions
Build and deploy computer vision models
Design scalable pipelines for video and image data

Design and deploy machine learning solutions focused on video analytics and image processing.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager - (Pacific Regional Security Hub)

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive salary package + great staff benefits!

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Contribute to meaningful Pacific security and research initiatives
Fixed-Term position until end of March 2027

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Contribute to meaningful Pacific security and research initiatives
Fixed-Term position until end of March 2027

Coordinate Pacific research projects, stakeholder engagement, and regional initiatives at the University of Canterbury.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Research and Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake (12 month fixed term contract)

at Mana Mahi Recruitment

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Research & Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake role supporting Kaupapa Māori research, community engagement, analysis & reporting to amplify whānau voices

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Principal Advisor Crown Entity Monitoring

at H2R Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Support the Crown Entity Monitoring Team through a period of change.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen hours ago

Commissioning Senior Advisor

at Social Investment Agency

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$106,760 – $150,720 per year

Join a great agency where you will be supported to succeed
Be part of a significant new area of work and a great close-knit team
Fixed-term to 31 May 2027

Join a great agency where you will be supported to succeed
Be part of a significant new area of work and a great close-knit team
Fixed-term to 31 May 2027

We are seeking a Commissioning Senior Advisor to join our Investment & Commissioning team in Wellington, with strong commissioning capability.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14h ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Manager

at JacksonStone & Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Remote)

NZD 100000 - 120000 per annum

Supporting a kaupapa Māori transformation programme.
A fully remote opportunity for six months.
Manage two transformation initiatives aiming to remove barriers into education.

Supporting a kaupapa Māori transformation programme.
A fully remote opportunity for six months.
Manage two transformation initiatives aiming to remove barriers into education.

Support a kaupapa Māori initiative managing an equity fund to remove barriers of entry for students

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Policy Manager, Infrastructure Policy

at Ministry of Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Lead a diverse programme across regulatory and funding policy
Work on complex, longstanding issues with real-world impact
Join a supportive team

Lead a diverse programme across regulatory and funding policy
Work on complex, longstanding issues with real-world impact
Join a supportive team

Lead strategic education policy work with real impact in a supportive team

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8h ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Policy Advisor | Kaitohutohu Kaupapahere Matua (Fixed term)

at Stats NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$104,137 - $131,601 (pro-rata) + KiwiSaver

Balanced work-life with 37.5 hrs/week and 2 days/week WFH
3 extra leave days during Christmas + great benefits + allowances
Supportive leadership and a tight-knit, warm and fun team

Balanced work-life with 37.5 hrs/week and 2 days/week WFH
3 extra leave days during Christmas + great benefits + allowances
Supportive leadership and a tight-knit, warm and fun team

Great opportunity to lead meaningful policy work in census modernisation that influences Aotearoa’s data future.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Research Officer

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$80-100k

Collaborate with leading local and international research partners
Work on research that directly informs freshwater and environmental management
2 year fixed term role - great benefits and professional opportunities

Collaborate with leading local and international research partners
Work on research that directly informs freshwater and environmental management
2 year fixed term role - great benefits and professional opportunities

Support impactful freshwater research through environmental data analysis and collaboration with leading scientists.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

$110 + GST per hour

Deliver hands-on data engineering in a modern cloud environment
Work with a collaborative public sector team driving data innovation
6-Month contract (extendable)

Deliver hands-on data engineering in a modern cloud environment
Work with a collaborative public sector team driving data innovation
6-Month contract (extendable)

Senior Data Engineer delivering Snowflake and dbt models, T-SQL optimisation, SQL Server migration, and Azure/Microsoft Fabric collaboration delivery

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

1d ago

103 defence modelling jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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Service Development Senior Advisor

Business Analyst (Secret clearance)

Video Analytics & Computer Vision Engineer

Project Documentation and Draughtmen Engineer

Senior Analyst

Website Support Analyst (Fixed term)

Lead Information Analyst

Change Analyst

Service Development Senior Advisor

Principal Advisor

Commissioning Principal Advisor

AI Product Engineer (Typescript/Angular/Java)

Business Analyst (Secret clearance)

Communications Engineering Consultant

Website Support Analyst (Fixed term)

Principal Analyst - Evidence and Determinants - Intelligence - NPHS

Project Manager

Senior Policy Analyst

EVP Specialist – Strategic Transformation & Delivery

Contracts Management

Commercial Project Manager - MRO

Senior Advisor, Accountability

Data Scientist - Video Analytics & Image Processing

Project Manager - (Pacific Regional Security Hub)

Research and Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake (12 month fixed term contract)

Principal Advisor Crown Entity Monitoring

Commissioning Senior Advisor

Project Manager

Senior Policy Manager, Infrastructure Policy

Senior Policy Advisor | Kaitohutohu Kaupapahere Matua (Fixed term)

Research Officer

Senior Data Engineer

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