Drafting Contract Temp Jobs in Riccarton Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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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)

Featured

Listed two days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

We are seeking a hands-on, design-focused Graduate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of next generation waterjet products.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Centre Administrator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

$62,000 - $65,000 (prorated for part-time hours)

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Support the day-to-day operations of Northlands Shopping Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

11d ago

Listed five days ago

General Mechanical Engineer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

General Mechanical Engineer - fabrication and mechanical engineering duties, reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

at Energylight

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolston, Canterbury

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

A fixed term role in lively, rewarding environment supporting cutting edge commercial lighting technology solutions

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

21d 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 nineteen days ago

Graphic Designer - Fixed Term

at Ryman Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Russley, Canterbury

Use your creativity and design skills to enhance our brand
Enjoy working autonomously with the support of a team
Join a company that values kindness, care and excellence

Use your creativity and design skills to enhance our brand
Enjoy working autonomously with the support of a team
Join a company that values kindness, care and excellence

Grow your skills in a creative, purpose led environment delivering meaningful work that people truly value!

subClassification: Graphic DesignGraphic Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

19d ago

Listed ten days ago

Engineering Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24 - $30 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Are you looking for a hands-on role in Mechanical Engineering that will give you valuable industry experience. We have short term or long-term

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d 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 four days ago

GJ Gardner Homes - New Home Sales Consultant

at Main Divide Homes Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Are you ready to build a career with New Zealand’s most trusted and recognised home builders—where your success is truly in your own hands?

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

CNC Machinist

at HamiltonJet

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay and overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader
Be a part of a supportive and skilled team

Competitive pay and overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader
Be a part of a supportive and skilled team

We are currently seeking experienced CNC Machinist to join our team!

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed six days ago

Operations Assistant

at NetYourJob

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

This full time role is to cover a team member on maternity leave and is offered as a fixed-term contract until October. Apply now!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Electronic Assembly/Soldering

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

$25p/h + depending on your experience

Hands-on role assembling and soldering circuit boards (SMT & through-hole)
Enjoy a great work-life balance with early Friday finishes
Immediate start with opportunities for long-term growth

Hands-on role assembling and soldering circuit boards (SMT & through-hole)
Enjoy a great work-life balance with early Friday finishes
Immediate start with opportunities for long-term growth

Experienced electronics assemblers/solderers needed. Duties: PCB assembly, rework, soldering, testing, and mechanical/electrical assembly.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Commercial Site Manager

at Hays | Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

(open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Immediate Start role for a Commercial Site Manager looking for project consistency and growth opportunities

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Hammerhand - multiple positions

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

We currently require two experienced Hammerhands for F&T and Portable Building work in Hillsborough. Mon-Fri 530am-4pm

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed six days ago

Hammerhand - multiple positions

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

We currently require two experienced Hammerhands for F&T and Portable Building work in Hillsborough. Mon-Fri 530am-4pm

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Project Engineer – Foundry Capacity Increase

at HamiltonJet

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
The chance to make real impact on our business.
Join a globally recognised industry leader

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
The chance to make real impact on our business.
Join a globally recognised industry leader

This is an exciting opportunity to expand HamiltonJet’s manufacturing capability and shaping the future of our production and foundry operations.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Landscaper

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

26-32+p/h Depending on Experience

$26-32+ p/h with company benefits
Consistent. Ongoing work in the Canterbury Region
Permanent Employment opportunities

$26-32+ p/h with company benefits
Consistent. Ongoing work in the Canterbury Region
Permanent Employment opportunities

Experienced Soft and Hard Landscapers Required for a growing Christchurch-Based Team. Competitive pay, free PPE & Ongoing Work

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Contract UX Product Designer

at Sunstone Talent

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$100-$130 p/h 6 mth contract+park+hybrid

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Love creating great user experiences? Join a friendly team within a good company working on an exciting large web apps project? Contact Paul today :-)

subClassification: Web & Interaction DesignWeb & Interaction Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

26d ago

Listed eighteen days ago