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

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Sustainability Coordinator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$68k - $78k

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Enjoy a role with impact and purpose where you have the opportunity to get involved in sustainability initiatives and make a difference

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Listed eighteen days ago

Sustainability Coordinator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$68k - $78k

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Are you passionate about sustainability and data?
Operational and delivery-focused role where you get to apply what you’ve studied
Enjoy a role with impact and purpose

Enjoy a role with impact and purpose where you have the opportunity to get involved in sustainability initiatives and make a difference

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

18d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Ranger Biodiversity (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Join the team protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern/ Tara iti, New Zealand's rarest bird.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

4d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Farm hand

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Immediate start
Rolleston Location
Competative Pay

Immediate start
Rolleston Location
Competative Pay

Farm hands required ASAP!

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Laboratory Technician - Auckland

at Enviro NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Good hourly rate

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Play a key role in the daily operations of our laboratory, where you will be responsible for sampling, tracking, and reporting incoming waste samples

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed fifty seven minutes ago

Field Technician (Avocado Sampler)

at Eurofins Regional Service Centre (AU/NZ)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Field Technician vacancy for the upcoming avocado sampling season running from May - August 2026.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

57m ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Deck Restoration Technician

at Deck Refresh

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

As Deck Refresh grows, there will be opportunities for the right person to take on greater responsibility, including running small crews

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed four days ago

Ranger Biodiversity (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Join the team protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern/ Tara iti, New Zealand's rarest bird.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ahuriri, Hawkes Bay

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Waste Minimisation Officer - Fixed Term

at Taupo District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Amazing location

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Join a community‑driven council role delivering practical waste minimisation and behaviour change initiatives that make a difference.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Programme Director (Transformation)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gisborne, Gisborne

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

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)

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago