Ecologist Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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)

18h ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

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)

18h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

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)

18h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Fieldays 2026 Receptionists - Fixed Term

at New Zealand National Fieldays Society

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ohaupo, Waikato

$28 per hour

Be part of NZs most iconic event, Fieldays
Fantastic Team Culture
Rural working environment

Be part of NZs most iconic event, Fieldays
Fantastic Team Culture
Rural working environment

If events are your thing, then this could be the opportunity for you!

subClassification: ReceptionistsReceptionists

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

16h ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed sixteen hours 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)

16h ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Orchids growing and care

at Utopia Orchids Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukekohe East, Auckland

$26 – $30 per hour

Do you have experience in orchid growing or maintenance? Then this could be your next job. We are looking for someone with nursery experience.

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

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

16d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Ranger Project Lead Biodiversity-Kaimai Mamaku Goat Eradication

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Fixed Term, part-time (24hrs per week) through to June 2028 | based in Tauranga
Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Deliver meaningful outcomes for Aotearoa

Fixed Term, part-time (24hrs per week) through to June 2028 | based in Tauranga
Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Deliver meaningful outcomes for Aotearoa

Lead the planning and delivery of the Kaimai Mamaku Goat Eradication Project within Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

11d ago

Listed seventeen hours 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)

17h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Crew – General Hand (Independent Contractor)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Life at sea is never the same two days - and as a General Hand, you'll be part of the crew that makes it all happen.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

19d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

14h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Fixed Term Large Animal Veterinary Technician x3

at Veterinaryfirst Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

We’re 100% kiwi owned!
Work in the heart of the Waipa!
2 month fixed term contract

We’re 100% kiwi owned!
Work in the heart of the Waipa!
2 month fixed term contract

Join our dedicated vet tech team in Te Awamutu and play a key role in supporting our local farmers as a Veterinary Technician!

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Apprentice Gardener

at Taranaki Regional Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukeiti, Taranaki

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to join our team on a full time, fixed term basis for 3 years

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

14h ago

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