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

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Programme Director (Transformation)

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

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Employment Consultant

at Quality Education Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Make a real impact supporting people into meaningful work
Supportive team culture with strong community connections
Company vehicle provided for community-based work

Make a real impact supporting people into meaningful work
Supportive team culture with strong community connections
Company vehicle provided for community-based work

Empower people into meaningful work at Lifeskills—provide person-centred coaching, practical support, and strengthen community connections every day.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services

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

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Listed twenty three hours ago

Papakāinga and Marae Development Director

at Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Panmure, Auckland

Lead a transformational iwi development delivering papakāinga, marae, and enduring cultural, social, and economic infrastructure.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

23h ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Employee Support Liaison

at Tegel

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

At Tegel, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. We’re looking for an Employee Support Li

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Employment Consultant

at Quality Education Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Make a real impact supporting people into meaningful work
Supportive team culture with strong community connections
Company vehicle provided for community-based work

Make a real impact supporting people into meaningful work
Supportive team culture with strong community connections
Company vehicle provided for community-based work

Empower people into meaningful work at Lifeskills—provide person-centred coaching, practical support, and strengthen community connections every day.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services

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

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Business Development Executive

at Blue Water Products Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

Proven premium products – High-quality seafood and artisan foods in demand.
Strong growth opportunity – Help expand a fast-growing premium food business.
Flexible role – Remote work with commission-based earning potential.

Proven premium products – High-quality seafood and artisan foods in demand.
Strong growth opportunity – Help expand a fast-growing premium food business.
Flexible role – Remote work with commission-based earning potential.

Cold-calling sales hunter needed to win new hospitality, retail and wholesale customers for premium seafood and artisan food products. Remote role.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

20d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Business Management Advisor (Canterbury)

at Prime Strategies Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$140,000 – $210,000 per year

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Turn your business experience into high-value advisory work helping Canterbury SME owners build stronger, better-performing businesses.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

17d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Innovation Manager - Strategic NPD Projects

at Asahi Beverages

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parnell, Auckland

Lead end-to-end NPD and packaging projects from concept to launch
Partner cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain

Lead end-to-end NPD and packaging projects from concept to launch
Partner cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain

We are seeking an experienced Innovation Manager - Strategic NPD Projects to join the team on a fixed term, 8, month contract.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

18h ago

Listed three days ago

Trustee/Tangata Whenua representative - Tourism Bay of Plenty

at Tauranga City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Provide Tangata Whenua leadership guiding sustainable visitor economy growth
Bring strong governance experience with deep iwi and hapū connections
Embed Te Tiriti values and mātauranga Māori into destination strategy

Provide Tangata Whenua leadership guiding sustainable visitor economy growth
Bring strong governance experience with deep iwi and hapū connections
Embed Te Tiriti values and mātauranga Māori into destination strategy

Tangata Whenua Trustee to guide Tourism Bay of Plenty, bringing strong governance, iwi and hapū leadership to shape a sustainable visitor economy.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Early Response Work Broker - Bay of Plenty

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$79,200 - $95,873

Fixed term/secondment through to 30 June 2027
Based at any location within the Bay of Plenty region
Excellent induction and on-going training

Fixed term/secondment through to 30 June 2027
Based at any location within the Bay of Plenty region
Excellent induction and on-going training

Come and join our amazing team and make a difference!

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Manager - Te Wharau Project

at Nga Taonga Sound & Vision

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work with leadership to plan relocation and processing of collection materials.
Be part of an organisation that values Te Tiriti and cultural identity.
Flexible working – 65 hours per fortnight on full-time pay.

Work with leadership to plan relocation and processing of collection materials.
Be part of an organisation that values Te Tiriti and cultural identity.
Flexible working – 65 hours per fortnight on full-time pay.

Join a purpose-led org preserving the audiovisual heritage of Aotearoa, playing a key role in a large-scale collections relocation & storage project.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Business Support Officer

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

A varied, hands-on role where you'll support customers, coordinate operations and help build and implement processes from the ground up.

subClassification: Client & Sales AdministrationClient & Sales Administration

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

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

Develop policy for a small team focused on providing outcomes to communities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Early Response Work Broker - Bay of Plenty

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$79,200 - $95,873

Fixed term/secondment through to 30 June 2027
Based at any location within the Bay of Plenty region
Excellent induction and on-going training

Fixed term/secondment through to 30 June 2027
Based at any location within the Bay of Plenty region
Excellent induction and on-going training

Come and join our amazing team and make a difference!

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

9d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Financial Accountant

at AgResearch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Drive you career forward in science with this vital New Zealand organisation
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Commitment to supporting you grow and develop

Drive you career forward in science with this vital New Zealand organisation
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Commitment to supporting you grow and develop

An excellent opportunity for you to use your financial acumen and leadership skills to improve business performance and enhance the bioeconomy of NZ

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

18h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Talent Acquisition & People Advisor

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$96,000 – $120,000 per year

VERY Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

VERY Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Strategic partner managing the full talent lifecycle through expert recruitment, compliance, and NZ legislation advice to empower people and culture!

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Business Development Advisor (PNG 42005)

at Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Remuera, Auckland

N/A

Full time 4-month Volunteering opportunity in Kerevat, Papua New Guinea.
Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
Supporting the growth of a local education institution

Full time 4-month Volunteering opportunity in Kerevat, Papua New Guinea.
Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
Supporting the growth of a local education institution

Bring your BD experience in the academic or research sector and help establish a university business arm.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Director

at Far North Holdings Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Opua, Northland(Hybrid)

The Bay of Islands Marina Ltd is seeking Expressions of Interest for an Independent Director.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Sales Development Representative - 8 month Fixed Term Contract

at Generate Investment Holdings Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Career growth and development in sales
High energy, supportive team
Hybrid working

Career growth and development in sales
High energy, supportive team
Hybrid working

Turn conversations into opportunities and launch your sales career helping Kiwis make smarter financial decisions.

subClassification: Funds ManagementFunds Management

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

10d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Board Member - WestREAP

at Westland REAP Inc.

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hokitika, West Coast

Help shape the future of education and community wellbeing on the West Coast as a WestREAP Board Member.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15h ago

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