108 executive senior management jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

6 month hourly rate contracts
Nationally signmifcant reform programme
Previous consulting experience essential

6 month hourly rate contracts
Nationally signmifcant reform programme
Previous consulting experience essential

We are looking for contractors with previous Big 4 experience to join a boutique consulting firm with a significant pipeline of work.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Board / Company Secretary

at IGS

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexible contractor role with NZ's leading governance firm. Board secretarial support for Auckland clients. Ideal for governance-minded professionals.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

8d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Potentia

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Project Manager leading end-to-end delivery; set plan, manage risks/deps, align stakeholders, and keep workstreams on track.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

26d ago

Listed one hour ago

Kaitohu Matua | Senior Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Regions

at Te Puni Kōkiri

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

$104k - $115k p/a pro rata

Lead high‑impact Ministerial and executive advice
Influence national outcomes with strong regional insight
Fixed‑term opportunity until September 2027

Lead high‑impact Ministerial and executive advice
Influence national outcomes with strong regional insight
Fixed‑term opportunity until September 2027

Support the Office of the Deputy Secretary by providing high‑quality advice, coordination, and assurance across a broad range of responsibilities.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Executive Assistant & Training Coordinator

at EMERGENT

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

3 Month Temp Role, Great Culture, Auckland CBD

Three-month temporary role in Auckland CBD
Partner closely with a people focused Chief People Officer
Play a key role in a collaborative, purpose driven organisation

Three-month temporary role in Auckland CBD
Partner closely with a people focused Chief People Officer
Play a key role in a collaborative, purpose driven organisation

Support a purpose-driven CPO and dynamic team as EA & Training Coordinator, delivering high-level admin, coordination and impact across People ops

Recruited byLauryn Schaefer

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Director Corporate Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

The Director leads the delivery of corporate services across the Ministry, including finance, strategy, planning and reporting, risk, and procurement.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Executive Assistant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ngati Pahauwera Development Trust

NZD 55 - 60 per hour

EA support to Executive Director and three Inquiry Members in fast‑paced setting
Manage diaries, meetings, invoicing, and purchase orders with discretion
Oracle finance system experience and senior stakeholder support essential

EA support to Executive Director and three Inquiry Members in fast‑paced setting
Manage diaries, meetings, invoicing, and purchase orders with discretion
Oracle finance system experience and senior stakeholder support essential

Temp Inquiry EA needed ASAP for 2 months, supporting Exec Director and members. Strong senior EA skills, Oracle and finance admin experience required

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

14d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Chief Executive Officer

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Influence change with governance, whānau, and key partners.
Dual role across iwi development and commercial performance.
Influence change with governance, whānau, and key partners.

Influence change with governance, whānau, and key partners.
Dual role across iwi development and commercial performance.
Influence change with governance, whānau, and key partners.

Exciting and challenging opportunity to lead Ngāti Pāhauwera, shaping intergenerational wellbeing through iwi aspirations and commercial success.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

29d ago

Listed six days ago

Temporary Personal & Executive Assistants

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

NZD 35 - 50 per hour

Excellent hourly rates + KiwiSaver
A wide range of assignments, with potential pathways to permanent roles
Quick and efficient registration process and turnaround!

Excellent hourly rates + KiwiSaver
A wide range of assignments, with potential pathways to permanent roles
Quick and efficient registration process and turnaround!

Seeking experienced Personal and Executive Assistants in Auckland for upcoming temporary roles!

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Strategic Performance - contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Play a central role in shaping how a large public sector organisation plans, reports, and delivers on its priorities

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Finance Manager

at Likemind

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

ASAP start
Committed team
Exciting opportunity

ASAP start
Committed team
Exciting opportunity

Senior finance role, make an immediate impact, and gain experience working at the heart of organisational decision‑making.

subClassification: Management Accounting & BudgetingManagement Accounting & Budgeting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

IT Operations Manager

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Remote)

3-month initial contract - extension or permanent role potential.
Remote role (after 1-week in Dunedin)
Lead internal IT operations for global SaaS organisation

3-month initial contract - extension or permanent role potential.
Remote role (after 1-week in Dunedin)
Lead internal IT operations for global SaaS organisation

Lead a small team, while pitching in to be hands-on as needed. Support ISO audit, enhance asset management, transition to new SaaS management tool.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Interim Executive Director (Fixed term)

at ATCL Search

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed term to March 2027 | Auckland-based
Strategic leadership role at a pivotal moment for industry training
Oversight of a significant transition into the new PTE structure

Fixed term to March 2027 | Auckland-based
Strategic leadership role at a pivotal moment for industry training
Oversight of a significant transition into the new PTE structure

A rare interim opportunity: strategic leadership, complex stakeholder environment, leading a high performing team through a well supported transition

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Foodstuffs North Island Ltd

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior HRA - Talent Pool

at H2R Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$80-$100 per hour

Are you open to hearing about fixed term or independent contract opportunities?

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Finance Manager – (12 Month Fixed Term)

at Tenzing Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Senior ownership across NZ & AU finance operations
Key role in lead financial systems integration & SAP reporting
High‑impact role with autonomy and leadership visibility

Senior ownership across NZ & AU finance operations
Key role in lead financial systems integration & SAP reporting
High‑impact role with autonomy and leadership visibility

Lead finance across NZ & AU during a major SAP‑driven integration with global visibility

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Programme Delivery Lead – EEx Programme

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland(Hybrid)

Operate with true end‑to‑end accountability, shaping outcomes and decisions
Big scope, real impact across an iconic Kiwi organisation
Fixed term role until January 2028

Operate with true end‑to‑end accountability, shaping outcomes and decisions
Big scope, real impact across an iconic Kiwi organisation
Fixed term role until January 2028

Lead a co‑op‑wide transformation that’s reshaping how our people and payroll experience works: designed for the moments that matter.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Executive Assistant

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

This is a Contract/Temp job

$35-$75 / $65,000 - $130,000 / Hybrid

Short term temp assignments and permanent opportunities
Opportunities across governement, private and not-for-profit sectors
Competitvely hourly rates and salaries

Short term temp assignments and permanent opportunities
Opportunities across governement, private and not-for-profit sectors
Competitvely hourly rates and salaries

We partner with a range of respected Wellington organisations for temp and permanent opportunities in business support.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Office Manager

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

Weekly Pay Cycle + Paid Hourly (For Hours Worked!)

6 Week Temporary Assignment
On-The-Job Skill Development + 3 Direct Reports
Auckland CBD + Carpark

6 Week Temporary Assignment
On-The-Job Skill Development + 3 Direct Reports
Auckland CBD + Carpark

This is a hands‑on role supporting the General Manager and coordinating the day‑to‑day business operations of our busy recruitment agency.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Local Board Coordinator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator
Fixed term contract 3 months
Auckland Central

Local Board Coordinator

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Programme Director - Finance & ERP Enterprise transformation

at salt

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

- One of the best Kiwi brand - Leadership FTC 18months to 2yrs initially - Proven ERP led transformation experience - Auckland CBD - Hybrid,flexible

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Administrator

at Huntress Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Temp Contract - Starting Immediately
Paid Weekly
Join a collaborative team while making an impact in your community

Temp Contract - Starting Immediately
Paid Weekly
Join a collaborative team while making an impact in your community

A great role for someone organised, people‑focused, and confident managing multiple priorities!

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Product Owner

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Massey University, Manawatu

Join a major bank transformation focused on redesigning how work is delivered.
Embed in teams to coach, uplift, and demonstrate best-practice Product Owners
Senior-level Product / Chapter Lead experience required. 10 month contract

Join a major bank transformation focused on redesigning how work is delivered.
Embed in teams to coach, uplift, and demonstrate best-practice Product Owners
Senior-level Product / Chapter Lead experience required. 10 month contract

This is a rare opportunity to help redesign how a major bank delivers work - from idea through to execution for a 10 month contract.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Administrator

at Massey University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Provide guidance and consistency across the VC & Provost admin hub
Coordinate diaries, meetings, minutes and projects in a complex environment
Trusted senior administrative partner to senior academic and research leaders

Provide guidance and consistency across the VC & Provost admin hub
Coordinate diaries, meetings, minutes and projects in a complex environment
Trusted senior administrative partner to senior academic and research leaders

Play a central role delivering trusted, efficient support that enables University leaders to focus on strategy.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Interface Lead

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

$105,832-$158,747 incl all benefits

Make a real impact on a high-profile, multi-agency regional programme
Build experience in complex interface and risk integration work
Work with committed partners shaping outcomes for RiverLink

Make a real impact on a high-profile, multi-agency regional programme
Build experience in complex interface and risk integration work
Work with committed partners shaping outcomes for RiverLink

Lead cross‑agency coordination, manage interface risks, and provide clear analysis to support governance decisions in a complex regional programme.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Commensurate with skills & experience

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful health equity initiatives and embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi across a national medical college.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Product Manager

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 10 month contract (potential to extend)
Auckland location
3 days in office, 2 days WFH

Initial 10 month contract (potential to extend)
Auckland location
3 days in office, 2 days WFH

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and capability uplift, where you'll play a key role in connecting enterprise priorities.

Recruited byIsabella Johnstone

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior IT Project Manager (12-month fixed term)

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job