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

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)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Support Specialist

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

One Tree Point, Northland

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

Provide operational support to deliver the Marsden Point site redevelopment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Site Engineer

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $110,000 per year

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Site Engineer to join our team on the Te Rahui Solar Project.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Expedition Leader

at Elite & Personal Tours Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown Central, Otago

Our Expedition Leaders are among the best in the business. They are highly educated naturalists and experienced guides.

subClassification: Tour GuidesTour Guides

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Content Writer - Leadership (Level 3)

at New Zealand Management Academies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

3–6 month remote contract, NZ-wide applicants welcome
Develop lesson plans, workbooks, and learner resources
Brand-new Level 3 Leadership course development

3–6 month remote contract, NZ-wide applicants welcome
Develop lesson plans, workbooks, and learner resources
Brand-new Level 3 Leadership course development

Create engaging leadership course content remotely and help shape future learners across Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Ranger (Seasonal Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

Be an integral part of the kakī recovery team over the busy summer period

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Policy Advisor

at New Zealand Public Service Association

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,285 – $134,450 per year

Full time, 1 Year Fixed Term

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Policy Advisor (Contractor)

at NSAD RISK MANAGEMENT, INC.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$3,000 – $4,500 per month

Strategic policy role. Flexible remote work. Geopolitical risk analysis. Global exposure. Competitive compensation

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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 thirteen days ago

Kaiārahi Reo Pākehā - Online English Teacher

at Nga Kura a Iwi o Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

$80,000 – $95,000 per year

Work online with wharekura aged rangatahi
Create innovative learning programmes for English
Work from home with some travel

Work online with wharekura aged rangatahi
Create innovative learning programmes for English
Work from home with some travel

Lead the development, delivery, and assessment of innovative NCEA Te Reo Pākehā courses, including literacy co-requisites, for rangatahi.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Marine Technical Advisor (Fixed Term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Contribute to vital biodiversity conservation efforts for our marine ecosystems
Work with scientific experts and tangata whenua to support strategy development
Full-time, fixed term role until April 2027; Auckland location

Contribute to vital biodiversity conservation efforts for our marine ecosystems
Work with scientific experts and tangata whenua to support strategy development
Full-time, fixed term role until April 2027; Auckland location

Bring your passion for marine conservation to a role that offers professional development and makes a difference for nature.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

HSE Advisor

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$120,000 – $135,000 per year

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

We are seeking an Experienced HSE Advisor to maintain our company culture focused on Safety and Zero Harm principles and join our growing team!

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Construction Systems, AI and Sector Resilience

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80k - 85k p.a + professional development + more

Generous Leave Entitlements
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlements
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a nationally significant research programme, CanConstruct Aotearoa.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

A globally recognised, research-led university with a strong academic reputation
Supportive, collegial environment that values innovation and collaboration
Modern campus with excellent facilities and benefits

A globally recognised, research-led university with a strong academic reputation
Supportive, collegial environment that values innovation and collaboration
Modern campus with excellent facilities and benefits

Join UC as a Lecturer or Postdoctoral researcher contributing to a Marsden-funded project in Finite Geometry and Coding Theory.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Content Writer - Agriculture & Horticulture

at New Zealand Management Academies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

3–6 month remote contract, NZ-wide applicants welcome
Brand-new Level 2 Primary Industry Skills programme
Create lesson plans, workbooks, and learning resources

3–6 month remote contract, NZ-wide applicants welcome
Brand-new Level 2 Primary Industry Skills programme
Create lesson plans, workbooks, and learning resources

Create engaging agriculture and horticulture content and help shape future learners across Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Mate - Scampi Vessel

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

As the Mate, you will have the opportunity to support the Skipper with operations on one of these sought-after scampi vessels.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

2d ago

Listed six days ago

CIMIC Group Undergraduate Program 2027 - NZ

at CIMIC Graduates - CPB Contractors

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Clear Career Progression & Learning Opportunities
Engage in Purposeful, Meaningful Work
Supportive Leadership & Strong Culture

Clear Career Progression & Learning Opportunities
Engage in Purposeful, Meaningful Work
Supportive Leadership & Strong Culture

Nau mai, haere mai — be part of something bigger! Join our award‑winning CIMIC Undergraduate Program, commencing 2027.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Documentation / Research Specialist

at Admin By Request NZ Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papakura, Auckland(Hybrid)

Technical writing + research role. Create docs in MadCap Flare and analyse user engagement. Part-time/contract, hybrid. IT/cybersecurity focus.

subClassification: Market Research & AnalysisMarket Research & Analysis

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

27d ago

Listed seven days ago

Ecological Restoration Team Members - Fixed Term

at Wildland Consultants

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Wildland Consultants are seeking Fixed Term Ecological Restoration Field Team Members for the period May to July 2026.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Ad Features Writer

at Allied Media

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago(Hybrid)

Contractor opportunity with flexible location and hours

subClassification: Journalism & WritingJournalism & Writing

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Molecular Biology Technician (Fixed Term 6 months)

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

We are looking for an experienced laboratory technician to join our molecular biology team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Events and Engagement Administrator

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Coordinate high-profile events and student experiences
Fixed-term, full-time (37.5 hours)
Collaborative team with varied and engaging work

Coordinate high-profile events and student experiences
Fixed-term, full-time (37.5 hours)
Collaborative team with varied and engaging work

Coordinate impactful events and communications while supporting student engagement in a dynamic university environment.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

12d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Project & Contracts Manager

at Marlborough District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

$110,000 to $120,000 per annum + possible benefits

Fixed term position of 40 hours per week covering maternity leave
Work on high profile, meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Gain exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

Fixed term position of 40 hours per week covering maternity leave
Work on high profile, meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Gain exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

Excellent opportunity for a project professional to lead & deliver a diverse portfolio of community, civic, & commercial projects to make a difference

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

20h ago

Listed nine days ago