Food Process Development Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed eight days ago

Food Technologist (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

at Original Foods Baking Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

Develop innovative bakery products for a leading NZ Bakery.
Learning and career development opportunities within a growing business.
Staff discounts, sensory tastings, and a shared passion for food.

Advance your food technology career with a role that blends product development, compliance, and plenty of cake.

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Product Development Technologist - Dairy

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Fixed-term contract - Until the end of August 2027
Develop and improve dairy products from concept through to commercialisation
Lead projects, collaborate across teams and bring new products to market

Fixed Term Contract - Bring dairy innovation to life with New Zealand's favourite food brands

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Process Worker

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Glenavy, Canterbury

Entry- level roles available
Free bus with Wi-Fi from Timaru & Oamaru
12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off

Work 12s, enjoy blocks of days off and grow from temp to perm at a world-class dairy processor. Full training and free bus from Timaru & Oamaru.

Recruited byKathryn Haddow

10d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Process Workers

at Meateor Pet Foods LP

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Dunedin, Otago

• Join a friendly, safety-focused team.
• Full training provided, with opportunities to develop new skills.
• Full training provided, with opportunities to develop new skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, safety-focused team and gain hands-on experience in New Zealand’s pet food manufacturing industry.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

Quality Coordinator | Parental Leave Cover

at George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wiri, Auckland(Hybrid)

Values Driven Culture!
Great Opportunity for Professional & Personal Development!
Fixed-term Position!

An exciting opportunity for a full-time, fixed-term Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team for a 9-month maternity leave cover!

17h ago

Listed one day ago

Production Operator

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Weekly pay + pm shift allowance + Sat/Sun off

Full-time, Monday to Friday
Opportunity to build a long-term career in food manufacturing
Afternoon Shift Allowance

Operate production machinery, prepare premium dairy products and help deliver quality products enjoyed across New Zealand and worldwide.

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Internship - Quality Projects

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

Paid 10-week internship with hands-on Quality and Food Safety experience.
Work on real quality improvement projects.
Learn from experienced Quality professionals.

Gain hands-on Quality and Food Safety experience, supporting real projects across quality monitoring, validation and GMP training at our Pōkeno site.

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Quality Project Officer

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

Competitive Salary

Fixed term contract - June 2027
Manage material release, testing and MPI documentation
Play a key role in ensuring raw materials meet quality standards.

Join our Pōkeno Quality team, supporting material release, supplier quality and continuous improvement in a fast-paced infant formula plant

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Worker - Dairy Industry

at Drake New Zealand - Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tokoroa, Waikato

$29 - $30 p.h. + Weekly pay

Work with a globally recognised company operating across 46 sites worldwide
Be part of a team supporting day-to-day production and processing operations
Build your skills and experience within a growing industrial environment

Join a global dairy leader in Tokoroa as a Dairy Production Worker. 4-on, 4-off roster with full PPE provided.

Recruited byMichaela Gregory

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Program Manager - Meat Assurance Services Transformation

at AsureQuality Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Rapa, Waikato(Hybrid)

18 - 24 month fixed term contract opportunity | full-time hours
Large NZ organisation going through large scale transformation
Bring people on the journey and turn strategy into results

Seeking a Program Manager to lead a large and complex transformation in the Meat Industry, focusing on interconnected workstreams and stakeholders

18h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Business Analyst

at RWA People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$800 per day + GST

6-Month Contract + Up to $800 Per Day
Process Mapping + Business Analysis + Enterprise Transformation
Hybrid Auckland - 3 Days in the Office - Immediate Start

Join a major enterprise transformation programme, using your business analysis and process mapping expertise to drive successful delivery.

Recruited byAnup Mulay

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Internship - Manufacturing/Engineering

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

Gain practical experience in manufacturing and process improvement.
Work alongside experienced teams on real production projects.
Learn from experienced production and engineering teams.

Gain hands-on manufacturing experience, working on real projects to improve production processes, efficiency and performance at our Pōkeno site.

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Blender Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$30 + 8% Kiwi Saver

$30+ per hour with opportunities to transition into permanent employment.
Two shifts available: early morning in Otahuhu and afternoon in East Auckland
Join established manufacturing teams producing high-quality products.

Recruited bySarah Coad

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Opportunity to develop your career in production and drive quality/efficieny
Overtime rates for working night shift or over 40 hours.
Four day work week, providing a three day weekend!

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Internship - Global Quality Management Systems

at The a2 Milk Company

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

10 week paid internship program
Work alongside experienced professionals
Apply your studies to real-world projects

Join our Global Quality team for 10 weeks, gaining hands-on experience in quality systems, global projects, data analysis and continuous improvement.

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Process Workers - Tuakau

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tuakau, Waikato

Free On-Site Car Park
Full PPE provided
Weekly pay

Our client is looking for eager, committed and reliable individuals to join their fast paced production environment!

Recruited byGabrielle Maniapoto

10d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Quality Specialist (Parental Leave Cover)

at Mt Erin Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Longlands, Hawkes Bay

Quality Specialist for fixed-term contract (December 2026 – July 2027) providing parental leave cover and supporting quality operations.

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Quality Control Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Join a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment.
Strengthen your technical skills and grow your manufacturing laboratory skills
Grow your experience in testing, sampling and product quality.

Hands-on Quality Control role in industrial manufacturing! Apply your science background and develop your technical skills.

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

21d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Category Manager (Convenience Retail I Auckland) I

at Charm

This is a Contract/Temp job

Grafton, Auckland

$100,000 – $110,000 per year

Lead key role in FMCG category management for Mobil Oil New Zealand's convenience retail network.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Quality Representative

at iMIX

This is a Contract/Temp job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$32 – $33 per hour

Meaningful work supporting cancer patients across New Zealand
Grow with us in a modern GMP pharmaceutical environment
Fixed term with the potential to go long term

Help ensure lifesaving cancer treatments meet the highest quality standards in a growing GMP pharmaceutical team in Hawke’s Bay.

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Junior Project Engineer

at Walter & Wild

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

12-month fixed term role based in Māngere
Kickstart your career with hands-on capital project experience
Learn from an experienced engineering team

Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on exposure to capital projects, upgrades and equipment installations with a leading food manufacturer!

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Territory Manager

at Ecolab Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Innovative global market leader in water, hygiene and sanitisation
Field based role

As part of the world’s leading provider of cleaning, food safety and health protection products and services, Ecolab’s Global Food Retail division

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Improvement Manager

at Winstone Wallboards

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

12 month fixed term contract

Lead high-impact inventory & supply chain improvement initiatives
Use data and insights to solve problems and drive performance
Use data and insights to solve problems and drive performance

12 month contract. Lead supply chain and inventory improvement projects, driving operational performance, process optimisation and sustainable change.

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

HR & HS Coordinator (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

at Original Foods Baking Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

Sole-charge HR & H&S role supporting a 200+ employee manufacturing business. Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover.

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Machine Operator/Cook

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Ongoing work with immediate starts - multiple shifts available
Great team environment with full training provided
Competitive Rates

Machine operator/Factory Cook roles in Hastings. $26/hr to start depending on skillset. Physically fit, reliable workers wanted.

Recruited byWesley Williams

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Production Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

25

Enjoy varied production runs where attention to detail and quality are key!
Great management and a positive team culture.
Secure ongoing weekday work, great hours and the chance to build a career.

Production Labelling & Packaging Technician Hands-on production role with variety, stable hours and the opportunity to grow with a successful business

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago