Food Processing Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Process Technician

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of operating new food-processing technologies to make a plant-based protein.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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This is a featured job

Production Supervisor

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Featured

Listed seventeen days ago

Food Processing Workers

at Tech 5 Recruitment - Nelson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

NZD 24 - 26 per hour, Great culture

Competitive rate for the work, paid to you weekly
Casual work, it gives you flexibility and work/life balance
All appropriate safety clothing will be supplied to you for free

Come working casually for food processing businesses world famous, not only in New Zealand: making products you can be proud of!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17d ago

Listed four days ago

Shift Production Operator

at Ice Point

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$28 – $32 per hour

A great hands on shift production role for an energetic and reliable candidate.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Process Technician

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of operating new food-processing technologies to make a plant-based protein.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Production Workers - Silverdale

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverdale, Auckland

$24 - $25

Weekly Pay
Discounted baked goods
Temp to Perm opportunities

We are looking for production workers who will be required to be hands on with a variety of inhouse baked goods.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five days ago

Factory Process Workers Wanted

at Stafford Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Temp roles available now - Timaru / South Canterbury area
Good physical fitness and ability to pass drug testing required
NZ work rights apply - working holiday visa holders welcome to apply!

Immediate start! Temp factory roles with full-time hours available. Get in, get working, and earn now.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Pot-washer / Cleanmaster

at Dessert Kitchen

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paerata, Auckland

$23.95 per hour

Keep our commercial bakery running smoothly! 6 month contract pot-washing role for a reliable team player who takes pride in hygiene and hands-on work

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Line Worker

at OneStaff Hawkes Bay

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Competitive starting rate and paid breaks

A competitive starting rate with paid breaks
Maximise your workdays and your downtime.
Work with a supportive company through your employment

Production Line Workers wanted! Join a well-known local manufacturer in a fast-paced bagging role. Reliable, fit team players wanted. Apply now!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Experienced Machine Operator

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$28.42 start rate with $8 per shift allowance

Must have industrial food production experience
Machine Operation background essential
Night Shift

Experienced Food Production Machine Operator wanted for Night Shift

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Meat Process Worker

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Karaka, Auckland

$24.50ph

Monday - Friday
Must be comfortable working around live & processed chicken
ASAP start

Looking for physically fit candidates who are comfortable working with live & processed chickens to join a busy production team in Karaka

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Supervisor

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Fixed Term Nursery Workers - Heathcote

at Zealandia Horticulture

This is a Contract/Temp job

Heathcote Valley, Canterbury

Fixed term contracts - immediate start through to February 2027
Training provided - but basic plant knowledge is an advantage
Physical work - lots of bending, twisting and lifting of product (20kg max)

Join the Zealandia team to nurture plant seedlings as they move on to the production process during Spring and Summer

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

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Operator - Manufacturing | East Tamaki

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Work with a friendly, collaborative team.
Monday to Friday, day shift hours.
Secure a long-term opportunity with a pathway to permanent.

Join a supportive East Tamaki team, put your batching & blending skills to work, and build your future in a growing industry!

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Factory Hand - Night Shift

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave + PPE provided

Monday to Friday + 11.00pm to 7.00am + Short term assignment
Hutt Valley + Free onsite parking + Must be available NOW
Full NZ Class 1 driver's licence + Training and PPE provided

Join a busy manufacturing team where you'll be monitoring production machinery and receiving finished product off the line.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Team Member - Fixed Term

at Caffe L'affare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Cook, Wellington

6 month fixed-term, full-time opportunity
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Coffee on tap and beans to take home

We're after a Production Team member to jump in and join the team at our King Street Roastery.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Cold Store Production Operator

at ALH Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24

Long Term On-Going Work, With Temp To Perm Opportunities
Full PPE And On-Site Training Provided
Full Time Opportunities Available

We are looking for motivated Cold Store Warehouse Pickers to start work ASAP. Full training provided with competitive pay and opportunities to grow.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Warehouse Labourers / Devanners

at Nexus Agoge Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papakura, Auckland

$25

Physically fit and comfortable lifting up to 25kg
Reliable transport to travel to different job sites
Valid New Zealand work rights

We're currently building a pool of dependable casual workers to support a range of upcoming projects across the Papakura and wider South Auckland area

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Sample Processing Operators - Seasonal

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Riverlea, Waikato

Experience the buzz of peak dairy season!

Great team environment
Extra leave days
Seasonal role

Join a friendly and supportive team environment. Play a part in driving the future of dairy in NZ. Shift work is required.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Master's Graduate R&D Programme

at New Zealand Quality Petfoods Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$55,000 – $60,000 per year

Kick-start your R&D career by working on real product innovation and manufacturing projects with a fast-growing premium pet food company.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Plant Operator

at PGG Wrightson Seeds

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tinwald, Canterbury

$28.50 – $30 per hour

Join a passionate team driving innovation in New Zealand’s agricultural future.
Develop your career in a leading agritech company
Subsidised Income Protection, Health and Life Insurance

Come join PGG Wrightson Seeds as a Plant Operator on a Fixed Term Basis with a great team, competitive hourly rate

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Boning Room Labourers

at NetYourJob

This is a Contract/Temp job

Benneydale, Waikato

Gain valuable experience in the meat processing industry
Seasonal Full-Time Positions | Multiple Vacancies Available
Join the team at Crusader Meats in Benneydale

Crusader Meats NZ are looking for 20 - 30 reliable, hardworking Labourers to join our Boning Room team for the upcoming peak season

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Animal Feed Labourer

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

$26/hr + 8% holiday pay

Immediate start - Rolleston location
Earn $26.00/hr + 8% holiday pay, with PPE supplied
Monday to Friday rotating roster, no weekend shifts

Operate machinary, lift/stack product and grow with a leading Rolleston feed manufacturer - $26/hr + rotating shift roster

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Seasonal Sample Processing Operators - Christchurch

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Islington, Canterbury

Be part of the industry that powers the NZ economy

8 Month Seasonal Role
Experience the buzz of peak dairy season!
Work with a great team.

Join a friendly and supportive team environment. Play a part in driving the future of dairy in NZ. Rotating shift work is required.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Labourer

at Ryan Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25/Hr + 8% Holiday Pay + KiwiSaver + Weekly Pay

$25+ Per Hour + Weekly Pay + 8% Holiday Pay Accrued
Consistent, Full Time Hours Available
Variety of Jobs and Industries

Get stuck into hands-on work with weekly pay, great employers, and ongoing opportunities across Christchurch.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Stores Person / Stores Assistant

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

Dependant On Experinece

Immediate start
Fast paced role
Industry training provided

We're looking for a reliable and motivated Stores Person / Stores Assistant to join a busy manufacturing team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Machine Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$24 - $30 p.h.

Opportunities coming up in machine operation, production, or factory work
Day, night & rotating shifts available
$24 - $30 per hour (based on experience)

We are looking for Machine Operators to register with us for upcoming roles with our clients based in Penrose & surrounding areas in manufacturing

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Labourer

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosedale, Auckland

$25 per hour + Holiday pay!

Start ASAP! Get stuck in + Monday to Friday + No weekend work!
Multiple temporary assignments available
Great opportunity to earn some extra money!

Seeking temporary staff for short term assignments across the North Shore. Multiple opportunities available!

Recruited byBec Groves

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Manufacturing Assistant / Forklift Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$25.50-26.50 per hour (depending experience)

$25.50-26.50 per hour + Long Term + Weekly Pay
Work life Balance (Have the Evenings & Weekends free)
Supportive Team Environment that Works Hard & Has Fun while doing it

Manufacturing Assistant with a Forklift for a building materials company that works hard and has fun while doing it. Weekly pay, free parking!!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Manufacturing and Milling Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

Immediate Start at $28-30 an hour dependent on experience
Opportunity to go permanent available!
Full training provided - No Experience Needed

RB Recruitment is looking for a Manufacturing and Milling Operator to join their team in the development of rubber products. Full training provided!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Slaughter Labourer - Crusader Meats

at NetYourJob

This is a Contract/Temp job

Benneydale, Waikato

$23.95 - $30 per hour

Fixed term seasonal roles commencing November 2026
Life insurance benefits for qualifying employees
Join the team at Crusader Meats in Benneydale

Crusader Meats NZ have 20-30 vacancies for reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking people to join our team as Labourers in our Slaughter room

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

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