Geoscience Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

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Listed eleven days ago

Laboratory Technician - Auckland

at Enviro NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Good hourly rate

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Play a key role in the daily operations of our laboratory, where you will be responsible for sampling, tracking, and reporting incoming waste samples

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Geologist (6 Months Fixed Term)

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

Full-time, Fixed Term opportunity for 6 months
Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Live and work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region

Full-time, Fixed Term opportunity for 6 months
Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Live and work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region

Work at OceanaGold Waihi and enjoy an amazing lifestyle at the gateway to the Coromandel while living in a town with a heart of gold!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

25d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

19d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

16h ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Engineer / Graduate

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taradale, Hawkes Bay

45

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil and Structural Projects
Great team and support
Local Hawkes Bay Work

Civil Engineer required for Taradale - Hawkes Bay - APPLY TODAY!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland(Hybrid)

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Join Cure Kids to lead and manage the annual research granting round and manage the coordination of open grants.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

18h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gisborne, Gisborne

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

16h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ahuriri, Hawkes Bay

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

16h ago

Listed five days ago

Senior GIS Analyst - WREMO

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Thorndon, Wellington

$93,457-$140,186 incl all benefits

Make a real difference when it matters most
Dynamic role with room to make an impact
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Make a real difference when it matters most
Dynamic role with room to make an impact
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Provide geospatial data analysis, develop mapping applications & tools, & deliver support & training to users of the data.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Audit Lead - 12 Months

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Great opportunity to be part of operational improvements that deliver value

subClassification: OtherOther

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

15h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

NZ Expedition Vessel Skipper - SRL

at Heritage Travel Services (2018) Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Heritage Explorer visits some of New Zealand’s most picturesque and remote locations, around Fiordland’s Southern Fiords and Marlborough Sounds.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

16h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed three days ago

Sessional Lecturers & Assessment Markers - BIS

at Future Skills

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Flexible, contract-based engagement aligned with block delivery
Contribute to programmes with strong industry relevance and applied focus
Work with a diverse international student cohort

Flexible, contract-based engagement aligned with block delivery
Contribute to programmes with strong industry relevance and applied focus
Work with a diverse international student cohort

We are looking for sessional lecturers and assessment markers for our Business Information Systems (Postgraduate) starting in Block 2, 20th April 2026

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed six days ago