Horticultural Worker Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Kiwifruit Seasonal Work - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Join Qube for the 2026 Kiwifruit season! Earn great pay, work 12-hour shifts, and kickstart a career on the waterfront.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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This is a featured job

Maintenance Assistant

at Rosewood Hotels

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed six days ago

Grounds Worker

at Green by Nature

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Fixed term opportunity for the next 6 months!
Put your Horticulture knowledge to good use supporting our Waikato Villages Team
Guaranteed hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands

Fixed term opportunity for the next 6 months!
Put your Horticulture knowledge to good use supporting our Waikato Villages Team
Guaranteed hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands

We're looking for a dedicated Grounds Worker to support our Waikato Villages team for a fixed term of 6 months!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Kiwifruit Seasonal Work - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Join Qube for the 2026 Kiwifruit season! Earn great pay, work 12-hour shifts, and kickstart a career on the waterfront.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

8d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Vegetable Harvesting Staff

at Solar Produce Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Vegetable Harvesting & Planting staff

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Gardener and Maintenance

at Wenzel Motels

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $40 per hour

maintaining gardens and grounds. Maintenance, competitive rates, flexible work.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Maintenance Gardner

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

Up to $30 an hourly including holiday pay!

Hamilton Airport Depot Location + Full Time 7:30am - 4pm + Monday to Friday
Full Time, Ongoing Temporary Assignment Starting ASAP!
Working In An Established Team + Exposure To A Range Of Sites + Variety

Hamilton Airport Depot Location + Full Time 7:30am - 4pm + Monday to Friday
Full Time, Ongoing Temporary Assignment Starting ASAP!
Working In An Established Team + Exposure To A Range Of Sites + Variety

Maintaining and caring for gardens across the Waikato, including tasks like mowing lawns, weeding, fertilising, and operating a range of equipment.

Recruited byStacey Committie

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Product Assessor

at Zespri International Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal Product Assessors needed Apr/May-Oct to complete quality assessments, audits and compliance checks on a rotating roster (incl. weekends).

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Maintenance Gardener

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Johns, Auckland

Open To Hourly Rate Depending On Exp!

Central Auckland Depot Location + Full Time 7:30am - 4pm + Monday to Friday
Full Time, Ongoing Temporary Assignment Starting ASAP!
Working In An Established Team + Exposure To A Range Of Sites + Variety

Central Auckland Depot Location + Full Time 7:30am - 4pm + Monday to Friday
Full Time, Ongoing Temporary Assignment Starting ASAP!
Working In An Established Team + Exposure To A Range Of Sites + Variety

Maintaining and caring for gardens across Auckland, including tasks like mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and operating machinery.

Recruited byStacey Committie

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Landscaper

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$25-$26

General garden maintenance and Assisting with landscaping projects
Supportive, safety-focused team
Work outdoors in a team across varied sites

General garden maintenance and Assisting with landscaping projects
Supportive, safety-focused team
Work outdoors in a team across varied sites

Entry-level landscaping role in Dunedin – outdoor work, lawn care, planting, and garden maintenance with immediate start and weekly pay

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Rosewood Hotels

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Groundskeeper

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

NZD 28 - 30 per hour, Weekly pay

Competitive Rates
Ongoing Work
Reputable Company

Competitive Rates
Ongoing Work
Reputable Company

Maintain greens, fairways, & turf areas. Operate & maintain equipment & turf machinery. Monitor turf health, including irrigation, fertilization.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

General and Skilled Labourers

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Opportunity to upskill if you're here long term
Weekly pay + PPE supplied
No experience needed - just reliability and a good attitude

Opportunity to upskill if you're here long term
Weekly pay + PPE supplied
No experience needed - just reliability and a good attitude

$26 - $30ph depending on skills and experience. Long and short term work available!!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

23h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Farm hand

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Immediate start
Rolleston Location
Competative Pay

Immediate start
Rolleston Location
Competative Pay

Farm hands required ASAP!

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

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

22d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Deck Restoration Technician

at Deck Refresh

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

As Deck Refresh grows, there will be opportunities for the right person to take on greater responsibility, including running small crews

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

30d+ ago

Listed two hours ago

Personal Assistant

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$68878 - $87265 p.a.

Leverage your administrative & coordination expertise and grow your experience
Align your passion for conservation with your day-to-day mahi
12 month fixed term/secondment, Wellington location

Leverage your administrative & coordination expertise and grow your experience
Align your passion for conservation with your day-to-day mahi
12 month fixed term/secondment, Wellington location

Be the Chief Financial Officer's right-hand person, providing day-to-day support that benefits conservation

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

2h ago

Listed one day ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

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)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Landscaper

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

26-32+p/h Depending on Experience

$26-32+ p/h with company benefits
Consistent. Ongoing work in the Canterbury Region
Permanent Employment opportunities

$26-32+ p/h with company benefits
Consistent. Ongoing work in the Canterbury Region
Permanent Employment opportunities

Experienced Soft and Hard Landscapers Required for a growing Christchurch-Based Team. Competitive pay, free PPE & Ongoing Work

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Work Broker, Canterbury

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$79,200 - $95,873

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

As a Work Broker, you will play a crucial role in supporting people into employment by engaging with local employers and industries.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Handyman

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$30 – $37 per hour

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included – start immediately
No two days the same – varied handyman work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included – start immediately
No two days the same – varied handyman work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

Handyman/Utility worker - WANTED $30 - $37/hour + Holiday Pay + Kiwisaver. Reliable, weekly pay. Multiple sites per day - Good variety of work!

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Napier Central, 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)

1d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Grounds maintenance

at Enterprise Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive

We are currently seeking experienced Grounds Maintenance staff for an immediate start.

Recruited byDean MacKay

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

25d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Landscapers

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work on high-end, custom landscape projects across Auckland
Join a skilled, supportive team with opportunities to lead and grow
$28-$30p/hr Experince Dependent

Work on high-end, custom landscape projects across Auckland
Join a skilled, supportive team with opportunities to lead and grow
$28-$30p/hr Experince Dependent

Join our Auckland team delivering high-end landscape construction projects, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and detail.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

General Labourer

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

NZD 25 - 28 per hour

Variety of hands on work across construction, civil, warehousing and more
Immediate starts with multiple Waikato clients and good hours available
Great pay rates, supportive team and the chance to build new skills on the job

Variety of hands on work across construction, civil, warehousing and more
Immediate starts with multiple Waikato clients and good hours available
Great pay rates, supportive team and the chance to build new skills on the job

Hands on work across Waikato. Good pay, early starts and solid hours. Build skills with a trusted local recruiter.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Field Technician (Avocado Sampler)

at Eurofins Regional Service Centre (AU/NZ)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Field Technician vacancy for the upcoming avocado sampling season running from May - August 2026.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed six hours ago

QA Team Lead

at Zespri International Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Lead a 16-person Product Assessor team to deliver audits, analyse quality data, and resolve product compliance issues during the season.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

6h ago

Listed two hours ago

Regional Representative — South Taranaki - QEII National Trust Ngā Kairauhī Papa

at QEII National Trust

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawera, Taranaki(Remote)

$60.20 per hour

Aotearoa’s leading private land conservation organisation
Work with a variety of ecosystem types and landscapes
Great work/life balance with contracting hours

Aotearoa’s leading private land conservation organisation
Work with a variety of ecosystem types and landscapes
Great work/life balance with contracting hours

Use your ecological experience to help grow Aotearoa’s private land conservation network in the South Taranaki region

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

2h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

General labourer

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$25 – $28 per hour

Immediate start available
Pay rates between $25-$28 depending on experience
Weekly pay

Immediate start available
Pay rates between $25-$28 depending on experience
Weekly pay

General and skilled labourers required for various temp assignments

Recruited byTanya Brown

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Water Blaster

at Green by Nature

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Competitive wages + PPE gear + Uniform + Phone + more!
Fixed term opportunity supporting our cleaning team!
Awesome opportunity for a unique day-to-day role!

Competitive wages + PPE gear + Uniform + Phone + more!
Fixed term opportunity supporting our cleaning team!
Awesome opportunity for a unique day-to-day role!

the Water Blaster working across multiple sites with a strong focus on safety, environmental care, and quality workmanship with Green by Nature.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed twelve days ago

General Labourers

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We are seeking interest for a General Labourer role in Hamilton!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed two hours ago

Wetland / Terrestrial Ecologist

at Taranaki Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stratford, Taranaki

$91,455 - $96,835 per annum, including KiwiSaver

Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options

Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options

We are looking for a Wetland / Terrestrial Ecologist to join us! This is fixed term, commencing mid-July 2026 until the beginning of August 2027

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

2h ago

Listed one day ago

Ngai Tahu Tourism Placement Programme 2026

at Ngāi Tahu

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

12‑week full‑time placements with paid, hands‑on experience
Build your CV with one of NZ’s largest tourism operators
Living Wage + accommodation supplement to support you while you work

12‑week full‑time placements with paid, hands‑on experience
Build your CV with one of NZ’s largest tourism operators
Living Wage + accommodation supplement to support you while you work

He ara hou mōu – your pathway starts here. Explore tourism or hospitality with Ngāi Tahu’s 12‑week placement programme. Tohaina te pānui.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

1d ago

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