107 hydro jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Logistics Supervisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

$120,000 – $135,000 per year

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Join Te Rāhui Solar Farm and help build renewable energy for Aotearoa. He waka eke noa (we're all in this together). Starting in August.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed twenty six days ago

Summer Student Internship Programme 26/27

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Up to $29.90 p.h.

November 15 - February 12
Auckland-based
A range of opportunities for different interests and degrees

We have exciting opportunities for tertiary students to join us on a 12-week Summer Internship programme designed to maximise your development

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Labourers

This is a Contract/Temp job

$30 – $33 per hour

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in June! Up to 9 months of work!

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

ELECTRICAL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNS – Christchurch/Tauranga/Auckland

at Ergo Consulting Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Fun working environment
A progressive and professional company
Excellent insight into our Electrical & Civil Engineering Consultancy

Great people, interesting work, giving you opportunities to grow your skills

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

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

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Logistics Supervisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

$120,000 – $135,000 per year

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Join Te Rāhui Solar Farm and help build renewable energy for Aotearoa. He waka eke noa (we're all in this together). Starting in August.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Site Engineer

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stay local
Build landmark infrastructure
Grow your engineering career

Build a landmark Hawke's Bay infrastructure project. Grow your engineering career with Seipp while working close to home on a major wastewater upgrade

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Wildfire Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington or Christchurch

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Passionate about the natural environment
This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch
Salary range $128,449-$142,721 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Join us and help strengthen New Zealand’s ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Service Technician

at Hygiene Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Service Technician providing onsite support for chemical distribution and dosing systems at a manufacturing facility in South Auckland.

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

3d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Terminal Operator

at NES Fircroft

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

NZD 35 - 38 per hour

Join our team as a Terminal Operator, helping deliver safe, reliable and efficient fuel terminal operations in a dynamic environment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Boiler Mechanic

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

$57.50 per hour (wages)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Long term growth opportunities

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Drive maintenance for a leadingdefence-focussed uncrewed capability
Rare opportunity to become a foundational team member
2 x Fixed Term roles available

Be a foundational member of Ocius NZ and expand your career to involve maintaining USVs alongside RNZN whilst gaining hands-on experience in Australia

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Plumber - Antarctica

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Western Springs, Auckland

$55 p.h. (WAGES)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Only 0.0001% of People Will Ever Work in Antarctica. Will You?

Ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of Antarctica? This all-expenses-paid gig will get you there!

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

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Internship Programme 2026 / 2027

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Engineering Internship Programme Nov 26 - Feb 2027

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Community Flood Resilience Programe Lead - Ethnic Communities

at Earth Action Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

$30 – $35 per hour

Meaningful work creating lasting environmental and community impact.
Real opportunities to shape a growing organisation.
Build partnerships with vulnerable communities, council and local residents.

Own and grow a leading community flood resilience programme while helping shape the next chapter of a small, fast-growing environmental charity.

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

19d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

HSE Manager - Masterton Solar Project - 133MW DC

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Multi-year contract offering long-term security on a major energy project
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Elecnor, a New Zealand leader in large-scale renewable energy projects

Join Elecnor to lead safety excellence on major infrastructure projects, protect our people, and help build a safer, sustainable energy future.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Programme Manager

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Income protection and life insurance.

Make a real difference to the future of Auckland.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
2 year fixed term

You will lead the design and delivery of practical, enduring improvements across Watercare's growth and development system.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Antarctica

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

$55 per hour (WAGES)

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Only 0.0001% of People Will Ever Work in Antarctica. Will You?

Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic? Your next Antarctic adventure awaits!

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Construction Supervisor: Pacific Islands

at Tradestaff Global

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

3-month Fixed Term Contract with Extension Potential.
Expand Your Overseas Experience
Salary NZ$130K – $160K PA, experience dependent.

Construction Supervisor for a Pacific Islands project wanted. Site close-out, defects, HSE and team supervision experience required.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Estimator

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Multiple roles open
Exciting stage in our businesses growth
Competitive day rate

Use your expertise to review live quotes, sense-check pricing and scope, fix anything that's off, and sign them off so jobs can go out.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed ten days ago

Skid Steer and Telehandler Operators

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$32.60 – $37.10 per hour + Bonus

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Join Te Rāhui Solar Farm and help build renewable energy for Aotearoa. He waka eke noa (we're all in this together). Starting in August.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Class 4 Driver

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

$30.00 - $34.00

Class 2 & Class 4 Driver Operator roles available
Operate specialist trucks with weekly pay and immediate start
Hands-on role with jetting, vacuum and hydro excavation equipment

Operate Class 2 or Class 4 manual trucks in a hands-on role with specialist equipment, weekly pay and immediate start.

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Summer Intern Engineer (Fixed Term)

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Civil or Environmental Engineering student? Gain hands-on experience this summer working on real infrastructure projects with WDC

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Technical Delivery Manager

at HRConsult Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

Drive one of the region's biggest greenfield ERP builds to success
Be part of a highly motivated team
Help shape the future of Northland Waters

Drive ERP delivery for a brand new water utility, from vendor selection through to go-live.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Mining Process plant operations people

at New Age Commissioning Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Reefton, West Coast

Contract mining process plant role. Expert operators needed for safe, efficient operations in New Zealand.

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Process Engineer

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawera, Taranaki

Manage and support capital projects
Manage and support process safety activities
Support our management of Change process

Provide process engineering support to Operations and Maintenance, improving infrastructure and keeping the Ammonia-Urea plant running.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Market Technical Specialist - 12 month fixed term

at Transpower

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job