Junior Java Contract Temp Jobs in Avonside Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed-term contract role. Gain valuable accounting experience with a family owned company. Competitive salary and small friendly team.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

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Listed ten hours ago

Senior Software Developer

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Employer superannuation contribution- up to 6.75%

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Join a forward-thinking team where your technical expertise will shape architecture, improve performance, and drive innovation across key platforms.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

10h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Senior Back-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Build backend services for an IoT equipment platform growing internationally.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

14h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Work remotely with a skilled team and deliver high-quality software across a scalable IoT platform.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

13h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term contract role. Gain valuable accounting experience with a family owned company. Competitive salary and small friendly team.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

16h ago

Listed five days ago

Centre Administrator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

$62,000 - $65,000 (prorated for part-time hours)

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Support the day-to-day operations of Northlands Shopping Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

5d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Senior Front-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Build front-end features for a construction asset platform using React within an agile engineering team.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

13h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

12h ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Platform Analyst

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$95,784 - $110,000 p.a

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Play a key role in keeping platforms running smoothly while supporting users and driving improvements.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

11h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Business Analyst

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Business Analyst supporting end-to-end tech & business change delivery; engage stakeholders, work with vendors, deliver quality outputs at pace.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

16d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

2 x CONTRACT Senior Frontend Web Developers (React)

at Sunstone Talent

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$100-$130 p/h 6mth contract+ModOffices+Park+flex

Senior UI web developer with JavaScript and/or TypeScript? React?
Work on building new features & functionality in React in a modern stack
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

Senior UI web developer with JavaScript and/or TypeScript? React?
Work on building new features & functionality in React in a modern stack
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

A stable, growing company is looking for 2 x CONTRACT Senior Frontend Web Developers to join a new web team working on a web apps project :-)

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

21d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

at Energylight

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolston, Canterbury

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

A fixed term role in lively, rewarding environment supporting cutting edge commercial lighting technology solutions

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

14d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Production Engineer

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

A rare opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

NetSuite Analyst

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

An innovative company that enhances people's lives.
Support global customers & end users.
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch.

An innovative company that enhances people's lives.
Support global customers & end users.
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch.

A rare opportunity for an experienced NetSuite Analyst to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

21d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

C++ Developers

at Crescent Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate + Remote

C++ embedded role on a high-impact, real-world engineering project
2-year contract with strong hourly rates and long-term stability
Initial onboarding onsite in Christchurch, then remote across NZ

C++ embedded role on a high-impact, real-world engineering project
2-year contract with strong hourly rates and long-term stability
Initial onboarding onsite in Christchurch, then remote across NZ

C++ Embedded Engineers for 2-year contract. High-impact project, strong rates, initial onsite then remote across NZ.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Educational Technology Consultant (Assessment)

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Fixed-term, full-time role in digital education
Enhance assessment through innovative technology
Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team

Fixed-term, full-time role in digital education
Enhance assessment through innovative technology
Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team

As an Educational Technology Consultant at UC you will shape the future of digital education by enhancing assessment through innovative technology.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Contract UX Product Designer

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$100-$130 p/h 6 mth contract+park+hybrid

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Love creating great user experiences? Join a friendly team within a good company working on an exciting large web apps project? Contact Paul today :-)

subClassification: Web & Interaction DesignWeb & Interaction Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

19d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Graphic Designer - Fixed Term

at Ryman Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Russley, Canterbury

Use your creativity and design skills to enhance our brand
Enjoy working autonomously with the support of a team
Join a company that values kindness, care and excellence

Use your creativity and design skills to enhance our brand
Enjoy working autonomously with the support of a team
Join a company that values kindness, care and excellence

Grow your skills in a creative, purpose led environment delivering meaningful work that people truly value!

subClassification: Graphic DesignGraphic Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

13d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Data Analysts

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive salary + benefits
Long term contract 12 - 18 Month contract
Multiple roles on offer

Competitive salary + benefits
Long term contract 12 - 18 Month contract
Multiple roles on offer

are you passionate about analysing and improving asset data while also influencing how it is structured and managed? Then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

25d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

CONTRACT Business Analyst / Product Owner (Web/Software)

at Sunstone Talent

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$110-$130 p/h 6 month contract+park+flexible

Do you have web applications project background working in agile?
Enjoy building relationships across the business & understanding requirements?
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company that is successful

Do you have web applications project background working in agile?
Enjoy building relationships across the business & understanding requirements?
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company that is successful

Software BA / Product Owner? Immediately available for a 6 month contract? Stable, growing company working on an innovative web project helping people

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

21d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Solicitor - Maternity Cover

at The Recruitment Alternative

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

13month maternity cover. Must be able to hit the ground running in this fast paced, high-volume role. Come join a team of high performers!

subClassification: Property LawProperty Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

10h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Sales Coordinator - 12 Month Fixed Term

at Alliance Group Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed Term
Gain Experience
Grow Your Skills

Fixed Term
Gain Experience
Grow Your Skills

12 Month Fixed-term Sales Coordinator supporting global food sales, coordinating plans, data and customers in a fast‑paced international team.

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Tennis Club Administrator

at Russell Marketing Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Strowan, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Waimairi is the largest tennis club in Christchurch by membership with 566 affiliated members. The club has seven courts, six have LED lighting.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Aftersales Engineering Support Coordinator

at HamiltonJet

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
A supportive and innovative company culture.

Opportunities to work on engaging and challenging projects.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
A supportive and innovative company culture.

Looking for a role where your engineering skills meet real world data? Are you ready to advance your career with a innovative Kiwi company? Apply now!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Youth Administrator (Project)

at Hato Hone St John

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

10 hours per week, can be worked flexibly across the week
Hybrid working; collaborative and high trust culture
Proud signatory of the Pride Pledge, we champion a rainbow-inclusive workplace

10 hours per week, can be worked flexibly across the week
Hybrid working; collaborative and high trust culture
Proud signatory of the Pride Pledge, we champion a rainbow-inclusive workplace

18 month fixed term role, bring your strong admin and project management skills to this special youth programme project. 10 hours per week.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Data Engineer (Chch preferred)

at Find IT Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Lead data engineering delivery across Databricks, PySpark, Python and SQL
Build robust ETL and ELT pipelines with strong DataOps and CI/CD practices
Hourly Rate Contract through to 30 June 2026

Lead data engineering delivery across Databricks, PySpark, Python and SQL
Build robust ETL and ELT pipelines with strong DataOps and CI/CD practices
Hourly Rate Contract through to 30 June 2026

Senior Data Engineer contract in Christchurch delivering modern data platforms and pipelines

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Databricks Engineer

at 84 Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Databricks Engineer contracts across NZ. Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Medallion Architecture.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Accounts Administrator

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Contract Role
Projectworks Experience Essential
Christchurch Office Based

Contract Role
Projectworks Experience Essential
Christchurch Office Based

We are seeking a capable and detail-focused Accounts Administrator to step into a key contract role, supporting a busy and collaborative team.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

6d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Senior Technical BA

at Crescent Consulting

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Senior Technical BA in a priority compliance transformation programme
Lead workshops, user stories, process maps within a Scrum team
Work where geospatial data, regulation and service design meet

Senior Technical BA in a priority compliance transformation programme
Lead workshops, user stories, process maps within a Scrum team
Work where geospatial data, regulation and service design meet

Senior Technical BA to shape a priority compliance programme, leading workshops, user stories and process design within a Scrum delivery team.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

30d+ ago

Listed twelve days ago

Network Connectivity Coordinator - 2-year fixed-term

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Blend field work with problem-solving and technical thinking
Exposure to network operations, mapping and connectivity
Own processes that improve network accuracy and safety

Blend field work with problem-solving and technical thinking
Exposure to network operations, mapping and connectivity
Own processes that improve network accuracy and safety

Get out on the network, solve real issues and make a visible impact every day

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Candidate Coordinator

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$60,094 with $71,651 being 100% of range

Fixed term until October 2026
Join a supportive, values-led team with mentoring and growth opportunities
Be the welcoming first impression for recruitment across the lower North & South

Fixed term until October 2026
Join a supportive, values-led team with mentoring and growth opportunities
Be the welcoming first impression for recruitment across the lower North & South

Support meaningful public sector recruitment, be the first impression for candidates and grow your skills in a supportive, values-led team.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Financial Accountant

at AgResearch

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Drive you career forward in science with this vital New Zealand organisation
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Commitment to supporting you grow and develop

Drive you career forward in science with this vital New Zealand organisation
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Commitment to supporting you grow and develop

An excellent opportunity for you to use your financial acumen and leadership skills to improve business performance and enhance the bioeconomy of NZ

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

11d ago

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Centre Administrator

Senior Front-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

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Senior Business Analyst

2 x CONTRACT Senior Frontend Web Developers (React)

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

Production Engineer

NetSuite Analyst

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Educational Technology Consultant (Assessment)

Contract UX Product Designer

Graphic Designer - Fixed Term

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Aftersales Engineering Support Coordinator

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