Kernel Developer Contract Temp Jobs in Lower Hutt Wellington, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

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Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Commensurate with skills & experience

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful health equity initiatives and embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi across a national medical college.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed six days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Open Star Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ngauranga, Wellington

Wellington based
Ability to work in New Zealand a must

Wellington based
Ability to work in New Zealand a must

OpenStar is looking for a full stack Senior Software Engineer to lead our small team of software developers on a six month fixed term contract.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Data Engineer

at TSB

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join a team passionate about our vision, as we work to become the easiest bank
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution
Be part of a team working to support our customers and our communities to thrive

Join a team passionate about our vision, as we work to become the easiest bank
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution
Be part of a team working to support our customers and our communities to thrive

We’re looking for a Data Engineer who loves solving hard problems

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

12h ago

Listed one day ago

Fractional Chief Technology Officer

at Recollect

This is a Contract/Temp job

Grenada North, Wellington(Hybrid)

Recollect is at an exciting point its growth journey and expanding globally — if you're a senior technical leader who wants real impact, lets talk.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Technical Software Solution Architect

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Design secure, scalable solutions across applications, APIs, integrations +cloud
Work closely with engineering and delivery teams in a regulated FS environment
Lead practical architecture decisions across modernisation + complex platforms

Design secure, scalable solutions across applications, APIs, integrations +cloud
Work closely with engineering and delivery teams in a regulated FS environment
Lead practical architecture decisions across modernisation + complex platforms

Technical Solution Architect with financial services experience to design secure, scalable application, API, integration and cloud solutions.

Recruited bySheronika Shandil

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

4d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Commensurate with skills & experience

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful health equity initiatives and embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi across a national medical college.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Data

at TSB

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

We’re looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer who cares deeply about data integrity and knows how to test what really matters

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

14h ago

Listed five days ago

Service Desk Engineer

at Optic Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Porirua, Wellington

This role is based onsite with a client based in Porirua, Wellington
An independent contract role for 3 months, with further extensions likely
Key skills needed in remote user support and hardware troubleshooting

This role is based onsite with a client based in Porirua, Wellington
An independent contract role for 3 months, with further extensions likely
Key skills needed in remote user support and hardware troubleshooting

Join a small project team tasked with supporting users following a hardware update rollout project.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

5d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Product Manager

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Product Design and strategy
Hybrid working / competitive hourly rate
Wellington CBD

Product Design and strategy
Hybrid working / competitive hourly rate
Wellington CBD

Product specialist

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

12h ago

Listed five days ago

Emergency Management Advisor

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$79,220-$118,830 incl all benefits

Make a real difference when it matters most
Variety & purpose, with opportunities to tackle diverse challenges
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Make a real difference when it matters most
Variety & purpose, with opportunities to tackle diverse challenges
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Play a hands-on role in supporting the region's response & recovery efforts, working to build community resilience.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Automation Tester

at TEKsystems

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Financial Services Experience
Test Plan Creation
Automation Testing Experience

Financial Services Experience
Test Plan Creation
Automation Testing Experience

Senior Automation Tester

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Quality Assurance Engineer

at TSB

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

We're on a journey to be the easiest bank, both for our people and our customers
Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring

We're on a journey to be the easiest bank, both for our people and our customers
Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring

We’re on the lookout for two - QA superstars to help us on our mission to become the easiest bank to deal with.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Legal Counsel (fixed term or secondment to November 2026)

at New Zealand Customs Service

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Salary $88737 - $101813 - $114287 prorated

Work within a high-performing legal team that values collaboration and inclusion
Dynamic organisation that invests in its employee health, safety and wellbeing
Healthy work life balance - Wellington based, fixed term/secondment to Nov 2026

Work within a high-performing legal team that values collaboration and inclusion
Dynamic organisation that invests in its employee health, safety and wellbeing
Healthy work life balance - Wellington based, fixed term/secondment to Nov 2026

Are you a lawyer looking for an exciting and impactful short-term opportunity within the public sector? Come join our Public & Commercial legal team!

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Infrastructure Consultant - Facilities Mgmt focus

at Taska360

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$$ dependent on your experience

Initial 6-9mth engagement
Work within a national enterprise infrastructure environment
Specific focus on Building Mgmt / Facilities Mgmt systems

Initial 6-9mth engagement
Work within a national enterprise infrastructure environment
Specific focus on Building Mgmt / Facilities Mgmt systems

This role will suit either a Senior Infrastructure Consultant or an up and coming Infrastructure Architect.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Desktop Support | Contract

at Robert Half Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$40 - $50 p.h.

Bring your passion for IT Support to this iconic Kiwi organisation in this 4-week contract.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Environment and Release Support Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Wellington based position, option to WFH 1-2 days, FT until 30 April 2027
Salary range $102,751–$114,168 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Wellington based position, option to WFH 1-2 days, FT until 30 April 2027
Salary range $102,751–$114,168 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Bring your experience as an IT professional within a change environment to this critically important piece of work.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

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)

1d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Advisor Recruitment – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead high quality recruitment for specialist non-operational (corporate) roles
Fixed term to 30 September 2026, based in Wellington, some WFH flexibility
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Lead high quality recruitment for specialist non-operational (corporate) roles
Fixed term to 30 September 2026, based in Wellington, some WFH flexibility
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Deliver high quality recruitment that supports our people and strengthens communities across New Zealand.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

9h ago

Listed ten hours ago

HV Electricians Te Aroha/Hamilton New Zealand

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Respectful and Supportive Management
Inclusive Team Environment
Excellent Rates of Pay

Respectful and Supportive Management
Inclusive Team Environment
Excellent Rates of Pay

High Voltage Electricians to support commissioning activities for our 150MW solar project based in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10h ago

Listed six hours ago

Senior Business Analyst - Kaimātai Matua Pakihi, Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Work on priority projects across multiple workstreams
Collaborate with commissioning and project teams to uplift BA capability
Influence outcomes through quality analysis and advice

Work on priority projects across multiple workstreams
Collaborate with commissioning and project teams to uplift BA capability
Influence outcomes through quality analysis and advice

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

6h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Data Engineer - 6 month contract

at Robert Walters

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive

Six-month hourly rate contract
Based in Wellington, New Zealand
Design and implement data models and pipelines

Six-month hourly rate contract
Based in Wellington, New Zealand
Design and implement data models and pipelines

This is a unique opportunity for you to join a highly respected public sector organisation in Wellington as a Data Engineer.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

27d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

up to $130,000 per year, negotiable

Senior guidance/technical writer - major govt regulatory reform programme. Turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance with national impact

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Ministerial Advisor

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

The Advisor's role forms a critical conduit role between MEC and the Minister's Office, managing the flow of information between them.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Security Architect (14 month contract)

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive

14 month hourly rate contract
Based in Wellington, New Zealand
Join a major security uplift initiative

14 month hourly rate contract
Based in Wellington, New Zealand
Join a major security uplift initiative

A leading organisation in Wellington is seeking a Security Architect for a 14-month contract to join their Security Capability Uplift project.

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Infrastructure Engineer

at HCL Australia Services Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$120,000 – $130,000 per year

Infrastructure Engineer

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

26d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

at TSB

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join us and be part of making a positive impact in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

Join us and be part of making a positive impact in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

Build software you’d be proud to put your name on.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Application Packager

at Younity

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Package and deploy enterprise desktop applications
Large tranfomation programme
contracts initially through until December 2026

Package and deploy enterprise desktop applications
Large tranfomation programme
contracts initially through until December 2026

We are seeking contract Application Packagers to join a high‑performing digital services team supporting a large, complex transformation programme

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

29d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Security Architect

at H2R Technology Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a high-impact programme on a 14-month contract, offering a competitive hourly rate.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

7d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Azure Platform Engineer

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Build and automate a secure, scalable Azure foundation using IaC and Azure Policy to empower Enterprise Dev teams.Confidential clearance required.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

21d ago

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Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

Lead Software Engineer

Data Engineer

Fractional Chief Technology Officer

Technical Software Solution Architect

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

Project Manager - Te Wharau Project

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Data

Service Desk Engineer

Product Manager

Emergency Management Advisor

Senior Automation Tester

Quality Assurance Engineer

Legal Counsel (fixed term or secondment to November 2026)

Infrastructure Consultant - Facilities Mgmt focus

Desktop Support | Contract

Environment and Release Support Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

Advisor Recruitment – Fixed Term – Wellington

HV Electricians Te Aroha/Hamilton New Zealand

Senior Business Analyst - Kaimātai Matua Pakihi, Wellington

Data Engineer - 6 month contract

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

Ministerial Advisor

Security Architect (14 month contract)

Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Application Packager

Senior Security Architect

Azure Platform Engineer

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