Kernel Developer Contract Temp Jobs in Porirua Wellington, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior IT Project Manager (9-month fixed term)

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$145,192 - 204,977 pa based on skills & experience

Join our digital whānau!
Nine month fixed-term opportunity.
Based in Wellington at our National Office.

Join our digital whānau!
Nine month fixed-term opportunity.
Based in Wellington at our National Office.

Lead a complex project that supports our frontline staff and the people we manage.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

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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)

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Listed four days ago

Cloud Engineer

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Shape a modern AWS cloud platform.
Hands-on Terraform, CI/CD and DevSecOps.
Wellington role with real influence, hybrid working

Shape a modern AWS cloud platform.
Hands-on Terraform, CI/CD and DevSecOps.
Wellington role with real influence, hybrid working

Hands-on AWS Cloud Engineer role building secure cloud platforms across IaC, CI/CD, automation, DevSecOps and hybrid environments.

Recruited bySheronika Shandil

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

4d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Service Desk Engineer

at Optic Digital

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Tech Lead

at Stuff Digital Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Define and drive end-to-end architecture and technical strategy
Establish standards, patterns, and governance across architecture, security & AI
Strengthen DevOps, CI/CD, testing, and platform engineering practices

Define and drive end-to-end architecture and technical strategy
Establish standards, patterns, and governance across architecture, security & AI
Strengthen DevOps, CI/CD, testing, and platform engineering practices

Build the architecture that powers one of Aotearoa’s most influential digital platforms

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

11d ago

Listed nineteen days 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)

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior IT Project Manager (9-month fixed term)

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$145,192 - 204,977 pa based on skills & experience

Join our digital whānau!
Nine month fixed-term opportunity.
Based in Wellington at our National Office.

Join our digital whānau!
Nine month fixed-term opportunity.
Based in Wellington at our National Office.

Lead a complex project that supports our frontline staff and the people we manage.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

11d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

DevSecOps Engineer

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Hourly rate

6-month contract based in Wellington
Requires a current NZ Security Clearance
Full-time role working on meaningful projects within the Defence sector

6-month contract based in Wellington
Requires a current NZ Security Clearance
Full-time role working on meaningful projects within the Defence sector

We're looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer with a current NZ security clearance to work on exciting new projects in the Defence sector.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Kaitātari Raraunga Data Analyst

at Z Energy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$110,000.00 to $135,000.00 per annum

Contribute across a range of Analytics projects
Supportive team, apart of a global data org
Hybrid Working - In Office/WFH

Contribute across a range of Analytics projects
Supportive team, apart of a global data org
Hybrid Working - In Office/WFH

Join Ampol as a Kaitātari Raraunga Data Analyst in Wellington, leveraging data analytics and AI to drive insights and decision-making.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

11d ago

Listed one day ago

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles

at Open Polytechnic

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Contract/ Work From Home

Contract/ Work From Home

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles Contract / WFH

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Infrastructure Engineer

at HCL Australia Services Pty Ltd

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)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

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)

17d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Business Analysts - July start

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

2x hourly rate contracts to December 2026 with likely extensions
Wellington CBD based
Established programme leadership and structure

2x hourly rate contracts to December 2026 with likely extensions
Wellington CBD based
Established programme leadership and structure

We're seeking two experienced Senior Business Analysts to join an in flight Information Management programme in July 2026

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

7d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Quality Assurance Engineer - Data

at TSB

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

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
Community is at the heart of TSB, and we're passionate about making an impact

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
Community is at the heart of TSB, and we're passionate about making an impact

If APIs, automation frameworks, and modern testing tools are your thing, you’ll feel right at home here.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

23h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Principal Information Security Consultant

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Aro, Wellington

Senior role - Real impact – Collaborative team

Senior role with real ownership and influence
Blend of cloud security, risk, and delivery
18-month Fixed Term Contract with strong salary band

Senior role with real ownership and influence
Blend of cloud security, risk, and delivery
18-month Fixed Term Contract with strong salary band

Great company, great team. Lead and embed cloud security, shaping how it’s delivered across a modern platform.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Business Analyst and Senior Business Analyst - Wellington, Fixed Term

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Define business requirements
Be responsible for change impact assessments
Fixed term ending 29 February 2028.

Define business requirements
Be responsible for change impact assessments
Fixed term ending 29 February 2028.

Join a programme team where your analysis will be applied across the delivery lifecycle and you'll see your work implemented.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Programme Coordinator

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$81,709 - $94,338 (including 4% superannuation)

2 year fixed term contract
Wellington based, close to public transport
Gain exposure to senior leaders on a complex, organisation-wide programme

2 year fixed term contract
Wellington based, close to public transport
Gain exposure to senior leaders on a complex, organisation-wide programme

Support a high‑profile programme delivering the future workforce of the New Zealand Defence Force

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

1d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago