Laboratory Manager Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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QC Technician I (6 months)

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Join our dynamics team for more learning opportunities!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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Production Support Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Listed thirty six minutes ago

Compliance Adviser

at McCallum Industries

Be an early applicant

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Fixed term or contract role with competitive benefits.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

36m ago

Listed ten days ago

QC Technician I (6 months)

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Join our dynamics team for more learning opportunities!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Laboratory Technician - Auckland

at Enviro NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Good hourly rate

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Play a key role in the daily operations of our laboratory, where you will be responsible for sampling, tracking, and reporting incoming waste samples

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Production Support Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

27d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Microbiologist

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety and quality
Temporary role with potential for long-term career growth
Monday - Friday morning shift.

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety and quality
Temporary role with potential for long-term career growth
Monday - Friday morning shift.

Join a top South Auckland food manufacturer as a Senior Microbiology Technician. Test, monitor, and keep products safe!

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland(Hybrid)

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Join Cure Kids to lead and manage the annual research granting round and manage the coordination of open grants.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

22h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Associate Releaser

at Icon Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Quality Associate - Releaser Position| Progressive Organisation - Far Reaching Career Opportunities| Auckland, NZ

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

AI Lab Research Fellow - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Support cutting-edge AI health research—help deliver national projects improving diagnostics, access, and equity across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Programme Manager - Sustainable Nutrition

at Massey University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Massey University, Manawatu

Lead project management and communications for SNi® research programme
Coordinate stakeholders, meetings, and research activities
Support sustainable nutrition science and NZ food system research

Lead project management and communications for SNi® research programme
Coordinate stakeholders, meetings, and research activities
Support sustainable nutrition science and NZ food system research

Manage projects and communications for the SNi® programme, supporting research on sustainable nutrition and future food systems.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Quality Assessor - Maternity Leave

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Join a supportive team with career development opportunities. Apply today!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Quality Assurance Specialist

at Iplex Pipelines

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

Champion compliance with engineering specs and ISO standards
Deliver expert technical guidance to sales teams and customers
Enhance QMS frameworks and ensure operational alignment

Champion compliance with engineering specs and ISO standards
Deliver expert technical guidance to sales teams and customers
Enhance QMS frameworks and ensure operational alignment

Join our quality team on a 6 fixed-term contract to refine processes, support training, and drive continuous improvement for operational excellence.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

11d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Audit Lead - 12 Months

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Great opportunity to be part of operational improvements that deliver value

subClassification: OtherOther

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

19h ago

Listed one day ago

Line Shift Lead - Night Shift - 6 months Fixed Term

at 1st Call Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

HourlyRate

Experienced Night Shift Line Shift Lead required to drive production performance, lead a team, ensuring safety & quality standards.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

1d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

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)

20h ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gisborne, Gisborne

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)

20h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago