Lead Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Aug 2026

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Product Support Lead ( Harmoni Platform)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work on a globally used SaaS platform
Join a supportive, people-first culture
Make a real impact on product and customer outcomes

Lead the support and continuous improvement of Harmoni, working across Product, Engineering, QA and Customer Success teams.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Production Supervisor

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

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

Featured

Listed ten days ago

Senior Systems Engineer / Packager

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead the technical application packaging effort
Work with modern Microsoft technologies
Immediate start

We're looking for a highly technical Senior Systems Engineer / Applications Packager to join one of New Zealand's largest Desktop upggrades.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

AI Consultant / Solutions Engineer

at RWA People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

6 month initial contract + high chance of renewal
Greenfields project on the cutting edge
Hybrid working environment

We are seeking an experienced AI Consultant / Solutions Engineer for an initial 6-month contract to help build and deliver a brand-new Saas Product

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

20h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Software Engineer - Snr/int backend contractor

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Rate

Auckland or Wellington location
12 months contract
Career development opportunity

We are looking for the Intermediate level and senior level of Java Backend candidates to join in the top priority project in Westpac.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Contract Platform Engineer

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive market rate + long term contract

Competitive rate + 12 months contract
Make an impact to a huge programme of work
Multiple contract roles available

We're looking for multiple contract Platform Engineers to help design, build, and operate a huge programme of work.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed three hours ago

Technical Lead Databricks

at TEKsystems

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

3 years of experience on Databricks or PySpark
ETL development experience
Contract till June 27 and Hybrid and Christchurch based

Databricks Technical Lead

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3h ago

Listed thirty seven minutes ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kapuni, Taranaki

BEng (Mech) or BSc (Mech) degree qualified Mechanical Engineer (3 - 5 years)
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Technical competence in engineering areas of pressure vessel and piping design

Experienced Mechanical Engineer sought to add value in a quality operational environment and play a key role in our Engineering Team.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

37m ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Software Engineer - Front End 12 months contractor

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Rate

Competitive Rate
12 months contract
Auckland or Wellington location

We are looking for a couple of intermediate Front End engineer to join in the critical project work.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

19h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Technical Lead (Architecture Focus) - Full Stack (Contract)

at Theta

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

6 month plus contract opportunity
Immediate Start
Work alongside innovative, experienced consultants and thought leaders

6 month plus contract opportunity, immediate start. Lead hands-on architecture in a modern Azure, .NET and Angular environment.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Manufacturing Support Engineer

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Initially $70 - $80+ per hr - leading to permanent

This isn't theory or R&D. It is about making things work better on the floor
Direct impact on production, quality, and efficiency
Leading to a long-term, stable opportunity in a fast-growing business

Seeking an experienced Production Engineer who can make things better on the floor. Initially temporary contract leading to long term role.

Recruited byAndrew Knight

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Full Stack Technical Lead (.NET, Angular & Azure)

at BrightSpark Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead architecture and modernisation initiatives
Hands-on .NET, Angular and Azure leadership
Auckland-based, 6m contract with hybrid flexibility

Lead the modernisation of a mission-critical platform for a global customer. Hands-on technical leadership across .NET, Angular and Azure.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer - Automation tester 12 months contract

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Daily Rate

Hybrid work arrangement
Auckland or Wellington
Career development

We are looking for multiple senior automation tester candidates to join in our critical project for 12 months contract.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Automation Test Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Market Rate

Architect automated testing for critical 24/7 systems
Drive API, load and performance testing initiatives
Collaborate across government agencies on key delivery projects

Lead automation testing for a major cross-agency integration programme, ensuring secure, high-performing, always-on digital services.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

CONTRACT Automation Test Engineer (Playwright)

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$80-$90 per hour 15-20 hrs p/w+Hybrid+Flexible

Experienced Automation Engineer? TypeScript skills? Playwright or similar?
Work on a modern tech stack with Playwright & Jest using TypeScript?
Help out with 15-20 hrs per week on software testing & automation

A global software house is looking for a CONTRACT Test Engineer to help out a software testing & automation team working on a global SaaS product!

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Product Support Lead ( Harmoni Platform)

at Infotools

This is a Contract/Temp job

Takapuna, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work on a globally used SaaS platform
Join a supportive, people-first culture
Make a real impact on product and customer outcomes

Lead the support and continuous improvement of Harmoni, working across Product, Engineering, QA and Customer Success teams.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

18d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Production Supervisor

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

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

21d ago

Listed four days ago

AI Adoption & Automation Lead

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Shape the future of work at Hutt City Council
Work across Council to influence change
Innovative and interesting work

Lead responsible AI and automation adoption at Hutt City Council, building capability, governance and better public services.

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

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at RWA People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

3-6 month contract
Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)
Competitive Remuneration

Exciting contract opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to take the reins on a Linux port project

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Project Manager - CAPEX (14-month Fixed term contract)

at Douglas

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Market related salary + benefits

High-impact CAPEX leadership
Cross-functional project delivery
14-month maternity cover opportunity

Lead CAPEX projects across manufacturing and R&D sites, managing budgets, vendors, risks and compliance during a 14-month maternity cover

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

IT Project Lead

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Based in Christchurch NZ

Fixed Term Contract, Christchurch Based
Drive Multi-Site IT Infrastructure Delivery
Trusted Technical Partner to the Digital Lead

You will take ownership of IT infrastructure readiness across a significant multi-site programme of work during a minimum 9 month fixed term.

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

18d ago

Listed one hour ago

SaaS Project Lead/Business Analyst

at Lutra

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Exciting opportunity to use your leadership and analytics experience to contribute to NZ's water sector in a leading organisation!

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1h ago

Listed six days ago

Cloud DevOps Engineer

at Optic Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

An independent contract role through to mid-Dec 2026 (extension possible)
Start ASAP - this piece of work is signed and ready to commence!
Key skills in IaC, CI/CD, Ansible automation and GitHub pipelines

Lead Cloud DevOps innovation, automation and mission‑critical engineering that shapes how modern tech is built, secured and delivered.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Manager - Property (18 Month Fixed Term)

at Kinetic

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Work with a leading public transport provider
Opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth and investment, with a significant property development programme underway across our Auckland network.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Technical Lead

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Excellent Location
Competitive Hourly Rate
Great Scope of Work

Technical Lead role delivering Windows 11 migration, Intune, Azure, Entra ID and endpoint modernisation.

Recruited byCornelia Jacobs

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Dev Ops Engineer - 12 months fixed term

at Rewired Consulting Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Northcote, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build and scale modern cloud infrastructure.
Drive DevOps excellence in a growing engineering team
Lead cloud automation and platform engineering

Own the cloud platform behind innovative technology products.

Recruited byDavid Ferguson

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Cloud Engineer - (Azure Focus)

at TSB

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Creating space for you to be your best self, both in and out of work
Work with a team that recognises and celebrates your contribution
Join us and be part of making a positive impact in our communities

Provide scaleable and resilient cloud systems across Microsoft Azure and AWS

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

20d ago

Listed twenty eight 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)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Senior Delivery Manager

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

up to $130 per hour for the ideal candidaite

Lead delivery across multiple technology and service improvement initiatives
Key role driving ServiceNow-related projects and platform enhancements
Hourly rate contract | Hybrid working environment

Lead delivery of multiple ServiceNow and technology projects, driving outcomes across complex environments and tight go-live deadlines.

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

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago