Lead Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in All Waikato, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Quality Assurance (QA) Practice Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Lead a modern AI-First QA practice, embed AI-driven testing, and deliver scalable, high-impact quality outcomes across a fast-moving SaaS platform.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

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HSE Manager - 150 MW Solar project - Te Aroha, New Zealand

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

New Zealand’s largest solar farm ever built, currently under construction
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Join Elecnor, a global leader in renewable energy

New Zealand’s largest solar farm ever built, currently under construction
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Join Elecnor, a global leader in renewable energy

Elecnor is hiring an HSE Manager for the Te Aroha solar project—drive safety, compliance, and risk management across all site activities.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

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Listed two days ago

Quality Assurance (QA) Practice Lead

at NetValue Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Lead a modern AI-First QA practice, embed AI-driven testing, and deliver scalable, high-impact quality outcomes across a fast-moving SaaS platform.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Technical Support Engineer

at Optic Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

12-month independent contract (40 hours per week) onsite in Hamilton City
An 800-strong onsite business unit with some regional office support
From day to day BAU to training and projects - you'll sit across it all!

12-month independent contract (40 hours per week) onsite in Hamilton City
An 800-strong onsite business unit with some regional office support
From day to day BAU to training and projects - you'll sit across it all!

Keep the digital workplace running smoothly by applying expert support for devices, Win 11, M365 & SharePoint—onsite, remote, and always user-first

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil Site Supervisor - Infrastructure

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$90,000 – $120,000 per year + Ute and Medical

• Great Money, Vehicle, Medical Contribution $1500
• Be part of creating an environmentally sustainable future for NZ
• Supportive down-to-earth team that just gets stuff done

• Great Money, Vehicle, Medical Contribution $1500
• Be part of creating an environmentally sustainable future for NZ
• Supportive down-to-earth team that just gets stuff done

Opp to be part of sustainable projects delivering environmental solutions that will stand the test of time and shape communities across the NZ

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Maintenance Technician - 18 months contract

at KoruTalent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

$50 - $55 per hour | 18-month contract | 4 on 4 off (days and nights)
Fitter, Electrician, Millwright - step into a true "fix anything, anywhere" role
oin a world-class dairy site during major expansion with a supportive team

$50 - $55 per hour | 18-month contract | 4 on 4 off (days and nights)
Fitter, Electrician, Millwright - step into a true "fix anything, anywhere" role
oin a world-class dairy site during major expansion with a supportive team

Be the go-to maintenance problem solver at A2 Nutritional in Pokeno. High variety, high pressure, and no two days the same

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Project Manager

at Kirimana

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

Immediate start!
Contractor opportunity - $$$
Solid future work pipeline

Immediate start!
Contractor opportunity - $$$
Solid future work pipeline

Are you a savvy problem solver with great stakeholder management? Apply now

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior IT Support Specialist (Contract - Onsite)

at DDS IT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

On-site opportunity in Hamilton
6-months contract to start with possible extension
Exposure to modern workplace technologies and enterprise IT environments

On-site opportunity in Hamilton
6-months contract to start with possible extension
Exposure to modern workplace technologies and enterprise IT environments

Not your typical support role. This is for someone who can own issues, solve complex problems, and operate confidently at Level 2.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Leading Hand

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $105,000 per year

Join Elecnor and work on New Zealand’s largest solar farm under construction.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Digital Systems Lead

at Raukawa Charitable Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead digital transformation in a kaupapa Māori organisation
Fixed-term role with autonomy, growth and purpose
Putāruru based | Health insurance | Great team culture

Lead digital transformation in a kaupapa Māori organisation
Fixed-term role with autonomy, growth and purpose
Putāruru based | Health insurance | Great team culture

Lead digital systems that improve services for whānau through smarter systems, training, and data-led change at Raukawa.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Leading Hand

at Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $105,000 per year

Join Elecnor and work on New Zealand’s largest solar farm under construction.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

HSE Manager - 150 MW Solar project - Te Aroha, New Zealand

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

New Zealand’s largest solar farm ever built, currently under construction
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Join Elecnor, a global leader in renewable energy

New Zealand’s largest solar farm ever built, currently under construction
Open and inclusive team and leadership
Join Elecnor, a global leader in renewable energy

Elecnor is hiring an HSE Manager for the Te Aroha solar project—drive safety, compliance, and risk management across all site activities.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Programme and Communications Lead

at Jersey Advantage Charitable Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ngatea, Waikato(Remote)

We are a not-for-profit organisation looking for a capable and focused Programme and Communications Lead to implement our Work Programmes and Strategy

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

13d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

In Home Solar Sales Consultant

at EFS Solar

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$90,000 – $135,000 per year

Leading Solar company Across Australia & New Zealand looking to expand our growing team.

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

24d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

$110 + GST per hour

Deliver hands-on data engineering in a modern cloud environment
Work with a collaborative public sector team driving data innovation
6-Month contract (extendable)

Deliver hands-on data engineering in a modern cloud environment
Work with a collaborative public sector team driving data innovation
6-Month contract (extendable)

Senior Data Engineer delivering Snowflake and dbt models, T-SQL optimisation, SQL Server migration, and Azure/Microsoft Fabric collaboration delivery

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

26d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Kaiārahi Reo Pākehā - Online English Teacher

at Nga Kura a Iwi o Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

$80,000 – $95,000 per year

Work online with wharekura aged rangatahi
Create innovative learning programmes for English
Work from home with some travel

Work online with wharekura aged rangatahi
Create innovative learning programmes for English
Work from home with some travel

Lead the development, delivery, and assessment of innovative NCEA Te Reo Pākehā courses, including literacy co-requisites, for rangatahi.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Business Analyst

at Alexander James Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato(Hybrid)

6 month contract +
Hybrid / Flexible working arrangments
Start asap | avaliable in short notice

6 month contract +
Hybrid / Flexible working arrangments
Start asap | avaliable in short notice

Security-focused BA who cuts through complexity to turn high-level DevSecOps goals into clear, actionable outcomes!

Recruited byCaitlyn Spedding

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior QA and Test Analyst - Workday

at H2R Technology Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rate + flexible working

Join a large scale Workday project team in a dedicated Test Analyst capacity

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Inside Sales/Service Sales Rep

at salt

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

$28 - $28.00 p.a. + Earn Commission

3-month temp role - likely to extend
Large highly regarded global Engineering company
Great opportunity to earn commission!

3-month temp role - likely to extend
Large highly regarded global Engineering company
Great opportunity to earn commission!

Do you thrive on the buzz of the phone, building genuine business relationships, and turning leads into loyal customers?

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Purchasing Coordinator

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

Manage purchase orders, inventory & supplier performance to meet production need
Coordinate with logistics, finance & warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries
Join a values-led organisation with focus on quality, wellbeing and CI

Manage purchase orders, inventory & supplier performance to meet production need
Coordinate with logistics, finance & warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries
Join a values-led organisation with focus on quality, wellbeing and CI

Coordinate purchasing of direct materials, manage supplier performance and ensure timely delivery to support production requirements. (12 month FTC)

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Digital Systems Lead

at Raukawa Charitable Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wharepapa South, Waikato

Lead digital transformation in a kaupapa Māori organisation
Fixed-term role with autonomy, growth and purpose
Putāruru based | Health insurance | Great team culture

Lead digital transformation in a kaupapa Māori organisation
Fixed-term role with autonomy, growth and purpose
Putāruru based | Health insurance | Great team culture

Lead digital systems that improve services for whānau through smarter systems, training, and data-led change at Raukawa.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

12d ago

Listed three days ago

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles

at Open Polytechnic

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(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)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Business Analyst - 12m Fixed Term

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Free EV Chargers for staff use

Opportunity to join an established high performing BA Practice contributing to strategic initiatives. 12 month fixed term contract.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Service Operations / Product Transformation Lead

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 135 - 150 per hour

Hands-on transformation role with real ownership, design and implement change
Clear, outcome-led piece of work- operating model uplift
Waikato-based initial 6-month contract

Hands-on transformation role with real ownership, design and implement change
Clear, outcome-led piece of work- operating model uplift
Waikato-based initial 6-month contract

Drive ICT Service Ops overhaul- move from ITSM to product model & lead a Jira Service Management migration in a hands-on 6-month contract.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

17d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Campaign Producer

at OLT Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$80,000 – $85,000 per year

Work on game changing campaigns that are reshaping the energy industry

Work on game changing campaigns that are reshaping the energy industry

Work on game changing projects and campaigns that are reshaping the energy industry. Flexible work, professional development & competitive salary.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

24d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager | MYOB Acumatica ERP Implementation 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

at Milkio Foods Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Milkio seeks a Project Manager for a 6-month MYOB Acumatica ERP rollout. Lead design, data, and go-live helping Milkio team. Apply now!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Fleet Coordinator

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Specialist fleet support across asset lifecycle, compliance, and performance
Key link between fleet teams, suppliers, and shared services
Drive safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement outcomes

Specialist fleet support across asset lifecycle, compliance, and performance
Key link between fleet teams, suppliers, and shared services
Drive safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement outcomes

Specialist role supporting fleet assets, compliance and stakeholders to deliver safe, accurate and efficient fleet operations.

subClassification: Fleet ManagementFleet Management

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

23d ago

Listed two days ago

People and Culture Business Partner

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Waikato Hospital
Fixed-term, full-time role
Shape the future of healthcare through people and culture

Waikato Hospital
Fixed-term, full-time role
Shape the future of healthcare through people and culture

A role that partners with senior leaders to drive strategic People and Culture initiatives, enabling transformational change across the district.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Aporei | Principal Advisor, Waikato-Waiariki (Fixed Term)

at Te Puni Kōkiri

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$123k - $137k + 4.3 weeks ann leave

Short-term Principal Advisor role with senior regional impact
Lead strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki
Based in Hamilton

Short-term Principal Advisor role with senior regional impact
Lead strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki
Based in Hamilton

Join us in this short-term role providing senior regional leadership, strategy and assurance across Waikato–Waiariki

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

SecOps Specialist

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato(Hybrid)

Security Operations Specialist supporting enterprise cyber delivery
Hands‑on incident response, threat detection, and cloud security
2 days required onsite in Hamilton (open to Auckland based candidates)

Security Operations Specialist supporting enterprise cyber delivery
Hands‑on incident response, threat detection, and cloud security
2 days required onsite in Hamilton (open to Auckland based candidates)

Hands‑on Security Operations role supporting incident response, threat detection, and enterprise cyber resilience. Initial 6 month contract

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Coordinator, MBA and Executive Education

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Deliver high-impact MBA & executive programmes
Collaborate with senior stakeholders & clients
Dynamic fixed term role with strong career development

Deliver high-impact MBA & executive programmes
Collaborate with senior stakeholders & clients
Dynamic fixed term role with strong career development

Coordinate MBA and Executive Education programmes, ensuring smooth delivery, excellent participant experience, and effective stakeholder engagement.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Senior comms and engagement professional
Unique role on a nationally significant project
Fixed term for two years, based in Hamilton

Senior comms and engagement professional
Unique role on a nationally significant project
Fixed term for two years, based in Hamilton

Join the University of Waikato Communications team to support the establishment of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine. (NZGSM).

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

18d ago

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