Life Science Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 8 October 2026
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements in NZ and internationally

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 8 October 2026
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements in NZ and internationally

Evaluate the quality of new and changed medicines for the NZ public

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Technician - Agriculture Sample Reception

at Hill Labs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Full on the job training provided

Be part of a collaborative and professional team
Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Job related learning and development opportunities

Be part of a collaborative and professional team
Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth
Job related learning and development opportunities

We have fixed term opportunities available. Full on the job training provided - No previous laboratory experience required

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Massey University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

$60069 - $84876 p.a.

Perform accurate routine analyses in a fast-paced nutrition lab
Support quality, safety, SOPs, and compliance with minimal supervision
Collaborate, manage samples, equipment, and data to meet deadlines

Perform accurate routine analyses in a fast-paced nutrition lab
Support quality, safety, SOPs, and compliance with minimal supervision
Collaborate, manage samples, equipment, and data to meet deadlines

Join Massey University's Nutrition Lab as a Technician supporting high-quality analysis, research, and teaching in a collaborative Manawatū team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Laboratory Assistant

at SGS New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

Join a highly successful NZ and global business
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Based in Waihi

We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Waihi laboratory on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

Expiring soon

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)

24d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Product Assessor

at Zespri International Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal Product Assessors needed Apr/May-Oct to complete quality assessments, audits and compliance checks on a rotating roster (incl. weekends).

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Molecular Biology Technician (Fixed Term 6 months)

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

We are looking for an experienced laboratory technician to join our molecular biology team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Medical Device Sales Representative – Surgical Portfolio

at Mayes Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Make your mark in the surgical space with a breakthrough product range
Be part of a national expansion for a leading surgical innovation
Exceptional training, mentorship, and support

Make your mark in the surgical space with a breakthrough product range
Be part of a national expansion for a leading surgical innovation
Exceptional training, mentorship, and support

Join an agile team driving surgical innovation with full training, strong support, and clear pathways to grow your healthcare sales career.

subClassification: SalesSales

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Laboratory Technician

at DB Breweries Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Join us at DB Waitematā Brewery as a Laboratory Technician in our quality‑driven team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Graduate Energy Project Coordinator - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

at Auckland Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Great opportunity for a recent graduate
Supportive team environment focused on learning and growth
Two-year fixed term contract

Great opportunity for a recent graduate
Supportive team environment focused on learning and growth
Two-year fixed term contract

Contribute to real energy savings and carbon reduction outcomes

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Grants Strategist | Client Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Be part of a values-led, supportive team making a real difference in the charitable sector, part-time, parental leave contract, work from home role

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

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

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Grants Strategist | Client Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Remote)

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Be part of a values-led, supportive team making a real difference in the charitable sector, part-time, parental leave contract, work from home role

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

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

15d ago

Listed fifty one minutes ago

Allied Health Professionals-Mental Health Roles Flexible Contractor

at Talking Cure Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

Flexible contractor work-Choose your hours and caseload
Consistent referrals from an established ACC Sensitive Claims Supplier
Supportive team with peer support and onboarding into the ACC processes

Flexible contractor work-Choose your hours and caseload
Consistent referrals from an established ACC Sensitive Claims Supplier
Supportive team with peer support and onboarding into the ACC processes

Join a multidisciplinary team supporting clients experiencing mental health and trauma-related challenges.

subClassification: Physiotherapy, OT & RehabilitationPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

51m ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Quality Assurance - Food Manufacturing

at Priestley's Gourmet Delights

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

We are seeking a reliable Quality Assurance Officer to join our team as a leading producer of meringues, pavlovas and lamingtons.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

15d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Behaviour Specialist

at Sommerville School

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Panmure, Auckland(Hybrid)

determined by relevant collective agreement

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Sommerville is hiring a fixed-term Behaviour Specialist

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

30d+ ago

Listed nine days ago

QA Team Lead

at Zespri International Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Lead a 16-person Product Assessor team to deliver audits, analyse quality data, and resolve product compliance issues during the season.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Medical Loan Kits Technician

at Synergy Consulting Group 2008 Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$27 – $30 per hour

Immediate start, 12 mth contract
Mt Wellington based
Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start, 12 mth contract
Mt Wellington based
Competitive hourly rate

Join a supportive team and play a key role in helping hospitals deliver great care - a pick and packing role with a difference

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Policy Advisor

at New Zealand Public Service Association

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,285 – $134,450 per year

Full time, 1 Year Fixed Term

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior AI & Tool Development Engineer (Full-time/Remote)

at BW IP Holdings Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$75 – $95 per hour

Have the autonomy to shape our AI direction from the ground up, access to the latest tools and frameworks, and the freedom to work from anywhere!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

24d ago

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