Material Scientist Contract Temp Jobs in Woolston Canterbury, 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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Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Rare opportunity to lead a Moriori waka project on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands working across culture, heritage and recovery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed seven days ago

Night shift Operator - Material Supply Department

at CanRecruit

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26-28+

Middleton Location
Long term opportunity
4 days on 4 days off - Nights

Middleton Location
Long term opportunity
4 days on 4 days off - Nights

Interested in night shift and want work/life balance? This roles for you!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Operations Coordinator

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
Be part of delivering electric and hybrid marine solutions.
Learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
Be part of delivering electric and hybrid marine solutions.
Learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

We are looking for a Project Operations Coordinator to support the coordination of procurement, ERP, and operational processes for our EHX Projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Construction Supervisor

at Hays | Construction

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Rate dep on exp + accommodation, food & an amazing

Work in a landscape unlike anywhere else!
A once in a lifetime opportunity!
Rate dep on exp + accommodation, food & an amazing experience!

Work in a landscape unlike anywhere else!
A once in a lifetime opportunity!
Rate dep on exp + accommodation, food & an amazing experience!

This is an amazing opportunity for a Construction Supervisor to expand experience into Antarctica!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

25d ago

Listed seven days ago

Wax Moulder Process Worker

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term role
Competitive pay and overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

Fixed-term role
Competitive pay and overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on person to join our foundry team on our afternoon shift (Monday to Friday, 3.30pm – 11.00pm).

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Assembly Technician

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$26

Immediate start
Manufacturing Assembly
Work to life balance!

Immediate start
Manufacturing Assembly
Work to life balance!

Join a growing team at the forefront of clean technology!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

General Mechanical Engineer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

General Mechanical Engineer - fabrication and mechanical engineering duties, reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

We are seeking a hands-on, design-focused Graduate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of next generation waterjet products.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Faculty Office Administrator

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$67,843 - $82,125 p.a.

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture
Work at our beautiful campus

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture
Work at our beautiful campus

Play a key role in supporting students, staff, and academic processes in a dynamic environment.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Quality Assurance (QA) Practice Lead

at NetValue Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Assembly Technicians

at Greenlight Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26 per hour

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

We are currently seeking experienced Assembly Technicians to support a growing electrical assembly operation.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

12d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Rare opportunity to lead a Moriori waka project on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands working across culture, heritage and recovery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Senior Front-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Build front-end features for a construction asset platform using React within an agile engineering team.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

22d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Compliance and Risk Lead

at Profile Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Immediate start required
Contract position, great for your CV
Full time opportunity with an awesome Christchurch business

Immediate start required
Contract position, great for your CV
Full time opportunity with an awesome Christchurch business

This is a key role focused on making sure risks across the business are clearly understood and well managed.

Recruited byIsabella Redmond

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

26d ago

Listed five days ago

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles

at Open Polytechnic

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles Contract / WFH

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

A globally recognised, research-led university with a strong academic reputation
Supportive, collegial environment that values innovation and collaboration
Modern campus with excellent facilities and benefits

A globally recognised, research-led university with a strong academic reputation
Supportive, collegial environment that values innovation and collaboration
Modern campus with excellent facilities and benefits

Join UC as a Lecturer or Postdoctoral researcher contributing to a Marsden-funded project in Finite Geometry and Coding Theory.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago