Materials Scientist 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 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 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 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 one hour 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)

1h 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 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 twenty three 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)

23h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

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

at BW IP Holdings Limited

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)

19h 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 one day ago

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

at Energylight

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolston, Canterbury

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

A fixed term role in lively, rewarding environment supporting cutting edge commercial lighting technology solutions

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

1d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Engineer

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

A rare opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Warehouse Relocation Project leader

at Jacobsen Creative Surfaces

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Johns, Auckland

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a landmark project — Lead NZ's most significant warehouse relocation
Flexible engagement on your terms - built around where your strengths shine.
Leave a legacy — Deliver a fit-for-purpose facility that transforms operations

Own a high-impact relocation project end-to-end — or just the phase that suits you. Planning, implementation, or both.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

4d ago

Listed one hour ago

Inventory Lead

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

2-3 month interim contract role
Privately owned import/distribution company
Start by mid April

2-3 month interim contract role
Privately owned import/distribution company
Start by mid April

Short-term contract inventory role. Immediate start. Manage imports, ordering, stock control and reporting.

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

1h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Utility Fleet Vehicles

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Mechanical Engineer (12-month contract) with electric vehicle maker, Mt Maunganui. Creating tough, reliable vehicles for real work.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Raw Material Planner/Buyer (Fixed - Term)

at Tegel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Competitive remuneration + Carpark + A supportive, team-focused environment
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Fixed term opportunity with well known poultry brand

Competitive remuneration + Carpark + A supportive, team-focused environment
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Fixed term opportunity with well known poultry brand

Our Story As a market leader in our industry, we face the challenge of staying ahead and consistently delivering world-class products that our custome

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Intern Asset Engineer

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Fixed Term Role
Located in East Tamaki
Supportive, people-first company culture

Fixed Term Role
Located in East Tamaki
Supportive, people-first company culture

Support inspection data analysis, identify defects, create reports, and assist engineers and drone pilots in field and desktop operations.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

17d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Foam Forming Operator

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Weekly pay + Holiday pay + Kiwi Saver.
Temporary to potential permanent position
Full time, Ongoing Role for an Exciting New Company.

Weekly pay + Holiday pay + Kiwi Saver.
Temporary to potential permanent position
Full time, Ongoing Role for an Exciting New Company.

We're on the lookout for a Form Forming Operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Hamilton, specialising in roofing and cladding products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

11d ago

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