40 oceanography jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

This is a Contract/Temp job

NZD $180,000 - $245,000 per annum

Strategic academic and people leadership for a large, multidisciplinary school
Shape faculty strategy and culture as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team
Deliver real‑world health impact through education, research and partnership

Strategic academic and people leadership for a large, multidisciplinary school
Shape faculty strategy and culture as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team
Deliver real‑world health impact through education, research and partnership

Lead AUT's School of Acute and Primary Health. Foster a high‑performing, inclusive and collaborative culture for more than 70 staff

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Head of School, Community and Public Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

NZD $180,000 - $245,000 per annum

Strategic academic and people leadership for a large, multidisciplinary school
Shape faculty strategy and culture as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team
Deliver real‑world health impact through education, research and partnership

Strategic academic and people leadership for a large, multidisciplinary school
Shape faculty strategy and culture as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team
Deliver real‑world health impact through education, research and partnership

Rare foundation leadership opportunity for an entrepreneurial academic leader

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

Featured

Listed more than thirty days ago

LiDAR Processing Technician - 12 Month Fixed Term

at Arborlab Consultancy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

$60,000 – $70,000 per year

A supportive, collaborative team environment
On-the-job training and mentorship to grow your geospatial career
Exposure to a wide range of LiDAR capture and processing projects across NZ

A supportive, collaborative team environment
On-the-job training and mentorship to grow your geospatial career
Exposure to a wide range of LiDAR capture and processing projects across NZ

Detail-oriented LiDAR Processing Technician to join our team on the North Shore of Auckland.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Research Officer

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

$80-100k

Collaborate with leading local and international research partners
Work on research that directly informs freshwater and environmental management
2 year fixed term role - great benefits and professional opportunities

Collaborate with leading local and international research partners
Work on research that directly informs freshwater and environmental management
2 year fixed term role - great benefits and professional opportunities

Support impactful freshwater research through environmental data analysis and collaboration with leading scientists.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Marine Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

2 months work with potential to extend
Mostly Hands off role with process and safety focus
North Shore location

2 months work with potential to extend
Mostly Hands off role with process and safety focus
North Shore location

2 month contract starting ASAP for a Class 2 or 3 Marine Engineer or Marine Technician. Excellent rates offered!

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Production Floor Supervisor – Seafood Processing

at Westpac Mussels Distributors Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Lead a fast-paced seafood production team processing premium NZ Greenshell™ Mussels in a hands-on production supervisory role.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

20d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Laboratory Technicians - 12-month fixed-term contracts

at Geotechnics Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Launch or Grow Your Laboratory Career
Practical Work Environment – Work with Soil, Rock, Aggregate, and Concrete
Join a Leading Specialist Geotechnical Testing Company

Launch or Grow Your Laboratory Career
Practical Work Environment – Work with Soil, Rock, Aggregate, and Concrete
Join a Leading Specialist Geotechnical Testing Company

This is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract based in the Kapiti region

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8h ago

Listed one day ago

Mate - Scampi Vessel (MFV or SCO)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

As the Mate, you will have the opportunity to support the Skipper with operations on one of these sought-after scampi vessels

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Mate - Scampi Vessel (MFV or SCO)

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Flights paid for within NZ every trip

As the Mate, you will have the opportunity to support the Skipper with operations on one of these sought-after scampi vessels

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Lead research on the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of enhanced rock weathering with a primary focus on iwi and Māori landowner perspective

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Science Content Specialist

at Education Support Programmes Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$45 per hour

SmartLab seeks a secondary school science educator to create curriculum-aligned worksheets & questions for Years 1–11. Remote work, 10-15 hrs/week.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Technician - AMR Microbiology

at PHF Science

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

12 month Fixed term contract
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Annual volunteer day

12 month Fixed term contract
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Annual volunteer day

We have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month fixed term (starting in September) full time Senior Technician role to join our Microbiology AMR team.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Ranger - Weeds (Hauraki Gulf)  (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Full-time fixed-term opportunity through to June 2027
Accommodation is provided for the duration of the shift

Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Full-time fixed-term opportunity through to June 2027
Accommodation is provided for the duration of the shift

Be a part of a team of Rangers working across the islands of Tikapa Moana (Hauraki Gulf).

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Meal Plant Operator - Fishing Vessel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Seeking an experienced Meal Plant Operator (Independent Contractor) to join one of our deep-water factory trawlers

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Coastguard Facilitators & Assessors - Multiple National Roles

at Coastguard New Zealand.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Flexible national contract work
Meaningful impact on water safety
Diverse learners, strong community focus

Flexible national contract work
Meaningful impact on water safety
Diverse learners, strong community focus

Deliver Coastguard maritime training nationwide, engaging adult and youth learners to promote safer boating across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Technician - Clinical Virology

at PHF Science

This is a Contract/Temp job

12 month Fixed term contract
Four weeks annual leave, plus two additional annual leave days
Annual volunteer day

12 month Fixed term contract
Four weeks annual leave, plus two additional annual leave days
Annual volunteer day

We have an exciting, 12-month fixed term parental leave opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our successful and growing Clinical Virology team.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Policy Manager, Infrastructure Policy

at Ministry of Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead a diverse programme across regulatory and funding policy
Work on complex, longstanding issues with real-world impact
Join a supportive team

Lead a diverse programme across regulatory and funding policy
Work on complex, longstanding issues with real-world impact
Join a supportive team

Lead strategic education policy work with real impact in a supportive team

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Research and Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake (12 month fixed term contract)

at Mana Mahi Recruitment

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Build hands-on skills in research design, engagement and reporting
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility and connection across the team
Grow your evaluation career across diverse, real-world projects

Research & Evaluation Analyst / Kaiarotake role supporting Kaupapa Māori research, community engagement, analysis & reporting to amplify whānau voices

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Opportunity to work on developing eco-evolutionary research
Working with local and global research teams
Fixed term role with great benefits and career opportunities

Opportunity to work on developing eco-evolutionary research
Working with local and global research teams
Fixed term role with great benefits and career opportunities

Join a global research programme investigating the evolutionary ecology and genomics of invasive blowflies.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Head of School - Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD $180,000 - $245,000 per annum

Strategic academic and people leadership for a large, multidisciplinary school
Shape faculty strategy and culture as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team
Deliver real‑world health impact through education, research and partnership

Strategic academic and people leadership for a large, multidisciplinary school
Shape faculty strategy and culture as a key member of the Dean’s leadership team
Deliver real‑world health impact through education, research and partnership

Lead AUT's School of Acute and Primary Health. Foster a high‑performing, inclusive and collaborative culture for more than 70 staff

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager - (Pacific Regional Security Hub)

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Competitive salary package + great staff benefits!

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Contribute to meaningful Pacific security and research initiatives
Fixed-Term position until end of March 2027

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Contribute to meaningful Pacific security and research initiatives
Fixed-Term position until end of March 2027

Coordinate Pacific research projects, stakeholder engagement, and regional initiatives at the University of Canterbury.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

1st Mate - San Enterprise (Deep sea fishing vessel)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

As the 1st Mate aboard one of our 64m trawlers, San Enterprise, you will play a key role in supporting the Skipper with vessel operations

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Meal Plant Operator - Fishing Vessel

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Seeking an experienced Meal Plant Operator (Independent Contractor) to join one of our deep-water factory trawlers

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Lead Information Analyst

This is a Contract/Temp job

Massey University, Manawatu

Capture, design and architect content across a global organisation.
Be part of a transformational programme where knowledge drives impact.
Wellington based - 0.6 FTE Fixed Term for 9 months.

Capture, design and architect content across a global organisation.
Be part of a transformational programme where knowledge drives impact.
Wellington based - 0.6 FTE Fixed Term for 9 months.

Lead information discovery and design for MFAT's ECM programme, shaping enterprise information architecture in a complex enviornment.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Research Technician

at Massey University

This is a Contract/Temp job

$51554 - $75351 p.a.

Field & lab support for pasture, soil, water and animal research
Maintain trials, collect samples, ensure high-quality farm data
Fixed-term role to Dec 2028 on Manawatū campus, Palmerston North

Field & lab support for pasture, soil, water and animal research
Maintain trials, collect samples, ensure high-quality farm data
Fixed-term role to Dec 2028 on Manawatū campus, Palmerston North

Join Massey's Whenua Haumanu programme as a Research Technician supporting hands-on regenerative agriculture research across farm and lab settings.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Development Engineer

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

NZD 40 - 55 per hour

Approvals‑focused role with strong stakeholder exposure
4–5 month contract, immediate start
Water, wastewater or stormwater background essential

Approvals‑focused role with strong stakeholder exposure
4–5 month contract, immediate start
Water, wastewater or stormwater background essential

Contract Development Engineer role supporting water & wastewater approvals, EPAs and consents across Auckland. 4–5 months

subClassification: Building Services EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Coastguard Facilitators & Assessors - Multiple National Roles

at Coastguard New Zealand.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Flexible national contract work
Meaningful impact on water safety
Diverse learners, strong community focus

Flexible national contract work
Meaningful impact on water safety
Diverse learners, strong community focus

Deliver Coastguard maritime training nationwide, engaging adult and youth learners to promote safer boating across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Head of School, Community and Public Health

This is a Contract/Temp job