27 offshore mining jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury(Remote)

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Structured 6–12 week rotations with time at home between trips

Earn year-round while typically only working 6–8 months. Work 6–12 weeks on/6 weeks off with meals, Wi-Fi and a unique career at sea

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Crew - Seafood Processing (Independent Contractor)

at Greymouth Petroleum Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Remote)

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Structured 6–12 week rotations with time at home between trips

Earn year-round while typically only working 6–8 months. Work 6–12 weeks on/6 weeks off with meals, Wi-Fi and a unique career at sea

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Pipeline Project Roles

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitara, Taranaki

Pipeline project roles available in North Taranaki.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Second Mate / Bosun – Ross Sea Fishing Trip

at Austral Fisheries PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Modern Vessel – Work aboard Austral Odyssey
Experience a rare opportunity to fish in the Southern Ocean
Join a high-performing crew and a rewarding voyage-based earning opportunity.

Join one of the world's most advanced longline fishing vessels. Austral is seeking an experienced Second Mate to join Austral Odyssey

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Marine Engineers - Deepwater Fishing Vessels

This is a Contract/Temp job

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

As a Marine Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping our vessels running at their best. Working aboard scampi vessels, trawlers, or longliners.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Project Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Heritage Travel Services (2018) Limited

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Bring your knowledge to work on chemical tailings dust suppression and topsoil inventory projects across the summer holidays at Macraes!

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

NZ Expedition Vessel - Relief Skipper

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Check out www.heritage-expeditions.com

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mate – Scampi Vessel (Mate Fishing Vessel or Skipper Coastal Offshore)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

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

Rare opportunity to join Sanford's offshore scampi fleet as a Mate. 6 weeks on/off, travel covered, career growth at sea

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Underground Mine Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

This internship project will focus on evaluating how geotechnical domains influence planned versus actual stope performance. Join Macraes this summer!

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Structured 6–12 week rotations with time at home between trips

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mate – Scampi Vessel (Mate Fishing Vessel or Skipper Coastal Offshore)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

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

Rare opportunity to join Sanford's offshore scampi fleet as a Mate. 6 weeks on/off, travel covered, career growth at sea.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Underground Surveyor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Develop an understanding of how drilling accuracy can affect development performance, including overbreak and underbreak with this summer internship!

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

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Trade Assistant

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Annual leave, KiwiSaver, ACC Cover

Immediate start available with full-time hours and ongoing work
Work on high-profile marine engineering projects in Devonport
Competitive weekly pay, overtime opportunities, and full PPE provided

Experienced Trade Assistant required for immediate start in Devonport, supporting marine engineering projects.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Skippers- Deepsea Fishing Vessels

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

6–7 week on/off rotation – Enjoy extended time at home between voyages
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru! Flights paid for every trip
Attractive remuneration on offer - paid for your trips off!

Lead one of Sanford’s deepwater factory trawlers, with a 6 weeks on/6 weeks off rotation and the support of our Wildcatch team

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Skippers- Deepsea Fishing Vessels

This is a Contract/Temp job

Trip on - trip off rotation - 6 weeks off paid
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru! All flights paid for every trip
Attractive remuneration on offer

Lead one of Sanford’s deepwater factory trawlers, with a 6 weeks on/6 weeks off rotation and the support of our Wildcatch team

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Exploration Geologist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Geology student keen to get some practical experience? We have 2 internship opportunities for you to join OceanaGold, Macraes Mine in Otago.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Site Escort / Gas Tester

at NES Fircroft

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth, Taranaki

NZD 32 - 36 per hour

12-hour Shifts
Active and outdoor role
4-week project

Looking for short-term work? Join a 4-week workover project in a unique, active role supporting safe operations on a busy Taranaki O&G site

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Meals provided and Wi-Fi onboard
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!
Structured 6–12 week rotations with time at home between trips

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Baader Technician - San Granit (Deep Sea Fishing Vessel)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Trip on / trip off rotation (typically up to 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off)
Paid a daily sea-day rate + tonnage-based bonus linked to catch performance
Travel within NZ to/from the vessel is reimbursed

As a Baader Technician, you'll play a critical role in supporting factory operations, ensuring onboard processing machinery is operated and maintained

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Baader Technician - San Granit (Deep Sea Fishing Vessel)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Trip on / trip off rotation (typically up to 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off)
Paid a daily sea-day rate + tonnage-based bonus linked to catch performance
Travel within NZ to/from the vessel is reimbursed

As a Baader Technician, you'll play a critical role in supporting factory operations, ensuring onboard processing machinery is operated and maintained

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Geothermal Geologist - Hydrogeologist

at GeoExchange NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Be part of the team leading NZs energy transition
Diverse project role with mix of site and office
Significant opportunity for professional growth

Project Lead on a MBIE funded geothermal drilling project in the Bay of Plenty, taking it from tender to results. NZ$110K-$130K + vehicle & phone

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Skippers- Deepsea Fishing Vessels

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

6 week on/off rotation – Enjoy extended time at home between voyages
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru! Flights paid for every trip
Attractive remuneration on offer - paid for your trips off!

Lead one of Sanford’s deepwater factory trawlers, with a 6 weeks on/6 weeks off rotation and the support of our Wildcatch team

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Environmental Rehabilitation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Bring your Environmental / Agricultural Science knowledge to Macraes and work on an interesting project across the summer holidays!

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Baader Technician - San Granit (Deep Sea Fishing Vessel)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job