108 operations policy jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

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Listed twenty days ago

Operations Support Officer

at Serious Fraud Office

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Senior-level admin expertise driving smooth support across multiple teams; advanced MS skills; quick to learn new Sys; proactive, and deadline-driven.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Advisor (Contractor)

at NSAD RISK MANAGEMENT, INC.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

$3,000 – $4,500 per month

Strategic policy role. Flexible remote work. Geopolitical risk analysis. Global exposure. Competitive compensation

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Risk and Compliance Operations

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland

Up to $85K + Bonus + 5% Kiwi Saver

12 Month Fixed Term Contract + Immediate Start
Established business + Strong systems and support
Close to shops and public transport + Down to earth team

12 Month Fixed Term Contract + Immediate Start
Established business + Strong systems and support
Close to shops and public transport + Down to earth team

A great opportunity for an operationally focused Compliance professional who enjoys owning processes, managing risk, and making a real impact

Recruited byBec Groves

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Project Manager - Te Wharau Project

at Nga Taonga Sound & Vision

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager - Economic Regulation

at Alexander James Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

~$150 per hour

Six month contract, immediate start (May latest)
Own delivery plan, stakeholder engagement and submissions
Six month contract, city fringe, hybrid

Six month contract, immediate start (May latest)
Own delivery plan, stakeholder engagement and submissions
Six month contract, city fringe, hybrid

Senior PM needed to drive significant economic regulation project. Fast-paced, high-impact role with tight deadlines and regulatory exposure.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

6 month hourly rate contract
Mix of Operational and Strategic policy
Start ASAP

Develop policy for a small team focused on providing outcomes to communities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed four days ago

Financial Operations Officer

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Fixed-term nine-month opportunity in Finance
Exposure to a large, complex organisation
Collaborative team with strong systems focus

Fixed-term nine-month opportunity in Finance
Exposure to a large, complex organisation
Collaborative team with strong systems focus

Fixed term role supporting the delivery of efficient, accurate and customer-focused financial operations across the University.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Emergency Management Advisor

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$79,220-$118,830 incl all benefits

Make a real difference when it matters most
Variety & purpose, with opportunities to tackle diverse challenges
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Make a real difference when it matters most
Variety & purpose, with opportunities to tackle diverse challenges
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Play a hands-on role in supporting the region's response & recovery efforts, working to build community resilience.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Ministerial Advisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

The Advisor's role forms a critical conduit role between MEC and the Minister's Office, managing the flow of information between them.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Risk Programme Lead | Fixed Term (12 months)

at Intent +Purpose

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Embed risk into real delivery, not just frameworks
Work across teams, influencing leaders and outcomes
Meaningful national impact

Lead practical risk uplift across a national organisation. Embed frameworks, shape decisions, and influence outcomes in a complex environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Partnership Director

This is a Contract/Temp job

Strategic role operating at the interface of central and local government
Strong relationship focus, ability to open doors & influence at executive levels
Ambitious, high-profile national programme of work

Strategic role operating at the interface of central and local government
Strong relationship focus, ability to open doors & influence at executive levels
Ambitious, high-profile national programme of work

Be part of an ambitious & complex local government work programme, providing a highly engaging and fast-moving portfolio.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Strategic Performance - Contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and Governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and Governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Assist a large public sector organisation to plan, report, and deliver on its priorities

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

NZD 125000 - 155000 per annum

Lead a high‑profile national regulatory programme, advising Ministers and Cabinet in a hands‑on principal role

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Continuous Improvement Advisor

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

$85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver

Manage procurement system business processes
Provide operational advice on improvements and innovations
$85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver

Manage procurement system business processes
Provide operational advice on improvements and innovations
$85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver

Find and promulgate improvement, innovation, lessons learned and change impact across the government procurement system.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Site Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $110,000 per year

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Ongoing development and training opportunities
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Site Engineer to join our team on the Te Rahui Solar Project.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Waste Minimisation Officer - Fixed Term

at Taupo District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Amazing location

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Join a community‑driven council role delivering practical waste minimisation and behaviour change initiatives that make a difference.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Compliance and Risk Specialist

at The People Place

This is a Contract/Temp job

Takapuna, Auckland

Base salary + kiwisaver + supportive team

Be part of a leading, values-driven NZ organisation making a real difference
Rewarding and varied work in a supportive team environment
Modern office - right in the heart of Takapuna overlooking the beach

Be part of a leading, values-driven NZ organisation making a real difference
Rewarding and varied work in a supportive team environment
Modern office - right in the heart of Takapuna overlooking the beach

In this project role, work alongside the Risk Analyst to support key initiatives, apply your exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

subClassification: Risk ConsultingRisk Consulting

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Compliance Adviser

at McCallum Industries

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)

12d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Crown/Criminal Operations Administrator - 6 months fixed term

at Meredith Connell

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

6 month fixed term
Utilise your criminal justice legal administrative expertise
Be a part of a collaborative team

6 month fixed term
Utilise your criminal justice legal administrative expertise
Be a part of a collaborative team

An opportunity to join the Crown/Criminal Operations team at MC. 6 month fixed term.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

up to $130,000 per year, negotiable

Senior guidance/technical writer - major govt regulatory reform programme. Turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance with national impact

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Strategic Performance - contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Social Workers Registration Board

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Play a central role in shaping how a large public sector organisation plans, reports, and delivers on its priorities

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

This is a Contract/Temp job

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

$101,000 – $107,300 per year

Career‑building fixed term - broad exposure that sets you up beyond 12 months.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Site Coordinator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $110,000 per year

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Very Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Site Coordinator to join our team on the Te Rahui Solar Project.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Compliance and Risk Lead

at Profile Group

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)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Service Desk Support

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Launch your IT career in a supportive team
Vibrant environment with strong development opportunities
Fixed-term role for six months

Launch your IT career in a supportive team
Vibrant environment with strong development opportunities
Fixed-term role for six months

Start your IT career supporting a dynamic university community while building hands-on skills in a collaborative team.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Fleet Coordinator

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Specialist fleet support across asset lifecycle, compliance, and performance
Key link between fleet teams, suppliers, and shared services
Drive safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement outcomes

Specialist fleet support across asset lifecycle, compliance, and performance
Key link between fleet teams, suppliers, and shared services
Drive safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement outcomes

Specialist role supporting fleet assets, compliance and stakeholders to deliver safe, accurate and efficient fleet operations.

subClassification: Fleet ManagementFleet Management

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Advisor Governance – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job