Optics Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Product Validation Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Test GNSS, machine/grade control, automation, survey & construction technology
12mth Contract with potential extension or convert to permanent
Based in Inner West Christchurch

Wanting a career not just a job? Launch your engineering career testing world-class machine control & positioning technology used on global projects

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Market Technical Specialist - 12 month fixed term

at Transpower

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead technical advice across electricity markets
Shape market systems, design and operational change
Wellington-based, 12-month fixed-term in our Market Services group

Bring your electricity market expertise to a trusted fixed-term technical leadership role at the heart of Transpower’s System Operator service.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Drive maintenance for a leadingdefence-focussed uncrewed capability
Rare opportunity to become a foundational team member
2 x Fixed Term roles available

Be a foundational member of Ocius NZ and expand your career to involve maintaining USVs alongside RNZN whilst gaining hands-on experience in Australia

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Network Engineer

at Optic Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

Independent contract until June 2027
Onsite role based in Burnside, Christchurch.
Key skills in Juniper and Cisco MPLS design, and Multicast design, required

An exciting long term contract role for a skilled Network Engineer proficient in Juniper to work as part of a busy project team.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Telecommunications Technician

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bay of Plenty

$27-$33 per hour + 8% holiday pay + Kiwisaver
Join a well‑established + respected telecommunications company
Ongoing workload and strong opportunities for career development

Join a leading Telecommunications team delivering high‑quality fibre, copper, and data installations across the Bay of Plenty!

Recruited byJanaye Watts

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

13d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Product Validation Engineer

at Task Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Test GNSS, machine/grade control, automation, survey & construction technology
12mth Contract with potential extension or convert to permanent
Based in Inner West Christchurch

Wanting a career not just a job? Launch your engineering career testing world-class machine control & positioning technology used on global projects

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

CNC Operator

at Tradestaff Apply

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 32 - 35 per hour

Weekly pay at $32–$35 per hour
40–50 hours per week
Long-term role in a modern workshop

Operate CNC milling machines, read engineering drawings, and produce precision components in a busy engineering workshop.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at Alexander James Limited

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato(Hybrid)

6 month initial contract + Start asap!
Great opportunity to own and influence
Practically remote / in-office x2 a month in Hamilton

Build AI that's changing the future of agriculture

Recruited byCaitlyn Spedding

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Market Technical Specialist - 12 month fixed term

at Transpower

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead technical advice across electricity markets
Shape market systems, design and operational change
Wellington-based, 12-month fixed-term in our Market Services group

Bring your electricity market expertise to a trusted fixed-term technical leadership role at the heart of Transpower’s System Operator service.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed six days ago