Patch And Paint Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Maintenance role supporting machinery upkeep, knife set servicing, and safe operations across WYMA and grading areas.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Frame and Truss Assemblers

at Equip People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Ongoing work with strong chance to go permanent
Monday-Friday hours with competitive pay
Join a supportive, well-established team

Ongoing work with strong chance to go permanent
Monday-Friday hours with competitive pay
Join a supportive, well-established team

Build your future with hands-on work in Hawke's Bay—join a trusted team assembling frames and trusses with real pathways to permanent roles!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Spray Painter

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$27 - $35 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Join a well established team
Long term opportunities

Immediate start for the right candidate
Join a well established team
Long term opportunities

We are currently recruiting a Spray Painting position for a world-renowned engineering firm in Christchurch. This role can start ASAP and will go f

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Machine Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

NZD 40 - 50 per hour

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

We are looking for a die setter for a client in Central Auckland

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Painter

at OneStaff Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tokoroa, Waikato

Immediate start available
Great team environment with competitive hourly rate
Painting or waterproofing experience

Immediate start available
Great team environment with competitive hourly rate
Painting or waterproofing experience

We are currently seeking an experienced Painter to join our client’s team, working on a short term project based in Tokoroa.

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Warehouse Supervisor

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 30 - 34 per hour

$30–$34 per hour + consistent full-time hours
Step into a leadership role with a respected industry supplier
Immediate start, long-term opportunity, and great team culture

$30–$34 per hour + consistent full-time hours
Step into a leadership role with a respected industry supplier
Immediate start, long-term opportunity, and great team culture

Lead a busy warehouse team in a hands-on role focused on dispatch, stock control, safety, and smooth daily operations.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Painter

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

NZD 28 - 35 per hour, $28- $35 an hour

Weekly pay with competitive rates based on experience
Immediate starts with reputable Dunedin companies
Residential and commercial painting projects available

Weekly pay with competitive rates based on experience
Immediate starts with reputable Dunedin companies
Residential and commercial painting projects available

Skilled painters needed for residential and commercial projects across Dunedin. Weekly pay and immediate starts available.

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Refurbishment Manager

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington

$45 - $50 ph + Work vehicle

Oversee multiple refurbishment projects while managing maintenance jobs.
Interact respectfully with residents and their neighbours.
Initially a 3-6 month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend.

Oversee multiple refurbishment projects while managing maintenance jobs.
Interact respectfully with residents and their neighbours.
Initially a 3-6 month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend.

Hands-on construction role for a site manager to lead teams, manage programmes, coordinate subtrades, and drive onsite delivery.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Asphalt Labourers

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Asphalt labouring work with leading Auckland civil crews
Competitive hourly rates and career growth opportunities
Supportive team environment with full PPE provided

Asphalt labouring work with leading Auckland civil crews
Competitive hourly rates and career growth opportunities
Supportive team environment with full PPE provided

Join leading Auckland civil crews as an Asphalt Labourer. Great pay, ongoing work, PPE provided, and career growth opportunities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Engineering Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24 - $30 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hand on engineering work
Short or long term opportunities

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hand on engineering work
Short or long term opportunities

Are you looking for a hands-on role in Mechanical Engineering that will give you valuable industry experience. We have short term or long-term

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Technical Storeman

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

PAYE or GST rates available

Excellent rates + PPE provided
Supportive team environment
North Shore location

Excellent rates + PPE provided
Supportive team environment
North Shore location

Long term assignment, up to 9 months for mechanically savvy Storeman. Perfect role for ex-military or tradesperson with logistics background.

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

BrushHand

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$28- $32 per hour

Weekly pay with competitive rates
Immediate starts across Dunedin sites
Ongoing work with supportive crews

Weekly pay with competitive rates
Immediate starts across Dunedin sites
Ongoing work with supportive crews

Brush Hands needed for painting and finishing projects across Dunedin. Immediate starts, weekly pay, and ongoing opportunities available.

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Frame and Truss - Nightshift

at Diverse Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Ongoing full-time role
Immediate start
Supportive team environment

Ongoing full-time role
Immediate start
Supportive team environment

Join a great team with steady work and a positive team culture!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

11d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Warranty Processor

at Summit Business Advisory

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby South, Canterbury

Well-established company with supportive and helpful staff
Warm, modern upstairs office with excellent staff facilities
Easy travel access, and parking available

Well-established company with supportive and helpful staff
Warm, modern upstairs office with excellent staff facilities
Easy travel access, and parking available

We are seeking a practical, detail-oriented Warranty Processor to support our Warranty Administrator in a fixed-term role.

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Qualified Painters / Painter Decorators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth, Taranaki

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work; Monday to Friday
Urgent start

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work; Monday to Friday
Urgent start

Experienced Residential & Commercial Painter Wanted

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Plasterer

at Staffwise Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawkes Bay

Immediate Start
Flexible to Work Extra Hours
On-going project

Immediate Start
Flexible to Work Extra Hours
On-going project

Plasterer for Immediate Placement in Hawkes Bay!

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Site Manager

at Best Berries NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kumeu, Auckland

Experienced Site Manager wanted for a landmark architectural project in Kumeu with an immediate start.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Fitter Maintenance Worker

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$35.00 - $36.00

Earn $35/hr with weekly pay and a rotating 4-on, 3-off roster.
Work on varied maintenance and mechanical fitting projects.
Weekly pay

Earn $35/hr with weekly pay and a rotating 4-on, 3-off roster.
Work on varied maintenance and mechanical fitting projects.
Weekly pay

Fitter Maintenance Worker needed in South Auckland. Earn $35/hr on a 4-on, 3-off roster with ongoing work opportunities.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Development Role)

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Join a well-established organisation at the forefront of animal health, offering innovative solutions that make a real impact globally.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

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Aisle Master Driver/Slip Sheet Operator

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Assembly Technician

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BrushHand

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Warranty Processor

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Plasterer

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