106 policy planner jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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)

4d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

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)

19d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Grants Strategist | Client Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Be part of a values-led, supportive team making a real difference in the charitable sector, part-time, parental leave contract, work from home role

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

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)

5d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland(Hybrid)

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Join Cure Kids to lead and manage the annual research granting round and manage the coordination of open grants.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed five days ago

Strategic Performance - Contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

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)

5d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Project Coordinator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

NZD 35 - 38 per hour

Coordinate property projects across a fast‑paced public sector environment
Manage project documentation, invoicing, approvals, and reporting
Support delivery teams with strong admin, financial, and system support

Coordinate property projects across a fast‑paced public sector environment
Manage project documentation, invoicing, approvals, and reporting
Support delivery teams with strong admin, financial, and system support

Project Coordinator role supporting public sector property projects, with a focus on documentation, invoicing, systems, and smooth project delivery.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

13h ago

Listed six days ago

Grants Strategist | Client Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Remote)

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Be part of a values-led, supportive team making a real difference in the charitable sector, part-time, parental leave contract, work from home role

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Coordinator, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

at ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Work with a team that values collaboration and innovation
Develop a range of business relationships with customers and key networks
Be part of a fast-paced and collaborative team

Work with a team that values collaboration and innovation
Develop a range of business relationships with customers and key networks
Be part of a fast-paced and collaborative team

Develop a career with NZ's biggest bank with competitive salary and benefits.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Analyst - Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed-term or secondment opportunity until 30 June 2027
Important mahi supporting the Disability Support Services Group
Work in an organisation driving better outcomes for all disabled people

Fixed-term or secondment opportunity until 30 June 2027
Important mahi supporting the Disability Support Services Group
Work in an organisation driving better outcomes for all disabled people

This is your chance to be part of a journey, to continue to strengthen the delivery of Disability Support Services.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Strategic Performance - contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

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)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Continuous Improvement Advisor

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

$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)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Policy Contractor

at H2R Consulting

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at New Zealand Customs Service

Lead and coordinate complex ministerial and parliamentary workflows, deliver the annual report, estimates and review process flows.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Legal Counsel (fixed term or secondment to November 2026)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary $88737 - $101813 - $114287 prorated

Work within a high-performing legal team that values collaboration and inclusion
Dynamic organisation that invests in its employee health, safety and wellbeing
Healthy work life balance - Wellington based, fixed term/secondment to Nov 2026

Work within a high-performing legal team that values collaboration and inclusion
Dynamic organisation that invests in its employee health, safety and wellbeing
Healthy work life balance - Wellington based, fixed term/secondment to Nov 2026

Are you a lawyer looking for an exciting and impactful short-term opportunity within the public sector? Come join our Public & Commercial legal team!

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

City Safety Coordinator

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Help shape safer communities across Lower Hutt
Work alongside Police, Council and community partners
Fixed term opportunity through to June 2027

Help shape safer communities across Lower Hutt
Work alongside Police, Council and community partners
Fixed term opportunity through to June 2027

Coordinate city safety initiatives, analyse trends, and work with partners to improve community safety and resilience.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Events and Engagement Administrator

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Coordinate high-profile events and student experiences
Fixed-term, full-time (37.5 hours)
Collaborative team with varied and engaging work

Coordinate high-profile events and student experiences
Fixed-term, full-time (37.5 hours)
Collaborative team with varied and engaging work

Coordinate impactful events and communications while supporting student engagement in a dynamic university environment.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor Governance – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Senior governance role supporting Board and executive decision-making
Direct exposure to high-impact, organisation-shaping issues
Fixed term through to 30 October 2026

Senior governance role supporting Board and executive decision-making
Direct exposure to high-impact, organisation-shaping issues
Fixed term through to 30 October 2026

Work closely with the Board, CE, and senior leaders, with visibility of the organisation’s most consequential and strategically important issues.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Student Advisor

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Great culture and team environment
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Great culture and team environment
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services

Guide students through their academic journey with expert advice and meaningful support.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Risk Insurance Adviser

at Taylored Advice

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $120,000 per year

Expert risk adviser wanted. Competitive contract rate, flexible work, training & development opportunities. Make real impact.

subClassification: Risk ConsultingRisk Consulting

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Advisor Region Safety Health & Wellbeing – Fixed Term – Christchurch or Dunedin

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Use your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing in a supported position. This is a varied role with no 2 days the same!

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Partnership Director

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Contract/Temp job