Pollution Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

Fixed term opportunity for the next 6 months!
Put your Horticulture knowledge to good use supporting our Waikato Villages Team
Guaranteed hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands

Fixed term opportunity for the next 6 months!
Put your Horticulture knowledge to good use supporting our Waikato Villages Team
Guaranteed hours with the ability to increase based on operational demands

We're looking for a dedicated Grounds Worker to support our Waikato Villages team for a fixed term of 6 months!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed six days ago

HSE Advisor

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$120,000 – $135,600 per year

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

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

We are seeking an Experienced HSE Advisor to maintain our company culture focused on Safety and Zero Harm principles and join our growing team!

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

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

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Forestry Worker

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otago

$26-$29ph

Plant native trees for reforestation and restoration projects
Solid hours with 5-day weeks and up to 10-hour shift
Contribute to rewilding and native bush regeneration efforts

Plant native trees for reforestation and restoration projects
Solid hours with 5-day weeks and up to 10-hour shift
Contribute to rewilding and native bush regeneration efforts

Outdoor role planting native trees near Dunedin. Physical work, great team, weekly pay, and 6–7 week project.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Expedition Leader

at Elite & Personal Tours Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown Central, Otago

Our Expedition Leaders are among the best in the business. They are highly educated naturalists and experienced guides.

subClassification: Tour GuidesTour Guides

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

16h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Project Manager - Te Wharau Project

at Nga Taonga Sound & Vision

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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)

15d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

WSCCO Operations, Service Delivery & Operational Risk Workstream Lead

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Make a real impact every day.
Fixed term contract through until June 2027.
Base yourself in stunning Tahuna Queenstown.

Make a real impact every day.
Fixed term contract through until June 2027.
Base yourself in stunning Tahuna Queenstown.

Drive a once-in-a-generation transition shaping how water services are delivered across one of Aotearoa’s fastest-growing and most iconic districts.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed six days ago

Site Coordinator

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

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)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Field Technician (Avocado Sampler)

at Eurofins Regional Service Centre (AU/NZ)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Field Technician vacancy for the upcoming avocado sampling season running from May - August 2026.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Health & Safety Partner – Infrastructure & Construction

at Frog Recruitment - Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

5 month fixed term contract | Ideal for a construction professional wanting to get more exposure to Health & Safety

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Ranger Biodiversity (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Join the team protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern/ Tara iti, New Zealand's rarest bird.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Environment and Release Support Specialist – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Wellington based position, option to WFH 1-2 days, FT until 30 April 2027
Salary range $102,751–$114,168 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Wellington based position, option to WFH 1-2 days, FT until 30 April 2027
Salary range $102,751–$114,168 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Bring your experience as an IT professional within a change environment to this critically important piece of work.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Recycling Station Operator

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whitianga, Waikato

Competitive pay.
Training provided.
PPE gears provided.

Competitive pay.
Training provided.
PPE gears provided.

We are looking for a Recycling Station Operator/Labourer, willing to start immediately, and are based in Whitianga, Tairua, Pauanui and Matarangi.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

29d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Public Health and Forensic Science - directors

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Govern research that has long-term economic, environment, and health impacts.
Oversee research and science services to inform regulatory and policy decisions.
Facilitate collaboration on science opportunities to achieve breakthroughs.

Govern research that has long-term economic, environment, and health impacts.
Oversee research and science services to inform regulatory and policy decisions.
Facilitate collaboration on science opportunities to achieve breakthroughs.

On behalf of the Minister, we are seeking candidates interested in appointment as director of PHF Science.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

18h ago

Listed nine days ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Apprentice Gardener

at Taranaki Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukeiti, Taranaki

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to join our team on a full time, fixed term basis for 3 years

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Manager Roads, Parks and Biosecurity - Hinchinbrook Shire Council

at LG Services Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newtown, Wellington

Total Remuneration Package up to $210,000 (AUD)

Career building opportunity within Australian Local Government
Attractive remuneration package plus other benefits
Exceptional lifestyle in a vibrant, engaged community

Career building opportunity within Australian Local Government
Attractive remuneration package plus other benefits
Exceptional lifestyle in a vibrant, engaged community

Your next career move starts here! Drive infrastructure and open space outcomes and live the lifestyle you choose – country or coast.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Ranger Biodiversity (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Join the team protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern/ Tara iti, New Zealand's rarest bird.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager – Infrastructure Specialist

at The Johnson Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Contribute to meaningful, high-impact work across the Pacific
Combine infrastructure with international development
Long term hourly Rate contract

Contribute to meaningful, high-impact work across the Pacific
Combine infrastructure with international development
Long term hourly Rate contract

Hourly rate contract opportunity for an infrastructure focused project manager to work on construction projects in the international development space

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago