Principal Advisor Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Employee Support Liaison

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Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

At Tegel, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. We’re looking for an Employee Support Li

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

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Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

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)

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Listed twelve days ago

Principal Advisor

at Education Review Office

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Meaningful work contributing to the improvement of education systems
Bring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas to work on
Exciting opportunity in Evaluation and Policy

Meaningful work contributing to the improvement of education systems
Bring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas to work on
Exciting opportunity in Evaluation and Policy

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes to improve learning for children and young adults across Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Advisor, Ministerial Services x2

at Ministry of Education

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Full-time roles available, 1x permanent and 1x fixed term
Wellington based
Contribute your skills to our busy Ministerial Services team

Full-time roles available, 1x permanent and 1x fixed term
Wellington based
Contribute your skills to our busy Ministerial Services team

Ensure the Ministry of Education is transparent, accessible and accountable.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

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)

21h ago

Listed five days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Advisor Health Monitoring Programme – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Be part of a new team and make this role your own
Fixed term position until 30 June 2027
Salary range $136,874-$152,082 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of a new team and make this role your own
Fixed term position until 30 June 2027
Salary range $136,874-$152,082 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Use your experience providing Health and Safety support and guidelines to build something beneficial to the firefighters that serve our communities.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$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)

18h ago

Listed four days ago

Apōrei | Principal Policy Advisor - Curatorial Residencies

at Te Puni Kōkiri

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$123,317 - $137,018

Collaborate with international partners and lead an important project
Full time, Fixed Term role until 30 June 2026
Remote working option available with travel as required.

Collaborate with international partners and lead an important project
Full time, Fixed Term role until 30 June 2026
Remote working option available with travel as required.

Collaborate with international partners and lead the development of curatorial residencies

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Employee Support Liaison

at Tegel

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

Competitive salary + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

At Tegel, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. We’re looking for an Employee Support Li

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Business Management Advisor (Canterbury)

at Prime Strategies Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$140,000 – $210,000 per year

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Turn your business experience into high-value advisory work helping Canterbury SME owners build stronger, better-performing businesses.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Advisor - ER ( 6 month contract)

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Excellent hourly rate – WFH flexibility

6-month hourly contract with potential for extension
WFH flexibility
Excellent hourly rate

6-month hourly contract with potential for extension
WFH flexibility
Excellent hourly rate

6-month hourly contract w/ potential for extension. End-to-end management of high-volume ER case load within a complex organisation. WFH flexibility

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

11d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior HR Advisor/Business Partner (Fixed-Term – Maternity Cover)

at Rakon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Supportive, fun & collaborative P&C team
Free car-parking
Global company

Supportive, fun & collaborative P&C team
Free car-parking
Global company

Seven month fixed-term maternity cover starting in May

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

20h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

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)

14h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

at Social Workers Registration Board

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$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)

16h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Advisor Privacy, Government and Information

at Rothley

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

12-months fixed term
Flexible working - work from home two days per week
Join a values driven organisation

12-months fixed term
Flexible working - work from home two days per week
Join a values driven organisation

We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor to join a dynamic team managing all aspects of information release, privacy, and government relations

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

27d ago

Listed five days ago

People & Culture Advisor - Fixed Term

at Harcourts

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

10-month fixed term contract
Play a key role in shaping employee experience
Be part of a thriving and values-driven organization

10-month fixed term contract
Play a key role in shaping employee experience
Be part of a thriving and values-driven organization

Join Harcourts in Auckland as a People & Culture Advisor – provide trusted HR advice, shape employee experience, and make an impact!

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Thorndon, Wellington(Hybrid)

$140 - $150 p.h.

Principal Policy Contractor: Draft CRIS, Cabinet papers & project plan for priority projects. Navigating Cabinet/Parliamentary process is essential.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed six days ago

Behaviour Specialist

at Sommerville School

This is a Contract/Temp job

Panmure, Auckland(Hybrid)

determined by relevant collective agreement

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Full-time hours
Flexible working hours during school holidays
Professional learning and development opportunities

Sommerville is hiring a fixed-term Behaviour Specialist

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior People Advisor - Secondment / Fixed Term - Auckland

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Fixed-term contract with immediate opportunities to influence and add value.
Partner with leaders to deliver people solutions and drive impact
Step in, bring your expertise, and make a difference quickly!

Fixed-term contract with immediate opportunities to influence and add value.
Partner with leaders to deliver people solutions and drive impact
Step in, bring your expertise, and make a difference quickly!

Step into a 9-month role where you’ll apply your ER and HR skills to empower our leaders and cultivate a thriving environment for our brigades.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Talent Acquisition & People Advisor

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$96,000 – $120,000 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

Strategic partner managing the full talent lifecycle through expert recruitment, compliance, and NZ legislation advice to empower people and culture!

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

10d ago

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