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

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Bring high competency in Te Ao Maaori frameworks, ensuring our org reflects our commitments and supports meaningful partnership with Tangata Whenua.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

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

Featured

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed one day ago

Customer Care Agent - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

at Petdirect

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland(Hybrid)

Turn pet lovers into raving fans via phone, chat and email
Work smarter with AI & digital tools in a tech-forward team
Hybrid flexibility, staff discounts & four-legged visitors

Turn pet lovers into raving fans via phone, chat and email
Work smarter with AI & digital tools in a tech-forward team
Hybrid flexibility, staff discounts & four-legged visitors

Love pets & people? Join one of NZ's Best Place to Work 2025! Be the hero for Kiwi pet parents - we're Petdirect, and We Get Pet!

subClassification: Customer Service - Call CentreCustomer Service - Call Centre

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

1d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Early Intervention Teacher

at Acorn Charitable Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

$80,000 – $106,500 per year

Flexible hours
Be part of a multidisciplinary team
Competitive salary + professional development

Flexible hours
Be part of a multidisciplinary team
Competitive salary + professional development

Change lives when it matters the most: be part of a growing non-profit team dedicated to evidence-based, neuro-affirming practice.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

People & Culture Business Partner

at House of Travel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

People First culture where we do what we say we will
Work closely with senior leaders and influence meaningful change
Did we say we’re the Large Category winner of the Best Places to Work in NZ?!

People First culture where we do what we say we will
Work closely with senior leaders and influence meaningful change
Did we say we’re the Large Category winner of the Best Places to Work in NZ?!

Join a people‑first, award‑winning organisation and play a key role in shaping a national People & Culture framework during a major transformation!

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Volunteer Services Administrator

at Tōtara Hospice

This is a Contract/Temp job

The Gardens, Auckland

Permanent part time 0.8 FTE | The Gardens Manurewa location, with free parking
12 months fixed term: April 2026 to April 2027 | Monday - Friday, no weekends!
Onsite café with staff discounted coffee plus boutique second‑hand shopping

Permanent part time 0.8 FTE | The Gardens Manurewa location, with free parking
12 months fixed term: April 2026 to April 2027 | Monday - Friday, no weekends!
Onsite café with staff discounted coffee plus boutique second‑hand shopping

Fixed-term opportunity: support and coordinate our amazing volunteers. If you're organised, warm and community-minded, we'd love to hear from you!

subClassification: Volunteer Coordination & SupportVolunteer Coordination & Support

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Advisor, People and Capability

at Barnardos

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$81,165 -$90,714 (gross) pro rata

Collaborate and Thrive: Join a supportive, purpose-driven team.
Drive Positive Change: Empower tamariki and whānau through impactful solutions.
Fixed Term Opportunity

Collaborate and Thrive: Join a supportive, purpose-driven team.
Drive Positive Change: Empower tamariki and whānau through impactful solutions.
Fixed Term Opportunity

Empower people and shape brighter futures as a People and Capability Advisor at Barnardos, Aotearoa's leading children's charity.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

ChairPerson/Executive Advisor (Governace + Te Ao Maaori Strategy)

at Rainbow Hub Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$500/month+additional advisory p/h by agreement

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Bring high competency in Te Ao Maaori frameworks, ensuring our org reflects our commitments and supports meaningful partnership with Tangata Whenua.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

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

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Procurement Specialist

at TVNZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary,Mobile/Broadband Allowance

Hybrid way of working
Working with a great team focussed on driving excellence
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

Hybrid way of working
Working with a great team focussed on driving excellence
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

We are looking for a strategic and proactive Procurement Specialist to lead and evolve our procurement practices.

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

22d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

People & Culture Business Partner

at Huntress Recruitment Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

City fringe location
Financial services
12-month fixed term contract

City fringe location
Financial services
12-month fixed term contract

This is a true HR generalist role with a lot of scope, working alongside Senior Leaders and Execs

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

28d ago

Listed two days ago

Full Stack Developer

at MacroActive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kingsland, Auckland

Looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to help build & scale our SaaS platform, delivering high-quality features in a growing product-led team.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

AI Lab Research Fellow - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Support cutting-edge AI health research—help deliver national projects improving diagnostics, access, and equity across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Talent & Engagement Lead ANZ – Fixed Term

at Griffin's Snacks

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ellerslie, Auckland

12-month fixed term, with flexible working options
Ellerslie office with free parking & gym membership
Exciting opportunity to lead Talent & Engagement across ANZ

12-month fixed term, with flexible working options
Ellerslie office with free parking & gym membership
Exciting opportunity to lead Talent & Engagement across ANZ

Are you a collaborative and experienced people leader keen to join our People & Culture team as Talent & Engagement Lead ANZ on a fixed term contract?

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

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

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Media Librarian

at TVNZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary,Mobile/Broadband Allowance

Hybrid way of working
Love daily news all day every day..
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

Hybrid way of working
Love daily news all day every day..
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

You will work as part of a nationwide team of Media Librarians responsible for capturing, managing and cataloguing TVNZ's media assets.

subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Domain Principal - People Change

at Inland Revenue

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Enterprise and Integrity Services
Work closely with leaders, HR, and Employment Relations
Help ensure the people impacts of change across IR are managed fairly

Enterprise and Integrity Services
Work closely with leaders, HR, and Employment Relations
Help ensure the people impacts of change across IR are managed fairly

This fixed term role is based in Wellington and offers an opportunity to provide clear, well governed coordination of people change and activity.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor Learning Design - Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$103,815 - $125,958

Work closely with leaders and subject matter experts
Six-month fixed-term/secondment opportunity
Learning and development opportunities

Work closely with leaders and subject matter experts
Six-month fixed-term/secondment opportunity
Learning and development opportunities

Create engaging learning solutions that boost frontline capability and performance. Senior learning design role.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Utility Fleet Vehicles

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Mechanical Engineer (12-month contract) with electric vehicle maker, Mt Maunganui. Creating tough, reliable vehicles for real work.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

107 principles jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

HSE Advisor

ChairPerson/Executive Advisor (Governace + Te Ao Maaori Strategy)

HSE Advisor

Business Management Advisor (Canterbury)

Customer Care Agent - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Principal Policy Advisor

Early Intervention Teacher

People & Culture Business Partner

Volunteer Services Administrator

Advisor, People and Capability

ChairPerson/Executive Advisor (Governace + Te Ao Maaori Strategy)

Procurement Specialist

People & Culture Business Partner

Full Stack Developer

AI Lab Research Fellow - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

Talent & Engagement Lead ANZ – Fixed Term

Media Librarian

Domain Principal - People Change

Senior Advisor Learning Design - Wellington

Talent Acquisition & People Advisor

Principal Advisor

Mechanical Engineer

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