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

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Senior Talent Advisor

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

International Team | Great Environment

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Lead recruitment delivery for a global aerospace leader in rapid growth - driving hiring at pace while contributing to continuous improvement overall.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

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Programme Director (Transformation)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed three hours ago

Compliance Adviser

at McCallum Industries

Be an early applicant

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)

3h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Programme Director (Transformation)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Talent Advisor

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

International Team | Great Environment

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Deliver high-volume recruitment for a significant national ramp-up (100+ hires)
Join a globally recognised aerospace organisation at a pivotal growth phase
Hands-on role with real ownership of recruitment delivery

Lead recruitment delivery for a global aerospace leader in rapid growth - driving hiring at pace while contributing to continuous improvement overall.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

1d 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

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed two hours ago

Workforce Coordinator

at BNZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Fixed term role based in Wellington
Hybrid working environment
Work with an experienced and collaborative team!

Fixed term role based in Wellington
Hybrid working environment
Work with an experienced and collaborative team!

This is a hands-on coordination role focuses on SOW administration and supporting broader workforce activities across the technology team.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

2h 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 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 twenty two 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)

22h ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed thirty two minutes ago

Principal M365 Consultant

at H2R Technology Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$160-180K

M365 Guru- Architecture & Delivery. Permanent role, ideally based in Wellington

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

32m ago

Listed twelve days ago

PMO Lead - 6 month Contract.

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead & establish PMO.
Oversee programme governance, planning, reporting, and risk management.
Wellington CBD - In office role

Lead & establish PMO.
Oversee programme governance, planning, reporting, and risk management.
Wellington CBD - In office role

Lead and establish a PMO for a key programme, driving governance, planning, reporting, and coordination across multiple workstreams and stakeholders

Recruited byJosh Rea

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Programme Coordinator

at H2R Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

$100-$120 per hour + GST

The Programme Coordinator, will play a critical role in supporting the Transformation Office, ensuring the team have the right information to deliver.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

19h ago

Listed ten days ago