181 program leader jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

at New Zealand Aged Care Services Limited

Entrepreneurial, decisive and solutions-focused leader
Enable robust & constructive debate, build strong relationships
Proven governance, commercial and strategic experience

Independent Board Chair for National Hauora Coalition, a Māori-owned health and social services organisation.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Roaming Clinical Nurse Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

Apply Now! Full-time opportunity. Join the amazing team.

subClassification: Nursing - Aged CareNursing - Aged Care classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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Listed seven days ago

Project Manager - Fixed Term - 12 month Contract

at Omni Recruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$180k - $200k based on experience

Lead key projects across a dynamic security firm
Manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement
12-month fixed term opportunity in Auckland

Are you a high-energy Programme Manager with Cypher/ Finance experience!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Programme Manager - Disability Health Service

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

3-4 month contract role
30 hours per week
Healthcare/Disability sector experience preferred

An opportunity to help shape a more inclusive health system and contribute to meaningful, sustainable change for disabled people and whānau.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Programme Delivery Manager - Legislative and Digital Change

at H2R Technology Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

Experienced Programme Delivery Manager wanted to drive complex digital delivery across a large public sector programme.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Programme Manager ERM

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead a major SAP enabled HR, workforce and payroll transformation
12-month Wellington contract with rates up to $220 per hour
High profile programme with significant organisational impact

Lead a major SAP-enabled HR, workforce and payroll transformation programme in Wellington. 12-month contract, up to $220/hr.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Programme Coordinator

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland(Hybrid)

Support the delivery of enterprise transformation programmes
Play a key role within a high-performing PMO team
Work across a complex portfolio of business and technology initiatives

Play a key role in supporting the delivery of large-scale transformation programmes driving change across the business.

Recruited byHolly Greenwood

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Senior Programme Manager (ERP Transformation)

at Hastings District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Lead one of the most significant transformation programmes in Council's history.
Partner with executive leaders to shape future ways of working across Council.
Join an experienced programme team delivering lasting organisational change.

Lead a significant transformation programme, delivering a new ERP platform that will help shape how we serve our community for years to come.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

22d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Programme Manager (Fixed Term Wellington/Christchurch)

at Cancer Society of New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Make a meaningful impact in cancer prevention across Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Team Leader, National Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programme

at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu -The Correspondence School

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead a national team focused on improving outcomes for ākonga and whānau
Build meaningful partnerships that strengthen equity and achievement

Lead a national Kaiāwhina Whānau team, boosting ākonga engagement, wellbeing, and literacy and numeracy outcomes through whānau-centred support.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed seven days ago

Programme Director

at PMO People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown Central, Otago(Hybrid)

Market rates

Bring governance, visibility and structure to a large complex piece of work
Great organisation with a vibrant culture
Programme Director / Executive leadership req.

We are looking for a programme manager to step into a 6 month contract based in Queenstown

Recruited byRebecca Laney

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Coordinator

at Tait Communications

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Robert Half Management Resources

Coordinate complex projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Fixed-term role through Sept 2027 on a major national programme.

Join a high-profile national telecommunications programme, coordinating complex projects and driving successful delivery across multiple regions.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Manager - Contract

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland(Hybrid)

$800.00 - $880.00 per day

Lead a critical enterprise systems implementation, replacing a legacy platform & driving delivery across stakeholders, vendors, testing, & go-live.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Project Manager

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

Great competitive hourly rate

Work alongside senior leaders and specialist data teams
Own projects end-to-end with real delivery responsibility
Influence how data supports better business outcomes

Drive complex AI, data and analytics initiatives across a major transformation programme, from initial requirements through to successful delivery.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Starfish Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Project Manager

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Coordinator | Junior PM

at PMO People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Market rates for relevant exp

Great organisation, awesome programme manager and variety of work
Take control of scheduling and supporting the programme team as well as
have ownership of your own projects in a nurturing, supportive environment

Are you a superstar project coordinator who is ready to step up into a Project Manager role, but with great support? This is the role for you

Recruited byRebecca Laney

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

3-month contract with high chance of extension

Contract through Christmas 2026 with a strong chance of extension
Own end-to-end customer-facing software implementation projects
Variety, autonomy and exposure across projects, customers and teams

Lead customer-facing projects from pre-sales through delivery, managing scope, stakeholders, risks and timelines.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Sr. Program Lead and IX Support

at LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead and answer instructor support and escalations
Own partnership-related inquiries and technical support
Manage stakeholders and cross-functional leadership

Sr. Program Lead and Instructor Experience Support role leading cross-functional programs and instructor support.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Project Manager - Operating Model implementation

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hourly rate contract
ASAP start to February 2027
Nationally significantly

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile investigation into future op model options for a nationally significant scheme

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Programme Development Lead - Predator Free in Tāmaki Makaurau

at NEXT Foundation

This is a Contract/Temp job

$150,000 – $200,000 per year

This is a 12 month fixed term role Lead programme development and technical planning for Predator Free in Tāmaki Makaurau.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Programme Scheduler

at Talent Vault Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Own resource & capacity planning across Digital & Data
People-focused role – match capability to portfolio demand
6-month Auckland contract | September start

Lead resource & capacity planning across Digital & Data - matching people, skills and demand to get the best from teams and delivery.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Service Delivery Lead

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension
Lead strategy, service uplift, operational excellence and people leadership
Auckland-based hybrid role in a complex enterprise technology environment

Lead a major service delivery uplift, driving strategy, operational excellence and team leadership in a complex enterprise technology environment.

Recruited byTram Nguyen

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

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Transformation Manager

at Summerset

This is a Contract/Temp job

Strategic role partnering with the CFO, CPO and executive leaders
Lead enterprise transformation across people, process, technology and data
Deliver lasting business impact in a growing, purpose-driven organisation

Lead transformation across Finance and People & Culture, partnering with senior leaders to deliver strategic change and business value.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Pickleball & Padel Venue Delivery Project Manager - House of Pickle

at House of Pickle

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$7,500 – $10,000 per month

Own venue projects from site assessment through opening day for Asia-Pacific's largest pickleball network.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Delivery Lead

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Large Government Organisation
Experience Delivery Lead
Wellington based contract role till June 2027

Delivery Lead to support the Data & Technology workstream within a large programme of work.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

at CORDE Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Hourly pay + Phone + Flexibility

Competitive salary with phone and laptop + Weekly pay
Flexible working hours, 4-5 days a week (32-40 hours) + Fixed-term 9 months
Key leadership position within a thriving business, ability to make real change

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager who specialises in Change and Transformation to join our team on a Fixed Term, 9 month contract.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Summer Project Assistant - Partnerships & Programmes

at Rotorua Lakes Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$24.79 – $27.17 per hour

Our Work Placement Program will run until February 27 and is a fantastic opportunity for you to experience what a career in local government could be

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Sharepoint and Content Specialist

at Talinger Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Auckland based financial services company | Change Practice
Rebuild a simple, clear SharePoint hub | Content | Visual Design
3 Month Contract | Start ASAP | Approx Rate $70 - $80 ph neg.

Build a clean SharePoint hub and tools that help leaders learn and apply modern change practices.

subClassification: Internal CommunicationsInternal Communications classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Project Accounting Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

at DXC Technology Australia & New Zealand

Newly created leadership role with significant influence
Major infrastructure and capital investment environment
Initial 6-month contract

Lead the establishment of a new project accounting function, providing financial leadership across a major infrastructure capital portfolio.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Delivery Manager - Microsoft

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hybrid working
Wellington or Auckland based

Join DXC's Microsoft Practice joining the team delivering cutting edge MS projects to out customers

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

22d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Product Guide

at Arc'teryx

This is a Contract/Temp job