Program Leader Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Programme and PMO Manager (parental leave cover)

at Waitomo Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Lead enterprise-wide programmes and key business projects.
Build practical governance that enables delivery.
Join an award-winning, proudly Kiwi-owned business.

Lead enterprise-wide programmes and key business projects.
Build practical governance that enables delivery.
Join an award-winning, proudly Kiwi-owned business.

Want to lead strategic delivery? Bring clarity to complexity? Want to make things happen? You'll fit right in!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

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Programme Manager – Northland Waters Establishment Programme

at HRConsult Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• A truly transformational opportunity
An excellent career assignment

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• A truly transformational opportunity
An excellent career assignment

Contribute to the programme that will shape Northland’s water future.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed twenty four days ago

National Program Support Lead

at Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

An opportunity for a National Program Support Lead to support our Operations team.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Programme and PMO Manager (parental leave cover)

at Waitomo Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Lead enterprise-wide programmes and key business projects.
Build practical governance that enables delivery.
Join an award-winning, proudly Kiwi-owned business.

Lead enterprise-wide programmes and key business projects.
Build practical governance that enables delivery.
Join an award-winning, proudly Kiwi-owned business.

Want to lead strategic delivery? Bring clarity to complexity? Want to make things happen? You'll fit right in!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Programme Manager – Northland Waters Establishment Programme

at HRConsult Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• A truly transformational opportunity
An excellent career assignment

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• A truly transformational opportunity
An excellent career assignment

Contribute to the programme that will shape Northland’s water future.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Project Management

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 6month contract
Auckland CBD location
Hybrid working

Initial 6month contract
Auckland CBD location
Hybrid working

Lead a High-Performing Project Delivery Team Through a Critical Transformation Period

Recruited byElena Shanks

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Programme Manager

at Craigs Investment Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Experienced Programme Manager needed

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Experienced Programme Manager needed

Are you a savvy PM experience in a digital technology led business transformation? Apply now!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

17d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Capital Delivery Workstream Lead – Establishment Programme

at HRConsult Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• A truly transformational opportunity
• Structure the capital delivery foundations of a new organisation

• Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
• A truly transformational opportunity
• Structure the capital delivery foundations of a new organisation

Be part of a motivated team to establish a critical new entity for Northland.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Change Consultant

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Own end-to-end change delivery through implementation and go-live
Contract through to December 2026 on a large-scale transformation programme
Auckland Location

Own end-to-end change delivery through implementation and go-live
Contract through to December 2026 on a large-scale transformation programme
Auckland Location

Lead business readiness, training and stakeholder engagement activities for a major enterprise implementation and go-live programme.

Recruited byChantelle Smith

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Lead Business Analyst

at Civil Aviation Authority

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Lead BA across major business transformation programme
Influence enterprise decisions and shape investment outcomes
Drive aligned, high-quality analysis across workstreams

Lead BA across major business transformation programme
Influence enterprise decisions and shape investment outcomes
Drive aligned, high-quality analysis across workstreams

Multi-year programme transforming systems, data and ways of working to enable a modern risk-based regulator and a safe aviation system.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

5d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Integration Planner / Scheduler

at Likemind

This is a Contract/Temp job

Trentham, Wellington

$120 per hour
Committed and talented team
12 month plus contact

$120 per hour
Committed and talented team
12 month plus contact

Integration Planner/Scheduler to drive planning, manage dependencies, align teams, mitigate risks, and support delivery across a complex programme

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed twenty days ago

National Co-ordinator

at YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$57,600 – $62,400 per year

The National Co‑ordinator is the backbone of YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand’s national operations.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Delivery Lead / RTE

at Expert360

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Contract: 3-6 months
Hybrid working
Key skills: delivery leadership, financial management, Agile/SAFe

Contract: 3-6 months
Hybrid working
Key skills: delivery leadership, financial management, Agile/SAFe

Lead high-impact technology delivery for a major public sector organisation - where financial discipline meets complex execution

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Data Delivery Lead

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

6-month contract - High likliehood of extension
Auckland Central Office | Hybrid working
Hands-on experience with modern data platforms

6-month contract - High likliehood of extension
Auckland Central Office | Hybrid working
Hands-on experience with modern data platforms

Lead data delivery workstreams across a high-impact transformation programme

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Change Managers - long term hourly rate contracts

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

12 month hourly rate contracts
Substantial national programmes
Established delivery teams

12 month hourly rate contracts
Substantial national programmes
Established delivery teams

Two senior Change Manager contracts available in Wellington — one in social services, one in public transport transformation. ASAP start to June 202

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$850 - $900 p.d.

6-month contract opportunity based in Auckland with hybrid working arrangements
Lead delivery of key infrastructure and transformation projects
Engage with technical and clinical stakeholders within healthcare sector

6-month contract opportunity based in Auckland with hybrid working arrangements
Lead delivery of key infrastructure and transformation projects
Engage with technical and clinical stakeholders within healthcare sector

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of key technology and infrastructure initiatives within a regulated Healthcare organisation.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Programme Director, Future Naval Base

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

$147,234 - $170,818 (including 4% superannuation)

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Lead and manage the delivery of this national significance project –once in a life time project!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior IT Project Manager / Integration Lead – Microsoft 365 & M&A | Kanji IT

at KG Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hands on project
Competitive daily rate
Senior leadership position

Hands on project
Competitive daily rate
Senior leadership position

If you’re an experienced IT Project Manager or Integration Lead, we’d love to hear from you.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

11d ago

Listed eight days ago

Head of Technology & Information Security

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping tech strategy and security
Own IT operations, vendors, and cybersecurity governance
Drive improvement across systems and suppliers in a flexible 3-4 day role

Trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping tech strategy and security
Own IT operations, vendors, and cybersecurity governance
Drive improvement across systems and suppliers in a flexible 3-4 day role

Senior tech leader to own IT ops, cyber governance, vendors & strategy in a flexible 3-4 day contract role with senior stakeholder exposure.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Funding & Impact Lead

at Kirikiriroa Family Services Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead funding strategy to improve tamariki outcomesLead funding strategy to improve tamariki outcomes.

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

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

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Project Manager for EBC (Enterprise Business Capability)

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Long term contract through to June 2027
Lead a critical finance ERP transformation using Oracle Fusion
Wellington based role with ASAP start preferred mid June

Long term contract through to June 2027
Lead a critical finance ERP transformation using Oracle Fusion
Wellington based role with ASAP start preferred mid June

Opportunity to work on a major enterprise transformation programme. High profile project environment with strong delivery focus - Collaborative and

Recruited byKylie Brocket

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Digital Experience Transformation Lead

at First Focus IT P/L

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Up to $120k + super + 10 days paid training (AUD)

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring | Promote from within
Referral bonus | Option of packaging a Tesla | Great team

Hybrid work | Regular working hours | Flexible leave options | High-end office
Paid training days | Specialised training | Mentoring | Promote from within
Referral bonus | Option of packaging a Tesla | Great team

Lead AU/NZ website transformation, improving UX, trust and conversion across acquired and existing digital experiences.

subClassification: Web Development & ProductionWeb Development & Production

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

11d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Project Manager – Mainframe & Legacy Systems

at HCL New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

End-to-End Ownership in SAP S/4HANA FICO
High Business Visibility & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Opportunity to Contribute to Large-Scale Transformation

End-to-End Ownership in SAP S/4HANA FICO
High Business Visibility & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Opportunity to Contribute to Large-Scale Transformation

Immediate role

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Business Process Improvement Specialist/ Associate Lead

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Hybrid working model
Highly collaborative team
Delivering meaningful change to a global organisation

Hybrid working model
Highly collaborative team
Delivering meaningful change to a global organisation

We're seeking a Senior Business Process Specialist with strong capability in business process improvement

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

IT Project Manager

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible work arrangements (3 days per week in the Auckland office)
12 month Fixed Term Contract in Auckland with possible extension
Global Market leading FMCG organisation

Flexible work arrangements (3 days per week in the Auckland office)
12 month Fixed Term Contract in Auckland with possible extension
Global Market leading FMCG organisation

12 month fixed term contract

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Programme Coordinator - Master Scheduler, Wellington, 12 month fixed term

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$69,519 - $84,041

12 month fixed term opportunity
Important mahi supporting the Disability Support Services Taskforce
Wellington based role

12 month fixed term opportunity
Important mahi supporting the Disability Support Services Taskforce
Wellington based role

Do you want to be part of a team that is committed to transforming the disability support system for disabled people, whānau and communities?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Remediation Delivery Manager (fixed-term)

at Suncorp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Drive critical remediation programmes that protect customers
Influence at senior level
Purpose-driven organisation where your work improves customer experiences

Drive critical remediation programmes that protect customers
Influence at senior level
Purpose-driven organisation where your work improves customer experiences

Drive customer‑focused outcomes, managing risk, and ensuring compliance while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Customer Experience Improvement Lead

at nib health funds limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Experience increasing customer advocacy, measured by improved NPS
Enjoy hybrid work with home-office flexibility; 1-day/week in the Auckland hub

6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Experience increasing customer advocacy, measured by improved NPS
Enjoy hybrid work with home-office flexibility; 1-day/week in the Auckland hub

Enable nib to become a truly customer-centric, digitally enabled organisation by continually improving the end-to-end experience for our members.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Systems & Technology Workstream Lead - Establishment Programme

at HRConsult Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

Shape the technology foundation of Northland Waters
A great career enhancing assignment
Be part of building a new entity from the ground up

Shape the technology foundation of Northland Waters
A great career enhancing assignment
Be part of building a new entity from the ground up

Be an integral part of a highly motivated team to create a critical new entity for Northland.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

16d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Technical Project Manager

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Up to $165,000 base salary

12-month fixed-term role
Hybrid working - based in Wellington
Up to $165k base salary

12-month fixed-term role
Hybrid working - based in Wellington
Up to $165k base salary

Great opportunity to manage multiple technical projects in an organisation going through significant growth!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Manager

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Leading Data Loss Prevention delivery across a complex environment
1x day per week in Hamilton required

Initial 6‑month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Leading Data Loss Prevention delivery across a complex environment
1x day per week in Hamilton required

Lead delivery of Data Loss Prevention initiatives across a complex enterprise security environment

Recruited byHolly Greenwood

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Data Delivery Lead

at Lexel – Resourcing - Connecting IT Talent with Opportunity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Market hourly rate available

6-month contract + scope to extend
Newmarket + hybrid working
Career-defining project + high-profile delivery

6-month contract + scope to extend
Newmarket + hybrid working
Career-defining project + high-profile delivery

Lead data delivery at enterprise scale within a highly complex digital transformation. A rare chance to make a meaningful impact.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

19d ago

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Programme and PMO Manager (parental leave cover)

Programme Manager – Northland Waters Establishment Programme

National Program Support Lead

Programme and PMO Manager (parental leave cover)

Programme Manager – Northland Waters Establishment Programme

Head of Project Management

Programme Manager

Capital Delivery Workstream Lead – Establishment Programme

Change Consultant

Lead Business Analyst

Integration Planner / Scheduler

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Data Delivery Lead

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Programme Director, Future Naval Base

Senior IT Project Manager / Integration Lead – Microsoft 365 & M&A | Kanji IT

Head of Technology & Information Security

Funding & Impact Lead

Senior Project Manager for EBC (Enterprise Business Capability)

Digital Experience Transformation Lead

Project Manager – Mainframe & Legacy Systems

Business Process Improvement Specialist/ Associate Lead

IT Project Manager

Programme Coordinator - Master Scheduler, Wellington, 12 month fixed term

Remediation Delivery Manager (fixed-term)

Customer Experience Improvement Lead

Systems & Technology Workstream Lead - Establishment Programme

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