Programmatic Contract Temp Jobs in Upper Riccarton Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Marketing Manager

at Golden Homes

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$95,000 – $125,000 per year

True ownership and Impact
Variety and Hands on Experience
High visability role with leadership access

True ownership and Impact
Variety and Hands on Experience
High visability role with leadership access

Step into a high-impact marketing role where you won’t just plan campaigns—you’ll bring them to life.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

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Fixed Term Office Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$80,000 - $90,000

A trusted leadership role at the heart of the business
Structured transition period
Join a stable, established, local business

A trusted leadership role at the heart of the business
Structured transition period
Join a stable, established, local business

Lead our dedicated team of four in this maternity cover position. Bring your skills and passion to our team based in Blenheim Road.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

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Listed five days ago

Marketing Manager

at Golden Homes

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$95,000 – $125,000 per year

True ownership and Impact
Variety and Hands on Experience
High visability role with leadership access

True ownership and Impact
Variety and Hands on Experience
High visability role with leadership access

Step into a high-impact marketing role where you won’t just plan campaigns—you’ll bring them to life.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Grants Strategist | Client Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Flexible working around core hours, attractive salary, part-time role
Supportive team culture, structured induction programme
Work from home, caring, values led team who strive to make a difference

Be part of a values-led, supportive team making a real difference in the charitable sector, part-time, parental leave contract, work from home role

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

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

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Centre Administrator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

$62,000 - $65,000 (prorated for part-time hours)

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Support the day-to-day operations of Northlands Shopping Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

12d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Fixed Term Office Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$80,000 - $90,000

A trusted leadership role at the heart of the business
Structured transition period
Join a stable, established, local business

A trusted leadership role at the heart of the business
Structured transition period
Join a stable, established, local business

Lead our dedicated team of four in this maternity cover position. Bring your skills and passion to our team based in Blenheim Road.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

8h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Project Manager leading end-to-end delivery; set plan, manage risks/deps, align stakeholders, and keep workstreams on track.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

23d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

at Energylight

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolston, Canterbury

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

A fixed term role in lively, rewarding environment supporting cutting edge commercial lighting technology solutions

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

21d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Business Analyst

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Business Analyst supporting end-to-end tech & business change delivery; engage stakeholders, work with vendors, deliver quality outputs at pace.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

23d ago

Listed ten days ago

Temporary Job Opportunities with Only Human

at Only Human - HR & Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

A broad variety of roles available
Long and short-term assignments
A trusted and talented team

A broad variety of roles available
Long and short-term assignments
A trusted and talented team

Come and join the Only Human team as a temp. We have a many administration roles available offering flexibility for you based in Christchurch.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

10d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Training Coordinator

at Forte Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$60500.00

Full-Time
Hornby Based
Varied and Busy Role

Full-Time
Hornby Based
Varied and Busy Role

Combine your administration, customer service and organisation skills for this coordinator role.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Key Account Manager

at Mars New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary + bonus + hybrid + vehicle

Join Mars NZ as our Key Account Manager – Foodstuffs South Island, Snacking.
Mars NZ home brands WHISKAS®, PEDIGREE®, MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®
12 Month contract based from our CHC Office, + Hybrid + vehicle + bonus

Join Mars NZ as our Key Account Manager – Foodstuffs South Island, Snacking.
Mars NZ home brands WHISKAS®, PEDIGREE®, MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®
12 Month contract based from our CHC Office, + Hybrid + vehicle + bonus

You’ll play a pivotal role managing one of our largest grocery customers in our biggest business area—driving growth, partnerships.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Category Manager

at Graham Consulting Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Successful NZ-owned business
Christchurch location
12 Month Maternity Leave Cover

Successful NZ-owned business
Christchurch location
12 Month Maternity Leave Cover

Category Manager role with a leading NZ-owned business. Own a portfolio, drive growth, and work with global suppliers. 12-month cover, Christchurch.

Recruited byGeorgie Allan

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

GJ Gardner Homes - New Home Sales Consultant

at Main Divide Homes Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Are you ready to build a career with New Zealand’s most trusted and recognised home builders—where your success is truly in your own hands?

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Sales Coordinator - fixed term

at New Zealand Couriers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yaldhurst, Canterbury

Fixed term parental leave cover until mid January 2027
Support the business development field team
Liaise with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery

Fixed term parental leave cover until mid January 2027
Support the business development field team
Liaise with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery

Support the new business field sales team by coordinating pricing, reporting and customer processes

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Work Broker, Canterbury

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$79,200 - $95,873

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

As a Work Broker, you will play a crucial role in supporting people into employment by engaging with local employers and industries.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services

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

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago