On Site Public Programmes Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Maintenance Assistant

at Rosewood Hotels

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Manager Payroll Services – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Use your payroll leadership to shape and deliver a high performing service
Fixed term position until 26 March 2027, hybrid working options available
Salary range $151,774 - $168,638, dependent on skills and experience

Use your payroll leadership to shape and deliver a high performing service
Fixed term position until 26 March 2027, hybrid working options available
Salary range $151,774 - $168,638, dependent on skills and experience

Hit the ground running in an organisation dedicated to supporting and strengthening our communities.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

Featured

Listed fifteen hours ago

NEMA - Senior Advisor, Communications

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$108018 - $117951 p.a.

We're looking for a digital-savvy Senior Advisor to manage our social media channels and help deliver emergency preparedness public campaigns.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15h ago

Listed one day ago

Sales Consultant

at Harvey Norman

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Ready, Set, Go Induction provided to ensure you are set up for success
Earn uncapped commission on every sale you make; you control your income
Constantly growing business nationwide, offering job security and stability

Ready, Set, Go Induction provided to ensure you are set up for success
Earn uncapped commission on every sale you make; you control your income
Constantly growing business nationwide, offering job security and stability

You will sell Electrical products and services while delivering a superior level of customer service. Weekend & public holiday work essential.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Interface Lead

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$105,832-$158,747 incl all benefits

Make a real impact on a high-profile, multi-agency regional programme
Build experience in complex interface and risk integration work
Work with committed partners shaping outcomes for RiverLink

Make a real impact on a high-profile, multi-agency regional programme
Build experience in complex interface and risk integration work
Work with committed partners shaping outcomes for RiverLink

Lead cross‑agency coordination, manage interface risks, and provide clear analysis to support governance decisions in a complex regional programme.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Advisor Science, Medicines Assessor

at Ministry of Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Midpoint of $92,874 dependent on experience

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 8 October 2026
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements in NZ and internationally

Fixed Term | Wellington based position | until 8 October 2026
Provide high quality advice on quality, safety and efficacy of medicines
Assess pharmaceutical submissions against requirements in NZ and internationally

Evaluate the quality of new and changed medicines for the NZ public

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Sales Consultant

at Harvey Norman

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

All General Managers internally promoted, great career progression
Employee discounts in all Harvey Norman Stores across New Zealand
Constantly growing business nationwide, offering job security and stability

All General Managers internally promoted, great career progression
Employee discounts in all Harvey Norman Stores across New Zealand
Constantly growing business nationwide, offering job security and stability

You will sell bedding and linen products and services while delivering a superior level of customer service. Weekend & public holiday work essential.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

14d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Events and Engagement Administrator

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Coordinate high-profile events and student experiences
Fixed-term, full-time (37.5 hours)
Collaborative team with varied and engaging work

Coordinate high-profile events and student experiences
Fixed-term, full-time (37.5 hours)
Collaborative team with varied and engaging work

Coordinate impactful events and communications while supporting student engagement in a dynamic university environment.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

12d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Rosewood Hotels

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Sales Consultant

at Harvey Norman

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

All General Managers internally promoted, great career progression
Employee discounts in all Harvey Norman Stores across New Zealand
Constantly growing business nationwide, offering job security and stability

All General Managers internally promoted, great career progression
Employee discounts in all Harvey Norman Stores across New Zealand
Constantly growing business nationwide, offering job security and stability

You will sell Furniture products and services while delivering a superior level of customer service. Weekend & public holiday work essential.

subClassification: Retail AssistantsRetail Assistants

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

at The University of Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Senior comms and engagement professional
Unique role on a nationally significant project
Fixed term for two years, based in Hamilton

Senior comms and engagement professional
Unique role on a nationally significant project
Fixed term for two years, based in Hamilton

Join the University of Waikato Communications team to support the establishment of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine. (NZGSM).

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

7d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Project Manager

at 84 Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

High impact national programme with real front line outcomes.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

19d ago

Listed eight days ago

Health & Fitness Customer Service Advisor

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Hourly Rate + KiwiSaver

Access to a host of QLDC Benefits
Work with an awesome team with a positive work culture
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

Access to a host of QLDC Benefits
Work with an awesome team with a positive work culture
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

Hourly Rate + Employee Benefits + Kiwisaver

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Programme Coordinator (Integrated Transformation & Long Term Plan)

at Waikato District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ngaruawahia, Waikato

Join our varied and rewarding work environment
Make a difference to your community
A workplace that supports work/life balance, health and wellbeing

Join our varied and rewarding work environment
Make a difference to your community
A workplace that supports work/life balance, health and wellbeing

Join us and be part of a collaborative Transformation Office working on work that genuinely matters to our communities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor Region Safety Health & Wellbeing – Fixed Term – Christchurch or Dunedin

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Use your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing in a supported position. This is a varied role with no 2 days the same!

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Papakāinga and Marae Development Director

at Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Panmure, Auckland

Lead a transformational iwi development delivering papakāinga, marae, and enduring cultural, social, and economic infrastructure.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

20d ago

Listed seven days ago

Coordinator Learning Facilities – Fixed Term – Rotorua

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Do you enjoy working in an environment where your contribution is appreciated?
Come join our collaborative and inclusive team
Salary range $59,674-$66,304, actual salary dependent on skills & experience

Do you enjoy working in an environment where your contribution is appreciated?
Come join our collaborative and inclusive team
Salary range $59,674-$66,304, actual salary dependent on skills & experience

Fixed-term role to end of Oct for someone with a positive, can-do attitude & strong problem-solving skills to join our National Training Centre team

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Advisor, Service Delivery Partnerships and Programmes - Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$79,200 - $95,873

Support better outcomes for people and their whānau
Join a people-focused, collaborative team
Bring your experience building relationships with key stakeholders

Support better outcomes for people and their whānau
Join a people-focused, collaborative team
Bring your experience building relationships with key stakeholders

Join a team in Wellington for a 12‑month opportunity. Build trusted partnerships, shape practical services, and see your work improve outcomes.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor Region Safety Health and Wellbeing – Fixed Term – Auckland or Waitemata

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Use your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing in a supported position. This is a varied role with no 2 days the same!

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed eight days ago

Change Manager

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Up to $140k | Flexibility | Impactful work

Work on a large-scale transformation programme with real impact
Flexible working and supportive, collaborative team environment
A meaningful public sector programme

Work on a large-scale transformation programme with real impact
Flexible working and supportive, collaborative team environment
A meaningful public sector programme

Drive change in a major transformation programme, ensuring stakeholder engagement, business readiness, and successful adoption of new ways of working

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor Safety Health and Wellbeing – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Exposure to working in a safety critical organisation, supportive team
Salary range $114,663–$127,404 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Exposure to working in a safety critical organisation, supportive team
Salary range $114,663–$127,404 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of uplifting our SHW practices using your H&S expertise and your skills in risk assessments, workshop facilitation, and investigations.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Finance Business Analyst

at Robert Half Management Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80.00 - $90.00 per hr

Organization going through a 4 year transformation program require a finance project resource - initial 4 month contract.

subClassification: Systems Accounting & IT AuditSystems Accounting & IT Audit

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor Communications – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Make a meaningful impact within key projects shaping our people experience
Wellington based fixed term or secondment opportunity until 24 December 2026
Salary range $114,663–$127,404 (pro rata), dependent on skills & experience

Make a meaningful impact within key projects shaping our people experience
Wellington based fixed term or secondment opportunity until 24 December 2026
Salary range $114,663–$127,404 (pro rata), dependent on skills & experience

Use your strong internal and external communications experience to make a positive difference for our employees and volunteers.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Registered Nurse Inpatient Ward (Orthopaedic, Spinal, Plastics, ENT) Fixed Term

at Braemar Hospital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

We’re currently seeking part-time Registered Nurses to join our high calibre, supportive team providing pre and post-operative care to patients.

subClassification: Nursing - General Medical & SurgicalNursing - General Medical & Surgical

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Advisor Region Safety Health and Wellbeing – Fixed Term – Tauranga or Hamilton

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to serving our communities
Fixed Term position until 18 December 2026
Salary range $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Use your experience in Safety Health and Wellbeing in a supported position. This is a varied role with no 2 days the same!

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Data Architect (High hourly rate)

at Presto Resourcing

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Lead a transformation within a critical system modernisation upgrade

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Public Health and Forensic Science - directors

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Govern research that has long-term economic, environment, and health impacts.
Oversee research and science services to inform regulatory and policy decisions.
Facilitate collaboration on science opportunities to achieve breakthroughs.

Govern research that has long-term economic, environment, and health impacts.
Oversee research and science services to inform regulatory and policy decisions.
Facilitate collaboration on science opportunities to achieve breakthroughs.

On behalf of the Minister, we are seeking candidates interested in appointment as director of PHF Science.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Wetland / Terrestrial Ecologist

at Taranaki Regional Council

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stratford, Taranaki

$91,455 - $96,835 per annum, including KiwiSaver

Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options

Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options

We are looking for a Wetland / Terrestrial Ecologist to join us! This is fixed term, commencing mid-July 2026 until the beginning of August 2027

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Communications Lead

at Hays | Marketing

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Immediate start
Competetive rate
Great culture

Immediate start
Competetive rate
Great culture

Senior Communications Lead - 3 Month-Contract - Immediate Start - Central Wellington

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

26d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Payroll Transition Lead

at Archway Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead a rare outsourced to in-house payroll transition
Influence a major HRIS and payroll modernisation programme
High-impact senior role without people management

Lead a rare outsourced to in-house payroll transition
Influence a major HRIS and payroll modernisation programme
High-impact senior role without people management

Lead a high-profile payroll transition and help build a future-ready in-house payroll function within a large central public sector agency.

Recruited byMatthew Greenwood

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Manager Payroll Services – Fixed Term – Wellington

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Use your payroll leadership to shape and deliver a high performing service
Fixed term position until 26 March 2027, hybrid working options available
Salary range $151,774 - $168,638, dependent on skills and experience

Use your payroll leadership to shape and deliver a high performing service
Fixed term position until 26 March 2027, hybrid working options available
Salary range $151,774 - $168,638, dependent on skills and experience

Hit the ground running in an organisation dedicated to supporting and strengthening our communities.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Regional Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Project Manager - Central Region

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead regional cancer projects to improve access to new medicines, deliver service plans and drive timely, equitable care across the Central Region.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

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