React Software Developer Contract Temp Jobs in Merivale Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed-term contract role. Gain valuable accounting experience with a family owned company. Competitive salary and small friendly team.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

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Customer Services Representative

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be part of a newly established organisation from day one
8-month fixed-term - Customer Service Focus
Multiple roles available | Rolleston Location

Be part of a newly established organisation from day one
8-month fixed-term - Customer Service Focus
Multiple roles available | Rolleston Location

A hands-on, customer focused role where you'll be at the frontline of a growing organisation - shaping the customer experience from the ground up.

subClassification: Customer Service - Call CentreCustomer Service - Call Centre

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

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Listed eight hours ago

Senior Front-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Build front-end features for a construction asset platform using React within an agile engineering team.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8h ago

Listed six hours ago

Senior Software Developer

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Employer superannuation contribution- up to 6.75%

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Join a forward-thinking team where your technical expertise will shape architecture, improve performance, and drive innovation across key platforms.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

6h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Work remotely with a skilled team and deliver high-quality software across a scalable IoT platform.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

9h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

2 x CONTRACT Senior Frontend Web Developers (React)

at Sunstone Talent

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$100-$130 p/h 6mth contract+ModOffices+Park+flex

Senior UI web developer with JavaScript and/or TypeScript? React?
Work on building new features & functionality in React in a modern stack
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

Senior UI web developer with JavaScript and/or TypeScript? React?
Work on building new features & functionality in React in a modern stack
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

A stable, growing company is looking for 2 x CONTRACT Senior Frontend Web Developers to join a new web team working on a web apps project :-)

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

21d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Back-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Build backend services for an IoT equipment platform growing internationally.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

9h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed six hours ago

Creative Marketing Coordinator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

at R&B Build Limitied

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

We’re seeking a proactive & creative Marketing Coordinator to join our growing, family-run Christchurch business in a hands-on, design-led role.

subClassification: Marketing Assistants/CoordinatorsMarketing Assistants/Coordinators

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

6h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Customer Services Representative

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be part of a newly established organisation from day one
8-month fixed-term - Customer Service Focus
Multiple roles available | Rolleston Location

Be part of a newly established organisation from day one
8-month fixed-term - Customer Service Focus
Multiple roles available | Rolleston Location

A hands-on, customer focused role where you'll be at the frontline of a growing organisation - shaping the customer experience from the ground up.

subClassification: Customer Service - Call CentreCustomer Service - Call Centre

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

11d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term contract role. Gain valuable accounting experience with a family owned company. Competitive salary and small friendly team.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

11h ago

Listed eight hours 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)

8h ago

Listed six hours ago

Platform Analyst

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$95,784 - $110,000 p.a

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Play a key role in keeping platforms running smoothly while supporting users and driving improvements.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

6h ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Operations Assistant

at NetYourJob

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

This full time role is to cover a team member on maternity leave and is offered as a fixed-term contract until October. Apply now!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

11h ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Contract UX Product Designer

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$100-$130 p/h 6 mth contract+park+hybrid

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Love creating great user experiences? Join a friendly team within a good company working on an exciting large web apps project? Contact Paul today :-)

subClassification: Web & Interaction DesignWeb & Interaction Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

19d ago

Listed twenty one days ago