Research And Development Manager Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Medical Device Sales Representative – Surgical Portfolio

This is a Contract/Temp job

Make your mark in the surgical space with a breakthrough product range
Be part of a national expansion for a leading surgical innovation
Exceptional training, mentorship, and support

Make your mark in the surgical space with a breakthrough product range
Be part of a national expansion for a leading surgical innovation
Exceptional training, mentorship, and support

Join an agile team driving surgical innovation with full training, strong support, and clear pathways to grow your healthcare sales career.

subClassification: SalesSales

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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General Manager - Product Delivery

at Electric Kiwi

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Be yourself - bring your energy, passion, and creativity to work!
Hybrid working with ocean views, office dogs, and a fun team culture
Fixed-term contract until July 2027

Be yourself - bring your energy, passion, and creativity to work!
Hybrid working with ocean views, office dogs, and a fun team culture
Fixed-term contract until July 2027

An epic opportunity in a really cool company distrupting the industry.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

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Listed eighteen days ago

Research Liaison and Grants Coordinator

at Cure Kids

This is a Contract/Temp job

Greenlane, Auckland(Hybrid)

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Research
Child Health
Not for Profit

Join Cure Kids to lead and manage the annual research granting round and manage the coordination of open grants.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

18d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Innovation Manager - Strategic NPD Projects

at Asahi Beverages

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parnell, Auckland

Lead end-to-end NPD and packaging projects from concept to launch
Partner cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain

Lead end-to-end NPD and packaging projects from concept to launch
Partner cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain

We are seeking an experienced Innovation Manager - Strategic NPD Projects to join the team on a fixed term, 8, month contract.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Precision Fermentation

at Massey University

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Massey University, Manawatu

World-leading food and nutrition research centre training future science leaders
NZ-wide partnership driving integrated, industry-transforming food research
Three-year role advancing precision fermentation and bio-based proteins

World-leading food and nutrition research centre training future science leaders
NZ-wide partnership driving integrated, industry-transforming food research
Three-year role advancing precision fermentation and bio-based proteins

Join a world-class NZ research institute to advance precision fermentation and help transform the food industry through collaborative science.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Molecular Biology Technician (Fixed Term 6 months)

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

6-month Fixed Term opportunity, join Earth Sciences NZ's molecular biology team
Expand your molecular biology skills and experience
Contribute to environmental science to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand

We are looking for an experienced laboratory technician to join our molecular biology team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Brand Manager – Cadbury

at Mondelez International

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland(Hybrid)

Leading FMCG Company based in Auckland; hybrid working & onsite parking.
Collaborative and supportive team working on our iconic brands.
Cross functional role offering great learning opportunities!

Leading FMCG Company based in Auckland; hybrid working & onsite parking.
Collaborative and supportive team working on our iconic brands.
Cross functional role offering great learning opportunities!

Lead iconic Mondelēz chocolate brands in NZ! Drive strategy & growth across every day, seasonal, & gifting. Bring our sweet portfolio to life!

subClassification: Brand ManagementBrand Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

13h ago

Listed eight days ago

Medical Device Sales Representative – Surgical Portfolio

at Mayes Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Make your mark in the surgical space with a breakthrough product range
Be part of a national expansion for a leading surgical innovation
Exceptional training, mentorship, and support

Make your mark in the surgical space with a breakthrough product range
Be part of a national expansion for a leading surgical innovation
Exceptional training, mentorship, and support

Join an agile team driving surgical innovation with full training, strong support, and clear pathways to grow your healthcare sales career.

subClassification: SalesSales

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Quality Assurance - Food Manufacturing

at Priestley's Gourmet Delights

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

We are seeking a reliable Quality Assurance Officer to join our team as a leading producer of meringues, pavlovas and lamingtons.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Grants Strategist | Client Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(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)

9d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Laboratory Technician

at DB Breweries Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Join us at DB Waitematā Brewery as a Laboratory Technician in our quality‑driven team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14h ago

Listed three days ago

QA Team Lead

at Zespri International Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Immediate start to lead 16 assessors and coach through the season
Deliver audit plan; track, trend and analyse data to close gaps
Partner with quality teams to resolve compliance issues fast and safely

Lead a 16-person Product Assessor team to deliver audits, analyse quality data, and resolve product compliance issues during the season.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Marketing & Administration Coordinator

at Magenta Group Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

We’re looking for a creative and digitally savvy Marketing & Administrator coordinator to help build and strengthen our brands.

subClassification: Marketing Assistants/CoordinatorsMarketing Assistants/Coordinators

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

2d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Be part of a rare and unique project involving the recovery of an ancestral waka
Lead a nationally and internationally significant multi-stakeholder project
Experience periods of living and working on beautiful Rēkohu/Chatham Islands

Rare opportunity to lead a Moriori waka project on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands working across culture, heritage and recovery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Health

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Midpoint of $106,849, dependent on experience

Focused on improving cancer treatment in Aotearoa
Fixed term, fulltime, Wellington based opportunity until July 2027
Salary midpoint of $106,849 (actual salary dependent on your experience)

Focused on improving cancer treatment in Aotearoa
Fixed term, fulltime, Wellington based opportunity until July 2027
Salary midpoint of $106,849 (actual salary dependent on your experience)

Join us in making a meaningful impact as a Senior Advisor in the System Performance and Innovation team at Te Aho o Te Kahu.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Construction Systems, AI and Sector Resilience

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80k - 85k p.a + professional development + more

Generous Leave Entitlements
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlements
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a nationally significant research programme, CanConstruct Aotearoa.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Kaiwhakarite Kaupapa Māori (Māori Project and Equity Officer)

at Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Commensurate with skills & experience

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract I Part-time (3 days a week) opportunity
ANZCA Wellington Office location - flexible working available
Internationally recognised, membership-based specialist medical college

An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful health equity initiatives and embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi across a national medical college.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager - Health Care

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland(Hybrid)

$90 to $100

Work alongside passionate leaders and subject matter experts
Flexible working arrangements with a supportive team environment
Potential opportunity to extend or transition into a permanent role

Work alongside passionate leaders and subject matter experts
Flexible working arrangements with a supportive team environment
Potential opportunity to extend or transition into a permanent role

Contribute to a meaningful health programme improving outcomes nationwide

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior AI & Tool Development Engineer (Full-time/Remote)

at BW IP Holdings Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$75 – $95 per hour

Have the autonomy to shape our AI direction from the ground up, access to the latest tools and frameworks, and the freedom to work from anywhere!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

18d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Research Network Coordinator

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$76k - 102k + flexible work arrangements + more

Fixed-term two-year position
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

Fixed-term two-year position
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

This is a 2-year fixed-term, full-time opportunity to provide support the delivery & growth of the AUT Transformational Technologies Research Network

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

16d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

General Manager - Product Delivery

at Electric Kiwi

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Be yourself - bring your energy, passion, and creativity to work!
Hybrid working with ocean views, office dogs, and a fun team culture
Fixed-term contract until July 2027

Be yourself - bring your energy, passion, and creativity to work!
Hybrid working with ocean views, office dogs, and a fun team culture
Fixed-term contract until July 2027

An epic opportunity in a really cool company distrupting the industry.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

14h ago

Listed three days ago

Clinical Product Coordinator

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

NZD 100000 - 110000 per annum

Coordinate clinical products and services
Provide clinical advice and team support
Maintain documentation and improve processes

Coordinate clinical products and services
Provide clinical advice and team support
Maintain documentation and improve processes

6 month Clinical Coordinator role for an experienced clinician moving into coordination, support and service improvement.

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

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Manager Culture and Capability

at Maritime New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

9 month fixed term or secondment opportunity
Appointing range: $164,424 - $203,407 pro-rated
Lead a team of professionals to deliver on Maritime NZ's strategic goals

9 month fixed term or secondment opportunity
Appointing range: $164,424 - $203,407 pro-rated
Lead a team of professionals to deliver on Maritime NZ's strategic goals

9 month ftxed term or secondment opportunity

subClassification: Organisational DevelopmentOrganisational Development

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

10d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Account Manager - Waikato/Bay of Plenty

at Integria Healthcare

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty(Remote)

Own your territory - Manage and grow an existing portfolio of engaged practition
Bring your expertise - Combine your background in naturopathy or herbal medicine
Work with purpose - Represent premium, evidence-based natural health brands that

Own your territory - Manage and grow an existing portfolio of engaged practition
Bring your expertise - Combine your background in naturopathy or herbal medicine
Work with purpose - Represent premium, evidence-based natural health brands that

If you're someone who thrives on connection, brings commercial focus, and truly believes in the power of natural healthcare, get in touch!

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

16h ago

Listed three days ago