On Site Science Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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QC Technician I (6 months)

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Join our dynamics team for more learning opportunities!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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This is a featured job

Waste Minimisation Officer - Fixed Term

at Taupo District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Amazing location

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Join a community‑driven council role delivering practical waste minimisation and behaviour change initiatives that make a difference.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

Featured

Listed eleven days ago

Laboratory Technician - Auckland

at Enviro NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

Good hourly rate

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Excellent team environment in NZ wide, growth oriented, complex business
Have a contemporary approach – come help us lift our game!
Dynamic and exciting environmental outcomes industry

Play a key role in the daily operations of our laboratory, where you will be responsible for sampling, tracking, and reporting incoming waste samples

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

QC Technician I (6 months)

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Join our dynamics team for more learning opportunities!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Microbiologist

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety and quality
Temporary role with potential for long-term career growth
Monday - Friday morning shift.

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety and quality
Temporary role with potential for long-term career growth
Monday - Friday morning shift.

Join a top South Auckland food manufacturer as a Senior Microbiology Technician. Test, monitor, and keep products safe!

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Secondary Teacher - Biology and/or Science

at ACG Education Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Leading global co-educational, non-denominational Education Group
Be part of a flexible, rewarding role in a vibrant learning community
A top, private school in NZ | IGCSE & A Level curriculums

Leading global co-educational, non-denominational Education Group
Be part of a flexible, rewarding role in a vibrant learning community
A top, private school in NZ | IGCSE & A Level curriculums

Teach Secondary Biology and/or Science - Term 2 start - Fixed term contract (2026) - Full or part time offered.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Associate Releaser

at Icon Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Quality Associate - Releaser Position| Progressive Organisation - Far Reaching Career Opportunities| Auckland, NZ

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

17h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ahuriri, Hawkes Bay

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

16h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Quality Assessor - Maternity Leave

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Join a supportive team with career development opportunities. Apply today!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

13d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gisborne, Gisborne

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

16h ago

Listed three days ago

Waste Minimisation Officer - Fixed Term

at Taupo District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo, Waikato

Amazing location

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Opportunity to make a difference in your community
Live, work & thrive in the beautiful Taupō district
Become a valued member of our supportive team

Join a community‑driven council role delivering practical waste minimisation and behaviour change initiatives that make a difference.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Workforce Planning Advisor

at Social Workers Registration Board

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$101,000 – $107,300 per year

Career‑building fixed term - broad exposure that sets you up beyond 12 months.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15h ago

Listed seven days ago

Research Administrator

at Auckland University Of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$62k - 81k p.a. pro rata + fixed term role + more

Fixed term of 1 year
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

Fixed term of 1 year
Flexible working arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities

Fixed-term, part-time role (30 hours per week) responsible for the effective administration of meetings, record-keeping & the coordination of finance

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Sterile Services Technician

at Mercy Hospital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Free on-site parking
Join an organisation that gives back to the community
On the job training

Free on-site parking
Join an organisation that gives back to the community
On the job training

The Sterile Services Technician is part of a team responsible for cleaning and sterilising all instruments and medical equipment used in theatre

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Healthcare assistant - Contractor

at Wofo Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour based on Experience.

Join Wofo with flexible shifts and great pay.
Work when it suits you, earn what you deserve.
Take control of your healthcare career

Join Wofo with flexible shifts and great pay.
Work when it suits you, earn what you deserve.
Take control of your healthcare career

Wofo is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants to join its flexible gig-economy platform as independent contractors, supporting healthcare clients.

subClassification: Nursing - Aged CareNursing - Aged Care

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

27d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Programme Manager - Sustainable Nutrition

at Massey University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Massey University, Manawatu

Lead project management and communications for SNi® research programme
Coordinate stakeholders, meetings, and research activities
Support sustainable nutrition science and NZ food system research

Lead project management and communications for SNi® research programme
Coordinate stakeholders, meetings, and research activities
Support sustainable nutrition science and NZ food system research

Manage projects and communications for the SNi® programme, supporting research on sustainable nutrition and future food systems.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed three days ago

Ranger Biodiversity (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Join the team protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern/ Tara iti, New Zealand's rarest bird.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Quality Controller

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Drury, Auckland

$25.50

Immediate start - rework project in food manufacturing, $25.50/hou
Drury South Location | Weekly Pay
Ideal for someone with 1-2 years QC or food manufacturing experience

Immediate start - rework project in food manufacturing, $25.50/hou
Drury South Location | Weekly Pay
Ideal for someone with 1-2 years QC or food manufacturing experience

Experienced in QC or food manufacturing? We need your eye for detail! $25.50/hr. | 7am-3:30pm | Starting Monday 9th March

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

27d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Audit Lead - 12 Months

at Auckland Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Monitor the quality of contractors' maintenance work
Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive work environment
Opportunity for 12 Months

Great opportunity to be part of operational improvements that deliver value

subClassification: OtherOther

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

15h ago

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