Scientific Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 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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Production Support Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed forty six minutes ago

Quality Advisor

at Frontline Health Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80k - $85k p.a.

Join a clinical research-focused team as a Quality Advisor. Varied role with real scope to grow your skills. Fixed term until April 2027.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

46m ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Production Support Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

29d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Field Technician (Avocado Sampler)

at Eurofins Regional Service Centre (AU/NZ)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Field Technician vacancy for the upcoming avocado sampling season running from May - August 2026.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Compliance Adviser

at McCallum Industries

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Fixed term or contract role with competitive benefits.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

2d ago

Listed three hours ago

Student Advisor

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

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
Great culture and team environment
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Great culture and team environment
Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services

Guide students through their academic journey with expert advice and meaningful support.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3h ago

Listed ten days ago

AI Lab Research Fellow - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Support cutting-edge AI health research—help deliver national projects improving diagnostics, access, and equity across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Coordinator, Customer Support

at DKSH Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobsonville, Auckland

Hobsonville office
Great team environment in lovely offices
Global business

Hobsonville office
Great team environment in lovely offices
Global business

We're looking for a motivated Coordinator to support our customers and deliver a positive experience. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

20d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment

Work at our beautiful campus, offer great facilities and services
Build your academic networks
Encouraging and Supportive Team Environment

Apply AI to real-world viticulture challenges in an innovative research project.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Engineer

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

A rare opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

105 scientific jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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