Scientist 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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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)

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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 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 twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed twenty two hours 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)

22h ago

Listed one hour ago

Compliance Adviser

at McCallum Industries

Be an early applicant

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)

1h ago

Listed six 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)

6d 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 nineteen hours 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)

19h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21h 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 twenty 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)

20h 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 twenty one 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)

21h ago

Listed nineteen days ago