Senior Data Scientist Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Job Title: Senior Advisory CA & AI Innovation Lead

at Beany Limited

Immediate start

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$55 – $68 per hour

Expert Peers: You will be working alongside other CA-qualified experts
Dedicated Support: You are backed by a wider support team
No Sales Pressure: Our sales and marketing team brings in the clients

Expert Peers: You will be working alongside other CA-qualified experts
Dedicated Support: You are backed by a wider support team
No Sales Pressure: Our sales and marketing team brings in the clients

This is a senior, remote-hybrid role for a Chartered Accountant who wants to move beyond compliance into AI-driven advisory.

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

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Financial & Commercial Analyst

at Northpower Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Located in East Tamaki
Work hands‑on with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
Variety, growth, and meaningful impact

Located in East Tamaki
Work hands‑on with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
Variety, growth, and meaningful impact

Fixed term role for a Financial Analyst to build TM1 tools, improve reporting, support forecasting, and deliver insights that drive smarter decisions.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

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Listed twelve days ago

Data Governance Lead

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

110-130p/h + GST

2.5-4 days per week until 30 June 2026
Build and develop a new centre of excellence in a purpose-driven organisation
CBD fringe

2.5-4 days per week until 30 June 2026
Build and develop a new centre of excellence in a purpose-driven organisation
CBD fringe

Shape the future of data governance and establish your legacy while driving meaningful impact for communities across Aotearoa.

Recruited byCraig Malcolm

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

12d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Senior Data Analyst (10+ month Fixed Term)

at Firstgas, Rockgas & Firstlight Network

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bell Block, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Work on a value adding projects and have fun along the way
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Supportive team environment

Work on a value adding projects and have fun along the way
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Supportive team environment

Bring your experience with data analysis and data visualisation tools to our team!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

22h ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Data Analyst (10+ month Fixed Term)

at Firstgas, Rockgas & Firstlight Network

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work on a value adding projects and have fun along the way
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Supportive team environment

Work on a value adding projects and have fun along the way
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Supportive team environment

Bring your experience with data analysis and data visualisation tools to our team!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Data Engineer

at Digital Garage

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Excellent contract opportunity
Major Programme of work
Great delivery team

Excellent contract opportunity
Major Programme of work
Great delivery team

Excellent opportunity to join a major programme of work for an iconic New Zealand company.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

6d 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 six days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Hays | Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Multiple contract roles across Auckland/ Wellington/ Tauranga
6 month contract (with potential extension) or Fixed term
Weekly payments

Multiple contract roles across Auckland/ Wellington/ Tauranga
6 month contract (with potential extension) or Fixed term
Weekly payments

Multiple Senior level Data Engineer positions across Auckland/ Wellington/ Tauranga

subClassification: OtherOther

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

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Data Engineer (Chch preferred)

at Find IT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Lead data engineering delivery across Databricks, PySpark, Python and SQL
Build robust ETL and ELT pipelines with strong DataOps and CI/CD practices
Hourly Rate Contract through to 30 June 2026

Lead data engineering delivery across Databricks, PySpark, Python and SQL
Build robust ETL and ELT pipelines with strong DataOps and CI/CD practices
Hourly Rate Contract through to 30 June 2026

Senior Data Engineer contract in Christchurch delivering modern data platforms and pipelines

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

10d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Data and Analytics Lead

at Younity

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive rate
Based on the fringe of the city
Join a supportive collaborative team

Competitive rate
Based on the fringe of the city
Join a supportive collaborative team

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a complex programme, shaping how data driven for better decision-making

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

26d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Full Stack AI Developer | 3-Month Contract | Hybrid (NZ)

at Sidelines AI Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$95 – $140 per hour

The Stack & The Role You won’t just be shifting pixels; you’ll be bridging the gap between robust web architecture and cutting-edge LLMs.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

11d 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 fourteen days ago

Data Engineer

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Immediate start – Modern platforms

Own end-to-end data pipelines with real impact
6-month contract
Flexible hybrid working with strong learning support

Own end-to-end data pipelines with real impact
6-month contract
Flexible hybrid working with strong learning support

Hands-on Data Engineer role focused on building reliable data pipelines and platforms for meaningful, real-world use.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Data Engineer (Six month Fixed-Term)

at Robert Walters

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Attractive Package

Wellington-based opportunity
Six month fixed term opportunity
Join a data-driven customer engagement and marketing services organisation

Wellington-based opportunity
Six month fixed term opportunity
Join a data-driven customer engagement and marketing services organisation

A leading data-driven customer engagement and performance marketing services business is seeking a Senior Data Engineer.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

28d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Analytics Engineer

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

6-month FT hourly contract

Shape a modern Snowflake analytics platform from the ground up
6-month contract, Wellington based
Implement a new, modern data and analytics platform

Shape a modern Snowflake analytics platform from the ground up
6-month contract, Wellington based
Implement a new, modern data and analytics platform

Hands on Analytics Engineer role shaping a modern data and analytics platform

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior GIS Analyst - WREMO

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Thorndon, Wellington

$93,457-$140,186 incl all benefits

Make a real difference when it matters most
Dynamic role with room to make an impact
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Make a real difference when it matters most
Dynamic role with room to make an impact
Engage with a wide range of partners & stakeholders

Provide geospatial data analysis, develop mapping applications & tools, & deliver support & training to users of the data.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Potentia

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Competitive Hourly Rate

Lead Databricks pipelines: Delta Lake, PySpark, Python
Be the go-to technical lead, coaching and unblocking others
Lift data quality, reliability and CI/CD across the platform

Lead Databricks pipelines: Delta Lake, PySpark, Python
Be the go-to technical lead, coaching and unblocking others
Lift data quality, reliability and CI/CD across the platform

Data Engineer contract to June 2026. Own Databricks delivery and shape high-impact data solutions in a purpose-led Christchurch team.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Data Engineer

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$91,625 - $114,531 incl. all benefits

Use various methods to build and maintain data systems in a valued team
Provide guidance to help stakeholders understand the value of data insights
Use your skills as a developer to streamline data processes

Use various methods to build and maintain data systems in a valued team
Provide guidance to help stakeholders understand the value of data insights
Use your skills as a developer to streamline data processes

Use your experience as a Developer to provide useful data sets and support the Data & Information Team, in this six-month fixed term role.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

4d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Business Analyst

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Enjoy four weeks annual leave and five days university leave days
Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance

Join a successful, collaborative and supportive work environment
Enjoy four weeks annual leave and five days university leave days
Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance

Digital Services have a fixed term opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst with experience within a complex IT or digital environment.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

2h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Data Engineer - 6 month contract

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive

Six-month hourly rate contract
Based in Wellington, New Zealand
Design and implement data models and pipelines

Six-month hourly rate contract
Based in Wellington, New Zealand
Design and implement data models and pipelines

This is a unique opportunity for you to join a highly respected public sector organisation in Wellington as a Data Engineer.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Expert360

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Contract till end of June 2026 with extension possiblity for another 6 months
April start
Wellington CBD location & hybrid work model

Contract till end of June 2026 with extension possiblity for another 6 months
April start
Wellington CBD location & hybrid work model

We are after a Data engineer with experiece designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and architectures.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

13d ago

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