Senior Java Software Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Rolleston Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

Solid manual tester? Have some scripting experience in JavaScript, C# or Python?
Help contribute to a new test framework in Playwright?
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

Solid manual tester? Have some scripting experience in JavaScript, C# or Python?
Help contribute to a new test framework in Playwright?
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

A stable, growing company is looking for a CONTRACT Software Tester? Enjoy Manual & Exploratory work? Help out with scripting on Playwright?

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

54m ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Business Analyst

at Potentia

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Business Analyst supporting end-to-end tech & business change delivery; engage stakeholders, work with vendors, deliver quality outputs at pace.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

26d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Potentia

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

6-month hourly rate contract
Late April – early May start
Remote from within NZ (or hybrid in any main city if preferred)

Project Manager leading end-to-end delivery; set plan, manage risks/deps, align stakeholders, and keep workstreams on track.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

26d ago

Listed one day ago

IT Support Technician

at Milestone Information Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Initial 12 month contract
Great career opportunity
Immediate start

Initial 12 month contract
Great career opportunity
Immediate start

IT Support role: onsite in Christchurch, 12-month contract. Sole IT contact handling support, hardware, O365/AD, networking, and site IT operations.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

ICT Support Coordinator

at Hazlett Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$52,000 – $60,000 per year

An opportunity to kick-start your career in ICT working for a growing company. This is a 6 month contract role.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Communications Advisor - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

at Selwyn District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

• 6-month fixed term opportunity with immediate impact
Lead impactful campaigns that influence how our district grows and evolves
Enjoy a 40-hour week with genuine work-life balance and flexibility

• 6-month fixed term opportunity with immediate impact
Lead impactful campaigns that influence how our district grows and evolves
Enjoy a 40-hour week with genuine work-life balance and flexibility

Help shape how Selwyn is seen, heard, and experienced. Join us to bring our stories to life and connect our communities in meaningful ways.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

1d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Kaihāpai (Contractor) – Te Akatoki

at University of Canterbury Students' Association

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ilam, Canterbury

Approx. 15 hours per week - 25 May to 27 November

Support Māori tauira as Kaihāpai for Te Akatoki, providing governance, financial and operational support in a kaupapa Māori role.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

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

19h ago

Listed eight days ago

Marketing Manager

at Golden Homes

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$95,000 – $125,000 per year

True ownership and Impact
Variety and Hands on Experience
High visability role with leadership access

True ownership and Impact
Variety and Hands on Experience
High visability role with leadership access

Step into a high-impact marketing role where you won’t just plan campaigns—you’ll bring them to life.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Centre Administrator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

$62,000 - $65,000 (prorated for part-time hours)

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Support the day-to-day operations of Northlands Shopping Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Marketing Manager (6 Month Contract, School Hours)

at Method Building Systems (Formance)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$60 – $90 per hour

Real flexibility: 22.5 hours, school hours friendly
Two clear projects, six months, defined end
Work directly with the CEO, no layers

Real flexibility: 22.5 hours, school hours friendly
Two clear projects, six months, defined end
Work directly with the CEO, no layers

Six months. School hours. Lead generation and website launch. Work directly with the CEO at Christchurch's leading SIP manufacturer.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Platform Analyst

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$95,784 - $110,000 p.a

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Generous employer superannuation contribution (up to 6.75%)

Play a key role in keeping platforms running smoothly while supporting users and driving improvements.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

9d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term contract role. Gain valuable accounting experience with a family owned company. Competitive salary and small friendly team.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

10d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Data Engineer (Contract)

at Potentia

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive Hourly Rate

6 Month Hourly-Rate Contract
On-site in Christchurch
Snowflake, SQL, PowerBI, ETL Pipelines

6 Month Hourly-Rate Contract
On-site in Christchurch
Snowflake, SQL, PowerBI, ETL Pipelines

Looking for a Data Engineer for a modern Snowflake platform build

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

28d ago

Listed two days ago

Office Manager

at Summerset

This is a Contract/Temp job

Casebrook, Canterbury

Competitive Rates + Great Benefits!

Great opportunity to join an upward trending organisation
Help us continue bringing 'Best of Life' to our Villages
6 month fixed term role

Great opportunity to join an upward trending organisation
Help us continue bringing 'Best of Life' to our Villages
6 month fixed term role

We're on the lookout for a passionate Office Manager to join our team at the Cavendish village

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Junior Network Engineer

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Market Rates - 12 month Contract

12 month contract working for an outstanding international employer in Christchurch - Cisco Routing & Switching, Wireless, Basic Firewall exp.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

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)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

General Mechanical Engineer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

Term to Perm
Competitive hourly rate
Leading engineering Company

General Mechanical Engineer - fabrication and mechanical engineering duties, reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed two hours ago

Assembly Technicians

at Greenlight Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26 per hour

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

We are currently seeking experienced Assembly Technicians to support a growing electrical assembly operation.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

2h ago

Listed eight days ago

Mobility Specialist (Fixed Term)

at Datacom

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Employee friendly Benefits and perks
Career Growth and professional Development
next step in your career with an organization that truly values its people!

Employee friendly Benefits and perks
Career Growth and professional Development
next step in your career with an organization that truly values its people!

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Registered Nurse - Fixed Term

at Radius Care

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sockburn, Canterbury

Discounts and Benefits with our Staff App!

Discounts and Benefits at 40 Retail Outlets + Uniform Provided
Inclusive Environment + Optimal Staff To Resident Ratio
Base Wage + Weekend & Night Shift Allowances + Fortnightly Pay

Discounts and Benefits at 40 Retail Outlets + Uniform Provided
Inclusive Environment + Optimal Staff To Resident Ratio
Base Wage + Weekend & Night Shift Allowances + Fortnightly Pay

Provide exceptional person-centred care and enhance your critical thinking skills. Complete resident assessments and care plans.

subClassification: Nursing - Aged CareNursing - Aged Care

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Marketing Key Account Manager

at Trimble

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

A culture that is second to none, check out GlassDoor & Comparably for yourself
Join a leading global tech company
Trimble's Christchurch site is home to over 400 employees!

A culture that is second to none, check out GlassDoor & Comparably for yourself
Join a leading global tech company
Trimble's Christchurch site is home to over 400 employees!

Are you a strategic marketer who excels in client partnership and creative execution?

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

22h ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Contract UX Product Designer

at Sunstone Talent

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$100-$130 p/h 6 mth contract+park+hybrid

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Design intuitive mobile & web products - from wireframes to high-fidelity UI
Work closely with product & developers in an agile, collaborative team
Friendly, professional team that has free park, is flexible with hybrid working:

Love creating great user experiences? Join a friendly team within a good company working on an exciting large web apps project? Contact Paul today :-)

subClassification: Web & Interaction DesignWeb & Interaction Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

29d ago

Listed seven days ago