53 senior software java developer jobs in Christchurch Canterbury - Contract Temp

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Lead a modern AI-First QA practice, embed AI-driven testing, and deliver scalable, high-impact quality outcomes across a fast-moving SaaS platform.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

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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)

Featured

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Back-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Build backend services for an IoT equipment platform growing internationally.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Work remotely with a skilled team and deliver high-quality software across a scalable IoT platform.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior C++ Developer

This is a Contract/Temp job

IMMEDIATE START IN CHRISTCHURCH

Attractive hourly rate
On-site role in Christchurch + growing team
12-month contract, potential to extend

Attractive hourly rate
On-site role in Christchurch + growing team
12-month contract, potential to extend

Join a growing, cross functional team developing and maintaining C++ back-end services within a large and complex domain

Recruited byAlicia Stock

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Front-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Senior Front-End Engineer role, 6 month contract.
Work on a construction asset management platform supporting fleet operations.
International team, fully remote, competitive salary.

Build front-end features for a construction asset platform using React within an agile engineering team.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

18d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Quality Assurance (QA) Practice Lead

at NetValue Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Milestone Information Technology

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Own the QA vision and build an AI-First automated testing platform
Shape AI-First testing in a forward-thinking engineering environment
Improve release speed, quality, and confidence with clear metrics

Lead a modern AI-First QA practice, embed AI-driven testing, and deliver scalable, high-impact quality outcomes across a fast-moving SaaS platform.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

8h ago

Listed ten days ago

IT Support Technician

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Milestone Information Technology

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)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

IT Support (Level 1/2)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

12-month initial contract
Christchurch
Onsite

12-month initial contract
Christchurch
Onsite

On-site IT Support Technician in Christchurch. Own site IT, provide L1/2 support, manage devices, users, and basic networking independently.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

3d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Marketing Manager

at Golden Homes

This is a Contract/Temp job

$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)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles

at Open Polytechnic

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Remote)

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles Contract / WFH

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Find IT Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Up to $125,000 base salary

Fixed-term opportunity to end of June 2027
Hybrid working
Up to $125,000 base salary

Fixed-term opportunity to end of June 2027
Hybrid working
Up to $125,000 base salary

Great Christchurch-based Databricks-centric role!

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

1d ago

Listed three days ago

PC Deployment Engineer (6M+ Contract)- Junior/Intermediate

This is a Contract/Temp job

Contract role, onsite at Christchurch office
Hands-on opportunities in a major PC deployment project
Great business to work for, backed by excellent leadership and technology

Contract role, onsite at Christchurch office
Hands-on opportunities in a major PC deployment project
Great business to work for, backed by excellent leadership and technology

Join a dynamic team as a contract PC Deployment Engineer. Immediate onsite involvement in a key and large scale project.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

3d ago

Listed twenty three 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)

23d ago

Listed eight days ago

CONTRACT Software Tester

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

$80-$110 p/h 6 month contract+ModOffices+Park+Flex

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)

8d ago

Listed ten hours ago

UC Online Assessment Implementation Lead

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

World-class Research Institute

Shape future assessment technologies
Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative university environment
Competitive benefits, staff support, and enjoyable campus life!

Shape future assessment technologies
Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative university environment
Competitive benefits, staff support, and enjoyable campus life!

Join UC in a key role and shape the future of digital assessment by driving the design and delivery of online invigilated assessment across campus!

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Application Packaging Specialist

at Younity

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Method Building Systems (Formance)

Play a key role in a nationwide Microsoft 365 desktop transformation
Contract through to July 2027 for programme stability
Contribute to a multi-year digital workplace modernisation programme

Play a key role in a nationwide Microsoft 365 desktop transformation
Contract through to July 2027 for programme stability
Contribute to a multi-year digital workplace modernisation programme

Join a major M365 transformation. Contract role packaging apps, Intune/SCCM, PowerShell, enterprise environment.

Recruited byRachael Tobeck

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

9h ago

Listed ten days ago

Marketing Manager (6 Month Contract, School Hours)

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Roading and Building Recruitment

$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)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Group IT Senior Business Analyst

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

Variety of benefits

12 months fixed term project-based role
Based in Burnside, Christchurch
Work as part of a cross Tasman team

12 months fixed term project-based role
Based in Burnside, Christchurch
Work as part of a cross Tasman team

Focus on the selection and rollout of a Digital Forms platform to improve our operational efficiency and digitise core processes.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

2d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Assembly Technician

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$26

Immediate start
Manufacturing Assembly
Work to life balance!

Immediate start
Manufacturing Assembly
Work to life balance!

Join a growing team at the forefront of clean technology!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

15h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

General Mechanical Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

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)

17d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Manager

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Design Builders (Services) Limited

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)

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Architectural Technician

This is a Contract/Temp job

Be part of a high performing team Fixed Term 6 Month Contract Great people and culture

subClassification: Architectural DraftingArchitectural Drafting

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Account Executive FTC

at Aon New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Christchurch International Airport

Great employee benefits and hybrid working

Fixed‑term role with immediate impact and exposure to key clients
Ideal contract opportunity to build skills and strengthen your CV
Supportive team, flexible working and great benefits at Aon

Fixed‑term role with immediate impact and exposure to key clients
Ideal contract opportunity to build skills and strengthen your CV
Supportive team, flexible working and great benefits at Aon

Support professional services clients with liability insurance in a high‑impact role, with development, flexibility and great benefits at Aon.

subClassification: BrokerageBrokerage

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Programme Manager - Airfield and Terminal Precinct

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead a high-profile, future-shaping infrastructure programme
Deliver work that leaves a lasting legacy
2 year fixed term opportunity

Lead a high-profile, future-shaping infrastructure programme
Deliver work that leaves a lasting legacy
2 year fixed term opportunity

Christchurch Airport is seeking an exceptional Programme Manager – Airfield & Terminal Precinct to lead a significant infrastructure programme.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Assembly Technicians

at Greenlight Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

$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)

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Junior Network Engineer

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Faculty Office Administrator

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

$67,843 - $82,125 p.a.

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture
Work at our beautiful campus

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture
Work at our beautiful campus

Play a key role in supporting students, staff, and academic processes in a dynamic environment.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Learning Designer

at FMG

This is a Contract/Temp job

Competitive salary + 37.5 hour work week
Ongoing development, learning and career progression opportunities
Benefits such aswellbeing leave and give back days and more

Competitive salary + 37.5 hour work week
Ongoing development, learning and career progression opportunities
Benefits such aswellbeing leave and give back days and more

FMG is on an exciting journey to transform how we show up for our clients.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Commercial Underwriter - Southern

at Ando

This is a Contract/Temp job

500

$500 annual wellbeing allowance
Brand new offices - with barista quality coffee machine!
Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office

$500 annual wellbeing allowance
Brand new offices - with barista quality coffee machine!
Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office

Join our fun and high performing team on an initial 12 month fixed term contract covering for parental leave.

subClassification: UnderwritingUnderwriting

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job