Senior Standards Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Board / Company Secretary

This is a Contract/Temp job

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexible contractor role with NZ's leading governance firm. Board secretarial support for Auckland clients. Ideal for governance-minded professionals.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

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Senior H&S Consultant

at TVNZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary,Mobile/Broadband Allowance

Hybrid way of working
Drive the change through TVNZ
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

Hybrid way of working
Drive the change through TVNZ
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

You'll take the lead in modernising our Health & Safety framework, aligning it seamlessly with EcoPortal and regulatory best practice.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

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Listed one day ago

Senior Back-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

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)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Chefs – Cook Your Way | Christchurch

at The Recruitment Network Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$32 to $35

Cook Your Way. Earn Your Worth.
Top Pay. No Burnout. Just Cooking.
Your Skills. Your Shifts. Your Rules

Cook Your Way. Earn Your Worth.
Top Pay. No Burnout. Just Cooking.
Your Skills. Your Shifts. Your Rules

Senior Chefs Wanted Christchurch Top Pay | Total Flexibility | Start Immediately Tired of the same kitchen, same hours, same routine? At The

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Software Developer | Contract

at Equinox IT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

6 month hourly rate contract

Newmarket location
Mid-April start
Hourly rate contract

Newmarket location
Mid-April start
Hourly rate contract

Senior Developer contract supporting Azure integration migration. Contribute to design and delivery.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Chefs Wanted! Auckland

at The Recruitment Network Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$32 to $36

Senior Chefs. Great Pay. Total Flexibility
Reliable hours when you want them.
If You’re a Strong Chef, We Want You.

Senior Chefs. Great Pay. Total Flexibility
Reliable hours when you want them.
If You’re a Strong Chef, We Want You.

Senior Chefs Wanted! Auckland Flexible Work | Great Pay | Lots of Hours Looking for a chef role that actually works for you? At The

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior H&S Consultant

at TVNZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary,Mobile/Broadband Allowance

Hybrid way of working
Drive the change through TVNZ
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

Hybrid way of working
Drive the change through TVNZ
Join one of New Zealands well loved media/news companies

You'll take the lead in modernising our Health & Safety framework, aligning it seamlessly with EcoPortal and regulatory best practice.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

28d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

up to $130,000 per year, negotiable

Senior guidance/technical writer - major govt regulatory reform programme. Turn complex rules into clear, practical guidance with national impact

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Board / Company Secretary

at IGS

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexibility - attend meetings in person, everything else remotely
Career growth - real scope to build your governance career with a 10+ team
Meaningful work - support boards of SME's, NZ charities, listed companies +

Flexible contractor role with NZ's leading governance firm. Board secretarial support for Auckland clients. Ideal for governance-minded professionals.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

8h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Software Developer

at University of Canterbury

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
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy a great work life balance
Professional development, progression and growth opportunities
Values based organisation with an innovation orientated culture

Join a forward-thinking team where your technical expertise will shape architecture, improve performance, and drive innovation across key platforms.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

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)

1d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Brian Perry Civil

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Salary + vehicle

Deliver major bridge and link‑road works on the 2AB project
Be part of a team shaping critical transport improvements for the region
Range of employee benefits and development opportunities

Deliver major bridge and link‑road works on the 2AB project
Be part of a team shaping critical transport improvements for the region
Range of employee benefits and development opportunities

Build key stages of the 2AB bridge and link road project. Based in Ashburton

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19h ago

Listed seven days ago

Assistant Project Manager | Newmarket

at Metlifecare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12 month fixed term contract Work on a large, confirmed pipeline

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Health & Safety Advisor - Independent Contractor

at Moana New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Independant Contractor opportunity
Nightshift- Sunday - Thursday ( 8:00 pm - 4:30 am)
Dynamic and busy environment

Independant Contractor opportunity
Nightshift- Sunday - Thursday ( 8:00 pm - 4:30 am)
Dynamic and busy environment

6 month assignment for an experienced Health & Safety professional, with a strong background in manufacturing & supply chain. Great team environment.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

18d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Data

at TSB

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

We’re looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer who cares deeply about data integrity and knows how to test what really matters

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

18h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Chefs Wanted – Wellington City

at The Recruitment Network Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

NZD 34 - 36 per hour, $34 to $36

Senior Chefs. Great Pay. Total Flexibility
Earn More. Stress Less. Chef Roles Available
If You’re a Strong Chef, We Want You.

Senior Chefs. Great Pay. Total Flexibility
Earn More. Stress Less. Chef Roles Available
If You’re a Strong Chef, We Want You.

Senior Chefs Wanted Wellington City Top Rates | Total Flexibility | Work That Fits Your Lifestyle At The Recruitment Network (TRN), we do

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$120 per hour

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

6 month contract, starting asap
Improve reporting on performance organisational wide
Wellington based role, hybrid WFH environment

Help develop a Regulatory Performance Framework and associated documentation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Contract - Senior Software Engineer

at Datacom

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

New project
Start ASAP
6mth contract

New project
Start ASAP
6mth contract

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

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

5d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Data

at TSB

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

Drive impactful change and make a meaningful difference in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

We’re looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer who cares deeply about data integrity and knows how to test what really matters

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

18h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Operations Support Officer

at Serious Fraud Office

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Senior-level admin expertise driving smooth support across multiple teams; advanced MS skills; quick to learn new Sys; proactive, and deadline-driven.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

22d ago

Listed six days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Open Star Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ngauranga, Wellington

Wellington based
Ability to work in New Zealand a must

Wellington based
Ability to work in New Zealand a must

OpenStar is looking for a full stack Senior Software Engineer to lead our small team of software developers on a six month fixed term contract.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Cloud Engineer

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Contract until end of August 2026
Auckland CBD Location
3 days in office 2 days WFH

Contract until end of August 2026
Auckland CBD Location
3 days in office 2 days WFH

Drive cloud strategy while staying hands-on.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Business Analyst - 3 Month Contract

at Presto Resourcing

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

URGENT Requirement
Duration: 3 months - flexible working arrangement
Hybrid working environment

URGENT Requirement
Duration: 3 months - flexible working arrangement
Hybrid working environment

Urgent Requirement! This is a hands‑on role focused on turning audit findings into action and getting the organisation audit‑ready.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Director Corporate Services

at Ministry for Ethnic Communities

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

The Director leads the delivery of corporate services across the Ministry, including finance, strategy, planning and reporting, risk, and procurement.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

13h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Financial Accountant

at Robert Half Management Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$65.00 - $70.00 p.h. + GST

Homegrown NZ success story requires a qualified contract Snr Financial Accountant to drive the efficiency and controls. Mt Wellington based.

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Strategic Performance - Contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and Governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and Governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Assist a large public sector organisation to plan, report, and deliver on its priorities

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

at TSB

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join us and be part of making a positive impact in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

Join us and be part of making a positive impact in our communities
Join a team that values the individual perspective and experience you bring
Work with us as we continue our journey to become the easiest bank to deal with

Build software you’d be proud to put your name on.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Solutions Architect

at Younity

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible hybrid working
Based in Auckland or Wellington
Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hybrid working
Based in Auckland or Wellington
Competitive hourly rate

Lead the design of connected enterprise platforms, specialising in integration architecture and data-driven services.

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

29d ago

Listed seven days ago

Strategic Performance - contract

at Niche Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Work at the intersection of strategy, performance, and governance
Initial 6 month contract
Central Wellington location

Play a central role in shaping how a large public sector organisation plans, reports, and delivers on its priorities

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Analytics Engineer - Contract

at OSF Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive contract rate
Quick start available
Engaging work environment with good career advancement prospects

Competitive contract rate
Quick start available
Engaging work environment with good career advancement prospects

Exciting contract opportunity for a Senior Analytics Engineer to define operational data products and getting hands-on with developing data models.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Executive Assistant

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

Trusted executive support to senior leaders in a values‑led organisation
High‑impact role with variety, autonomy and strong stakeholder engagement
Purpose‑driven work supporting Waikato‑Tainui intergenerational success

Trusted executive support to senior leaders in a values‑led organisation
High‑impact role with variety, autonomy and strong stakeholder engagement
Purpose‑driven work supporting Waikato‑Tainui intergenerational success

A high‑trust Executive Assistant role supporting senior leaders in a values‑led, future‑focused organisation.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

NZD 125000 - 155000 per annum

Lead a high‑profile national regulatory programme, advising Ministers and Cabinet in a hands‑on principal role

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

72 senior standards jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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Board / Company Secretary

Senior H&S Consultant

Senior Back-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

Senior Chefs – Cook Your Way | Christchurch

Senior Software Developer | Contract

Senior Chefs Wanted! Auckland

Senior H&S Consultant

Senior Advisor, Guidance (Technical Writer)

Board / Company Secretary

Senior Software Developer

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (6M Contract)

Senior Project Engineer

Assistant Project Manager | Newmarket

Senior Health & Safety Advisor - Independent Contractor

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Data

Senior Chefs Wanted – Wellington City

Senior Advisor - Performance Framework

Contract - Senior Software Engineer

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Data

Operations Support Officer

Lead Software Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

Business Analyst - 3 Month Contract

Director Corporate Services

Senior Financial Accountant

Strategic Performance - Contract

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior Solutions Architect

Strategic Performance - contract

Senior Analytics Engineer - Contract

Executive Assistant

Principal Policy Advisor - Regulatory policy

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