Short Term Contract Temp Jobs in All Canterbury, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Listed fifteen days ago

Administration Roles

at Ryan Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$26 - $38 Per Hour + Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay

Opportunities With Organisations Across Christchurch
Temp With The Support of A Team That Cares
Grow Your Experience Within Varied Industries

Opportunities With Organisations Across Christchurch
Temp With The Support of A Team That Cares
Grow Your Experience Within Varied Industries

Bring your proven administration skills to temporary roles with some of Christchurch's leading organisations.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

15d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Temporary Job Opportunities with Only Human

at Only Human - HR & Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

A broad variety of roles available
Long and short-term assignments
A trusted and talented team

A broad variety of roles available
Long and short-term assignments
A trusted and talented team

Come and join the Only Human team as a temp. We have a many administration roles available offering flexibility for you based in Christchurch.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Employment Relations Advisor

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$45/ph + 8% Holday Pay (Negotiable)

Potential Ongoing Position | Rare and Exciting Opportunity
Competitive Pay Package + Training Provided + EAP Services
Great Work/Life Balance | Located in Hornby, Christchurch

Potential Ongoing Position | Rare and Exciting Opportunity
Competitive Pay Package + Training Provided + EAP Services
Great Work/Life Balance | Located in Hornby, Christchurch

Exciting short-term opportunity for an experienced Employment Relations Advisor located in Hornby, Christchurch.

Recruited byKieron Laity

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

18d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Accounts Payable

at Fluid Accounting and Finance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 - $34 p/h

Short Term Assignment
Immediate Start
CBD Location

Short Term Assignment
Immediate Start
CBD Location

Seeking an experienced AP professional for a short temp role. Must be immediately available to support invoices, payments, and system transition work

Recruited byAmelia-Jane Hoffmann-Bryant

subClassification: Accounts PayableAccounts Payable

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

15d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Engineering Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24 - $30 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Immediate start for the right candidate
Hands-on mechanical experience
Top Engineering/Manufacturing companies within Christchurch

Are you looking for a hands-on role in Mechanical Engineering that will give you valuable industry experience. We have short term or long-term

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Communications Advisor - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

at Selwyn District Council

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)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Assembler

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

$26.30 + 8% Holiday Pay

Roles starting in April 2026
Hands on assembly work
Potential for ongoing work

Roles starting in April 2026
Hands on assembly work
Potential for ongoing work

We're looking for reliable and motivated hands-on workers to join a busy Rolleston-based company starting immediately. APPLY NOW!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days 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)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Skilled Labourer - Irrigation

at Diverse Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rangiora, Canterbury

40-50 hours per week on average (up to 50-60 hours during busy periods)
Competitive pay (depending on experience)
Stay away allowance plus meals and accommodation provided

40-50 hours per week on average (up to 50-60 hours during busy periods)
Competitive pay (depending on experience)
Stay away allowance plus meals and accommodation provided

We are currently seeking for a reliable labourer for farm irrigation installs and repairs across Canterbury. Short-term with potential to go permanent

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Skilled Labourer

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24-$28

A Competitive Hourly Rate + Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Development Opportunities + On-Going Work For The Right Candidates
City Based And The Wider Christchurch Area Working Locations

A Competitive Hourly Rate + Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Development Opportunities + On-Going Work For The Right Candidates
City Based And The Wider Christchurch Area Working Locations

We are looking for Skilled Labourers with prior experience in construction or civil construction. A mix of short-term and long-term work available!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Accounts Payable

at Graham Consulting Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

2-3 month temporary assignment
Centrally located
Immediate start required

2-3 month temporary assignment
Centrally located
Immediate start required

Join a supportive team in Christchurch CBD! Short-term AP role 2-3 months with a great company that values collaboration and growth.

Recruited byGeorgie Allan

subClassification: Accounts PayableAccounts Payable

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

22d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Experienced Claims Temps needed!

at Ensure Recruitment NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Immediate start
Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Short and long term assignments!

Immediate start
Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Short and long term assignments!

Calling experienced insurance professionals! Claims temp roles available now. Great hourly rates + holiday pay.

Recruited byVanessa Vandenbrink

subClassification: ClaimsClaims

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Accounting Contract Opportunities

at Profile Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Immediate start option

Immediate start options + Payroll & Accounting Support roles
Temporary to permanent opportunities
SME and enterprise organisations

Immediate start options + Payroll & Accounting Support roles
Temporary to permanent opportunities
SME and enterprise organisations

A variety of contract roles are now available across Christchurch, ideal for candidates ready to make an immediate impact.

Recruited byAli McLae

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Frame and Truss - Nightshift

at Diverse Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Ongoing role
Excellent culture led from the top
Work for a supportive employer

Ongoing role
Excellent culture led from the top
Work for a supportive employer

Join a great team with steady work, competitive pay, and a positive workplace culture!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

Immediate start Talent Acquisition role with real ownership
Lead end-to-end recruitment across a diverse, multi-site portfolio
Partner with operational leaders to deliver hiring at pace

Immediate start Talent Acquisition role with real ownership
Lead end-to-end recruitment across a diverse, multi-site portfolio
Partner with operational leaders to deliver hiring at pace

Immediate start TA role. Own end-to-end recruitment across a multi-site portfolio, partnering with leaders to deliver hiring at pace.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

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

1d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Electronic Assembly/Soldering

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

$25p/h + depending on your experience

Hands-on role assembling and soldering circuit boards (SMT & through-hole)
Enjoy a great work-life balance with early Friday finishes
Immediate start with opportunities for long-term growth

Hands-on role assembling and soldering circuit boards (SMT & through-hole)
Enjoy a great work-life balance with early Friday finishes
Immediate start with opportunities for long-term growth

Experienced electronics assemblers/solderers needed. Duties: PCB assembly, rework, soldering, testing, and mechanical/electrical assembly.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Kitchen Storeperson

at Hermitage Hotel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury

$27-$30p/h + affordable rent + benefits & disc

Live and work in the stunning Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
Affordable rent
Work in a large and dynamic team

Live and work in the stunning Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
Affordable rent
Work in a large and dynamic team

The Hermitage Hotel is looking for a Stores Person to be based on site and manage goods received for the kitchen and departments of the hotel.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

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

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

7d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Skilled Labourers

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

$24-$27

Immediate start
Ongoing work
Mulitple sites!

Immediate start
Ongoing work
Mulitple sites!

CanRecruit are on the hunt for some skilled labourers

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sumner, Canterbury

Temporary assignment, with an immediate start
Sumner based organisation with a national presence
Collaborative team environment, working towards outcomes that matter

Temporary assignment, with an immediate start
Sumner based organisation with a national presence
Collaborative team environment, working towards outcomes that matter

Bring your health and safety expertise to a role with purpose, variety and influence.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

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

19d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Registered Midwife

at Mars Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$44 - $57 p.h. + + shift penalties + $150 weekly t (AUD)

Perfect for midwives wanting to begin their travel midwifery journey
Accommodation and travel provided
$150 weekly top up additional to hourly rate & $128 daily meal allowance

Perfect for midwives wanting to begin their travel midwifery journey
Accommodation and travel provided
$150 weekly top up additional to hourly rate & $128 daily meal allowance

Looking to start your travel midwifery career? look no further! Contracts available across regional NSW.

subClassification: Nursing - Midwifery, Neo-Natal, SCN & NICUNursing - Midwifery, Neo-Natal, SCN & NICU

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Registered Nurse - ICU/HDU

at Mars Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$44.96 - $57.88 p/h + penalties + top up (AUD)

$44.96 - $57.88 p/h + penalties + $150 weekly top up
Accommodation and travel provided
$128 per day meal allowance

$44.96 - $57.88 p/h + penalties + $150 weekly top up
Accommodation and travel provided
$128 per day meal allowance

We are looking for RNs interested in travel nursing contracts across NSW with ongoing & flexible contracts with genuine support from their consultant

subClassification: Nursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICUNursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICU

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

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