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

This is a featured job

Quality Assurance (QA) Practice Lead

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

Featured

Listed seventeen days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

Work on innovative, real world engineering projects.
Learn from industry leading engineers.
Be part of a globally recognised New Zealand brand.

We are seeking a hands-on, design-focused Graduate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of next generation waterjet products.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Quality Assurance (QA) Practice Lead

at NetValue Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

3d ago

Listed twenty 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)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

CONTRACT Software Tester

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$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)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days 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)

21d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Engineering Trade Assistant

at OneStaff Christchurch

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

Listed three days ago

UC Online Assessment Implementation Lead

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

IT Subject Matter Expert / Content Reviewer Roles

at Open Polytechnic

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)

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Education Contractors to work with Evaluation Associates

at Evaluation Associates Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Expressions of Intersest are open to applicants from Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

26d ago

Listed twenty one days 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)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Learning Designer

at FMG

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

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)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior C++ Developer

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics

at University of Canterbury

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

World-class Research Institute

A globally recognised, research-led university with a strong academic reputation
Supportive, collegial environment that values innovation and collaboration
Modern campus with excellent facilities and benefits

A globally recognised, research-led university with a strong academic reputation
Supportive, collegial environment that values innovation and collaboration
Modern campus with excellent facilities and benefits

Join UC as a Lecturer or Postdoctoral researcher contributing to a Marsden-funded project in Finite Geometry and Coding Theory.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago