93 software programmer jobs in Upper Riccarton Canterbury - Contract Temp

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)

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Listed five hours ago

Senior Software Developer

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

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)

5h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (6M Contract)

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)

8h ago

Listed nine hours 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)

9h ago

Listed eight hours ago

Senior Front-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

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)

8h ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

11h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

8h ago

Listed six hours ago

Platform Analyst

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

$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)

6h ago

Listed six hours ago

Creative Marketing Coordinator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

at R&B Build Limitied

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

We’re seeking a proactive & creative Marketing Coordinator to join our growing, family-run Christchurch business in a hands-on, design-led role.

subClassification: Marketing Assistants/CoordinatorsMarketing Assistants/Coordinators

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

6h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Operations Assistant

at NetYourJob

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

This full time role is to cover a team member on maternity leave and is offered as a fixed-term contract until October. Apply now!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

10h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Graham Consulting Christchurch

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)

16d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Accounts Payable

This is a Contract/Temp job

$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)

12h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Business Analyst

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Ministry of Social Development

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)

16d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

C++ Developers

at Crescent Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Competitive Hourly Rate + Remote

C++ embedded role on a high-impact, real-world engineering project
2-year contract with strong hourly rates and long-term stability
Initial onboarding onsite in Christchurch, then remote across NZ

C++ embedded role on a high-impact, real-world engineering project
2-year contract with strong hourly rates and long-term stability
Initial onboarding onsite in Christchurch, then remote across NZ

C++ Embedded Engineers for 2-year contract. High-impact project, strong rates, initial onsite then remote across NZ.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

17d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Work Broker, Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

$79,200 - $95,873

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

Fixed term or secondment opportunity through to June 2027
Based in Canterbury
Salary ranges from $79,200 - $95,873 dependant on skills and experience

As a Work Broker, you will play a crucial role in supporting people into employment by engaging with local employers and industries.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services

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

8h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Production Engineer

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

An innovative company that enhances people's lives
Support global customers & end users
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch

A rare opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed six days ago

Assembler/Solderer

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Ongoing opportunities
Competitive pay
Day shift opportunity 6am - 2pm

Ongoing opportunities
Competitive pay
Day shift opportunity 6am - 2pm

We are seeking a dependable Electronics Assembler / Production Operator to join a well established production team on a full time basis

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Educational Technology Consultant (Assessment)

at University of Canterbury

This is a Contract/Temp job

World-class Research Institute

Fixed-term, full-time role in digital education
Enhance assessment through innovative technology
Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team

Fixed-term, full-time role in digital education
Enhance assessment through innovative technology
Collaborate with a supportive, forward-thinking team

As an Educational Technology Consultant at UC you will shape the future of digital education by enhancing assessment through innovative technology.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

NetSuite Analyst

at Taska Prosthetics

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Hays | Accountancy & Finance

An innovative company that enhances people's lives.
Support global customers & end users.
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch.

An innovative company that enhances people's lives.
Support global customers & end users.
Caring and collaborative team based in Christchurch.

A rare opportunity for an experienced NetSuite Analyst to join a world-leading company specialising in prosthetic solutions.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

21d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed five hours ago

Accounts Admin & Payroll Temporary Opportunities

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Immediate Starts
Short and Long Term Assignments
Competitive Pay

Immediate Starts
Short and Long Term Assignments
Competitive Pay

Are you between roles or nearing the end of a contract role and looking to keep busy?

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

5h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

2 x CONTRACT Senior Frontend Web Developers (React)

at Sunstone Talent

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

$100-$130 p/h 6mth contract+ModOffices+Park+flex

Senior UI web developer with JavaScript and/or TypeScript? React?
Work on building new features & functionality in React in a modern stack
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

Senior UI web developer with JavaScript and/or TypeScript? React?
Work on building new features & functionality in React in a modern stack
Collaborative team culture, growing, supportive company get in touch :-)

A stable, growing company is looking for 2 x CONTRACT Senior Frontend Web Developers to join a new web team working on a web apps project :-)

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

21d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Sales, Marketing & Design Coordinator

at Energylight

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolston, Canterbury

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

Nine month fixed term role starting mid May
Established market leader in specification lighting and manufacturing
Good salary, great team and a role offering good experience in several areas

A fixed term role in lively, rewarding environment supporting cutting edge commercial lighting technology solutions

subClassification: Sales CoordinatorsSales Coordinators

classification: Sales(Sales)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Grants Strategist | Client Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

5d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Business Management Advisor (Canterbury)

at Prime Strategies Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

$140,000 – $210,000 per year

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Apply your experience. Help Canterbury businesses thrive.
Enjoy helping people and organisations to realise their potential?
Work that fits life, strong earnings, real impact for local business owners

Turn your business experience into high-value advisory work helping Canterbury SME owners build stronger, better-performing businesses.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

28d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Graphic Designer - Fixed Term

at Ryman Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Russley, Canterbury

Use your creativity and design skills to enhance our brand
Enjoy working autonomously with the support of a team
Join a company that values kindness, care and excellence

Use your creativity and design skills to enhance our brand
Enjoy working autonomously with the support of a team
Join a company that values kindness, care and excellence

Grow your skills in a creative, purpose led environment delivering meaningful work that people truly value!

subClassification: Graphic DesignGraphic Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Machine Operator

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

$25.00p/h + depending on experience

Structured day shift with clear rosters allows you to plan outside of work
Competitive hourly rates dependent on your experience
Opportunities to upskill on a wide range of modern machinery

Structured day shift with clear rosters allows you to plan outside of work
Competitive hourly rates dependent on your experience
Opportunities to upskill on a wide range of modern machinery

Full-time Machine Operator roles with iconic NZ company. Day shifts producing high-quality rubber & polymer products

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

at Only Human - HR & Recruitment

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Temporary Job Opportunities with Only Human

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Contract UX Product Designer

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job