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

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Fixed Term Office Manager

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$80,000 - $90,000

A trusted leadership role at the heart of the business
Structured transition period
Join a stable, established, local business

A trusted leadership role at the heart of the business
Structured transition period
Join a stable, established, local business

Lead our dedicated team of four in this maternity cover position. Bring your skills and passion to our team based in Blenheim Road.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

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

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Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

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)

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Listed five days ago

Architectural Technician

at Design Builders (Services) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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)

5d ago

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed one hour ago

Aluminum Fabricator

at Trade Assist

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.00 - $32.00 | Depending on experience
Monday to Friday | Day Shift
Immediate Starts Available

$28.00 - $32.00 | Depending on experience
Monday to Friday | Day Shift
Immediate Starts Available

Trade Assist are currently looking for an experienced Aluminum Fabricator to join our clients team.

Recruited byHannah Stewart

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

1h ago

Listed five days ago

Executive Assistant to Region Manager – Christchurch – 6–Month Fixed Term

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience

Stay ahead of the Region Manager’s needs and keep operations smooth through strategic thinking, strong communication, and solid relationship‑building

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Concrete Cutter Labourer

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 25 - 27 per hour

Start on $25/$26 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Start on $25/$26 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Labourer role with full training – fast track to $35+ p/h Cutter/Driller within 12 months. Great career pathway!

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Fabricator Welder

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 - $39+ per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Role starting end of April 2026
Well-equipped workshop with steady, full-time hours
Trade qualified is advantageous

Role starting end of April 2026
Well-equipped workshop with steady, full-time hours
Trade qualified is advantageous

We are looking for experienced Fabricator Welders to join a local transport engineering firm. APPLY NOW!!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed four minutes ago

Project Operations Coordinator

at HamiltonJet

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
Be part of delivering electric and hybrid marine solutions.
Learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
Be part of delivering electric and hybrid marine solutions.
Learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

We are looking for a Project Operations Coordinator to support the coordination of procurement, ERP, and operational processes for our EHX Projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

4m ago

Listed seven minutes ago

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

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)

7m 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 five days ago

Register Now for Upcoming Roles!

at Stafford Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Access a wide range of upcoming roles across multiple industries
Suitable for entry‑level through to experienced candidates
Personal support and local opportunities through Stafford Recruitment

Access a wide range of upcoming roles across multiple industries
Suitable for entry‑level through to experienced candidates
Personal support and local opportunities through Stafford Recruitment

We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to register for upcoming work opportunities.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Service & Parts Coordinator

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

This is a Contract/Temp job

Islington, Canterbury

$33.65 + 8% holiday pay - paid weekly

Temp role, immediate start - ensure the smooth processing and delivery of orders
Weekly pay, Christchurch-based, leading national heating brand
Approx. 5 months through winter with a tight-knit, values-led team

Temp role, immediate start - ensure the smooth processing and delivery of orders
Weekly pay, Christchurch-based, leading national heating brand
Approx. 5 months through winter with a tight-knit, values-led team

Service & Parts Coordinator role supporting order processing, parts coordination, and delivery in a fast-paced HVAC environment.

Recruited byCharly Jones

subClassification: Customer Service - Call CentreCustomer Service - Call Centre

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Frame & Truss Fabricator

at Tech 5 Recruitment Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 26 - 33 per hour, Work Life Balance,Ongoing

Upskilling on site
Multiple shifts available
No experience required

Upskilling on site
Multiple shifts available
No experience required

Looking for Hammerhands, or Carpenters for large frame and truss factory

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

11d ago

Listed three hours ago

Construction Supervisor

at Hays | Construction

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Rate dep on exp + accommodation, food & an amazing

Work in a landscape unlike anywhere else!
A once in a lifetime opportunity!
Rate dep on exp + accommodation, food & an amazing experience!

Work in a landscape unlike anywhere else!
A once in a lifetime opportunity!
Rate dep on exp + accommodation, food & an amazing experience!

This is an amazing opportunity for a Construction Supervisor to expand experience into Antarctica!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed four days ago

Welder

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Competitive Pay and Temp to Perm Opportunities Available!
Multiple Ongoing Projects in Christchurch
Free PPE Provided

Competitive Pay and Temp to Perm Opportunities Available!
Multiple Ongoing Projects in Christchurch
Free PPE Provided

Multiple Skilled Welder roles available. Consistent hours, great team, immediate start. Bring your proven experience and build quality products daily.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Project Manager

at Moriori Imi Settlement Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

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)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago