Switchboard Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Electrician - off the tools

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Off the tools, still in your trade
Electrical, Plumbing and Maintenance roles
Competitive day rate, fast-growing business

Priced trade jobs before? Get off the tools and use that judgement to sign off live maintenance quotes, no site visits, no chasing invoices.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Cabinet Maker

at Form & Finish Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

$50 – $60 per hour

Great blokes
Creative work
Good rates

We are a fast growing business in the hospitality industry. We are good buggers and only want good buggers.

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed eleven days ago

Marine Electrician

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosedale, Auckland

Competitive hourly rates - PAYE or GST

Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
Work on premium custom aluminium boats in a modern Auckland workshop
Excellent opportunity for career progression into senior or supervisory roles

Join a leading boat builder installing and commissioning marine electrical systems.

Recruited byEwen Morgan

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Qualified Electrician

at ALH Tauranga

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Variety of Residential New Builds, Renovations & Maintenance Work
Great Pay & Career Growth With Ongoing Training Opportunities
Supportive Team Culture Where Quality Workmanship Is Valued

Work on Quality Residential New Builds & Renovations. Great Pay, Career Growth Opportunities, And A Supportive Team That Values Your Skills.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Internship Programme

at KiwiRail

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

On-The Job Skill Development +Job Progression Opportunities
Great Staff Benefits & Discounted Travel
Great opportunity to join one of NZ's largest growing organization's

Track your future with KiwiRail - gain real experience that moves New Zealand forward.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Electrician

at Hirestaff Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$40 – $50 per hour

Mon-Fri 7.30am – 4.30pm + overtime available
Ongoing support from a team that understands the industry
Great team who prides themselves on quality workmanship

Qualified electrician with EWRB registration to install, maintain and troubleshoot systems, read plans, fix faults and work safely.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Electrician

at Wharfe Bros 1974 Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$40 – $50 per hour

We’re looking for an experienced qualified electrician to join our team for a commercial new build.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

A structured, fully supported apprenticeship programme.
On-the-job training with experienced tradespeople and mentors.
Competitive apprentice remuneration.

We're excited to have an opening in our 2027 apprenticeship programme for an Industrial Maintenance Electrical Apprentice at HamiltonJet!

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Electrician - off the tools

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Off the tools, still in your trade
Electrical, Plumbing and Maintenance roles
Competitive day rate, fast-growing business

Priced trade jobs before? Get off the tools and use that judgement to sign off live maintenance quotes, no site visits, no chasing invoices.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Electronics Assembler

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$26-$27 p.h. + KiwiSaver, Annual Leave, ACC Cover

Monday to Friday 7am till 3:30pm
East Tamaki location, parking available on site
Opportunity to work on a specialised project

Experienced Electronics Assemblers - PCB soldering, testing, & assembly in a fast-paced production environment, meeting quality & targets

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed nine days ago

Electrician

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30-45 p/hr + Weekly Pay!

Top Wages $$$ + Weekly Pay!
Mon-Fri role - Ongoing Projects!
Temp to Perm Opportunities Available!

Perform commercial fit outs for projects all over Auckland! Collaborate with a great established kiwi team!

Recruited byMike Paterson

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Electrical Trades Assistant

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$25-$32 Per Hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay Cyc

Full-time hours + Large Commercial Projects
Grow your Commercial Profile + Opportunities for Long-term Work
Supportive Close-knit Team + Leading Electrical Company

Looking for an Electrical Trade Assistants Across South Auckland - join our skilled team on innovative electrical projects!

Recruited byJanaye Watts

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Cabinet Maker

at Form & Finish Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

$50 – $60 per hour

Great blokes
Creative work
Good rates

We are a fast growing business in the hospitality industry. We are good buggers and only want good buggers.

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

ELECTRICAL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERNS – Christchurch/Tauranga/Auckland

at Ergo Consulting Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

Fun working environment
A progressive and professional company
Excellent insight into our Electrical & Civil Engineering Consultancy

Great people, interesting work, giving you opportunities to grow your skills

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Property Maintenance Technician

at Oakridge Property Group Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

Variety
Fuel Allowance
Monthly team breakfasts

For the ones who’ve never cut a corner..

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Assembly Assistant

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$24 - $26 per hour + paid weekly

Temp to permanent opportunity with long term stability and career progression
Work in a clean, modern, purpose built workshop with free onsite parking
Join a well known, international business with a supportive, close knit team

Join a busy workshop assembling quality equipment in a hands on role offering full training, long term stability and career opportunities, ASAP start

Recruited byHayley Wilmshurst

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Labourer

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosedale, Auckland

$25 per hour + Holiday pay!

Start ASAP! Get stuck in + Monday to Friday + No weekend work!
Multiple temporary assignments available
Great opportunity to earn some extra money!

Seeking temporary staff for short term assignments across the North Shore. Multiple opportunities available!

Recruited byBec Groves

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Summer Internship

at Kea Aerospace

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$29.90 per hour

Spend your summer on real aerospace engineering - help build a solar-powered aircraft designed to fly for months in the stratosphere.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Labourer

at Ryan Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25/Hr + 8% Holiday Pay + KiwiSaver + Weekly Pay

$25+ Per Hour + Weekly Pay + 8% Holiday Pay Accrued
Consistent, Full Time Hours Available
Variety of Jobs and Industries

Get stuck into hands-on work with weekly pay, great employers, and ongoing opportunities across Christchurch.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Estimator

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Multiple roles open
Exciting stage in our businesses growth
Competitive day rate

Use your expertise to review live quotes, sense-check pricing and scope, fix anything that's off, and sign them off so jobs can go out.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

CCTV Operator

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

NZD 30 per hour

Immediate start | 6 month contract | Auckland CBD
$30 per hour + 8% holiday pay | Overtime opportunities
Fast-paced CCTV monitoring, incident response & dispatching

Experienced CCTV Operator wanted for an immediate start in CBD. Monitor incidents, dispatch resources, and support community safety.

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Industrial Commercial Electrician

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$45.00 - $50.00

$45–$50/hr | Weekly pay | Immediate start
Industrial & commercial maintenance, fault finding and commissioning
Work across high-profile Auckland commercial facilities

Deliver industrial and commercial electrical maintenance, fault finding and commissioning across Auckland with weekly pay.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Electrician Solar

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waitakere & West Auckland, Auckland

NZD 48 - 52 per hour

Competitive Rates
Work on major Solar project
Weekly Pay = Kiwi Saver

We are seeking qualified electricians to join our team for an exciting solar farm construction project in Ruakaka

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Trade Assistant

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Competitive rates available

Competitive rates available
3+ month temp assignment (PAYE or GST Contractors Welcome)
Devonport location

Interesting role that will give you valuable experience as a Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry.

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Team Leader

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillcrest, Auckland

Take ownership of and grow Ocius in New Zealand
Unique potential to set up an entire maintenance and ops facility
Deliver maintenance for a capability already making an impact

Build the Ocius New Zealand operational presence and deliver market-leading uncrewed capability to RNZN

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Internship Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2026/2027

at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Paid Internship+Free Parking+Structured Training

Hands-on experience to develop in a corporate environment
Work alongside experts in high-performing teams, collaborate & share your ideas
Mentorship, structured training, and social activities

Opportunities to apply ideas, turn thinking into reality, build new skills, contribute to projects, gain valuable insights in a global business

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Electrical Project Estimator

at Hays | Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Exciting range of projects
12 month contract
Work on innovative solutions

Electrical Project Estimator for a 12-month contract to work on a range of exciting industry projects.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Drive maintenance for a leadingdefence-focussed uncrewed capability
Rare opportunity to become a foundational team member
2 x Fixed Term roles available

Be a foundational member of Ocius NZ and expand your career to involve maintaining USVs alongside RNZN whilst gaining hands-on experience in Australia

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed four days ago