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

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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)

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ICT Support Coordinator

at Hazlett Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$52,000 – $60,000 per year

An opportunity to kick-start your career in ICT working for a growing company. This is a 6 month contract role.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

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Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

IT Support (Level 1/2)

at Milestone Information Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

12-month initial contract
Christchurch
Onsite

12-month initial contract
Christchurch
Onsite

On-site IT Support Technician in Christchurch. Own site IT, provide L1/2 support, manage devices, users, and basic networking independently.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

IT Support Technician

at Milestone Information Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Initial 12 month contract
Great career opportunity
Immediate start

Initial 12 month contract
Great career opportunity
Immediate start

IT Support role: onsite in Christchurch, 12-month contract. Sole IT contact handling support, hardware, O365/AD, networking, and site IT operations.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

ICT Support Coordinator

at Hazlett Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$52,000 – $60,000 per year

An opportunity to kick-start your career in ICT working for a growing company. This is a 6 month contract role.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Operations Coordinator

at HamiltonJet

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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Electricians In Antarctica

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Once in a lifetime Opportunity

Once in a life time Opportunity
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Work for a reputable organisation

Once in a life time Opportunity
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other.
Work for a reputable organisation

A once in a life time opportunity to work in the COOLEST place on, if you are a qualified electrician APPLY NOW or call 021 967 565

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Warranty Processor

at Summit Business Advisory

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby South, Canterbury

Well-established company with supportive and helpful staff
Warm, modern upstairs office with excellent staff facilities
Easy travel access, and parking available

Well-established company with supportive and helpful staff
Warm, modern upstairs office with excellent staff facilities
Easy travel access, and parking available

We are seeking a practical, detail-oriented Warranty Processor to support our Warranty Administrator in a fixed-term role.

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Assembly Technician

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$26

Immediate start
Manufacturing Assembly
Work to life balance!

Immediate start
Manufacturing Assembly
Work to life balance!

Join a growing team at the forefront of clean technology!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

HV Electricians Te Aroha/Hamilton New Zealand

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Respectful and Supportive Management
Inclusive Team Environment
Excellent Rates of Pay

Respectful and Supportive Management
Inclusive Team Environment
Excellent Rates of Pay

High Voltage Electricians to support commissioning activities for our 150MW solar project based in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Electricians Needed

at Tech 5 Recruitment Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 35 - 45 per hour, Work Life Balance,Ongoing

Immediate Start
Must have own tools + vehicle
Competitive hourly rate

Immediate Start
Must have own tools + vehicle
Competitive hourly rate

EWRB and looking for a new exciting change?

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Application Packaging Specialist

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Play a key role in a nationwide Microsoft 365 desktop transformation
Contract through to July 2027 for programme stability
Contribute to a multi-year digital workplace modernisation programme

Play a key role in a nationwide Microsoft 365 desktop transformation
Contract through to July 2027 for programme stability
Contribute to a multi-year digital workplace modernisation programme

Join a major M365 transformation. Contract role packaging apps, Intune/SCCM, PowerShell, enterprise environment.

Recruited byRachael Tobeck

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Assembly Technicians

at Greenlight Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26 per hour

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

We are currently seeking experienced Assembly Technicians to support a growing electrical assembly operation.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

12d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d 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

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)

22d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed nine hours ago