Technical Production Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Process Worker (Shift)

at Imerys Ceramics New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$28.97 – $31.35 per hour

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Operate processing & mobile plant on rotating shifts, ensuring compliance & assisting production, packaging, dispatch, and site maintenance

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Listed twenty seven days ago

Production Assistant

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$26 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

$26 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay
40 hours, 4 days per week with long weekends every week
Opportunity for growth and long-term stability

$26 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay
40 hours, 4 days per week with long weekends every week
Opportunity for growth and long-term stability

Production Assistant role in Avondale! Operate machinery, handle materials, and keep production moving in a busy manufacturing environment.

Recruited byJason Boot

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

27d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Process Worker (Shift)

at Imerys Ceramics New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$28.97 – $31.35 per hour

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Operate processing & mobile plant on rotating shifts, ensuring compliance & assisting production, packaging, dispatch, and site maintenance

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

23h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

20d ago

Listed ten days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Gain valuable hands-on industry experience within manufacturing and product development

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Worker

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Take charge of key production processes
Hands-on work with machinery
Keep operations running smoothly

Take charge of key production processes
Hands-on work with machinery
Keep operations running smoothly

Skilled Production Operators needed to run, monitor and optimise machinery, ensuring safe efficient output and top-quality results!

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Storeperson

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$26 - $28 per hour + holiday pay + paid weekly

Ditch the commute, live and work in West Auckland; Brand new facility
Free onsite parking + along public transport routes
Immediate start role, full time hours, 8 week assignment with potential to go pe

Ditch the commute, live and work in West Auckland; Brand new facility
Free onsite parking + along public transport routes
Immediate start role, full time hours, 8 week assignment with potential to go pe

Get your foot in the door of an industry leader and join a well run manufacturing team on a two month temp assignment with an immediate start

Recruited byHayley Wilmshurst

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Food Processing Workers

at Tech 5 Recruitment - Nelson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

NZD 24 - 26 per hour, Great culture

Competitive rate for the work, paid to you weekly
Casual work, it gives you flexibility and work/life balance
All appropriate safety clothing will be supplied to you for free

Competitive rate for the work, paid to you weekly
Casual work, it gives you flexibility and work/life balance
All appropriate safety clothing will be supplied to you for free

Come working casually for food processing businesses world famous, not only in New Zealand: making products you can be proud of!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

3d ago

Listed four hours ago

Production Line Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Experienced production line operator
Two days and Two nights rotating roster
Two work references

Experienced production line operator
Two days and Two nights rotating roster
Two work references

Production Line Operator

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

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

4h ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Floor Supervisor – Seafood Processing

at Westpac Mussels Distributors Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Lead a fast-paced seafood production team processing premium NZ Greenshell™ Mussels in a hands-on production supervisory role.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Production Assistant

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

26 Per Hour + Paid Lunch Provided

3-Day Weekends Every Week + Paid Lunch Provided
Consistent 10-Hour Shifts + Stable Weekly Hours
Temp to Perm Opportunity + Supportive Team + Onsite Parking

3-Day Weekends Every Week + Paid Lunch Provided
Consistent 10-Hour Shifts + Stable Weekly Hours
Temp to Perm Opportunity + Supportive Team + Onsite Parking

Work 4 days, enjoy 3-day weekends, and gain hands-on manufacturing experience in a supportive team with consistent hours.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Production Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Opportunities coming up across the manufacturing environment
Shifts available - Day and Night and Rotational
Full-time hours with a strong health and safety culture

Opportunities coming up across the manufacturing environment
Shifts available - Day and Night and Rotational
Full-time hours with a strong health and safety culture

We're looking for experienced Manufacturing Workers who are confident operating machinery, following production processes & maintaining high quality

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Specialist (6 months fixed term)

at JDE New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otara, Auckland

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

We are looking for an machine operator to join our team on a 6 months fixed term basis.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

6d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Production Staff - Food Manufacturing

at Equip People Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Porirua, Wellington

Day and afternoon shifts available
Supportive production team environment
Opportunity for ongoing work for reliable staff

Day and afternoon shifts available
Supportive production team environment
Opportunity for ongoing work for reliable staff

EQUIP People are looking for reliable production staff for busy food manufacturing shifts with ongoing casual opportunities.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

28d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Internship 2026/2027

at Halter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28 per hour

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
We're transforming how farming works; your work directly helps farmers & animals
Work on real projects and build practical skills with hands-on mentorship

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
We're transforming how farming works; your work directly helps farmers & animals
Work on real projects and build practical skills with hands-on mentorship

Work with real-world product that you can see, feel, and touch! We're one of NZ's fastest-growing companies in New Zealand.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Plastic Technician Wanted - Porirua based

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$28 - $30 p.h.

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

RobLawMax Recruitment is on the hunt for a skilled Plastic Technician to join our client's high-performing production crew in Porirua.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Development Role)

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Join a well-established organisation at the forefront of animal health, offering innovative solutions that make a real impact globally.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed six days ago

Stand up Forklift Operator Needed

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Weekly Pay
Competitive Pay rates
Long term career opportunities

Weekly Pay
Competitive Pay rates
Long term career opportunities

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Stand up Forklift operator for our client based in Mount Wellington.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

QA Technician

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 32 - 35 per hour, $32-$35 Per hour

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

Join a leading precast team in a 4-month QA role with strong earning potential and the opportunity for ongoing work beyond the initial contract.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Machine Builder

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

Top rates for skilled tradespeople

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Skilled Machine Builders, Fitters and Toolmakers needed for current and upcoming project work across Auckland. Top rates.

Recruited byArtur Karibov

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed three hours ago

Ready Mix Concrete Quality Control Technician

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

30

Full on-the-job training provided – no concrete testing experience required.
Mix of lab, site, and plant-based quality control responsibilities.
Excellent career growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Full on-the-job training provided – no concrete testing experience required.
Mix of lab, site, and plant-based quality control responsibilities.
Excellent career growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Ready Mix Concrete QC Technician. Full training provided. Conduct lab and site testing, ensure NZS3104 compliance, and support plant operations.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Warehouse worker/machine operator

at MortonSmith-Dawe Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

Fast-paced warehouse role. with the opportunity to ether operate the packer or packing orders for distribution, alongside a great team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

21d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Expression of Interest - Chemistry Technicians Fixed Term

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lynfield, Auckland

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Kick start your career in Food Chemistry
Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep Aotearoa safe and thriving
Great team with supportive mentoring managers

Seeking entry level Technicians to join our Chemistry team based at our Lynfield Auckland laboratory for fixed term contracts - 6-9 months.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Seasonal Despatch Technician - Christchurch

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Seasonal work in the sector that makes NZ tick !

Seasonal work to cover peak season. Storing and packing frozen semen straws to be distributed to farms. Great team environment!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Juice Products New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Maintenance role supporting machinery upkeep, knife set servicing, and safe operations across WYMA and grading areas.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

13d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Electronics Engineering Internship 2026/2027

at Halter

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28 per hour

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
We're transforming how farming works; your work directly helps farmers & animals
Work on real projects and build practical skills with hands-on mentorship

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
We're transforming how farming works; your work directly helps farmers & animals
Work on real projects and build practical skills with hands-on mentorship

Work with real-world product that you can see, feel, and touch! We're one of NZ's fastest-growing companies in New Zealand.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Firmware Engineering Internship 2026/2027

at Halter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28 per hour

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
We're transforming how farming works; your work directly helps farmers & animals
Work on real projects and build practical skills with hands-on mentorship

Work for a Kiwi start-up creating innovative, world first technology
We're transforming how farming works; your work directly helps farmers & animals
Work on real projects and build practical skills with hands-on mentorship

Work with real-world product that you can see, feel, and touch! We're one of NZ's fastest-growing companies in New Zealand.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10h ago

Listed fourteen days ago