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

Listed three days ago

Construction- Civil Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Experience based

Opportunity to grow with a small team
Contribute to Christchurch’s infrastructure development
Career Growth + Ongoing Opportunities

Opportunity to grow with a small team
Contribute to Christchurch’s infrastructure development
Career Growth + Ongoing Opportunities

Enterprise Recruitment supports top Canterbury construction projects and seeks motivated, reliable labourers to join our growing Christchurch team

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Spray Painter

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term role
Fixed shift patterns, operating Monday to Friday - No rotating shift
A supportive and innovative company culture.

Fixed-term role
Fixed shift patterns, operating Monday to Friday - No rotating shift
A supportive and innovative company culture.

Join our our production team as an experienced Spray Painter on a fixed term contract. Contribute to world class marine technology used worldwide.

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Skilled Labourers

at Managed Labour Hire

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive Pay: $24-$26/hr
Full and Part Time Hours
Variety of Roles

Competitive Pay: $24-$26/hr
Full and Part Time Hours
Variety of Roles

We have Temporary ongoing & Casual work available across multiple industries.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Traffic Controllers & STMS

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

Pay rates vary depending on warrants held

Pay rates vary depending on warrants held
Ongoing work
Temp to perm opportunities

Pay rates vary depending on warrants held
Ongoing work
Temp to perm opportunities

Unite Recruit is hiring qualified Traffic Controllers and STMS to work in Picton, Marlborough. Apply today!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Civil Labourer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

Temporary to Permanent Roles Available !
Free Full PPE Provided
$25-28 Hourly rate

Temporary to Permanent Roles Available !
Free Full PPE Provided
$25-28 Hourly rate

Join our team as a Civil Labourer! Reliable workers needed for site prep, digging, concreting & general labour. Apply today! Competitive Pay!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Civil Labourers

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 25 - 30 per hour

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Kickstart your civil career! Labourers needed in Christchurch. Immediate starts, training provided. Licence & transport a must.

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Foreman

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay that reflects your experience and leadership
Company vehicle provided, making travel easy and efficient
Real opportunity to step up and progress within the company

Competitive pay that reflects your experience and leadership
Company vehicle provided, making travel easy and efficient
Real opportunity to step up and progress within the company

Experienced Civil Foreman needed to lead crews across Canterbury. Run jobs, keep things moving, and still get stuck in

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Skilled Labourers

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

$24-$27

Immediate start
Ongoing work
Mulitple sites!

Immediate start
Ongoing work
Mulitple sites!

CanRecruit are on the hunt for some skilled labourers

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Site Manager – Earthquake Strengthening Project - Papanui, Christchurch

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

Project Manager – Earthquake Strengthening Project- Christchurch
Great hourly rate with an opportunity to go permanent
Be part of a great Company and work culture

Project Manager – Earthquake Strengthening Project- Christchurch
Great hourly rate with an opportunity to go permanent
Be part of a great Company and work culture

Site Manager – Earthquake Strengthening Project - Papanui, Christchurch

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Skilled Labourer - Irrigation

at Diverse Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rangiora, Canterbury

40-50 hours per week on average (up to 50-60 hours during busy periods)
Competitive pay (depending on experience)
Stay away allowance plus meals and accommodation provided

40-50 hours per week on average (up to 50-60 hours during busy periods)
Competitive pay (depending on experience)
Stay away allowance plus meals and accommodation provided

We are currently seeking for a reliable labourer for farm irrigation installs and repairs across Canterbury. Short-term with potential to go permanent

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Hammerhand - multiple positions

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

We currently require two experienced Hammerhands for F&T and Portable Building work in Hillsborough. Mon-Fri 530am-4pm

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Digger Operator - Civil Work

at Trade Assist

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

We're after experienced digger operators for civil projects across Christchurch. Good crews, solid hours, and the possibility of ongoing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Skilled Labourer - Class 2 WTR

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 27 - 30 per hour

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

We are currently seeking a Skilled Civil Labourers with a Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements.

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Brian Perry Civil

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Salary + vehicle

Deliver major bridge and link‑road works on the 2AB project
Be part of a team shaping critical transport improvements for the region
Range of employee benefits and development opportunities

Deliver major bridge and link‑road works on the 2AB project
Be part of a team shaping critical transport improvements for the region
Range of employee benefits and development opportunities

Build key stages of the 2AB bridge and link road project. Based in Ashburton

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

STMS

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnside, Canterbury

$30-35+ P/H. Nightly Allowance

$30-35+p/h, Nightly Allowance, High Workload
Permanent opportunity for the correct candidate!
Full PPE Provided, ongoing work!

$30-35+p/h, Nightly Allowance, High Workload
Permanent opportunity for the correct candidate!
Full PPE Provided, ongoing work!

We want an STMS with proven experience wanting consistent hours. $30-35+ p/h, Nightly allowance, permanent opportunities for the right candidate!

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

26d ago

Listed four days ago

Site Manager – Earthquake Strengthening Project - Timaru

at Alignz Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Full time project with an opportunity to go Permanent
Great hourly rate for the right skill set
Work for a great Company with work culture

Full time project with an opportunity to go Permanent
Great hourly rate for the right skill set
Work for a great Company with work culture

Site Manager – Earthquake Strengthening Project - Timaru

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Civil Operators & Hammer hands

at CanRecruit

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25-$30

Immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Experienced operators/Hammerhands wanted for civil projects in Christchurch.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Gantry Crane Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

$30+ Per Hour Depending on Experience*

Immediate Start Available
Work for an industry leading company in Canterbury
$30+ Per Hour depending on experience!

Immediate Start Available
Work for an industry leading company in Canterbury
$30+ Per Hour depending on experience!

Gantry Crane Operator wanted for an Immediate Start. $30+ an hour, competitive pay, weekly pay and free PPE Provided

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

21d ago

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