Watershed Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

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Senior Engineer - Water Networks & Asset Renewals | Contract

This is a Contract/Temp job

Location: Wellington

6mth consulting/contract assignment for experienced water & wastewater engineer
Bring judgement and experience to critical network and asset renewal decisions
Wellington | Hourly rate | Flexible working arrangements

Use your engineering judgement to investigate and prioritise network issues, and develop clear, practical scopes for renewal.

Featured•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Advisor Environment Restoration

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$85,551-$128,327 incl. all benefits

Work with others to improve environmental and land management practices
Advise, educate and plan educational and engagement events
Great work culture + generous annual leave

Promote, educate, & advise on good management practices & environment restoration activities on small/lifestyle blocks, mainly within the Porirua area

3d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Impact Manager

at Live Ocean

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Use your skills to connect, fund and amplify exceptional science, people & ideas
Work alongside leading scientists, sporting legends and ocean champions
Have real influence in a small but powerful team

Lead bold ocean conservation programmes as an Impact Manager at Live Ocean

21d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Project Coordinator

at Central Districts Water

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Help establish a new organisation delivering essential water services
Varied, hands-on coordination role in a dynamic project environment
Fixed-term opportunity

Be at the heart of an exciting establishment programme. Keep projects organised, teams connected and delivery on track.

14h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Kaiwhakahaere Takutai Whenua

at Te Kahui o Taranaki

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pungarehu, Taranaki

Lead a Landmark Coastal Restoration Programme
Combine Mātauranga Māori and Environmental Science
Create Lasting Community Impact

Protect rare coastal ecosystems while leading a transformational restoration programme across the Taranaki coastline.

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Engineer - Water Networks & Asset Renewals | Contract

at Peak Recruitment New Zealand Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Location: Wellington

6mth consulting/contract assignment for experienced water & wastewater engineer
Bring judgement and experience to critical network and asset renewal decisions
Wellington | Hourly rate | Flexible working arrangements

Use your engineering judgement to investigate and prioritise network issues, and develop clear, practical scopes for renewal.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Marine Biosecurity Ambassador (Warkworth)

at Randstad Volume and Project Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Competitive hourly rate

Based in Warkworth / surrounding coastal boat ramps & marinas
Flexible summer work: ~18 hrs/wk across weekends & holidays
Protect Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana through public education & advocacy

Protect Tīkapa Moana! Exciting summer role in Warkworth educating boaties on marine biosecurity. Flexible weekend hours. Apply now!

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Project Manager

at Central Districts Water

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Play a key role in establishing a new regional water services organisation.
Hands-on project delivery across a diverse and complex programme.
Fixed-term opportunity.

Help establish Central Districts Water. Drive projects, connect teams and deliver outcomes that will shape essential services.

12h ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Strategy & Planning Advisor (Waste Minimisation and Management)

at Queenstown Lakes District Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago(Hybrid)

Base Salary + Employee Benefits + KiwiSaver

Access to a host of QLDC benefits
Hybrid + flexible working practices
Genuine commitment to your training and career development

Join our P&I directorate working within our Strategy & Infrastructure Planning (SIP) business unit in a full-time, fixed term contract to Aug 2027.

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Regional Representative - Waikato - QEII National Trust Ngā Kairauhī Papa

at QEII National Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

$62.10 per hour

Use your ecological, land management & relationship building expertise to help protect & enhance biodiversity on private land in the Waikato District.

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Ranger (Fixed Term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

Work in some of NZ's most spectacular natural landscapes
Join a passionate, close-knit biodiversity team
Fixed-term role Jan-Apr 2027, based in Twizel

Protect unique alpine and grassland ecosystems through hands-on weed control in the stunning Twizel district.

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Drainage Technical Officer (Fixed Term – 12 months)

at Far North District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kaikohe, Northland(Hybrid)

$70,487 – $82,926 per year

Meaningful, community‑focused impact

Combine fieldwork, coordination and problem-solving in this vital infrastructure role.

5d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Biosecurity Ambassador

at Randstad Volume and Project Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive hourly rate

Enjoy the outdoors working
Make a difference
Gain valuable conservation and communication experience

Protect Auckland's kauri forests! Engage visitors in the Kaipatiki, Waitākere & Hunua Ranges on best biosecurity practices. Summer temp role.

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Marine Biosecurity Ambassador

at Randstad Volume and Project Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Orakei, Auckland

Part-time summer role
Educate boaties and visitors to protect the Hauraki Gulf
Gain valuable conservation and communication experience

Protect Auckland's Hauraki Gulf as a Biosecurity Ambassador! Enjoy outdoor, part-time summer weekend work educating boaties and visitors.

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Landscape Siteworks Coordinator - Te Pae o Tararua - Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2

at McConnell Dowell

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otaki, Wellington

6% KiwiSaver employer contributions and medical insurance*
Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
Be part of a legacy project delivering long-term benefits to the community

We're on the lookout for a Landscape Siteworks Coordinator to join the McConnell Dowell Whānau on the iconic Ō2NL Project.

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Marine Biosecurity Ambassador

at Randstad Volume and Project Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Orakei, Auckland

Competitive hourly rate

Part-time summer role
Educate boaties and visitors to protect the Hauraki Gulf
Gain valuable conservation and communication experience

Protect Auckland's Hauraki Gulf as a Biosecurity Ambassador! Enjoy outdoor, part-time summer weekend work educating boaties and visitors.

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Class 2 Stormwater Station Operator

at OneStaff Hawkes Bay

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Payrate is based on skill set and experience

Ongoing work with a variety in your day-to-day work
Work alongside a solid, supportive team
Opportunity to build a long-term career within an essential services industry

Join our team as a Class 2 Stormwater Crew Operator. Hands-on work maintaining vital wastewater & stormwater infrastructure while learning new skills.

20d ago

Listed six days ago