Zookeeper Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Fixed Term Large Animal Veterinary Technician x3

at Veterinaryfirst Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

We’re 100% kiwi owned!
Work in the heart of the Waipa!
2 month fixed term contract

We’re 100% kiwi owned!
Work in the heart of the Waipa!
2 month fixed term contract

Join our dedicated vet tech team in Te Awamutu and play a key role in supporting our local farmers as a Veterinary Technician!

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Listed nineteen days ago

Silviculture Planters – Outdoor Environmental Work

at MAINLAND VECTOR CONTRACTING LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Twizel, Canterbury

$26 – $35 per hour

Love the outdoors and physical work? Join Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd planting commercial forests

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

19d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

23h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ahuriri, Hawkes Bay

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

22h ago

Listed eight days ago

Farm hand

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Immediate start
Rolleston Location
Competative Pay

Immediate start
Rolleston Location
Competative Pay

Farm hands required ASAP!

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Kaitiaki Ranger (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gisborne, Gisborne

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Kickstart your career protecting and restoring te taiao.
Be part of a kaupapa that empowers future Kaitiaki and leaders.
Based in Kerikeri, Napier, Gisborne | other regional locations may be considered

Come join a unique programme developing future Māori leaders in conservation, with hands-on field experience and corporate skills.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

22h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Fieldays 2026 Receptionists - Fixed Term

at New Zealand National Fieldays Society

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ohaupo, Waikato

$28 per hour

Be part of NZs most iconic event, Fieldays
Fantastic Team Culture
Rural working environment

Be part of NZs most iconic event, Fieldays
Fantastic Team Culture
Rural working environment

If events are your thing, then this could be the opportunity for you!

subClassification: ReceptionistsReceptionists

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

21h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior/Policy Advisor - 3 positions

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Join one of our fun and exciting teams, always keen for the quiz and coffee!
Three secondment/ fixed-term roles available in the policy directorate at DOC.
Roles could be for either Advisor or Senior Advisor. Wellington based.

Te Papa Atawhai DOC has an opportunity to shape and influence policy that drives transformational change in Aotearoa's conservation sector.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Assistant Park Manager - Christchurch

at Tasman Holiday Parks New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term role
Live on-site with provided accommodation
Fantastic employee benefits including staff discounts

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term role
Live on-site with provided accommodation
Fantastic employee benefits including staff discounts

Step Into Your Next Leadership Opportunity – Assistant Park Manager

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Ranger Biodiversity (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warkworth, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Join the team protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern/ Tara iti, New Zealand's rarest bird.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Crew – General Hand (Independent Contractor)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Life at sea is never the same two days - and as a General Hand, you'll be part of the crew that makes it all happen.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

19d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Fixed Term Large Animal Veterinary Technician x3

at Veterinaryfirst Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

We’re 100% kiwi owned!
Work in the heart of the Waipa!
2 month fixed term contract

We’re 100% kiwi owned!
Work in the heart of the Waipa!
2 month fixed term contract

Join our dedicated vet tech team in Te Awamutu and play a key role in supporting our local farmers as a Veterinary Technician!

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Rosewood Hotels

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Daily Travel Allowance
Work with a passionate and supportive team
Stunning location

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is searching for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson Central, Tasman

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

18h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Orchids growing and care

at Utopia Orchids Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukekohe East, Auckland

$26 – $30 per hour

Do you have experience in orchid growing or maintenance? Then this could be your next job. We are looking for someone with nursery experience.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

16d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

18h ago

Listed three days ago

Ranger Biodiversity (Fixed term)

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Exciting opportunity to join our Biodiversity team
Make a real impact to save a species from extinction.
Fixed term, full-time position | based in Warkworth or Whangarei

Join the team protecting the New Zealand Fairy Tern/ Tara iti, New Zealand's rarest bird.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Ranger Project Lead Biodiversity-Kaimai Mamaku Goat Eradication

at Department of Conservation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Fixed Term, part-time (24hrs per week) through to June 2028 | based in Tauranga
Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Deliver meaningful outcomes for Aotearoa

Fixed Term, part-time (24hrs per week) through to June 2028 | based in Tauranga
Be part of a great organisation protecting and restoring nature
Deliver meaningful outcomes for Aotearoa

Lead the planning and delivery of the Kaimai Mamaku Goat Eradication Project within Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Qualified Deck Hand (QFD)

at Sanford

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

As a Qualified Deckhand, you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations on deck, working across our fleet of vessels located in Timaru or Tauranga.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

18h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Deep Sea Fishing Crew – General Hand (Independent Contractor)

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Life at sea is never the same two days - and as a General Hand, you'll be part of the crew that makes it all happen.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

19d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Te Mātai Ao - Principal Resource Consent Planner

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

To lead the planning and consent processes to protect mana whenua interests.
To support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae in the Heretaunga Tamatea area.
Be a key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies and developers.

Tamatea Pōkai Whenua seek a motivated and organised individual. It is advantageous to have knowledge and expertise of the Resource Management Act 1991

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

21h ago

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