Civil Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Plant and Machinery Operator

at Scope Resources Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$38 – $42 per hour

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

An opportunity for a self-starter to join our team as a Plant and Machinery Operator. Applications close on 20 April 2026

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed six days ago

Civil Operator / Excavator Operator

at Cal Tech Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$70,000 – $85,000 per year

Working in Telecommunications Network

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil & Earthworks Machine Operators

at Extrastaff

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

We’re on the lookout for experienced Earthworks Operators to join established civil crews across Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Must have NZ Class 4 driver’s license
Experience operating a range of heavy equipment
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

Must have NZ Class 4 driver’s license
Experience operating a range of heavy equipment
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21h ago

Listed three days ago

Experienced Civil Operators

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

High hourly rate + opportunity for permanent work
Join a reputable and growing company
Supportive team environment with strong quality values

High hourly rate + opportunity for permanent work
Join a reputable and growing company
Supportive team environment with strong quality values

Experienced Civil Operators & Labourers needed for bulk earthworks, trenching & retaining walls. Ongoing work & immediate starts available

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$35 - $40 per hour

Clear communication and fair expectations
Supportive team culture
Consistent, reliable workload with well‑organised civil projects

Clear communication and fair expectations
Supportive team culture
Consistent, reliable workload with well‑organised civil projects

Reliable excavator operator who boosts productivity, maintains safe digs, and keeps civil projects moving efficiently with quality workmanship

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$26 – $38 per hour

Job Security
Free parking on site
Temp - Perm

Job Security
Free parking on site
Temp - Perm

If you're looking for an immediate start, long term role, Temp to Perm. Than this role is for you.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Port Whangarei, Northland

$30 - $36 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator wanted for quality earthworks and excavation projects. Strong rates, good crew, solid pipeline of work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil Drivers and Operators required

at Power Jointing (2018) Limited

This is a Full time job

Belfast, Canterbury

$27 – $30 per hour

Civil Operators/Drivers Required!
Training and Development for Growth in your Career!
Family First company that has an amazing work culture!

Civil Operators/Drivers Required!
Training and Development for Growth in your Career!
Family First company that has an amazing work culture!

Civil Operators required! Training and development, Tiriti-Led business with genuine care for its staff, Great social events and guaranteed Hours!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Machine Operator - Civil Construction

at CanRecruit

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Immediae Start
Ongoing Projects
Competative rates

Immediae Start
Ongoing Projects
Competative rates

We are seeking skilled Machine Operators to support civil construction projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Looking for earthworks operators

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Mine Operator

at Bt Mining Limited

This is a Full time job

Rotowaro, Waikato

$33 – $35.46 per hour

Are you looking to break into the mining sector? If you have a solid background in civil or forestry, this is the perfect opportunity.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

3d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Civil Operators and Labourers

at Kirimana

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Long-term, consistent work on major Canterbury civil projects
Competitive pay rates with full-time hours (40+ per week)
Variety of plant, projects, and opportunities to grow your skills

Long-term, consistent work on major Canterbury civil projects
Competitive pay rates with full-time hours (40+ per week)
Variety of plant, projects, and opportunities to grow your skills

Long-term civil work in Christchurch for skilled operators & labourers. Strong pay, consistent hours, and major infrastructure projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed one day ago

Plant and Machinery Operator

at Scope Resources Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$38 – $42 per hour

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

An opportunity for a self-starter to join our team as a Plant and Machinery Operator. Applications close on 20 April 2026

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Civil Machine Operator

at Fulton Hogan

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Experience the work-life balance only Central Otago provides
Great staff benefits package
A great environment where you can grow your career

Experience the work-life balance only Central Otago provides
Great staff benefits package
A great environment where you can grow your career

We're seeking an experienced civil machine operator to join our civil team based out of Alexandra.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed seven days ago

Excavator Operator

at Dempsey Wood Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

Join a long-standing family-owned company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil Machine Operators / Excavator Operators - Ongoing Work

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

90000

$30-$34/hr depending on experience and machine capability
Ongoing civil projects across Auckland with strong pipelines
Excavators | Rollers | Loaders | WTR Operators

$30-$34/hr depending on experience and machine capability
Ongoing civil projects across Auckland with strong pipelines
Excavators | Rollers | Loaders | WTR Operators

Civil machine operators wanted for ongoing projects across Auckland. Competitive pay, great teams and long-term opportunities available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Construction Labourers & Operators

at VIPeople Staffing and Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Islington, Canterbury

Start rate $26 to $36 per hour depending on role

Overtime paid at time-and-a-third, plus bonuses
Real career progression with BCITO training
Consistent hours with a variety of work

Overtime paid at time-and-a-third, plus bonuses
Real career progression with BCITO training
Consistent hours with a variety of work

Hard-working, reliable people wanted for hands-on concrete cutting, drilling & demolition work. Learn specialist skills & join a high-performing team

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Civil Operators and Labourers

at Rightmove Recruitment NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26.00 to $36.00 per hour

Good rates of weekly pay
Ongoing work in the Christchurch area
Permanent Opportunities

Good rates of weekly pay
Ongoing work in the Christchurch area
Permanent Opportunities

Exciting opportunity to join an awesome company with a secure forward workload. Call the Rightmove team for more information.

Recruited byTrish Dench

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

GPS Excavator Operators

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

$32 – $38 per year

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Experienced GPS Excavator Operators wanted. Competitive salary, training & career development in Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21h ago

Listed three minutes ago

Digger Operator

at Tech 5 Recruitment Christchurch

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 30 - 31 per hour

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Digger Operator – Immediate Start | Full‑Time | Christchurch Our client is looking for an experienced Digger Operator to join their

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3m ago

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