Civil Operator Construction 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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at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on landmark projects
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Work on landmark projects
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 one hour ago

Civil Operators Wanted – Digger Operators (Drainage)

at Hirestaff Limited

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Competitive hourly rates – paid weekly
Supportive crew with good site culture
Immediate start

Competitive hourly rates – paid weekly
Supportive crew with good site culture
Immediate start

We’re looking for experienced Civil Digger Operators to join busy drainage and civil projects across Christchurch.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1h ago

Listed one hour ago

Heavy Civil Operator Wanted | Earthworks & Infrastructure

at Hirestaff Limited

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$32 – $38 per hour

Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($32 - $38 p/hr)
Strong pipeline of civil and infrastructure projects
Supportive leadership and positive team culture

Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($32 - $38 p/hr)
Strong pipeline of civil and infrastructure projects
Supportive leadership and positive team culture

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Operator to join a highly respected civil construction company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1h 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 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 twenty two hours ago

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

at Franklin Smith

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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)

22h ago

Listed four days ago

Experienced Civil Operators

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

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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)

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 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 one day ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

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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)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Machine Operator - Civil Construction

at CanRecruit

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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 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 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 eight 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)

8d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d 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 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 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 days ago

Excavator Operator

at LAA CIVIL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $38 per hour

Competitive salary, ongoing training & development, flexible work arrangements. Work on high-profile projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed ten days ago

Join our team - Earthmoving roles available

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on landmark projects
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Work on landmark projects
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)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

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)

10d ago

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