Excavator Edge Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Class 4 Truck Driver / Excavator Operators to Join Directional Drilling Crew

at WAIKATO DRILLING LTD

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $40 per hour

Primary Role: Operate Class 4 trucks for transporting equipment and materials.
Additional Duties: Assist the drilling crew with various tasks as required
Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

Primary Role: Operate Class 4 trucks for transporting equipment and materials.
Additional Duties: Assist the drilling crew with various tasks as required
Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

Waikato Drilling is looking for a Class 4 Truck Driver & Machine Operators in Rotorua. Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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This is a featured job

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Are you to the go-to person when it comes to deep trenching, trench-shields, and excavation? HEB Canterbury are looking for a drainage Foreperson

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed twenty eight days ago

North Island Up $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators - Civil

at Bodman Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

The North Island Is Booming And BTB Group Needs Bodies On The Tools. Real Work, Honest Pay, Good Crew. Get On Site - Get paid up to $50 per hour

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

17d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Lead Excavator Operator (Civil Construction)

at Livic Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

Lead Excavator Operator - Foreman (Civil Construction)

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Operator - Landfill

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Dairy Flat, Auckland

Attractive hourly rate of $30 - $33 per hour with excellent employee benefits
Prime Dairy Flat location offering space, scale, and accessibility
Career growth opportunities within WM, backed by ongoing training and support

Attractive hourly rate of $30 - $33 per hour with excellent employee benefits
Prime Dairy Flat location offering space, scale, and accessibility
Career growth opportunities within WM, backed by ongoing training and support

Ready for your next challenge? We’re hiring a safety-focused Machine Operator to join our Redvale team!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Rivers and Drainage Operator

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty

Great workmates and staff culture
Challenge and variety
Full time, permanent position, based in Edgecumbe

Great workmates and staff culture
Challenge and variety
Full time, permanent position, based in Edgecumbe

Our Rivers & Drainage Operations team is looking for an experienced operator to undertake a variety of river and drainage maintenance activities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Excavator Operator

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

$35ph - $38ph + Paid travel + OT after 40 hrs

This is a full time permanent role with our client
Supportive and tight-knit team culture that values hard work and collaboration
Strong and growing pipeline of projects, offering long-term security

This is a full time permanent role with our client
Supportive and tight-knit team culture that values hard work and collaboration
Strong and growing pipeline of projects, offering long-term security

We're busy as ever and need a machine operator who's ready and rearing. With solid skills in your toolkit, you'll jump right into the action!

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Class 4 Truck Driver / Excavator Operators to Join Directional Drilling Crew

at WAIKATO DRILLING LTD

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $40 per hour

Primary Role: Operate Class 4 trucks for transporting equipment and materials.
Additional Duties: Assist the drilling crew with various tasks as required
Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

Primary Role: Operate Class 4 trucks for transporting equipment and materials.
Additional Duties: Assist the drilling crew with various tasks as required
Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

Waikato Drilling is looking for a Class 4 Truck Driver & Machine Operators in Rotorua. Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator / Digger operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Beachlands, Auckland

$28 – $32 per hour

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Excavator / Digger operator required by a well-known company can lead to full time employment for the right candidate

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

30.0-40.0

Work on Major Civil Projects
Competitive Pay + Consistent Hours
Use Your Skills + Grow Your Career

Work on Major Civil Projects
Competitive Pay + Consistent Hours
Use Your Skills + Grow Your Career

Excavator Operator

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

at JBDemex Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 – $40 per hour

Join our small excavation team! Experienced or still learning - the right attitude and work ethic is the ticket. Pay reflects experience and output.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one hour ago

Civil Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

25.0-30.0

Drivers, operator: variety of work across civil projects
Competitive pay with weekly wages and long-term opportunities
Supportive team with real career growth potential

Drivers, operator: variety of work across civil projects
Competitive pay with weekly wages and long-term opportunities
Supportive team with real career growth potential

Civil role operating machinery and driving Class 1–2, supporting Christchurch projects with labouring, earthworks, and flexible day/night shifts.

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

1h ago

Listed seven days ago

Excavator Operators

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 38 - 40 per hour, On going work

Competitive pay
on going work opportunity
Variety of work and opportunities to expand your skills

Competitive pay
on going work opportunity
Variety of work and opportunities to expand your skills

Operate GPS-equipped excavators on infrastructure works at the Waihi mining site with weekly pay and long-term opportunities.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

7d ago

Listed two hours ago

WNH 10hr Day Operator

at New Zealand Steel

This is a Full time job

Glenbrook, Auckland

Work across a diverse range of heavy mobile mining equipment
Strong safety-first culture within a supportive team environment
Great work-life balance with 4-day, 10-hour shift roster (Mon–Thurs)

Work across a diverse range of heavy mobile mining equipment
Strong safety-first culture within a supportive team environment
Great work-life balance with 4-day, 10-hour shift roster (Mon–Thurs)

Permanent Tailings Operator opportunity at Waikato North Head. Operate mobile plant and support safe, efficient mining operations.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2h ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Operator

at Global Metal Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

An exciting role for an experienced machine operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed twenty four 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)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Excavator Operator - Site, Foundation & Slab Prep

at Wrightway Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$33 per hour

Experienced digger operator wanted for Christchurch residential foundation excavation.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Heavy Machine Operator - Civil

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$30 - $40 p.h. + Weekly Pay + 50 hrs plus weekly

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Are you a skilled Excavator operator with top notch experience in trenching, digging, excavating and backfilling in civil projects, apply now!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Are you to the go-to person when it comes to deep trenching, trench-shields, and excavation? HEB Canterbury are looking for a drainage Foreperson

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Working Site Supervisor/Machine Operator

at Asset Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

ACL are taking applicants for our Supervisor/Machine Operator role. Great perks for the right candidate, supportive work environment, lots of work on.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Digger Operator

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

NZD 30 - 38 per hour + work vehicle

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Experienced excavator operator needed for civil drainage and earthworks projects. Varied work, solid crew, strong hourly rates.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

We’re looking for experienced operators who understand the industry and know what it takes to get the job done right.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Excavator Operator – Civil Construction

at Fleet Maintenance NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Skilled Excavator Operator needed for civil projects in Auckland. Full-time role operating machinery, site prep, and earthworks.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Excavator Operators (5T–30T)

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 32 - 37 per hour

Keen to get stuck back in?
Immediate starts available
Ongoing work

Keen to get stuck back in?
Immediate starts available
Ongoing work

We’re looking for skilled excavator operators to join a growing civil team delivering projects across the greater Auckland region

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Excavator Operator

at Moore Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$40 – $45 per hour + bonus

Are you a positive and experienced excavator operator looking to expand your knowledge base? Join our team for varied and interesting work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed three days ago

GPS Excavator Operator – Final Trim

at MS Civil Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

We have several opportunities available for experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing civil construction team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Digger Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papakura, Auckland

South Auckland Based
$30-$35 + 8% Holiday Pay + PPE Provided
Opportunity to grow with a respected and expanding team

South Auckland Based
$30-$35 + 8% Holiday Pay + PPE Provided
Opportunity to grow with a respected and expanding team

We're looking for an experienced Civil Digger Operators in South Auckland.

Recruited byBrie Kennedy

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed two hours ago

Digger & Bulldozer Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Full time job

Bombay, Auckland

$34 - $36 p/h + Paid Weekly

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

4 x Excavator & Dozer Operator roles available | $34-$36 p/hr | 59+ hrs/week | Work right through WINTER with No Rain Days Off! APPLY NOW

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Civil Operators - Digger Operators / Excavator Operators

at Private Advertiser

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Orewa, Auckland

$32 – $45 per hour

Digger Operators
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Digger Operators
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Join a company that values your performance & wants the best for you! All workers taken care of and ensuring they are equipped with everything needed

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed one hour ago

Excavator Operator

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Otago

$30 – $40 per hour

Potential for big hours and long-term work across the region
An opportunity to work for a people-first company that genuinely values its team
A chance to continue building your skills & experience within the civil industry

Potential for big hours and long-term work across the region
An opportunity to work for a people-first company that genuinely values its team
A chance to continue building your skills & experience within the civil industry

Are you an experienced excavator operator OR someone that has a great attitude, your W,T,R endorsements, and keen to get some time in the seat?

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Machine Operators - AKL

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Weekly Pay
Competitive Rates
Long Term Projects

Weekly Pay
Competitive Rates
Long Term Projects

We are looking for experienced Civil Machine Operators for immediate starts on a number of projects throughout Auckland

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

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Class 4 Truck Driver / Excavator Operators to Join Directional Drilling Crew

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

North Island Up $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators - Civil

Mining Dredge Operator

Lead Excavator Operator (Civil Construction)

Operator - Landfill

Rivers and Drainage Operator

Excavator Operator

Class 4 Truck Driver / Excavator Operators to Join Directional Drilling Crew

Excavator / Digger operator

Excavator Operator

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

Civil Operator

Excavator Operators

WNH 10hr Day Operator

Machine Operator

Civil & Earthworks Machine Operators

Excavator Operator - Site, Foundation & Slab Prep

Heavy Machine Operator - Civil

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

Working Site Supervisor/Machine Operator

Digger Operator

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

Excavator Operator – Civil Construction

Excavator Operators (5T–30T)

Excavator Operator

GPS Excavator Operator – Final Trim

Digger Operator

Digger & Bulldozer Operator

Civil Operators - Digger Operators / Excavator Operators

Excavator Operator

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