GP Graders Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

This is a featured job

GPS Heavy Machinery Operator (AKL)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

We're looking for an experienced GPS machinery operator for earthworks and roading projects across Auckland

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed six days ago

Grader Operator / Roading Foreman

at 323 Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

NZD 45 - 55 per hour + work vehicle

Competitive hourly rates + Saturday work available
Strong pipeline of large-scale civil and roading projects
Solid team environment with practical leadership and well-run jobs

Competitive hourly rates + Saturday work available
Strong pipeline of large-scale civil and roading projects
Solid team environment with practical leadership and well-run jobs

Lead roading crews on major Hawke's Bay infrastructure projects, operating GPS final trim graders and delivering high-quality road prep.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

GPS Heavy Machinery Operator (AKL)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

We're looking for an experienced GPS machinery operator for earthworks and roading projects across Auckland

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Skilled Trade Staff Required - Northland

at United Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive renumeration
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

Competitive renumeration
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

We are expanding our team and looking for experienced, motivated civil construction workers ready to make an impact in the Northland region.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Skilled Excavator Operators for immediate start!

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator experienced in drainage, trenching, pipe installation and infrastructure projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed ten days ago

Grader Operator

at Ventia

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Stable long-term roading work in scenic Whangārei
Join supportive team in well-established company
Mix of construction and maintenance projects

Stable long-term roading work in scenic Whangārei
Join supportive team in well-established company
Mix of construction and maintenance projects

Grader Operator role in Whangārei delivering roading projects, offering stable work, strong team culture, and long-term contract opportunities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Experienced Excavator Operator – GPS & Final Trim Experience

at DRIVE Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

$35 – $45 per hour

Local Family business
On-going growth
Local work

Local Family business
On-going growth
Local work

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Excavator Operator to join a well-established and respected civil and earthworks contractor.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator - Civil

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$30 - $40 p.w. + 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

Skilled Excavator Operator with civil experience in trenching, digging, and backfilling? If you're looking for a new opportunity, reach out now.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed twenty four 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)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Digger Operator

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 30 - 35 per hour

Consistent ongoing work with reputable civil
Modern machinery
Well-organised sites

Consistent ongoing work with reputable civil
Modern machinery
Well-organised sites

We’re looking for an experienced Digger Operator who has proven experience. If you're confident on civil sites, can trim accurately, work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed more than thirty 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)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Site Foreman | Civil

at Redpath Partners Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

$38 + Overtime and travel allowances

Large pipeline of work and varied challenging projects
Consistent hours with overtime and travel allowances on offer
Solid crew with top tier machinery

Large pipeline of work and varied challenging projects
Consistent hours with overtime and travel allowances on offer
Solid crew with top tier machinery

Join a growing civils team with top tier leadership and equipment

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26.00 to $35.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Considering Labourers and Machine Operators
$26.00 to $35.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly

Considering Labourers and Machine Operators
$26.00 to $35.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly

Seeking experienced CIVIL MACHINE OPERATORS & LABOURERS to join our team working across a range of civil and construction projects in Christchurch.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Excavator Operators

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Cashmere, Canterbury

Temp to Perm roles
Contracts confirmed past 2027
$30-34p/h Starting Rate

Temp to Perm roles
Contracts confirmed past 2027
$30-34p/h Starting Rate

Experienced Operators needed for multiple sites, Drainage works, Subdivision and Bulk Digout works across Christchurch. $30-34+ p/h

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Digger Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

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)

10d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Machine Operator with Rock Placement

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Tasman

$28 - $30 p.h.

Work with supportive, skilled, ecperienced crews
Long term + Career growth potential
All PPE provided

Work with supportive, skilled, ecperienced crews
Long term + Career growth potential
All PPE provided

Experienced Machine Operator wanted for rock placement work on civil construction projects in the Nelson/Tasman region

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days 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)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

GPS Excavator operator

at Adecco New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Negotiable rates
Project confirmed until 2032
Overtime opportunities

Negotiable rates
Project confirmed until 2032
Overtime opportunities

Operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Excavation & Multi Skilled Operators Needed

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Variety of Projects
Great Team Culture

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Variety of Projects
Great Team Culture

Excavation & Multi Skilled Operators Needed

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Excavator Operator & Tip Truck Driver

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Excavator Operator - 13 Ton GPS Machine
Tip Truck Driver - Class 4 / Class 5
Family owned business

Excavator Operator - 13 Ton GPS Machine
Tip Truck Driver - Class 4 / Class 5
Family owned business

Due to continued growth, McEwan Haulage are looking for motivated and reliable people to join our team based in Dunedin.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Operator - Civil Construction

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$27-32 hours depending on licenses and experience
Ongoing Construction Projects with Major Construction Firms
Long term permanent opportunities available for the correct candidate

$27-32 hours depending on licenses and experience
Ongoing Construction Projects with Major Construction Firms
Long term permanent opportunities available for the correct candidate

Civil Construction is booming and RB Recruitment Requires Civil Operators with WTR Experience. up to $32 an hour depending on experience.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Good Pay Rates available

Work outdoors on projects that matter
Good rates for the right skills
Be part of a dynamic team

Work outdoors on projects that matter
Good rates for the right skills
Be part of a dynamic team

We are currently looking for experienced Civil Machine Operators for work in the Bay of Plenty

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Heavy Machine Oerators

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southland

Training, upskilling, and perm opportunities

Consistent work
Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Potential for permanent employment

Consistent work
Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Potential for permanent employment

Heavy Machinery Operators Wanted - Work on Key Civil Projects in Southland

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Whangarei Central, Northland

$28 – $35 per hour

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client

Flexible casual work operating heavy machinery on diverse construction projects across Northland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Skilled Stabilising Operator

at OneStaff Hawkes Bay

This is a Full time job

Wairoa, Hawkes Bay

Based on experience

A competitive pay rate
Ongoing work with a reputable company

A competitive pay rate
Ongoing work with a reputable company

We’re seeking an Skilled Stabilising Operator to join a Wairoa roading crew, hands on outdoor role operating machinery with ongoing work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

29 gp graders jobs in New Zealand

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GPS Heavy Machinery Operator (AKL)

Grader Operator / Roading Foreman

GPS Heavy Machinery Operator (AKL)

Skilled Trade Staff Required - Northland

Excavator Operators

GPS Excavator Operator – Final Trim

Skilled Excavator Operators for immediate start!

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

Grader Operator

Experienced Excavator Operator – GPS & Final Trim Experience

Excavator Operator - Civil

Heavy Machine Operator - Civil

Digger Operator

Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

Excavator Operators (5T–30T)

Site Foreman | Civil

Civil Machine Operators

Excavator Operators

Digger Operator

Machine Operator with Rock Placement

Excavator Operator

GPS Excavator operator

Excavation & Multi Skilled Operators Needed

Excavator Operator & Tip Truck Driver

Operator - Civil Construction

Civil Machine Operators

Heavy Machine Oerators

Civil Machine Operators

Skilled Stabilising Operator

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