General Hand Jobs in Timaru Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Slaughter Floor and Boning Room Operator

at Southern Alps Meats 2025 Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$30 per hour

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Looking for steady work? Southern Alps Meats needs reliable, hard-working, versatile workers for year-round processing roles.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

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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 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 thirteen days ago

Slaughter Floor and Boning Room Operator

at Southern Alps Meats 2025 Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$30 per hour

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Looking for steady work? Southern Alps Meats needs reliable, hard-working, versatile workers for year-round processing roles.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Packer

at Sanford

This is a Part time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Reporting into the Supervisor Packing, the Process Packer, will be responsible for checking and packing product.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

3d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Production Operator

at Juice Products New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Use your manufacturing skills in a team that values growth and quality
Excellent insurance benefits including medical, life, trauma & income protection
4-on / 4-off night shift roster offering great work life balance

Use your manufacturing skills in a team that values growth and quality
Excellent insurance benefits including medical, life, trauma & income protection
4-on / 4-off night shift roster offering great work life balance

Join our night‑shift team to operate production machinery, ensure quality and safety, and build your skills with full training and great benefits.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

26d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Store Person

at Stafford Personnel

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Stores role available now – suits engineering or mechanical background
Strong admin/computer skills a must in this busy role
Timaru location – permanent position – full-time hours

Stores role available now – suits engineering or mechanical background
Strong admin/computer skills a must in this busy role
Timaru location – permanent position – full-time hours

Love keeping things running smoothly? Store Person needed for stock control, purchasing and workshop support.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Attendant

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$33.97 Start Rate

Help turn local potatoes into world‑class fries in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

4d 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

Listed fourteen days ago

School Grounds Person

at Roncalli College

This is a Part time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Roncalli College is seeking to employ a new member to join their well-supported and valued Property team.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Dayshift Freezer Storeperson

at Bidfood

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$25-$30 Dependant on experience

Supportive team culture with strong teamwork and collaboration
Competitive pay plus great staff discounts and perks
Opportunities for growth and career development

Supportive team culture with strong teamwork and collaboration
Competitive pay plus great staff discounts and perks
Opportunities for growth and career development

Early riser? We’ve got the gig for you! Bidfood Timaru needs a Freezer Storeperson to join our fun, fast-paced warehouse team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

28d ago

Listed three days ago

Solar Installer (2nd/3rd Year apprentice welcome)

at Think Solar Group

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Training on solar installation
Career development in a growing business
Supportive work environment

Training on solar installation
Career development in a growing business
Supportive work environment

Join a vibrant team, installing solar systems, and providing exceptional customer support.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Warehouse Operatives

at Fortis

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Monday to Friday business hours Join a growing business Training and support will be provided

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

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

26d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Manufacturing Jeweller

at jewelcraft

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Jewelcraft is a dedicated manufacturing jewellery and retail store, with a proven record of customer satisfaction.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed three days ago

Machine Operator - Timaru

at Enviro NZ

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Good hourly rate

Close-knit team environment with the support of a well-established Company
Essential service provider & full-time hours
Discounts at various retailers such as Bunnings, Noel Leeming & Torpedo 7

Close-knit team environment with the support of a well-established Company
Essential service provider & full-time hours
Discounts at various retailers such as Bunnings, Noel Leeming & Torpedo 7

Operate shredder, screening plant, loaders and compactors and general site tidying and ensuring it is a safe environment

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Gardener/Caretaker

at Timaru Girls' High School

This is a Part time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Part-time, permanent role 25 hours per week
Positive work culture
Long-term job security

Part-time, permanent role 25 hours per week
Positive work culture
Long-term job security

Enjoy hands-on work in a supportive school environment. This part-time Gardener/Caretaker role offers variety, flexibility

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Asphalt Operator

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

You will operate paving machinery and complete general labouring tasks to help deliver work for your customers safely, on time and to a high standard!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty hours ago