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

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Chipmill Operator

at Pan Pac Forest Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Whirinaki, Hawkes Bay

Overtime rates, medical & life insurance

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

If you are passionate about plant and machinery and want a hands on role at the heart of production, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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OPERATOR

at Pure Oil New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

This is a hands-on role with opportunities for career progression.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

Featured

Listed six days ago

Machine Operator

at Orora Group

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

$33.91 – $36.70 per hour

The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating high speed machinery at our Can Manufacturing facility in Wiri

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Blaster Painter / Industrial Operator

at InterGroup Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive hourly rates
Ongoing training and development
A supportive, down-to-earth team

Competitive hourly rates
Ongoing training and development
A supportive, down-to-earth team

Come join us as a Blaster Painter/ Industrial Operator now!

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Chipmill Operator

at Pan Pac Forest Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Whirinaki, Hawkes Bay

Overtime rates, medical & life insurance

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

Keep our pulpmill moving—join the heart of production
Secure work, great perks, and a supportive team
Be part of a company that cares for people, community, and environment

If you are passionate about plant and machinery and want a hands on role at the heart of production, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Machine Operators

at Superior Personnel Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$25 – $30 per hour

Experienced Machine Operators & Production Operators required for textile manufacturer based in South Auckland. Days & Afternoon shifts available.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

26d ago

Listed six days ago

Nightshift Cleaning Hygiene Operator

at BioGiene

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Feilding, Manawatu

$27.50 per hour

Nightshift Cleaning Hygiene Operator - Food Processing Abattoir.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Machine Operator (Night Shift)

at Euro Corporation

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland

$28 – $30 per hour

Great company culture
Fast based role and industry
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

Great company culture
Fast based role and industry
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

Complete Reinforcing is hiring Machine Operators to work in Auckland

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Operator – Vacuum Refinery

at Dominion Salt Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $40 per hour

Competitive remuneration
Stable, full-time employment
Structured shift pattern with 4 days off

Competitive remuneration
Stable, full-time employment
Structured shift pattern with 4 days off

Monitor and operate the Vacuum Plant, including boiler and turbine systems, to meet production targets safely and efficiently.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

3d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Sewing Machine Operator (Tafter)

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

$25.50 per hour

Immediate start ASAP
Join a reputable and growing company
Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and upskill

Immediate start ASAP
Join a reputable and growing company
Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and upskill

Experienced Sewing Machine Operator (Tafter) needed. Fast-paced production role, competitive pay, supportive team, and ongoing opportunity.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19h ago

Listed twenty days ago

OPERATOR

at Pure Oil New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

This is a hands-on role with opportunities for career progression.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

20d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Machine Operator

at Bailey Tanks

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Brand new purpose built factory in Wiri!
Great variety of work
Growing and successful business

Brand new purpose built factory in Wiri!
Great variety of work
Growing and successful business

Want to work in a great environment doing challenging and rewarding work to supply water storage products to the primary and construction industries?

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

28d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Limestone Quarry Machine Operator

at Palmer Resources Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Te Kuiti, Waikato

$30+ per hour

Both Permanent and Casual positions available
Competitive Hourly Rates
Modern Equipment

Both Permanent and Casual positions available
Competitive Hourly Rates
Modern Equipment

Machine Operator role at Supreme Lime, Te Kuiti

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

28d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Machine Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

Competitive hourly rate

Perm Role starting ASAP | Mon - Fri, Full-Time | Takanini based
Full training provided within a supportive team environment
Must have at least 1 years machine operating experience + NZ working rights

Perm Role starting ASAP | Mon - Fri, Full-Time | Takanini based
Full training provided within a supportive team environment
Must have at least 1 years machine operating experience + NZ working rights

Step into a hands-on Machine Operator role blending production work with light warehouse support in a busy team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

Listed three hours ago

Forestry Plant Operators

at C3 Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Respectful & supportive management team and culture
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

Experienced forestry material handlers wanted to unload and stack logs at the port using a variety of heavy forestry machinery with log grapples.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Production Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Monday - Friday day shifts starting from 6am with potential for overtime
Interesting industry with lots to learn
Long-term opportunity and immediate start available

Monday - Friday day shifts starting from 6am with potential for overtime
Interesting industry with lots to learn
Long-term opportunity and immediate start available

Full-time Monday to Friday hours with an immediate start available. Join this tight-knit team based in Papakura. This is a long term role.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

27d ago

Listed seven days ago

Machine Operator

at Pasta Vera Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Stable weekday shifts, with some weeks finishing Thursday for a 3-day weekend
Staff discounts on all Pasta Vera products and opportunities to grow
Staff discounts on all Pasta Vera products

Stable weekday shifts, with some weeks finishing Thursday for a 3-day weekend
Staff discounts on all Pasta Vera products and opportunities to grow
Staff discounts on all Pasta Vera products

Join our production team - great pay, long weekends, and tasty discounts!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Machine Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Immediate Start
PPE Provided
On-going Roster

Immediate Start
PPE Provided
On-going Roster

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Machine Operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Machine Operator - Bandsaw

at Cambridge Steel Fabricators and Engineer s

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Permanent full-time Bandsaw Operator role in a Cambridge structural steel workshop, cutting steel to drawings and operating machinery.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Multi-Skilled Operator

at Holcim

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Exciting concrete operations role based in Auckland!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Store Loader/Operator

at ADM

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Enclosed air-conditioner cabins
EAP

Enclosed air-conditioner cabins
EAP

Global company Great pay rates Possibility of Bonus annually

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

11d ago

Listed six days ago