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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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 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 twenty one hours ago

Earthmoving Plant Operator

at Ground Anchor Systems

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This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$35 – $45 per hour

Competitive Pay
Interesting work
Join a Great & Positive Team!

Competitive Pay
Interesting work
Join a Great & Positive Team!

Ground Anchor Systems New Zealand is a leading company in the drilling and anchoring industry. We are currently seeking an Earthmoving Plant Operator.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21h ago

Listed three minutes 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)

3m ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed one minute 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)

1m ago

Listed three hours ago

Plant Operator

at Fulton Hogan

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This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Highly Competitive Remuneration Package
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Fantastic benefits including fuel discounts

Highly Competitive Remuneration Package
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Fantastic benefits including fuel discounts

Are you an experience Plant Operator looking for a change? Check out what we have to offer at Fulton Hogan!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed fifty one minutes ago

Digger Operator

at Tech 5 Recruitment Christchurch

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 30 - 31 per hour

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Digger Operator – Immediate Start | Full‑Time | Christchurch Our client is looking for an experienced Digger Operator to join their

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

51m ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

GPS Excavator Operators

at NZ Labour Hire Group

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This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

$32 – $38 per year

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Experienced GPS Excavator Operators wanted. Competitive salary, training & career development in Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22h ago

Listed eight days ago

Operator - Landfill

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Dairy Flat, Auckland

$30 - $35 per hour plus great staff perks!
Dairy Flat location - the best location to go against the traffic
Training and development opportunities here within WM

$30 - $35 per hour plus great staff perks!
Dairy Flat location - the best location to go against the traffic
Training and development opportunities here within WM

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)

8d 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 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 eleven days ago

Excavator Operator & Property Maintenance

at Piper Property Consultants

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Full-time role operating excavators & maintaining properties across development sites. Suits an experienced, practical operator with mechanical skills

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed three hours ago

Capital Works Operator - Queenstown

at Veolia

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This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Contributing meaningfully to Veolia's Purpose of Ecological Transformation
Global Organisation
Based in Queenstown NZ

Contributing meaningfully to Veolia's Purpose of Ecological Transformation
Global Organisation
Based in Queenstown NZ

A great way to start off the New Year, wit a new job, new experiences, support and development to be had...

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed six days ago

Hydro Operator (No Experience Required) & Truck Diver

at StrongVAC

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

We are based in Auckland. We boast a fantastic work environment with a friendly and supportive team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Material Handler/Digger Operator - Grapple

at Endless Metals

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$30 – $37 per hour

Excellent additional earnings incentive each month!
Guaranteed 100 working hours every fortnight!
Get an extra days leave to celebrate your birthday!

Excellent additional earnings incentive each month!
Guaranteed 100 working hours every fortnight!
Get an extra days leave to celebrate your birthday!

If you like machines & the power & sound of crushing steel then this gig is for you! You also get 1 days extra leave to celebrate your birthday!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Digger/Excavator Operators

at Private Advertiser

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

Long term ongoing work
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Long term ongoing work
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Work for a reputable company with a solid pipeline of work, great company culture and bosses that respect those who put in the mahi!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Excavator Operator

at Resourceco Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$28 – $36 per hour

Grow your skills as an Excavator Operator. Supportive team, ongoing training, and great benefits at Resourceco.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed three hours ago

Specialist Operator

at Fulton Hogan

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This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Highly Competitive Remuneration Package
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Fantastic benefits including fuel discounts

Highly Competitive Remuneration Package
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Fantastic benefits including fuel discounts

Are you an experienced Quarry Operator looking for a role with (arguably) the best infrastructure company in New Zealand?

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h 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 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

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