On Site Operator Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Seasoned forklift and reach truck operators are wanted in Auckland. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

$30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Forklift operators wanted for the 2026 Kiwifruit Season! $30.90/hr + 8% holiday pay, Mount Maunganui, day & night shifts.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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Listed twenty three hours ago

Production

at LD New Zealand Ltd - Trading as LD Recruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$27 per hour

Small team where everyone knows your name
6am to 2.30pm shifts Monday to Friday
Airport Oaks location

Small team where everyone knows your name
6am to 2.30pm shifts Monday to Friday
Airport Oaks location

Machine Operator - Immediate Start; Looking for a hands-on role with consistent hours and a great team environment?

Recruited byLinda Dixon

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

23h ago

Listed five days ago

Machine Operator Night Shift

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Drury, Auckland

Monday - Thursday Shifts | Weekly Pay
$29 - 40 per hour - depending on experience
Drury South location

Monday - Thursday Shifts | Weekly Pay
$29 - 40 per hour - depending on experience
Drury South location

Nightshift Machine Operators needed in Drury. 12hr Mon-Thu shifts with day shift training. Food manufacturing/canning experience ideal.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Dump Truck Operator

at OneStaff Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

Well-Maintained Gear & Strong Safety Culture
Immediate start available
Competitive Pay & Supportive Team Environment

Well-Maintained Gear & Strong Safety Culture
Immediate start available
Competitive Pay & Supportive Team Environment

We are seeking experienced and safety-focused Dump Truck Operators to join our clients operations team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rates (Based on Experience)
Paid Weekly
Ongoing Civil & Roading Projects

Competitive Hourly Rates (Based on Experience)
Paid Weekly
Ongoing Civil & Roading Projects

We're looking for reliable WTR-endorsed operators to join our growing civil team for an immediate start.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Labourer / Machine Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$25 - $30 p.h. + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate Start + Monday to Friday
Weekly Pay Cycle + Holiday Pay
All PPE Provided + H&S Focused

Immediate Start + Monday to Friday
Weekly Pay Cycle + Holiday Pay
All PPE Provided + H&S Focused

Skilled Labourer + Machine Operator + Civil Construction. Operate excavators and compactors, civil labouring tasks = digging, levelling, back filling.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

23h ago

Listed five days ago

* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

at Draft NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Seasoned forklift and reach truck operators are wanted in Auckland. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ruakaka, Northland

NZD 35 per hour

$35 an hour
PPE Supplied
Exciting project

$35 an hour
PPE Supplied
Exciting project

Excavator Operators needed in Ruakaka for immediate start on an exciting project, $35/hr weekly pay.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator

at Cardinal Logistics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

Push your career forward with Cardinal! 40hrs a week & get paid weekly.
Fixed term ending January 2027
Free on site parking, good team culture, monthly team events and more

Push your career forward with Cardinal! 40hrs a week & get paid weekly.
Fixed term ending January 2027
Free on site parking, good team culture, monthly team events and more

Night shift Forklift Operator wanted! If you have a previous forklift operating experience and want to drive your career to the next step apply today.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Civil Workers

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$30-$38p/hr based on skill and experience
Work with a solid crew
On going work for the right candidates

$30-$38p/hr based on skill and experience
Work with a solid crew
On going work for the right candidates

Skilled Civil Operators wanted to join a solid, close-knit team. North Shore based!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15h ago

Listed six days ago

Digger Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

NZD 32 - 38 per hour, Weekly Pay

Weekly Pay
Kiwisaver + Holiday Pay
Immediate start available

Weekly Pay
Kiwisaver + Holiday Pay
Immediate start available

Digger Operators needed for civil project near Whangarei!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

$30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Forklift operators wanted for the 2026 Kiwifruit Season! $30.90/hr + 8% holiday pay, Mount Maunganui, day & night shifts.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

22d ago

Listed seven days ago

Excavator Operator

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$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, backfilling, and excavating in civil project? Apply now!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill, Southland

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Work includes operating plant machinery, manual industrial tasks, production processes, and maintaining high standards of equipment care.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Labourers and Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30.90 – $36 per hour (Including annual leave)

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in May/ June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Operator (WTR)

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Petone, Wellington

$30 - $38 + based on experience

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

We're looking for multi-skilled operators for projects across Wellington starting ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Machine Operators - Auckland

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$35 - $40

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Can operate a digger without being babysat? Good pay, steady civil work, solid crew. Apply now.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

$30 - $36 p.h.

Multiple digger operator roles across Whangarei & wider Northland
Civil, earthworks and services work on active sites
Short-term and long-term opportunities available

Multiple digger operator roles across Whangarei & wider Northland
Civil, earthworks and services work on active sites
Short-term and long-term opportunities available

Experienced digger operators needed for civil, earthworks and services projects across Whangarei, with short- and long-term roles available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Heavy Machine Operators & Drivers Wanted

at Select Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$26 - $32 p.h.

Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Upcoming projects with our local clients
Opportunities in Dunedin and the Otago region

Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Upcoming projects with our local clients
Opportunities in Dunedin and the Otago region

Looking to advance your career? Keen to work on interesting projects with great people and feel job satisfaction in the work you do every day?

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

Listed four days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$28 - $35 p.h. + Kiwisaver + Holiday & Sick Pay

Weekly Pay
Local Work
Long Term Opportunities

Weekly Pay
Local Work
Long Term Opportunities

If you're a skilled machine operator who takes pride in quality work, we have opportunities on major civil projects that value experience and skill.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Operator / Line Leader

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pakuranga, Auckland

Termporary role with potential to transition to a permanent position!
Convenient East Auckland Location.
Available Immediately!

Termporary role with potential to transition to a permanent position!
Convenient East Auckland Location.
Available Immediately!

Are you an experienced Line Leader with strong machine operation and line setup expertise? Take the next step in your career with this afternoon shift

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Machine Operator / Labourer

at The Labour Supply Co

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

We’re looking for experienced machine operators who are also happy to jump out of the cab and help the crew on the ground . This is...

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed one day ago

Civil Operators

at CanRecruit

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25-$30

3-4 month civil project in Bromley with immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

3-4 month civil project in Bromley with immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Experienced operators wanted for 3-4 month civil project in Christchurch. Long hours, great rates, immediate start. WTR required.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Excavator Operator

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Contract rates $43-$50 ph (Depending on experience

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Chomping at the bit to sink your teeth into some of Central Otago's key Infrastructure projects, we're on the hunt for skilled contract operators.

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Civil CCTV Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Auckland NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$30.00 - $35.00 p.h.

South Auckland Based
Work will be on projects across Auckland
Weekly Pay

South Auckland Based
Work will be on projects across Auckland
Weekly Pay

$30-35 p/hr + 8%. Company is based in South Auckland. Projects are across all of Auckland. Must have reliable transport.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Civil Machine Operators - AKL North

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rodney & North Shore, 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 on Auckland's North Shore.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Forklift Operator (Reach/Manup

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$26.50 per hour + 8% holiday pay + weekly pay
Morning and afternoon shifts available
Ongoing roles with permanent potential + supportive team environments + on-site

$26.50 per hour + 8% holiday pay + weekly pay
Morning and afternoon shifts available
Ongoing roles with permanent potential + supportive team environments + on-site

Experienced forklift operators wanted in South & East Auckland. Reach & man-up roles, ongoing work, weekly pay, morning & afternoon shifts.

Recruited byNicole Kristar

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

17h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Technical/ Production Operator

at Danone Nutricia NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Technical Operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

22d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Grader Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Whangarei, Northland

$35-$40 p/h plus 8%Holiday Pay

Civil earthworks, subdivisions, and finishing work
$35 to $45 per hour depending on experience
Consistent hours with long term opportunity

Civil earthworks, subdivisions, and finishing work
$35 to $45 per hour depending on experience
Consistent hours with long term opportunity

Experienced Civil Grader Operator wanted for subdivision and earthworks projects. $35 to $45 per hour depending on experience

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Machine Operator

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

$25.00p/h + depending on experience

Structured day shift with clear rosters allows you to plan outside of work
Competitive hourly rates dependent on your experience
Opportunities to upskill on a wide range of modern machinery

Structured day shift with clear rosters allows you to plan outside of work
Competitive hourly rates dependent on your experience
Opportunities to upskill on a wide range of modern machinery

Full-time Machine Operator roles with iconic NZ company. Day shifts producing high-quality rubber & polymer products

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

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