Process 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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Quarry Operator

at Gleeson Quarries

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Be part of a close-knit crew, you’ll operate a range of heavy machinery and equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

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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 four days ago

Process Operator

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$29.83 Starting Rate

Be part of a supportive team producing iconic chips and fries in a 24/7 operation. Training provided.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Food Process Operators

at Kerry Ingredients

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

An exciting opportunity to join a Global Manufacturing Company where training, culture and people engagement is important to us

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

16h ago

Listed two hours ago

Machine Operator – Food Production

at Hirestaff Limited

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

$26 – $28 per hour

Starts ASAP!
Long-term, temp to permanent position
Work for a well-established company in the food industry

Starts ASAP!
Long-term, temp to permanent position
Work for a well-established company in the food industry

We are currently seeking an experienced food production machine operator for our client in Otahuhu!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2h ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Operator

at COTTONSOFT LTD

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team to make high quality tissue products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Production Team Member

at Blue Frog Breakfast

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$27.80 – $31.50 per hour

Great work hours 5am to 2.30pm "(a little negotiable)
Great work environment - part of a small, passionate and fun team
Great benefits - every day - including additional productivity bonuses

Great work hours 5am to 2.30pm "(a little negotiable)
Great work environment - part of a small, passionate and fun team
Great benefits - every day - including additional productivity bonuses

Our business is growing, we need another great batching production team members to join our team at our small breakfast cereal factory in Takanini.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19d ago

Listed seven days ago

Operator Process - Timaru

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$29.83 starting rate

Your next role is crispy clear — apply today and join the team powering McCain’s future.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

UHT Process Operator

at Kaimai Cheese Company Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Waharoa, Waikato

$30 – $35 per hour

Operate cutting-edge UHT technology, ensure food safety excellence, and grow with a new NZ dairy plant from day one.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

26d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Production Operator (Day or Night Shift)

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Learning Opportunities
Competitive remuneration

Fast pace environment
Learning Opportunities
Competitive remuneration

High collaboration within the production, operations team and quality department require to achieve the best outcomes for our customers.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Process Operator - Utilities

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities
Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria
Great employee benefits

A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities
Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria
Great employee benefits

Exciting Opportunity for an experienced Process Operator - Utilities

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Plant Operator / Oil Refining Operator

at Bakels Edible Oils (N.Z.) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Competitive pay + benefits.
Located in Mount Maunganui.
Great company culture and values.

Competitive pay + benefits.
Located in Mount Maunganui.
Great company culture and values.

Fantastic full-time opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the Bakels team at our Mount Maunganui Manufacturing plant.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Operator

at ANZCO Foods Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join one of NZ’s leading exporters
Attractive Remuneration Package
Be part of a business that can take you places

Join one of NZ’s leading exporters
Attractive Remuneration Package
Be part of a business that can take you places

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Production Operator to join our production team.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

6d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Senior Machine Operator - SG

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Operate and oversee production machinery, ensuring compliance with company standards, GMP requirements, and health and safety regulations.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

23h ago

Listed four days ago

Production Operators

at Asahi Beverages

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Hourly rate + Asahi Perks!

Multiple opportunities available (permanent & fixed term)
Consistent day shift roster with long weekends and opportunity for overtime
Work within a supportive, team-focused culture

Multiple opportunities available (permanent & fixed term)
Consistent day shift roster with long weekends and opportunity for overtime
Work within a supportive, team-focused culture

Multiple opportunities available in a fast-paced environment with day shifts and potential to step into leadership.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Production Operator

at New Zealand Panels Group

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs
Permanent full-time role

Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs
Permanent full-time role

Are you looking for your next opportunity in production or manufacturing?

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

25d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Machine Operator/Factory hand

at AGB Stone

This is a Full time job

New Lynn, Auckland

$25 – $35 per hour

We have an opportunity for the right person to join the team as a machine operator at our Factory in Auckland.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

20d ago

Listed four hours ago

Production Operator

at Winstone Wallboards

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Part of Fletcher Building, discounts, education fund, maternity scheme & more
Excellent career growth opportunities
Roster work, days, evenings, weekends, good salary to reflect this

Part of Fletcher Building, discounts, education fund, maternity scheme & more
Excellent career growth opportunities
Roster work, days, evenings, weekends, good salary to reflect this

Rotating shift work in a new facility, great team culture and future career growth, based Tauriko

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Production Line Operator – Food Manufacturing

at Milligans Food Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive pay based on experience
Monday–Friday hours – no shifts or weekends
Stable role with long-term opportunities

Competitive pay based on experience
Monday–Friday hours – no shifts or weekends
Stable role with long-term opportunities

Production Line Operator role running food production and packaging equipment. Competitive pay and Monday–Friday hours.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

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 three hours ago

Bakery Operators - Night Shift

at ABE'S Bagels Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Saint Johns, Auckland

$23.95 per hour + FREE BAGELS!

Expression of interest for Bakery Operators starting May. Mon–Sun roster with weekend availability required. Did we say FREE BAGELS!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3h ago

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