Backhoe Operator Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Excavator Operator

at Resourceco Limited

Expiring soon

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)

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Foreman/Machine Operator at ResourceCo

at Resourceco Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

Step into a role where your expertise doesn’t just keep machines moving—it helps reshape the future of waste in New Zealand.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator

at Kohatu EarthWorks Limited

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

Experienced excavator operator wanted for drainage, site cuts, land clearing and soil loading. Must use laser level confidently.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operator

at Resourceco Limited

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator - Construction

at United Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Competitive hourly rate, career development & benefits. Safe, supportive team environment. Join us now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed two days ago

Foreman/Machine Operator at ResourceCo

at Resourceco Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

Step into a role where your expertise doesn’t just keep machines moving—it helps reshape the future of waste in New Zealand.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Excavator Operator

at LAA CIVIL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $38 per hour

Competitive salary, ongoing training & development, flexible work arrangements. Work on high-profile projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Driver/Digger Operator

at Shelter Homes ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Come Join the Best Construction Company In Auckland. We are in Business from 2004

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Excavator Operator (Otago)

at HEB Construction Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

Create parts of key infrastructure projects
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Life & Health insurance, birthday off, and heaps more benefits!

Create parts of key infrastructure projects
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Life & Health insurance, birthday off, and heaps more benefits!

We're looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our Queenstown civil team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Otago

Excellent rate of pay
Fantastic team culture
Opportunity for growth and career advancement

Excellent rate of pay
Fantastic team culture
Opportunity for growth and career advancement

Excellent opportunity to showcase your expert Operator skills on a variety of projects!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Oamaru, Otago

Opportunity to upskill and develop your career in your area of interest
Full forward workload
An excellent remuneration package

Opportunity to upskill and develop your career in your area of interest
Full forward workload
An excellent remuneration package

Our client is a dynamic contracting company seeking skilled Operators to join their highly skilled team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed fifteen 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)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

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)

4d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed five days 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)

5d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operator - Queenstown

at Franklin Smith

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

NZD 35 - 40 per hour

Long-term role with top Queenstown civil contractors
45+ hours weekly with permanent potential
Long Term Project Stability

Long-term role with top Queenstown civil contractors
45+ hours weekly with permanent potential
Long Term Project Stability

Excavator Operators Queenstown - All Skill Levels!

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Excavator Operators

at Kirimana

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28 - $40

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Experienced operators needed for ongoing work. Work on a range of civil projects across New Zealand

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Negotiable rates

Negotiable pay rates ($35ph minimum)
Overtime opportunities
Project confirmed until 2030

Negotiable pay rates ($35ph minimum)
Overtime opportunities
Project confirmed until 2030

operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

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