C0 Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Sep 2026

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Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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This is a featured job

Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Otago

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

Featured

Listed twenty seven days ago

Production Operator

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

We’re looking for multiple Production Operators to join our blending and canning plant in Pokeno.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Operator

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

We’re looking for multiple Production Operators to join our blending and canning plant in Pokeno.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Otago

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Empty Stacker Operators - Tauranga Container Terminal Terminal Connect

at QM Logistics

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$35 – $40 per hour

Full time role with competitive pay - Up to $39.68 for competent operators
Company provided medical insurance and life insurance
Modern fleet excellent working conditions

QM Logistics is seeking experienced Empty stacker operators for Port of Tauranga’s new Terminal Connect empty link facility.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

$60-$70 (AUD)

Positions from dump truck to digger operator + blast hole drillers
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Straddle Crane Operators

at C3 Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$31.00 - $35.00

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Plenty of free onsite parking
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses

No port experience? No problem! We offer the right candidates an extensive training programme including simulator training and on the job training.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

CCTV Operator, Pipeline Inspections

at Mainland Pipeline Inspections Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This position is full time and can lead to a great career in a progressive industry.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Transmission Line Workers

at Genus Infrastructure (NSW) Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$70-80 per hour + LAFHA + allowances

3:1 roster, flights from NZ covered, accommodation provided at no cost
129km of new 220kV line — Tasmania's biggest ever transmission project
NZ citizens can work in Australia without sponsorship. We'll help you move.

Join Tasmania's biggest ever transmission project. 129km of new 220kV line, 3:1 FIFO roster, flights and accommodation covered. Years of work.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Experienced Excavator Operator - Arboriculture & Landclearing

at Franklin Trees

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$30 – $38 per hour

$30-$38 per hour (based on experience)
Opportunity for career progression
Guaranteed hours per week

Experienced Excavator Operator for arboriculture and landclearing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Excavator Operator

at Managed Labour Hire

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$32 – $35 per hour

$30–$35+/hr as a genuine employee — holiday pay, sick leave, KiwiSaver on top
Home every night, local civil
Drainage, trenching, trim, GPS

Run excavators on civil and earthworks sites across Christchurch, Rolleston and Rangiora.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Machine Operator

at Camex Civil

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Salary & Benefits
Monthly Staff Breakfasts
Growth & Career Development

Operate a range of earthmoving plant on rural roading projects with Camex Civil's Tauranga team. Apply today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR/LABOURER & CLASS 2 DRIVER

at Bayonne Construction 1996 Ltd

This is a Full time job

Greerton, Bay of Plenty

Competitive remuneration
Full-time permanent position
Training and qualification opportunities for exceptional candidates

Apply now to become part of a dynamic team shaping construction projects across the BOP Region!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Machine Operator

at Limitless Electrical & Energy Solutions

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$30 – $36 per hour

Four-day work week
Company vehicle
Competitive pay

Operate industrial machinery in a supportive team. Competitive pay, training & career growth opportunities.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Civil Foreman & Operator

at Ground Anchor Systems

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$95,000 – $115,000 per year

We are searching for an experienced Civil Site Foreman with excellent site management skills and confidence to take ownership in them.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Grader Driver/Machine Operator

at Leaderbrand Produce Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Airport, Gisborne

Grader Operator / Machine Operator maintaining farm infrastructure across LeaderBrand's operations.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Construction Labourers/Operators/Project Manager

at ECB Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join a growing and ambitious civil construction company where your experience, ideas and leadership can make a real difference.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Casual Log Excavator & Ship Crane Operators

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Timaru, Canterbury

Up to $50+

Join Qube at our Timaru Port operation
Up to $50+ hourly rate for the right candidate
Start your career with a leader in Port Logistics

Skilled Excavator & Ship Crane Operators wanted at Timaru Port. Casual work, great pay, and a strong safety culture.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

Excellent rates | Weekly pay | Modern machinery

Work on major development and infrastructure projects across Canterbury
Be part of a team that values quality operating, safety, and operator expertise
Excellent rates, weekly pay, and a genuine pathway to permanent employment

Operate modern excavators on large-scale civil projects across Canterbury. Competitive pay, weekly wages, and career progression.

Recruited byReuben Harvey

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Civil Manchine Operator

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

NZD 35 - 40 per hour

Operate modern 4T-20T excavators on quality civil drainage projects
Permanent full-time role with strong forward workload in Tauranga
$35-$40/hr + career development with an experienced civil team

Experienced civil excavator operator required for drainage and three waters projects across Tauranga. Operate 4T-20T machines on permanent full-time w

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Senior Excavator / Dozer Operator

at Twin Peaks and Orange Landscaping

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$40 – $45 per hour

Bring your expertise to a respected Queenstown earthworks team. Operate quality diggers and dozers across varied local projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Ringahāpai Tumu Herenga Waka Terminal Operator

at Z Energy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru Port, Canterbury

$67K-$75K + o/time + 5% KS

Diverse hands-on role with training provided
12-month fixed term contract
Work side by side with a great team

Varied role in Z’s Timaru Fuel Terminal including administrative and operational activities. 12 month fixed term contract.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mobile Crane Operator

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown location
Over Time Rates after 40 hours
Opportunity to grow your career and industry knowledge

Imagine finishing work with world-class mountains, lakes and adventure right on your doorstep. Apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Excavator Operator - Te Pae o Tararua - Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL)

at McConnell Dowell

This is a Full time job

Otaki, Wellington

Operate excavators on major projects
Build infrastructure that strengthens communities
Join a tight-knit crew with a strong safety focus

We are looking for a Excavator Operator to join our McConnell Dowell Whanau on Te Pae o Tararua project.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Driver Operator

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, KiwiSaver

Be a hands-on Driver Operator role where no two days are the same
Join a down-to-earth crew that backs each other, and puts Safety First
Build your future with great benefits, ongoing training, and real career growth

Driver Operator role with hands-on field work, machinery, safety focus, team culture, great benefits, and real training and growth opportunities.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Service Centre Operator Gore

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

This is a Full time job

Gore, Southland

Free Medical, Life, Income and Trauma Insurance
A company that is committed to your learning and development
Access to free confidential support services including EAP

Join our Gore team as an Operator! Bring forklift skills, a safety-first mindset and drive. Training is supported for the right person.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago