Civil Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Civil Construction Machinery Operator

at Alpine Civil

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Competitive hourly rate
A supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow your skills and experience

Competitive hourly rate
A supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow your skills and experience

Operate quality gear. Work with good people. Build projects you can be proud of.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Drainlayers / Civil Operators / Water Tech's / Concreter's & kerbys / STMS's

at Apex Civil Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$25 – $50 per hour

Experienced civil workers wanted for Bay of Plenty projects. Great pay, career growth, training, and strong team culture.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed eleven hours ago

Civil Operators - Ashburton

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

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)

11h ago

Listed one day ago

Civil Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

Be an early applicant

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: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Operator

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Greymouth, West Coast

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

This is a hands-on role in our busy Civil Construction team, where you'll operate a range of plant and machinery to support civil and roading works!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26.00 to $35.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Considering Labourers and Machine Operators
$26.00 to $35.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly

Considering Labourers and Machine Operators
$26.00 to $35.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly

Seeking experienced CIVIL MACHINE OPERATORS & LABOURERS to join our team working across a range of civil and construction projects in Christchurch.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Civil Operators - West Auckland

at ALH Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Westgate, Auckland

$31-$38 per hour

Operate through winter!
Weekly pay!
Immediate starts!

Operate through winter!
Weekly pay!
Immediate starts!

Experienced Civil Operators wanted! Digger, Moxy & Compactor roles available. Great rates, long hours & ongoing winter work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Civil Operators - North Auckland

at ALH Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Silverdale, Auckland

$31 - $38.00 per hour

Operate through winter!
Weekly pay!
Immediate Starts!

Operate through winter!
Weekly pay!
Immediate Starts!

Experienced Civil Operators wanted! Digger, Moxy & Compactor roles available. Great rates, long hours & ongoing winter work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Construction Machinery Operator

at Alpine Civil

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Competitive hourly rate
A supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow your skills and experience

Competitive hourly rate
A supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow your skills and experience

Operate quality gear. Work with good people. Build projects you can be proud of.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Crew – Class 4/5 Drivers, Machine Operators & Labourers

at Kiwi Staff

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$25 – $36 per hour

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Hiring Class 4–5 Drivers, WTR Operators & Civil Labourers for ongoing Waikato projects—competitive pay and steady work available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Drainlayers / Civil Operators / Water Tech's / Concreter's & kerbys / STMS's

at Apex Civil Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$25 – $50 per hour

Experienced civil workers wanted for Bay of Plenty projects. Great pay, career growth, training, and strong team culture.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawkes Bay

$30 to $38 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$30 to $38 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Pays weekly
Long-term project & Ongoing work

$30 to $38 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Pays weekly
Long-term project & Ongoing work

Unite Recruit is hiring CIVIL MACHINE OPERATORS to work on a long-term project in the Hawkes Bay. Apply today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Excavator Operator - Civil

at Turbo Staff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$30 - $40 p.w. + 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

Skilled Excavator Operator with civil experience in trenching, digging, and backfilling? If you're looking for a new opportunity, reach out now.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Lead Excavator Operator (Civil Construction)

at Livic Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

Lead Excavator Operator - Foreman (Civil Construction)

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Dump Trump (Moxy) Operator

at Equip People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Supportive crew and strong site culture
6 days a week (Mon - Sat) - $30 per hour
4+ months with potential to go longer

Supportive crew and strong site culture
6 days a week (Mon - Sat) - $30 per hour
4+ months with potential to go longer

Take the wheel on a major civil project in Palmerston North—secure steady work as a Dump Truck (Moxy) Operator with a strong, reliable team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Operators - Water Cart, Roller, Moxy, Digger

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Stunning locations

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Stunning locations

We are currently recruiting experienced Civil Operators for a large subdivision project in the Queenstown region.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Civil Labourers and Operators

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Competitive

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Civil Labourers & Operators We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Civil Labourers and Machine Operators for multiple ongoing

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

15d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Civil Operators & Class 2/4 Drivers

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Jump behind the controls of modern civil machinery on major projects
Secure ongoing work, competitive pay, and weekly wages
Join crews that value skilled operators who get stuck in and get the job done

Jump behind the controls of modern civil machinery on major projects
Secure ongoing work, competitive pay, and weekly wages
Join crews that value skilled operators who get stuck in and get the job done

Experienced Civil Operators and Class 2 / 4 Drivers wanted for ongoing work across major civil and infrastructure projects in Wellington.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

25.0-30.0

Drivers, operator: variety of work across civil projects
Competitive pay with weekly wages and long-term opportunities
Supportive team with real career growth potential

Drivers, operator: variety of work across civil projects
Competitive pay with weekly wages and long-term opportunities
Supportive team with real career growth potential

Civil role operating machinery and driving Class 1–2, supporting Christchurch projects with labouring, earthworks, and flexible day/night shifts.

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

7d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Civil Excavator Operator – Drainage & Water Infrastructure in Waihi

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

$27 – $35 per hour

Ongoing work
Competitive rates
Immediate Start

Ongoing work
Competitive rates
Immediate Start

Great opportunity to join a reputable civil construction company with long-term work available for the right person

Recruited byMereana Taorei

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Civil Machine Operators - AKL

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 throughout Auckland

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

Skilled Excavator Operators for immediate start!

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator experienced in drainage, trenching, pipe installation and infrastructure projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17h ago

Listed three days ago

Operator and Hydro-Technician - Multiple positions available

at Hydro Specialists Ltd

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Variety & Hands-On Work – No two days are the same
Strong Team Culture – Join a supportive, tight-knit crew
Training & Career Growth – Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

Variety & Hands-On Work – No two days are the same
Strong Team Culture – Join a supportive, tight-knit crew
Training & Career Growth – Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

Join a skilled, hardworking team delivering hydro-excavation, drainage & vacuum services across Auckland. Variety, growth & great culture

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Skilled Excavator & Civil Machine Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverdale, Auckland

85000

Competetive weekly pay with big hours
Operate a range of equipment in a multi skilled role
Great site team that is enjoyable to work with

Competetive weekly pay with big hours
Operate a range of equipment in a multi skilled role
Great site team that is enjoyable to work with

Looking for skilled civil operators - experience with moxys, diggers, rollers and compactors.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$30 to $38 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$30 to $38 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Pays weekly
Long-term project & Ongoing work

$30 to $38 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Pays weekly
Long-term project & Ongoing work

Unite Recruit is hiring CIVIL MACHINE OPERATORS to work on a long-term project in the Kapiti Coast. Apply today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Experienced Excavator Operator – GPS & Final Trim Experience

at DRIVE Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

$35 – $45 per hour

Local Family business
On-going growth
Local work

Local Family business
On-going growth
Local work

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Excavator Operator to join a well-established and respected civil and earthworks contractor.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Civil Machine Operators (Excavator, Moxy)

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$30-$35ph

$30-$34/hr depending on experience and machine capability
Ongoing civil projects across Auckland with strong pipelines
Excavators | Rollers | Loaders | WTR Operators

$30-$34/hr depending on experience and machine capability
Ongoing civil projects across Auckland with strong pipelines
Excavators | Rollers | Loaders | WTR Operators

Experienced excavator operators wanted for civil projects-subdivisions, roading & infrastructure. WTR endorsed? Even better. Competitive pay, ongoing

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

CIVIL OPERATORS, DRIVERS & LABOURERS

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

$26-$40 Per Hour + Weekly Pay + 30‑Hour Guarantee

Christchurch booming with major events & infrastructure
$26 - $40 per hour + weekly pay
30‑hour guarantee contracts

Christchurch booming with major events & infrastructure
$26 - $40 per hour + weekly pay
30‑hour guarantee contracts

Big projects, big buzz, big opportunities. Join Canterbury's busiest civil market while enjoying the energy of a city on the rise.

Recruited byReuben Harvey

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Operators and labourers

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$24.50 – $30 per hour

Supportive team environment
Paid weekly
Potential to go permanent for the right person

Supportive team environment
Paid weekly
Potential to go permanent for the right person

Experienced operators and/or labourers required now to join our team and show off your skill set.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

CIVIL OPERATORS, DRIVERS & LABOURERS

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

$26-$40 Per Hour + 30‑Hour Guarantee + Weekly Pay

$26 - $40 per hour depending on skill & tickets
30‑hour guarantee contracts + weekly pay
Sunsmart winter work in NZ's sunniest region

$26 - $40 per hour depending on skill & tickets
30‑hour guarantee contracts + weekly pay
Sunsmart winter work in NZ's sunniest region

Sunshine & steady work. Keep earning through winter while enjoying blue skies, coastal living and steady civil projects across the Tasman region.

Recruited byReuben Harvey

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Civil Operators

at Kirimana

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30-36 p/h

Project based and permanent roles available
Work on exciting projects around Canterbury
Immediate Start

Project based and permanent roles available
Work on exciting projects around Canterbury
Immediate Start

Looking to make your next move? We have opportunities for experienced civil operators to make their mark

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Skilled Civil Workers

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milson, Manawatu

$28-39 p/hr

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

ALH is hiring skilled Civil Labourers, lead hands/foremen, and machinery operators for civil projects across the Manawatu/Horowhenua region.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

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