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

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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)

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Site Manager / Site Foreman (Invercargill or nearby)

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill Central, Southland

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

Join Apex Water as a Site Manager - lead major projects, run high-performing teams, drive safety, and deliver critical infrastructure across NZ!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed one day 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)

1d 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 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 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 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 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 three hours ago

Civil Workers

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

Be an early applicant

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)

3h ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Drainage Operator

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim, Marlborough

NZD 30 - 35 per hour

While we’re ideally looking for a drainage specialist, if you have the WTR tickets and a "can-do" Marlborough attitude, let's talk!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Labourer / Machine Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

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)

11h ago

Listed four days ago

Digger Operator - Civil Work

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

We're after experienced digger operators for civil projects across Christchurch. Good crews, solid hours, and the possibility of ongoing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Must have NZ Class 4 driver’s license
Experience operating a range of heavy equipment
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

Must have NZ Class 4 driver’s license
Experience operating a range of heavy equipment
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Machine Operator - Civil Construction

at CanRecruit

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Immediae Start
Ongoing Projects
Competative rates

Immediae Start
Ongoing Projects
Competative rates

We are seeking skilled Machine Operators to support civil construction projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed five days ago

Civil Skilled Labourer

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$27-$30

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Join our civil crew as a skilled labourer. Steady full-time work, great team, competitive pay, and chances to upskill on Auckland projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d 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 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 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 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 twelve days ago

Civil Construction Opportunities

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 28 per hour

Competitive hourly rates with consistent hours
Ongoing training, upskilling, and development opportunities
Potential for permanent positions with leading civil contractors

Competitive hourly rates with consistent hours
Ongoing training, upskilling, and development opportunities
Potential for permanent positions with leading civil contractors

Multiple civil roles available in Christchurch. Great projects, strong career progression, and ongoing training with leading contractors.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d 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 six 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)

6d 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 twenty nine days ago

Operator

at AWF

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Ongoing work available
Paid weekly
Career growth opportunities

Ongoing work available
Paid weekly
Career growth opportunities

AWF has great opportunities to work with NZ's ground breaking civil construction companies. This could open the door to permanent work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

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Live local, work local
Hutt Valley
Excellent hourly rates on weekly wages

Live local, work local
Hutt Valley
Excellent hourly rates on weekly wages

Be part of one of the Hutt Valleys biggest projects - starting immediately!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed seven 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)

7h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Civil Labourer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

Temporary to Permanent Roles Available !
Free Full PPE Provided
$25-28 Hourly rate

Temporary to Permanent Roles Available !
Free Full PPE Provided
$25-28 Hourly rate

Join our team as a Civil Labourer! Reliable workers needed for site prep, digging, concreting & general labour. Apply today! Competitive Pay!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Hydro Truck Driver/Operator

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 - $40p/h based on skill and experience
Permanent position for the right person
Opportunity to work with an industry leading crew

$35 - $40p/h based on skill and experience
Permanent position for the right person
Opportunity to work with an industry leading crew

We're on the look out for experienced Class 4 Hydrovac Drivers/ Operators to join a busy crew in Auckland!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Skilled Labourer - Class 2 WTR

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 27 - 30 per hour

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

We are currently seeking a Skilled Civil Labourers with a Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements.

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Skilled Labourer – Drainage Crew

at Schick Civil Construction Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

We’re looking for a Skilled Labourer to join our team, on a 3-month contract based in Blenheim, and potential for ongoing work.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

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