Crane Operator Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Sep 2026

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* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS | AUCKLAND *

This is a Contract/Temp job

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Operators wanted for an iconic Auckland market leader. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

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

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Hydro Vac Operator

at SJ Allen Holdings

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

$42 – $45 per hour

Excellent pay – $42–$45 per hour plus guaranteed full-time hours
Subsidised accommodation and relocation support available
Be trusted to manage your own work and deliver quality results

Experienced Class 4 driver and operator for stormwater sump cleaning on 6 month contract.

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

Featured

Listed five days ago

Mobile Crane Operator

at Blokhaus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Great Pay($30–$38/hour)
Weekly Pay Cycle
Positive Team Environment

Experienced Mobile Crane Operator wanted for full-time mechanical engineering projects ($30–$38/hr, up to 60 hrs/wk, immediate start)

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

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Gantry Crane Operator

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$32-38ph

Must have valid Gantry cert
ASAP start
Welcoming team environment

Our client is looking for an experienced Gantry Crane Operator with current certifications to join a busy manufacturing team in East Tamaki

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

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS | AUCKLAND *

at Draft NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Operators wanted for an iconic Auckland market leader. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

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

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Machine & Production operator & Warehouse Assistant

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$24 - $30 p.h.

Multiple Roles: Warehouse, Logistics & Manufacturing - Penrose and surrounding
Shifts: Day, Night & Rotating shifts available
Employment: Casual, Temp, Ongoing opportunities

We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across warehouse, logistics, manufacturing environments throughout Auckland.

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

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Telehandler Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$32.60 – $37.10 per hour + Bonus

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Join Te Rāhui Solar Farm and help build renewable energy for Aotearoa. He waka eke noa (we're all in this together).

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

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Ready to Work? Join EQUIP People Talent Pool

at Equip People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Register your interest today
Project & temporary work
Reliable workers wanted

Work is heating up. Join our candidate pool now for upcoming temp, project-based and temp-to-perm roles across Hawke's Bay

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

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Construction Workers

at ALH Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

$24-$26ph

$24-$26ph - Weekly Pay!
Multiple Sites across Auckland
40-50+ Hour weeks with immediate starts!

ALH are on the hunt for hardworking and reliable Construction Workers to join our team across multiple sites in Auckland.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Labourer

at Staffing Agency Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Working-at-heights experience and ticket
Opportunity to work on a busy commercial construction project
Work alongside experienced roofing professionals

Looking for Labourer with working-at-heights ticket

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Work work work!

at OneStaff Rotorua

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Weekly pay
Opportunities to gain licenses and qualifications
Supportive teams and great work environments

Ready for your next job? OneStaff has casual, temp & permanent roles coming up across Rotorua, Taupō & surrounding areas.

Recruited byAlex McGlone

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil & Earthworks Operators / Labourers - Auckland

at ALH Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverdale, Auckland

Major Auckland civil & earthworks projects kicking off for the summer season
Experienced labourers & operators wanted - excavators, Moxy, graders, dozers etc
Strong hours, ongoing work and opportunities with leading civil contractors

Experienced civil labourers & operators wanted for Auckland's upcoming earthworks season. Major projects, strong hours and ongoing opportunities.

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

17d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Rigger Piling Hand

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$34 – $38 per hour

Big hours, big pay packet - $34-$38/hr + Holiday Pay + KiwiSaver, paid weekly
Real career opportunity with real variety of work daily
Small, close-knit team — work alongside one of the best in the industry

Join a tight-knit crew as a Rigger Piling Hand. Excellent culture, reliable weekly pay, and hands-on variety every day. APPLY NOW!

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Civil Construction Workers

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$27 – $40 per hour

Earn $28–$40 per hour based on experience and licences
Multiple civil roles available across Auckland
Ongoing work, weekly pay and temp-to-permanent opportunities

Experienced civil construction workers needed for Class 4 & 5 Drivers, Drainlayers, and Heavy Machine Operators roles in Auckland.

Recruited byMereana Taorei

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Construction Worker

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$30 – $37 per hour

Asap Start!
Reliable weekly pay + Holiday Pay

Civil maintenance worker - WANTED Extremely varied work across maintenance/civil projects. $30 - $37/hour + Holiday Pay + Kiwisaver.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Construction Labourer / Spotter

at ASCON Skilled Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Huntly, Waikato

$26 – $28 per hour

Short-term mahi with an ASAP start — good pay, solid hours
Hands-on spotting role working around heavy plant
Join a values-driven crew that backs each other on and off site

Short-term Labourer / Spotter role in Huntly. Use your site experience and communication skills working around heavy plant, with an ASAP start.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Lines Crew (Fixed Term)

at Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Picton, Marlborough

Join a great team for a rewarding fixed-term role this summer season!

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

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Service Technician Chain & Rigging - 12-month fixed term

at Steel&Tube Holdings Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Mobile Workshop
Customer-Driven
12-month fixed term contract

Hands-on | Customer-Focused | Mobile Role

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

General Labourer with Class 2

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
PPE Provided + Full training provided

Drive Class 2 manual truck (manual licence required) with general labouring duties. Based in Albany with hands-on, physical work involved daily.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Skilled Labourer

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Drury, Auckland

$28.00 - $30.00

$28–$30 per hour, paid weekly
Ongoing construction work in Drury
Working at Heights & Confined Space tickets highly advantageous

Hands-on construction work in Drury, assisting trades, using tools and supporting a range of site activities.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Skilled Labourer

at Tradestaff Apply

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 26 - 28 per hour

$26–$28 per hour + weekly pay
Varied construction projects across Christchurch
Potential for ongoing and longer-term opportunities

Use your hands-on experience to assist skilled trades, tackle practical building tasks and keep busy worksites running efficiently.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Skilled Labourers required

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

$26 – $30 per hour

Physically Fit
Site Safe Certificate
Clean Ministry of Justice Check

Diverse contract work across trades. Competitive rates. Flexible opportunities. Long-term potential.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Ship Unloader

at Holcim

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Great casual rates!

Flexible work options in a casual role
Supportive team culture
Opportunities to grow and learn

Exciting role supporting cement operations at the Auckland Docks!

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Skilled Labourer

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

$25 – $30 per hour

ASAP Start!
Good location with parking available on site

Must be able to use power & hand tools, 2 years experience. Must have own car

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Skilled Labourer

at ALH Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Pay rate $25.00 - $32.00
Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Immediate Start!

We are looking for Skilled Labourers in the Waikato

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Civil Construction Workers

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$27 – $40 per hour

Earn $28–$40 per hour based on experience and licences
Multiple civil roles available across Hamilton and Waikato
Ongoing work, weekly pay and temp-to-permanent opportunities

Experienced civil construction workers needed for Class 4 & 5 Drivers, Drainlayers, and Heavy Machine Operators roles in Hamilton and Waikato.

Recruited byMereana Taorei

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

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Forklift Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Training provided

Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
On-the-job training provided on a small electric PM counterbalance forklift
Afternoon Shift

Racking pick packer and forklift operator. Picks, stacks and relocates stock safely, completes MHE checks, housekeeping, admin, and reports issues.

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

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Civil Construction Opportunities - Apply Now

at ALH Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Pay rate $25.00 - $32.00
Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
On Going Opportunities

Skilled. Reliable. Ready to Work?

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed four days ago

Electrical Trade Assistant

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Expression of interest
PAYE & Contract rates available
Should have EWP & Site Safe

Call Katy on 021459391

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Marquee Rigger

at OneStaff Christchurch

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Shifts available across Monday to Sunday, with varying start times and locations
Previous marquee experience is an absolute must!
Immediate start and long-term job opportunity for the right candidate

Set up and pack down marquees at exciting events around Chch. Heavy lifting/labour required. Must hold a Class 2 licence.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Forklift Operator

at Ryan Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$26-$30 Per Hour + Weekly Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Competitive Hourly Rate + 8% Holiday Pay
Opportunity to Secure Ongoing Work with Reputable Employers.
Variety of Warehouse and Logistics Environments

We are seeking experienced Forklift Operators to move stock, load and unload freight, and support busy warehouse and distribution teams

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

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Trade Assistant

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

Competitive rates available

3+ month temp assignment (PAYE or GST Contractors Welcome)
Competitive rates available
Devonport location

Long term Temporary role that will give you valuable experience as a Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry in a busy marine environment.

Recruited byScott Hutton

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

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