Digger Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Digger Operator

This is a Full time job

Be part of a landmark central government project
Progression opportunities across multiple Protranz divisions
Stable, well-planned work with proper support

Be part of a landmark central government project
Progression opportunities across multiple Protranz divisions
Stable, well-planned work with proper support

Dirt, diesel and making a difference? Boots on, sleeves up – contribute to the restoration of land with historical and community significance.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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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)

Featured

Listed three days ago

Excavator / Digger operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Beachlands, Auckland

$28 – $32 per hour

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Excavator / Digger operator required by a well-known company can lead to full time employment for the right candidate

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Digger Operator

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

NZD 30 - 38 per hour + work vehicle

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Experienced excavator operator needed for civil drainage and earthworks projects. Varied work, solid crew, strong hourly rates.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

at JBDemex Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 – $40 per hour

Join our small excavation team! Experienced or still learning - the right attitude and work ethic is the ticket. Pay reflects experience and output.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Digger & Bulldozer Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Full time job

Bombay, Auckland

$34 - $36 p/h + Paid Weekly

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

4 x Excavator & Dozer Operator roles available | $34-$36 p/hr | 59+ hrs/week | Work right through WINTER with No Rain Days Off! APPLY NOW

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Experienced Digger Operator

at Mascon Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellsford, Auckland

Join the crew at Mascon Limited! We’re looking for an experienced Digger Operator to work on a variety of Civil projects North of the bridge.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Digger Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papakura, Auckland

South Auckland Based
$30-$35 + 8% Holiday Pay + PPE Provided
Opportunity to grow with a respected and expanding team

South Auckland Based
$30-$35 + 8% Holiday Pay + PPE Provided
Opportunity to grow with a respected and expanding team

We're looking for an experienced Civil Digger Operators in South Auckland.

Recruited byBrie Kennedy

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Digger Operator

at Pro Tranz Earthmoving Limited

This is a Full time job

Kihikihi, Waikato

Be part of a landmark central government project
Progression opportunities across multiple Protranz divisions
Stable, well-planned work with proper support

Be part of a landmark central government project
Progression opportunities across multiple Protranz divisions
Stable, well-planned work with proper support

Dirt, diesel and making a difference? Boots on, sleeves up – contribute to the restoration of land with historical and community significance.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Digger & Bulldozer Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Full time job

Bombay, Auckland

$34 - $36 p/h + Paid Weekly

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

4 x Excavator & Dozer Operator roles available | $34-$36 p/hr | 59+ hrs/week | Work right through WINTER with No Rain Days Off! APPLY NOW

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Digger operator

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Not just a digger driver – be the operator who can demo hard and deliver a clean
Solid crew and steady pipeline of work
Work that actually uses your skill

Not just a digger driver – be the operator who can demo hard and deliver a clean
Solid crew and steady pipeline of work
Work that actually uses your skill

Digger Operator – Demo & Finishing Work (Auckland) We’re on the lookout for a skilled Digger Operator who knows how to strike the

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Digger & Bulldozer Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Kauwhata, Waikato

$34 - $36 p/h + Paid Weekly

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

$34 - $36 per hour + Weekly Pay
Bombay Location + No Traffic!
Mon - Fri | 6:30 am - 5 pm | 10-hour days | 59+ Hours a wk

4 x Excavator & Dozer Operator roles available | $34-$36 p/hr | 59+ hrs/week | Work right through WINTER with No Rain Days Off! APPLY NOW

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Digger Driver/ Excavator

at Econowaste

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

Digger driver/ excavator responsible for moving machinery at our Silverdale yard

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Digger Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

NZD 30 - 35 per hour, Weekly pay

Weekly pay
Variety of work
Potential for ongoing work

Weekly pay
Variety of work
Potential for ongoing work

Operate diggers across Hamilton sites with weekly pay, solid hours, and immediate start opportunities

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed more than thirty days ago

North Island Up $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators - Civil

at Bodman Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

The North Island Is Booming And BTB Group Needs Bodies On The Tools. Real Work, Honest Pay, Good Crew. Get On Site - Get paid up to $50 per hour

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three days ago

Digger Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$28.00 - $30.00

Ongoing work across civil projects with consistent hours
$28–$30/hr weekly pay on well-run, active sites
Operate a range of machinery from bulk earthworks to final trim

Ongoing work across civil projects with consistent hours
$28–$30/hr weekly pay on well-run, active sites
Operate a range of machinery from bulk earthworks to final trim

Experienced Digger Operator for civil projects in Drury, operating machinery across trenching, drainage and earthworks with ongoing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Digger Operator

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Civil, Drainage & Roading
Immediate start for the right candidate
Apply Now

Civil, Drainage & Roading
Immediate start for the right candidate
Apply Now

We have opportunities for experienced Digger Operators in Christchurch and North Canterbury across civil construction & drainage.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Digger Operator

at WELL SMART INVESTMENT HOLDING (THOM) PTY LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$40 – $45 per hour

Competitive Compensation: $40–$45/hr that values your expertise.
Be part of a "One Waka" team environment built on trust and mutual support.
Genuine opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Competitive Compensation: $40–$45/hr that values your expertise.
Be part of a "One Waka" team environment built on trust and mutual support.
Genuine opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Master Queenstown’s toughest terrain! Lead site crews on high-stakes 20t projects for up to $45/hr. Bring your precision and skills to our elite team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Digger Operator

at Alignz Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Senior Drainage Digger Operator
Great Company with a great work Culture
Good money with plenty of hours

Senior Drainage Digger Operator
Great Company with a great work Culture
Good money with plenty of hours

Senior Digger Operator

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Excavator Operator - Site, Foundation & Slab Prep

at Wrightway Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$33 per hour

Experienced digger operator wanted for Christchurch residential foundation excavation.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Digger Operator

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

NZD 32 - 36 per hour

Start immediately on structured, high-performing sites
Paid weekly, on time, every time
Only placed with crews that run properly (no chaos)

Start immediately on structured, high-performing sites
Paid weekly, on time, every time
Only placed with crews that run properly (no chaos)

Heavy Civil Operator – Labour Supply We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Operator for ongoing civil construction and

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen 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)

18d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Operators - Digger Operators / Excavator Operators

at Private Advertiser

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Orewa, Auckland

$32 – $45 per hour

Digger Operators
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Digger Operators
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Join a company that values your performance & wants the best for you! All workers taken care of and ensuring they are equipped with everything needed

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Deep Drainage Digger Operator – based in Lincoln

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Do you like working for a fast paced company
Great pay to match the right skill set
Opportunities to upskill

Do you like working for a fast paced company
Great pay to match the right skill set
Opportunities to upskill

Deep Drainage Digger Operator – based in Lincoln

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Digger Operator

at TDG Environmental

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Job security, competitive wages plus overtime
Growth and Development Opportunities
International Company

Job security, competitive wages plus overtime
Growth and Development Opportunities
International Company

We are on the hunt for an experience Civil Digger Operator to join our awesome Whangarei team!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22d ago

Listed nine days ago

Class 4 Truck Driver / Excavator Operators to Join Directional Drilling Crew

at WAIKATO DRILLING LTD

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $40 per hour

Primary Role: Operate Class 4 trucks for transporting equipment and materials.
Additional Duties: Assist the drilling crew with various tasks as required
Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

Primary Role: Operate Class 4 trucks for transporting equipment and materials.
Additional Duties: Assist the drilling crew with various tasks as required
Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

Waikato Drilling is looking for a Class 4 Truck Driver & Machine Operators in Rotorua. Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty six days ago