On Site Digging Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 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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This is a featured job

Site Manager / Site Foreman (Invercargill or nearby)

at Apex Water Limited

Expiring soon

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 five 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)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Concrete Cutter Labourer

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 25 - 27 per hour

Start on $25/$26 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Start on $25/$26 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Labourer role with full training – fast track to $35+ p/h Cutter/Driller within 12 months. Great career pathway!

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Skilled Civil Workers

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

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)

26d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Skilled Labourer

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

Expiring soon

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)

24d ago

Listed ten days ago

Plant Services Operator

at Golden Bay Cement

This is a Contract/Temp job

Portland, Northland

Varied, hands‑on role supporting safe and efficient plant operations
Welcoming experience from process, quarry, lab or manufacturing settings
Supportive team culture with training and opportunities to upskill

Varied, hands‑on role supporting safe and efficient plant operations
Welcoming experience from process, quarry, lab or manufacturing settings
Supportive team culture with training and opportunities to upskill

Fixed term 12 month contract with great pay and awesome team

subClassification: OtherOther

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

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil Labourers

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 25 - 30 per hour

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Kickstart your civil career! Labourers needed in Christchurch. Immediate starts, training provided. Licence & transport a must.

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil Site Supervisor - Infrastructure

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$90,000 – $120,000 per year + Ute and Medical

• Great Money, Vehicle, Medical Contribution $1500
• Be part of creating an environmentally sustainable future for NZ
• Supportive down-to-earth team that just gets stuff done

• Great Money, Vehicle, Medical Contribution $1500
• Be part of creating an environmentally sustainable future for NZ
• Supportive down-to-earth team that just gets stuff done

Opp to be part of sustainable projects delivering environmental solutions that will stand the test of time and shape communities across the NZ

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Labourer / Machine Operator

at AWF

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)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Sample Prepper

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waihi, Waikato

$26 - $30 p.h.

Shift Based Work
Weekly Pay
Full Training Provided

Shift Based Work
Weekly Pay
Full Training Provided

Hands-on sample prep role supporting mining lab testing. Full training, weekly pay, PPE supplied. Shift work based in Waihi!

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Skilled Labourers

at Managed Labour Hire

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive Pay: $24-$26/hr
Full and Part Time Hours
Variety of Roles

Competitive Pay: $24-$26/hr
Full and Part Time Hours
Variety of Roles

We have Temporary ongoing & Casual work available across multiple industries.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Labourer

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$27.50 An Hour Including Holiday Pay!

Hamilton Airport Depot Location + Full Time 6:30am - 3pm + Monday to Friday
Full Time, 10 - 13 Week Temporary Assignment Starting ASAP!
Working In An Established Team + Exposure To A Range Of Sites + Variety

Hamilton Airport Depot Location + Full Time 6:30am - 3pm + Monday to Friday
Full Time, 10 - 13 Week Temporary Assignment Starting ASAP!
Working In An Established Team + Exposure To A Range Of Sites + Variety

Supporting the Sweeper drivers helping clear drains and sidewalks of leaves using machinery to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Recruited byStacey Committie

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Civil Workers

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

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)

19d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Civil All Rounder

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$30-$35p/hr based on skill and experince
On going work
Immediate starts available

$30-$35p/hr based on skill and experince
On going work
Immediate starts available

Hands on civil all rounder wanted!

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Construction- Civil Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Experience based

Opportunity to grow with a small team
Contribute to Christchurch’s infrastructure development
Career Growth + Ongoing Opportunities

Opportunity to grow with a small team
Contribute to Christchurch’s infrastructure development
Career Growth + Ongoing Opportunities

Enterprise Recruitment supports top Canterbury construction projects and seeks motivated, reliable labourers to join our growing Christchurch team

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Hammerhand / Excavator Operator

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$30 – $37 per hour

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included - start immediately
No two days the same – varied work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included - start immediately
No two days the same – varied work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

Hammerhand/Excavator Operator - WANTED Extremely varied work across maintenance/civil projects. $30 - $37/hour + Holiday Pay + Kiwisaver. Weekly Pay.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Dump Truck Operator

at OneStaff Hamilton

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Machine Operator

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$25 - $35 p/h + 8% Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay cycle | Holiday Pay
Start ASAP | Great working environment
Competitive Pay | KiwiSaver

Weekly Pay cycle | Holiday Pay
Start ASAP | Great working environment
Competitive Pay | KiwiSaver

Safely operate articulated dump trucks to haul and tip material across construction and roading sites and working efficiently in a team environment.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Machine Operators - Auckland

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

Expiring soon

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)

24d ago

Listed 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)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Excavator Operator

at Turbo Staff

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Labourer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

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)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Bulldozer Operator

at Southern Cross Horticulture

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Contractor position with a reliable business
High standards, High rewards - you will work hard but earn well
Be part of a team who are pushing in the right direction

Contractor position with a reliable business
High standards, High rewards - you will work hard but earn well
Be part of a team who are pushing in the right direction

Join the SCH team as a contractor, where we will ensure you have solid hours and a positive working environment, earning a competitive hourly rate.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Labouers

at Nexus Agoge Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

We are currently seeking reliable and hardworking Civil Labourers to join our team across a range of projects with multiple clients.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Gate Person/Site Access

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waiwera, Auckland

$25ph

Weekly pay
PPE provided
Great team environment

Weekly pay
PPE provided
Great team environment

Reliable individual needed ASAP - projected to end November/December 2026

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Advanced Labourer

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$25.00- $28.00

Weekly pay every Wednesday
Lock in 40-50 solid hours each week, plus heaps of optional overtime
Temp to perm job opportunites

Weekly pay every Wednesday
Lock in 40-50 solid hours each week, plus heaps of optional overtime
Temp to perm job opportunites

We are recruiting experienced civil and construction workers for ongoing work across West and South Auckland.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Landscapers

at WORK - The Recruitment Co.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Work with an industry leading team!
On going work for the right candidate
$26-$30 based on skill and experience

Work with an industry leading team!
On going work for the right candidate
$26-$30 based on skill and experience

Landscapers Wanted!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Skilled Labourer

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

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

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

We are looking for Skilled Labourers with prior experience in construction or civil construction.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Labourer

at Blokhaus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Weekly Pay Cycle
Multiple Roles Available
Immediate Start

Weekly Pay Cycle
Multiple Roles Available
Immediate Start

Reliable Labourer needed for a Queenstown-based crew tackling high-end residential and commercial developments.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed twenty days 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: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

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