Drilling Operator Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Production Support Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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This is a featured job

General and Skilled Labourers

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We're on the lookout for reliable General and Skilled Labourers to join civil, construction, and roading projects in Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed twenty seven days ago

Horizontal Directional Driller

at Franklin Smith

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Operating HDD rigs safely and efficiently
Locating existing underground services
Reading and interpreting plans and service drawings

Operating HDD rigs safely and efficiently
Locating existing underground services
Reading and interpreting plans and service drawings

Experienced Directional Driller required - Vermeer Rig 23x30

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed forty nine minutes ago

Concrete Cutter Labourer

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 25 - 27 per hour

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

Start on $25 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)

49m ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Production Support Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

27d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Machine Operator / Labourer

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

We’re looking for experienced machine operators who are also happy to jump out of the cab and help the crew on the ground . This is...

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Full Onshore Drilling Rig Crew

at Harness Energy Services Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work in Onshore Drilling Oil Gas Australia
May - June Start
RPL to Austalian Qualification Opportunity

Work in Onshore Drilling Oil Gas Australia
May - June Start
RPL to Austalian Qualification Opportunity

Floors, Motors, Derricks & Trades. Fast mobilisation + Ongoing Work across multiple clients.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - DrillingOil & Gas - Drilling

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

25d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

General and Skilled Labourers

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We're on the lookout for reliable General and Skilled Labourers to join civil, construction, and roading projects in Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Drivers / Forkift Operators

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$25.00 to $29.00 + 8% Holiday Pay

Career Opportunities + Immediate Start + Flexible Team Player + 100%NZ Owned & Operated + Living & Full NZ work rights

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Pilot Driver

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Licensing: A Full Class 1 Driver’s Licence (or higher).
TTM Certificate: Current Traffic Management qualification.
Site Safe Certificate: A valid ticket to ensure everyone goes home safe.

Licensing: A Full Class 1 Driver’s Licence (or higher).
TTM Certificate: Current Traffic Management qualification.
Site Safe Certificate: A valid ticket to ensure everyone goes home safe.

Category A: The Lead Navigator (Pilot/Assistant) & CAP Assistant: The Technical Specialist

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

1d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Forklift Driver (Construction Industry)

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawkes Bay

$26-$28 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$26-$28 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Free Parking & Day shift - Monday to Friday, 8-10 hour days
Supportive, safety‑focused team environment

$26-$28 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Free Parking & Day shift - Monday to Friday, 8-10 hour days
Supportive, safety‑focused team environment

Skilled Forklift Operator needed for heavy construction materials—full‑time and immediate start.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

19d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Drainlayers

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

30+ p/h

$30+ per hour depending on experience
Full-time Monday-Friday work (no weekend grind)
Multiple roles available - Foreman, Experienced Drainlayers & Labourers

$30+ per hour depending on experience
Full-time Monday-Friday work (no weekend grind)
Multiple roles available - Foreman, Experienced Drainlayers & Labourers

We're expanding our team in Palmerston North and looking for motivated people who want steady work, great pay, and a solid crew.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed twenty days ago

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 Machine Operators for immediate starts on a number of projects on Auckland's North Shore.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Carpenter

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 37 - 42 per hour, Weekly pay

Competitive Pay + Major Projects - Earn $37-$42 - Paid Weekly
Growth & Development - Lead skilled civil crews with established Client
Ongoing work, career growth, and strong safety culture

Competitive Pay + Major Projects - Earn $37-$42 - Paid Weekly
Growth & Development - Lead skilled civil crews with established Client
Ongoing work, career growth, and strong safety culture

Experienced Civil Foreman wanted for Manukau Auckland. $37–$42/hr leading civil crews on major projects. Strong safety focus and leadership required.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Machine Operators - Expressions of Interest

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$24 - $30 p.h.

* Operating and maintaining production machinery
* Machine set-up, changeovers and basic cleaning
* Supporting production lines to meet daily targets

* Operating and maintaining production machinery
* Machine set-up, changeovers and basic cleaning
* Supporting production lines to meet daily targets

Operate machinery, support production, troubleshoot, ensure quality and dispatch; fit, reliable, licensed team player with manufacturing experience.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

20d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Construction- Civil Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 24 - 28 per hour

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)

26d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

DUCT INSTALLER - ANTARCTICA

at Tradestaff Global

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Build Long term Friendships.
$68.33 Contract Rate, 54 hours per week. Save $ Working Away.
An Opportunity Most People Don’t Get to Experience.

Build Long term Friendships.
$68.33 Contract Rate, 54 hours per week. Save $ Working Away.
An Opportunity Most People Don’t Get to Experience.

DUCT INSTALLERS: An adventure in ANTARCTICA awaits—dedicate your time, then enjoy a long, rewarding break.

subClassification: Air Conditioning & RefrigerationAir Conditioning & Refrigeration

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Civil Drainlayer

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Installation of reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) and large diameter stormwater
Construction and installation of precast concrete manholes
Benching and channeling of manholes to specification

Installation of reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) and large diameter stormwater
Construction and installation of precast concrete manholes
Benching and channeling of manholes to specification

Drainlayers Required ASAP

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

22h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Drainage Labourer

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

NZD 35 - 42 per hour

$28 - $35 depending on experience!
Mount Roskill – easy access from central/south Auckland!
Consistent, ongoing work – not a short-term job!

$28 - $35 depending on experience!
Mount Roskill – easy access from central/south Auckland!
Consistent, ongoing work – not a short-term job!

We’re looking for experienced drainage labourers who know their way around trenches and underground services. This job is in Mt Roskill.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

General Carpenter

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $32 p.h. + Weekly Pay + 50 Hrs Plus

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 experienced in formwork, boxing, concrete, structural and finishing carpentry? We want to hear from you! Join our growing team!

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Machine Operator

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$25-28

Immediate start
Long term opportunity
Based in Hornby

Immediate start
Long term opportunity
Based in Hornby

Our client is looking for a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join their busy manufacturing plant.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

13d ago

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