Drilling Operator Jobs in Te Rapa Waikato, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Experienced Drill Operator

This is a Full time job

Great career opportunity and development
Awesome and supportive team
Well established, trusted drill and blast company

Great career opportunity and development
Awesome and supportive team
Well established, trusted drill and blast company

We require an Experienced Drill Rig Operator to join us in delivering quality and effective drilling services safely to our customers and projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Skilled Labourers - Water, Drainage & Drilling

at Waipa Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

A strong company culture focused on teamwork, respect, and quality service.
Consistent local work with long-term stability
Competitive hourly rate and benefits

A strong company culture focused on teamwork, respect, and quality service.
Consistent local work with long-term stability
Competitive hourly rate and benefits

Hands-on role with great gear and good people. Join a respected Waikato crew delivering water, drainage, and drilling projects.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed nineteen days ago

Experienced Drill Operator

at REDBULL POWDER CO

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato

Great career opportunity and development
Awesome and supportive team
Well established, trusted drill and blast company

Great career opportunity and development
Awesome and supportive team
Well established, trusted drill and blast company

We require an Experienced Drill Rig Operator to join us in delivering quality and effective drilling services safely to our customers and projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Skilled Labourers - Water, Drainage & Drilling

at Waipa Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

A strong company culture focused on teamwork, respect, and quality service.
Consistent local work with long-term stability
Competitive hourly rate and benefits

A strong company culture focused on teamwork, respect, and quality service.
Consistent local work with long-term stability
Competitive hourly rate and benefits

Hands-on role with great gear and good people. Join a respected Waikato crew delivering water, drainage, and drilling projects.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Driller

at Waipa Civil Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive Salary
Opportunities for career development within established company
Excellent Company Culture

Competitive Salary
Opportunities for career development within established company
Excellent Company Culture

Join us as a Driller! Operate advanced machinery, work on diverse projects, and grow your skills with Waipa Civil.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Drainage Excavator Operator

at Waipa Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$35 – $45 per hour

Join Waipa Civil as an Operator - modern gear, solid team, and a strong pipeline of projects across the Waikato.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twenty four minutes ago

Stone Benchtop Installer

at AGB STONE WAIKATO

Be an early applicant

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

$30 – $40 per hour

On the job training
Travel and learn daily
Ongoing career development in an ever growing NZ wide company

On the job training
Travel and learn daily
Ongoing career development in an ever growing NZ wide company

The role is varied and dynamic and every day will be different. You will be working with some amazing stone products to be proud of.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24m ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Excavator Operator

at Dempsey Wood Civil Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

Join a long-standing family-owned company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Production Operator

at ANZCO Foods Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join one of NZ’s leading exporters
Attractive Remuneration Package
Be part of a business that can take you places

Join one of NZ’s leading exporters
Attractive Remuneration Package
Be part of a business that can take you places

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Production Operator to join our production team.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

26d ago

Listed two days ago

Operator - Cutting

at Real Steel Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hautapu, Waikato

Long-term role with a well-established NZ-owned company
Varied hands-on work using modern laser and plasma cutting machinery
Supportive, down-to-earth team in a brand-new, purpose-built factory

Long-term role with a well-established NZ-owned company
Varied hands-on work using modern laser and plasma cutting machinery
Supportive, down-to-earth team in a brand-new, purpose-built factory

Be part of the team at Real Steel’s new Hautapu factory, operating modern cutting machinery in a hands-on role with real long-term career pathways

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Mine Operator

at Bt Mining Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rotowaro, Waikato

$33 – $35.46 per hour

Are you looking to break into the mining sector? If you have a solid background in civil or forestry, this is the perfect opportunity.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

24d ago

Listed four hours ago

Front Line Digger Operator

at GT Civil

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$38 – $45 per hour

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, down-to-earth team where your skills are valued and your experience makes a real impact on site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Timber Joiners and Machine Operators

at Rightmove Recruitment NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$28.00 to $34.00 depending on experience

Immediate start available
Permanent Opportunity
Good rates of weekly pay

Immediate start available
Permanent Opportunity
Good rates of weekly pay

Secure forward work. Great rates of weekly pay. Small friendly team. Don't delay apply today.

Recruited byTrish Dench

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Extrusion Operator

at PPL Plastic Solutions

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Afternoon shift Extrusion Operator role. Work with modern machinery, build your skills, and be part of a supportive manufacturing team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Drainlayer

at CB Civil and Drainage Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$35 – $42 per hour

Lead drainage projects with competitive pay, training, and career growth
Join a people-first team with strong values and a flat management structure
Work on major infrastructure with a supportive, energetic crew

Lead drainage projects with competitive pay, training, and career growth
Join a people-first team with strong values and a flat management structure
Work on major infrastructure with a supportive, energetic crew

Join our team in Hamilton as a Drainlayer! Grow your skills, take on rewarding projects, and be part of a supportive, dynamic environment.

subClassification: PlumbersPlumbers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Concrete Technicians | Leading Hands | Supervisors

at Surfprep - Concrete Intelligence

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$28 – $38 per hour

Consistent work hours
Competitive pay rates
Good culture, well looked after

Consistent work hours
Competitive pay rates
Good culture, well looked after

Hiring Concrete Technicians, Leading Hands & Supervisors. Consistent hours, competitive pay, great culture. Auckland & Waikato.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Forklift Operator/Class 2 Driver

at Motion Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Te Rapa, Waikato

$25.00 to $27.00 + 8% Holiday Pay

Experienced Forklift Operator + Class 2 Relief Driving +NZ Owned Company + Weekly Pay

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

27d ago

Listed ten days ago

Plastics Extrusion Operator

at ARB Corporation

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Great opportunity to join an industry leading organisation
Permanent, full-time position with a friendly team environment
Excellent staff discounts across the ARB Group

Great opportunity to join an industry leading organisation
Permanent, full-time position with a friendly team environment
Excellent staff discounts across the ARB Group

We specialise in thermoforming of large parts and plastics sheet extrusion and we are looking for an Extrusion Operator to join our dynamic team!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Insulation Installers Waikato

at EnergySmart Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

$25 – $35 per hour

Very competitive rate of pay
Great team environment
On-the-job training

Very competitive rate of pay
Great team environment
On-the-job training

Insulation Installers required to join our busy Hamilton branch

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Plastics Technician - Extrusion

at H J Asmuss & Co Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Competitive wage rate
Great Benefits including Southern Cross Health Insurance & Life Insurance
Upcoming Brand New Site

Competitive wage rate
Great Benefits including Southern Cross Health Insurance & Life Insurance
Upcoming Brand New Site

Great opportunity for experienced Plastics Technician to join our busy Te Rapa manufacturing site. Apply now and be part of our growing team

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

11d ago

Listed three days ago

General Worker

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

23.95-25.60

Full time hours
Ongoing assignment
Supportive team environment

Full time hours
Ongoing assignment
Supportive team environment

General labourer needed for hands-on work including site prep, lifting, material handling, and cleanup, Reliable, fit, and team-oriented, and punctual

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Machine Operator – Roll Forming (Afternoon Shift)

at Dimond

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Hamilton Branch
Monday to Friday, 2.30-11pm
Gantry crane, forklift & machine operation

Hamilton Branch
Monday to Friday, 2.30-11pm
Gantry crane, forklift & machine operation

You’ll be operating roll‑forming machinery to produce high‑quality roofing and cladding products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Sales Representative

at Hand Tool HOuse

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join the fun at Tradezone Frankton as a Sales Representative! Connect with customers and boost sales in the exciting world of tools!

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Machine Operator

at Nexus Agoge Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Melville, Waikato

Full time hours | Afternoon Shift
Excellent career progression opportunities
Competitive hourly rate

Full time hours | Afternoon Shift
Excellent career progression opportunities
Competitive hourly rate

Join our client as a Production Machine Operator on the Afternoon Shift

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Machine Operator- Afternoon Shift (Full Time)

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$26 – $28 per hour

Consistent full-time hours with overtime paid after 45 hours
Career growth and training in a stable manufacturing environment
Supportive team culture with a focus on long-term employment

Consistent full-time hours with overtime paid after 45 hours
Career growth and training in a stable manufacturing environment
Supportive team culture with a focus on long-term employment

Afternoon shift Machine Operator role. Physical work, great team, overtime after 45 hrs. Ideal for reliable workers wanting long-term growth.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Operator - Press Brake

at Real Steel Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hautapu, Waikato

Supportive, down-to-earth team in a modern, purpose-built factory
Varied hands-on press brake work producing high-quality steel components
Well-established NZ-owned business

Supportive, down-to-earth team in a modern, purpose-built factory
Varied hands-on press brake work producing high-quality steel components
Well-established NZ-owned business

Join the team at Real Steel’s new Hautapu factory, working hands-on with modern machinery in a supportive team with genuine long-term opportunities

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Arborists, Utility Arborists and Trainee Arborists

at Franklin Trees

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Join our team working outdoors. Whether you’re starting out or experienced, we offer training, steady work, and a clear career path.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Construction Workers- Carpenters, Hammerhands, Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Hamilton, Waikato

$28 – $40 per hour

Long term projects
Weekly Pay
Competitive Pay rates

Long term projects
Weekly Pay
Competitive Pay rates

We are looking for experienced construction professionals to work on long term projects. Multiple projects and opportunities for the right candidates.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed three days ago