Entry Level Loader Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Quarry Operator

This is a Full time job

Be part of a close-knit crew, you’ll operate a range of heavy machinery and equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

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Christchurch Up to $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators

at Bodman Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $45 per hour

Big machines bigger ambitions BTB Group wants people who show up ready to work.
Not a desk insight Your office is a cab or a muddy site in the middle of nowhere

Big machines bigger ambitions BTB Group wants people who show up ready to work.
Not a desk insight Your office is a cab or a muddy site in the middle of nowhere

Christchurch Is Booming And BTB Group Needs Bodies On The Tools. Real Work, Honest Pay, Good Crew. Get On Site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed two days ago

Quarry Operator

at Gleeson Quarries

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Be part of a close-knit crew, you’ll operate a range of heavy machinery and equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Christchurch Up to $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators

at Bodman Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $45 per hour

Big machines bigger ambitions BTB Group wants people who show up ready to work.
Not a desk insight Your office is a cab or a muddy site in the middle of nowhere

Big machines bigger ambitions BTB Group wants people who show up ready to work.
Not a desk insight Your office is a cab or a muddy site in the middle of nowhere

Christchurch Is Booming And BTB Group Needs Bodies On The Tools. Real Work, Honest Pay, Good Crew. Get On Site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Mill Operator

at Palmer Resources Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Te Pahu, Waikato

$25 – $30 per hour

Mill Operator role at our Te Pahu Limestone milling site.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

25d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Day Shift Operator

at Pure Oil New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Day Shift Operator at oilseed crush plant in Rolleston, operating machinery and supporting 24/7 operations.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Operator and Hydro-Technician - Multiple positions available

at Hydro Specialists Ltd

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Variety & Hands-On Work – No two days are the same
Strong Team Culture – Join a supportive, tight-knit crew
Training & Career Growth – Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

Variety & Hands-On Work – No two days are the same
Strong Team Culture – Join a supportive, tight-knit crew
Training & Career Growth – Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

Join a skilled, hardworking team delivering hydro-excavation, drainage & vacuum services across Auckland. Variety, growth & great culture

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

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

at WAIKATO DRILLING LTD

Expiring soon

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)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Service Center Operator

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Bell Block, Taranaki

Fast progression for those with the right drive and attitude
Competitive remuneration including Life, Income and Medical Insurance
Immediate start possible!

Fast progression for those with the right drive and attitude
Competitive remuneration including Life, Income and Medical Insurance
Immediate start possible!

A great entry role to learn the business and grow your career. It's hard work in a challenging environment supporting NZ farmers.

subClassification: Customer Service - Customer FacingCustomer Service - Customer Facing

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

General Duties Stevedores

at C3 Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Start a new career working on the port in a hands-on role asissting with the loading and discharging of cargo from vessels.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

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

25d ago

Listed five days ago

Quarry Operator

at Winstone Aggregates

This is a Full time job

Belmont, Wellington

Belmont Quarry location
Full time hours guaranteed, weekly paid
Strong focus on safety and teamwork, with opportunities to upskill

Belmont Quarry location
Full time hours guaranteed, weekly paid
Strong focus on safety and teamwork, with opportunities to upskill

Settle into 2026 with Winstone Aggregates! Join an industry leader as a Mobile Plant Quarry Operator and start fresh today!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Limestone Processing Machine Operator

at Palmer Resources Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Springfield, Canterbury

$25 – $30 per hour

Competitive Hourly Rates
Modern Equipment

Competitive Hourly Rates
Modern Equipment

Machine Operator role at Springfield Lime Co

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

25d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Operator - Loader / Exacavator

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

We are seeking an experienced and driven heavy machinery operator to join our friendly team at Living Earth.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed sixteen days 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)

16d ago

Listed twenty three 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)

23d ago

Listed nine days ago

Skilled Excavator Operators for immediate start!

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator experienced in drainage, trenching, pipe installation and infrastructure projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Digger Operators

at The Barracks Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$32 – $45 per hour

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: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Dispatch Operator

at JOYN

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Levin, Manawatu

$27.50 per hour

Varied role including forklift operation, loading and wrapping timber products
Basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting
Well established, locally owned Levin employer with a great reputation

Varied role including forklift operation, loading and wrapping timber products
Basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting
Well established, locally owned Levin employer with a great reputation

Join the Techlam team in Levin and ensure smooth dispatch operations for the business

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

25d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Civil Crew – Class 4/5 Drivers, Machine Operators & Labourers

at Kiwi Staff

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$25 – $36 per hour

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Hiring Class 4–5 Drivers, WTR Operators & Civil Labourers for ongoing Waikato projects—competitive pay and steady work available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive pay rate

Perm job
Consistent work with 40+ hours each week
Career development Opportunities

Perm job
Consistent work with 40+ hours each week
Career development Opportunities

We're on the lookout for experienced Heavy Machine Operators to join our team in Waihi

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Dump Trump (Moxy) Operator

at Equip People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Supportive crew and strong site culture
6 days a week (Mon - Sat) - $30 per hour
4+ months with potential to go longer

Supportive crew and strong site culture
6 days a week (Mon - Sat) - $30 per hour
4+ months with potential to go longer

Take the wheel on a major civil project in Palmerston North—secure steady work as a Dump Truck (Moxy) Operator with a strong, reliable team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Loader Operator - Portables

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

This is a hands-on role, where you'll operate a loader, alongside a portable crushing plant across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Roller Operator

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Grow your career with real support and global strength behind you
Join a collaborative, people-first team that values your impact
Life & Health insurance, birthday off, and heaps more benefits!

Grow your career with real support and global strength behind you
Join a collaborative, people-first team that values your impact
Life & Health insurance, birthday off, and heaps more benefits!

We’re looking for a Roller Operator to join our Surfacing team. You will keep our roads smooth, compact, and looking sharp.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Quarry Operator

at Stevenson

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
We provide support for our staff to gain their A & B grade quarry qualification
Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits

Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
We provide support for our staff to gain their A & B grade quarry qualification
Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits

join us as a Quarry Operator in a safety first, team driven workplace

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed ten days ago

Operator/Labourer

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

On Job Training provided + Must be able to multi task
MUST have a Full Class 1 Drivers license minimum
Must be available to work weekends and Nights

On Job Training provided + Must be able to multi task
MUST have a Full Class 1 Drivers license minimum
Must be available to work weekends and Nights

Operating machinery with training provided. Must hold a Full NZ Class 1 licence, be tech savvy,multi task and physically fit

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Machine Operator

at JKay Civil Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $45 per hour

Machine Operator - Class 1 Licence, Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsed required. Class 2 preferred. Experienced with drainage and trenching.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Service Centre Operator - Hastings 1

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

This is a Full time job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Fast-track progression for driven people with the right attitude
Enjoy peace of mind and opportunities with a stable NZ employer
Competitive Rem, Life, Income, Critical Illness, Medical Insurance

Fast-track progression for driven people with the right attitude
Enjoy peace of mind and opportunities with a stable NZ employer
Competitive Rem, Life, Income, Critical Illness, Medical Insurance

Rewarding frontline role supporting our customers, with real opportunities to grow your skills and career at Ballance.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Bogger Operator

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive hourly rate & benefits

Competitive package including Healthcare, Life Insurance + Free Gym Membership
7 on 7 off lifestyle roster - work only half the year!
No more FIFO – live in Waihi Beach, 5 minutes from the mine site

Competitive package including Healthcare, Life Insurance + Free Gym Membership
7 on 7 off lifestyle roster - work only half the year!
No more FIFO – live in Waihi Beach, 5 minutes from the mine site

Experience an unbeatable lifestyle of a residential mining location, a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and awe-inspiring scenery.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

18d ago

Listed nine days ago

Entry Level Welding / Light Engineering

at Reliance Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

$26 – $30 per hour

Short or long term options
Day or Evening options
Options for MIG or TIG Welders

Short or long term options
Day or Evening options
Options for MIG or TIG Welders

Short- or long-term work for MIG or TIG welders. You don’t need tickets or lots of experience, you only need entry level skills.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Labourers and Operators

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Competitive

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Civil Labourers & Operators We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Civil Labourers and Machine Operators for multiple ongoing

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

at Franklin Smith

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

We’re looking for experienced operators who understand the industry and know what it takes to get the job done right.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

108 entry level loader operator jobs in New Zealand

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Christchurch Up to $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators

Quarry Operator

Christchurch Up to $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators

Mill Operator

Day Shift Operator

Operator and Hydro-Technician - Multiple positions available

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

Service Center Operator

General Duties Stevedores

Quarry Operator

Limestone Processing Machine Operator

Operator - Loader / Exacavator

Digger Operator

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

Skilled Excavator Operators for immediate start!

Digger Operators

Dispatch Operator

Civil Crew – Class 4/5 Drivers, Machine Operators & Labourers

Heavy Machine Operator

Dump Trump (Moxy) Operator

Loader Operator - Portables

Roller Operator

Quarry Operator

Operator/Labourer

Machine Operator

Digger & Bulldozer Operator

Service Centre Operator - Hastings 1

Bogger Operator

Entry Level Welding / Light Engineering

Civil Labourers and Operators

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

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