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

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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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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)

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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 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 twenty four days ago

Drainlayers / Civil Operators / Water Tech's / Concreter's & kerbys / STMS's

at Apex Civil Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$25 – $50 per hour

Experienced civil workers wanted for Bay of Plenty projects. Great pay, career growth, training, and strong team culture.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d 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

Expiring soon

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 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 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 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 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 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

Listed five days ago

Machine Operator

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Waitakere, Auckland

NZD 35 - 45 per hour + Monthly Social Events

Operate modern civil plant across drainage, earthworks, trenching & 3 Waters
Competitive pay + steady full-time work + career growth + good company
Join a practical, safety-focused team + genuinely valued

Operate modern civil plant across drainage, earthworks, trenching & 3 Waters
Competitive pay + steady full-time work + career growth + good company
Join a practical, safety-focused team + genuinely valued

Hands-on Machine Operator role on Auckland civil across 3 Waters projects

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Concrete Placers and a Concrete Pump Operator

at The Concrete People Lord & Co Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

$24 – $35 per hour

The Concrete People Lord & Co Ltd are looking for experienced staff due to our workload. The work is varied, Commercial, residential, rural

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$30-$35/hr with great culture and benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay + 45 Hours Plus + Monday To Saturday
Temp to Perm Opportunities + Wellington Based + Further Development & Training
Join Largescale Civil & Infrastructure Projects

Competitive Hourly Pay + 45 Hours Plus + Monday To Saturday
Temp to Perm Opportunities + Wellington Based + Further Development & Training
Join Largescale Civil & Infrastructure Projects

Contribute to the growth of an exceptional Civil team working across the Wellington region on large scale national projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Operator

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Te Kuiti, Waikato

Excellent Pay + Overtime

Immediate start
Great pay + overtime
Monday to Friday or Wednesday to Sunday | 4am – 4pm

Immediate start
Great pay + overtime
Monday to Friday or Wednesday to Sunday | 4am – 4pm

Multi-skilled operator role based just outside Te Kuiti/Otorohanga. Safety-first, hands-on role for motivated workers - Great pay + overtime.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Civil Operators - West Auckland

at ALH Limited

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Westgate, Auckland

$31-$38 per hour

Operate through winter!
Weekly pay!
Immediate starts!

Operate through winter!
Weekly pay!
Immediate starts!

Experienced Civil Operators wanted! Digger, Moxy & Compactor roles available. Great rates, long hours & ongoing winter work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly
Minimum 3 years experience required

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly
Minimum 3 years experience required

Hiring EXPERIENCE EXCAVATOR OPERATORS for the Auckland Region. Apply today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Join major Tauranga civil projects and build real local infrastructure
Competitive pay, weekly wages + full PPE provided
Ongoing work with potential for permanent placement

Join major Tauranga civil projects and build real local infrastructure
Competitive pay, weekly wages + full PPE provided
Ongoing work with potential for permanent placement

Experienced Operators & Class 4/5 Drivers needed in Tauranga. Great pay, weekly wages, PPE, and long-term civil project opportunities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Excavator Operator

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Family culture with excellent rewards and recognition
Late model machines in great condition
Excellent career opportunity with Ross Reid Contractors Ltd

Family culture with excellent rewards and recognition
Late model machines in great condition
Excellent career opportunity with Ross Reid Contractors Ltd

Ross Reid Contractors are currently looking for experienced Excavator Operator to join our Auckland and Queenstown based teams.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, 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)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly
Minimum 3 years experience required

$30.00 to $36.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly
Minimum 3 years experience required

Hiring EXPERIENCE EXCAVATOR OPERATORS for the Bay of Plenty. Apply today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Civils Operator's - Full time - Immediate Start

at Metro Advances Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Civil Operators wanted! Join a great team with guaranteed hours, varied work, and ongoing opportunities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Machine Operator

at Bound Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$30 – $35 per hour + time & a half overtime

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
A competitive hourly rate + overtime scheme
Consistent hours (Mon - Fri) day shifts

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
A competitive hourly rate + overtime scheme
Consistent hours (Mon - Fri) day shifts

Stable, long-term employment, modern equipment, safety-first environment, ongoing training and development, competitive rates + overtime.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil & Earthworks Machine Operators

at Extrastaff

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

$28–$35/hr + Weekly Pay
Ongoing Work Across Auckland's Top Civil Projects
Temp-to-Perm Opportunities for the Right Candidates

$28–$35/hr + Weekly Pay
Ongoing Work Across Auckland's Top Civil Projects
Temp-to-Perm Opportunities for the Right Candidates

We’re on the lookout for experienced Earthworks Operators to join established civil crews across Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Excavator Operators

at Kirimana

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30-32

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Experienced operators needed for ongoing work. Work on a range of civil projects across New Zealand

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

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

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

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

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

Drainlayers / Civil Operators / Water Tech's / Concreter's & kerbys / STMS's

Digger Operator

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

Skilled Excavator Operators for immediate start!

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

Heavy Machine Operator

Dump Trump (Moxy) Operator

Loader Operator - Portables

Roller Operator

Operator/Labourer

Machine Operator

Quarry Operator

Digger & Bulldozer Operator

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

Machine Operator

Concrete Placers and a Concrete Pump Operator

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