Equipment Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

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2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Production & Machinery Operator

at Talent Right

This is a Full time job

Kimbolton, Manawatu

Stable, long-standing family-run operation
Varied seasonal work with modern equipment
Right attitude valued as much as machinery experience

Hands-on farm role at a well-established NZ bulb grower, spanning tractor work, cultivation, and harvest across varied seasonal crops.

14d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Quarry Operator

at Kaipara Limited

This is a Full time job

Brookby, Auckland

Join a privately owned company who focuses on Health and Safety.
Permanent Full-time role.
Work within an industry leader

Brookby Quarry is looking for experienced Machine Operators to join our valued team.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Loader & Excavator Operators

at Complete Crushing Services

Immediate start

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$50 per hour (AUD)

AUD $50 per hour casual rate
Flights from New Zealand and accommodation provided
Shared company car provided

Loader & Excavator Operators | Mobile crushing near Orange, NSW | $50/hr + NZ flights, accommodation & shared car | 12-hour shifts

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Mobile Plant Operators - FIFO 2/1 to QLD

at REGROUP Australia

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

FIFO 2/1 from New Zealand to Mt Isa, Queensland!
Immediate start available
Long term opportunity with a tight-knit and supportive team

Re:GROUP are looking for Mobile Plant Operators located in South NZ seeking an opportunity for FIFO to Mt Isa, QLD!

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Heavy Equipment Operators

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Skilled operators needed now.
Immediate start for quality candidates
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in- Most important!

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators wanted for long term Civil projects. Competitive rates, consistent hours and great opportunities.

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Machine Operator

at Marketing Impact

This is a Full time job

Mount Cook, Wellington

Awesome team
Heaps of support and training
Great culture

Experienced mail house machine operator looking for a new challenge in a busy team environment.

8d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Excavator Operators

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverdale, Auckland

Experienced operating 3.5T to 20T excavators
Skilled in trenching for Drainage and Watermains
Must be reliable, hardworking and punctual with a strong work ethic

Experienced Excavator Operators wanted for a major North Auckland drainage project. 12+ months of work, 50 to 55 hours weekly.

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Machine Operator - Tray Sealer

at Willow Tree Produce Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$28 – $32 per hour

Grow your skills with hands-on machine operation and upskilling opportunities.
Join a supportive, friendly team with approachable management.
Full-time, stable role in an essential industry with career growth potential.

Join a growing food company as a machine operator. Stable full-time role, supportive team, career growth.

12d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Plastics Extrusion Operator

at ARB Corporation

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

The opportunity for career advancement and skills development
A 3-day weekend each week
Excellent staff discounts across the ARB Group

We specialise in plastics sheet extrusion and we are looking for an experienced Extrusion Operator to join our small and robust team.

18h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Gravel Crushing Operator

at Central Aggregates Limited

This is a Full time job

Winton, Southland

$40 – $50 per hour

Experienced Aggregate Crushing Plant Operator to operate and maintain crushing plants effectively to achieve production goals.

22d ago

Listed three days ago

LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) Machine Operator

at E-Leviate Pharma Ltd

This is a Full time job

Northcote, Auckland

Work across production operations, from material preparation and batching through inspection, packaging and cleanroom support.

3d ago

Listed one day ago

MACHINE OPERATOR - Steel Manufacturing & Fabrication

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 – $30 per hour

• Full-time, ongoing employment
• A hands-on role working with steel products and production machinery
• A supportive team environment.

Join an established steel manufacturing team operating machinery and handling steel products in a hands-on production role.

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Excavator Operator

at Grant Hood Contracting

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

$34 – $36 per hour

Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
A supportive, family‑oriented work environment
Company with strong values

Operate heavy machinery and contribute to safe, efficient construction and civil projects.

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Labourers with Class 2 or 4

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$28p/h to $35p/h based on skill

Join a crew that puts its people first!
$28-$35 p/h, typically 50 hrs a week
Ongoing training and real career progression

Permanent Civil Labourer roles in Queenstown with an award-winning contractor. Steady hours, real training and clear career progression.

Recruited byKelly Roach

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Experienced Operator

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato(Hybrid)

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Experince operating Excavators 3-25ton
Looking for reliable, punctual operators who take pride in their work.

Experienced Excavator Operators wanted in Hamilton.

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

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

at WAIKATO DRILLING LTD

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

Waikato Drilling is looking for a Class 4 Truck Driver & Machine Operators in Rotorua. Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Digger Operator

at Veza Drainage Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

Experienced Digger Operator for earthworks and drainage work with a growing family-owned civil business.

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Packaging Machine Setter & Technical Operator

at Patties Food New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand
Hands-on production team leadership role
Strong safety, quality and continuous-improvement focus

Lead the safe and efficient operation of our Auckland bagging line and help a great team deliver quality food products.

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Multi Skilled Operators

at TW Civil and Infrastructure Limited

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Variety of Work – Get hands-on with diverse civil construction and earthworks
Growing Local Business – Join a rapidly growing company
Make an Impact

Operate civil plant, support infrastructure projects and help deliver safe, high-quality work across Hawke's Bay.

5d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

GPS Digger operator

at DR Earthworks Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Experienced Digger Operator for full time, ongoing earthworks work.

15d ago

Listed five days ago

Machine Operator - Aluminium Extrusions

at Vulcan

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive hourly rate + weekly pay + stable work

Weekly pay with steady Mon-Fri hours and early 2:30pm finishes every day
Full training provided - no extrusion experience needed to get started
Real career growth with a stable, growing metals business across NZ

Operate aluminium extrusion machines in Hamilton. Mon-Fri, 6:30am-2:30pm. Weekly pay, onsite gym, full training and long-term career growth at Vulcan.

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Production Operator

at Winstone Wallboards

This is a Full time job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

Great benefits inc performance driven awards & education support for your family
Part of Fletcher Building with lots of opportunity for future career growth
Work in a safety focused team, with a good culture & great people

Alternating morning and night shift pattern: 2 day shifts (7 am – 7 pm), then 2 night shifts (7 pm – 7 am), followed by 4 days off.

1d ago

Listed one day ago