Excavator Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Digger Operator

This is a Full time job

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)

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Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Are you to the go-to person when it comes to deep trenching, trench-shields, and excavation? HEB Canterbury are looking for a drainage Foreperson

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed forty eight minutes ago

Experienced Excavator Operator – GPS & Final Trim Experience

at DRIVE Recruitment

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This is a Full time job

Paraparaumu, Wellington

$35 – $45 per hour

Local Family business
On-going growth
Local work

Local Family business
On-going growth
Local work

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Excavator Operator to join a well-established and respected civil and earthworks contractor.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

48m ago

Listed two days ago

Machine Operator

at Spectrum Drainage & Contracting Limited

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This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Machine Operator for excavation, drainage, and civil works projects in Queenstown.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Otago

$30 – $40 per hour

Potential for big hours and long-term work across the region
An opportunity to work for a people-first company that genuinely values its team
A chance to continue building your skills & experience within the civil industry

Potential for big hours and long-term work across the region
An opportunity to work for a people-first company that genuinely values its team
A chance to continue building your skills & experience within the civil industry

Are you an experienced excavator operator OR someone that has a great attitude, your W,T,R endorsements, and keen to get some time in the seat?

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Leading Hand / Excavator Drill Operator

at Stanaway Marine Services Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

Must have experience in operating 1.8 - 16T machines - retaining wall construction, timber piling.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

Listed six days ago

Experienced excavator operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

$32 – $40 per hour

Competitive hourly rates
Immediate Start
Supportive , inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Competitive hourly rates
Immediate Start
Supportive , inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Skilled excavator operator needed. Competitive pay, career growth, and strong safety culture in Te Rapa.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Machine Operator - Night Shift

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.

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.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Excavator Operator

at Moore Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$40 – $45 per hour + bonus

Are you a positive and experienced excavator operator looking to expand your knowledge base? Join our team for varied and interesting work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Manukau, Auckland

$28 – $36 per hour

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Flexible casual work on major construction projects. Competitive rates & career development opportunities await.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Lead Excavator Operator (Civil Construction)

at Livic Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

Lead Excavator Operator - Foreman (Civil Construction)

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Digger Operator

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

NZD 30 - 38 per hour + work vehicle

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Experienced excavator operator needed for civil drainage and earthworks projects. Varied work, solid crew, strong hourly rates.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Excavator Operator - Site, Foundation & Slab Prep

at Wrightway Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$33 per hour

Experienced digger operator wanted for Christchurch residential foundation excavation.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Excavator Operator

at OneStaff Invercargill

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Competitive Weekly Pay

Immediate Start for the right person with upskilling opportunity's available

Immediate Start for the right person with upskilling opportunity's available

With a number of major projects coming on line we have opportunities for experienced excavator operators across our clients civil and drainage sector

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Foreman / Drainlayers / Operators / Drivers

at Cargill Contracting Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Seeking experienced Foremen, Drainlayers, and Operators to work on roading, earthworks, and drainage projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Off-Siders/Labourers

at TDG Environmental

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Real career growth opportunities
Competitive hourly pay
Stable, ongoing work with a well-established and growing company

Real career growth opportunities
Competitive hourly pay
Stable, ongoing work with a well-established and growing company

Join our team as an Off‑Sider and get hands‑on experience supporting our Driver/Operators on essential drainage and infrastructure work.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19h 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

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)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Excavator Operators

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 38 - 40 per hour, On going work

Competitive pay
on going work opportunity
Variety of work and opportunities to expand your skills

Competitive pay
on going work opportunity
Variety of work and opportunities to expand your skills

Operate GPS-equipped excavators on infrastructure works at the Waihi mining site with weekly pay and long-term opportunities.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Excavator / Digger operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Beachlands, Auckland

$28 – $32 per hour

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Excavator / Digger operator required by a well-known company can lead to full time employment for the right candidate

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

GPS Excavator Operator – Final Trim

at MS Civil Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

We have several opportunities available for experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing civil construction team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Civil Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, 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)

21h ago

Listed eight days ago

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Are you to the go-to person when it comes to deep trenching, trench-shields, and excavation? HEB Canterbury are looking for a drainage Foreperson

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

GPS Excavator operator

at Adecco New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Negotiable rates
Project confirmed until 2032
Overtime opportunities

Negotiable rates
Project confirmed until 2032
Overtime opportunities

Operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Machine Operator

at Bakerboys

This is a Full time job

Wainoni, Canterbury

$26 – $30 per hour

Reliable Bakery Machine Operator needed for production team in Wainoni.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operators

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Cashmere, Canterbury

Temp to Perm roles
Contracts confirmed past 2027
$30-34p/h Starting Rate

Temp to Perm roles
Contracts confirmed past 2027
$30-34p/h Starting Rate

Experienced Operators needed for multiple sites, Drainage works, Subdivision and Bulk Digout works across Christchurch. $30-34+ p/h

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

23d ago•Expiring

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

$35ph - $38ph + Paid travel + OT after 40 hrs

This is a full time permanent role with our client
Supportive and tight-knit team culture that values hard work and collaboration
Strong and growing pipeline of projects, offering long-term security

This is a full time permanent role with our client
Supportive and tight-knit team culture that values hard work and collaboration
Strong and growing pipeline of projects, offering long-term security

We're busy as ever and need a machine operator who's ready and rearing. With solid skills in your toolkit, you'll jump right into the action!

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

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

at Apex Civil Ltd

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)

14d ago

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