Excavator Operator Trainee Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 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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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)

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Listed twenty three days ago

We’re Hiring - Apprentice Drainlayer / Labourer

at BNG Drainage Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Apprentice Drainlayer $25-$35. Labourer $24-$28

A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career in the civil drainage industry.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

23d ago

Listed three days ago

Junior Civil Team Member

at All Drains Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$25 – $27 per hour

Competitive pay with dependable hours.
Grow with a values-driven company invested in developing crew members.
Hands-on variety - no two days are the same.

Competitive pay with dependable hours.
Grow with a values-driven company invested in developing crew members.
Hands-on variety - no two days are the same.

Join our civil crew on reinstatement, dig-up repairs, and drainage work across Auckland. Build your future with a team that's going places.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d 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 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 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 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 five days ago

Trainee Cable Jointer

at Omexom New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Company provided Life Insurance

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Company provided Life Insurance

We are currently seeking to employ a Trainee Cable Jointer to attain a National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointing Distribution)

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d 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 nine days ago

Trainee Laboratory Technician

at Stevenson

This is a Full time job

Drury, Auckland

Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
We make it a priority to invest in our people
Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits

Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
We make it a priority to invest in our people
Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits

Hands on trainee role learning lab testing of construction materials, working to IANZ standards with training, teamwork, and a strong safety culture

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Trainee Cable Jointer - Hope, Tasman based - Electricity Distribution Industry

at Delta

This is a Full time job

Hope, Tasman

Competitive hourly rate + Benefits

Training where you will be supported every step of the way
Great work culture and a 100% commitment to safety
Earn while you learn; all PPE and PPC provided

Training where you will be supported every step of the way
Great work culture and a 100% commitment to safety
Earn while you learn; all PPE and PPC provided

Calling all enthusiastic and motivated candidates who are interested in starting their career in the Electrical Distribution Industry.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

3d 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 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 eleven days ago

Trainee Track Worker

at KiwiRail

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Grow your development and move up the ladder
In the field and classroom
Permanent, Wellington based

Grow your development and move up the ladder
In the field and classroom
Permanent, Wellington based

Great opportunity!

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

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

11d 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 twelve 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)

12d 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 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 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

Skilled Trade Staff Required - Northland

at United Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive renumeration
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

Competitive renumeration
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

We are expanding our team and looking for experienced, motivated civil construction workers ready to make an impact in the Northland region.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Digger Operator

at Friday Homes

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

We’re on the hunt for a skilled Excavator Operator to join the Friday Homes crew.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5d 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

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 twenty three 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)

23d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Civil Construction Staff Wanted

at Wellington Contracting

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Wellington Contracting, a respected civil company serving the wider Wellington region, is looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed nine days ago