Food Operator Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

This is a Contract/Temp job

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Seasoned forklift and reach truck operators are wanted in Auckland. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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This is a featured job

Assistant Restaurant Manager, FOH, CD, Winery & Operations Admin

at Tantalus Estate

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waiheke Island, Auckland

We are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Host, Cellar Door Assistant, Operations Support Administrator and Vintage Cellar Hand.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

Featured

Listed ten days ago

Machine Operator Night Shift

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Drury, Auckland

Monday - Thursday Shifts | Weekly Pay
$29 - 40 per hour - depending on experience
Drury South location

Monday - Thursday Shifts | Weekly Pay
$29 - 40 per hour - depending on experience
Drury South location

Nightshift Machine Operators needed in Drury. 12hr Mon-Thu shifts with day shift training. Food manufacturing/canning experience ideal.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Day Porter - Te Aro, Wellington

at Staffing Agency Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

NZD 28 per hour

Day Porter - Te Aro, Wellington

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Machine Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

at Draft NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Seasoned forklift and reach truck operators are wanted in Auckland. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Production Assistant

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$26 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Monday to Thursday | 5:00 AM start (10-hour shifts)
Temp to perm opportunity with long-term potential

$26 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Monday to Thursday | 5:00 AM start (10-hour shifts)
Temp to perm opportunity with long-term potential

Machine Operator role in Avondale. Early start, 10-hour shifts. Temp to perm opportunity with a well-known manufacturing company.

Recruited byNicole Kristar

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

8h ago

Listed five hours ago

Store Person

at Gallagher

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Shift Allowance + Kiwisaver + Onsite Cafe

Afternoon shift with allowance and consistent weekday hours
Supportive team culture in a global company
Gain valuable warehouse and logistics experience

Afternoon shift with allowance and consistent weekday hours
Supportive team culture in a global company
Gain valuable warehouse and logistics experience

Pick and pack orders, maintain inventory, and support warehouse operations to ensure accurate, timely delivery in a fast-paced team environment.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

5h ago

Listed five hours ago

Production Assistant-Casual

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Morning and Afternoon shifts available
Ongoing training and development provided
Collaborative, supportive team and enjoyable workplace

Morning and Afternoon shifts available
Ongoing training and development provided
Collaborative, supportive team and enjoyable workplace

Join a Pukekohe meat producer as a Production Packer. Casual on-call role, full training, fast-paced team, with chance to go permanent.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5h ago

Listed seven days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator

at Cardinal Logistics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

Push your career forward with Cardinal! 40hrs a week & get paid weekly.
Fixed term ending January 2027
Free on site parking, good team culture, monthly team events and more

Push your career forward with Cardinal! 40hrs a week & get paid weekly.
Fixed term ending January 2027
Free on site parking, good team culture, monthly team events and more

Night shift Forklift Operator wanted! If you have a previous forklift operating experience and want to drive your career to the next step apply today.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Technical/ Production Operator

at Danone Nutricia NZ Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Technical Operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

28d ago

Listed five days ago

Cold Store Production Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunity To Get Bonus Incentives Weekly!

Long Term On-Going Work, With Temp To Perm Opportunities
Full PPE And On-Site Training Provided
Full Time Opportunities Available

Long Term On-Going Work, With Temp To Perm Opportunities
Full PPE And On-Site Training Provided
Full Time Opportunities Available

We are looking for motivated Cold Store Warehouse Pickers to start work ASAP. Full training provided with competitive pay and opportunities to grow.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

5d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Machine Operator + OSH

at Nexus Agoge Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

4-day work week (40 hours)
Immediate start on afternoon shift
Addington location

4-day work week (40 hours)
Immediate start on afternoon shift
Addington location

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Machine & Forklift Operator with a current OSH certificate.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

26d ago

Listed six days ago

Production

at LD New Zealand Ltd - Trading as LD Recruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$27 per hour

Small team where everyone knows your name
6am to 2.30pm shifts Monday to Friday
Airport Oaks location

Small team where everyone knows your name
6am to 2.30pm shifts Monday to Friday
Airport Oaks location

Machine Operator - Immediate Start; Looking for a hands-on role with consistent hours and a great team environment?

Recruited byLinda Dixon

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Delivery Driver/Storeman

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ferrymead, Canterbury

Immediate start + long term role
Day shifts, Tuesday - Saturday + occasional Monday
Must have current OSH + forklift experience

Immediate start + long term role
Day shifts, Tuesday - Saturday + occasional Monday
Must have current OSH + forklift experience

We are seeking an experienced Storeman/Delivery Driver to assist with delivering produce around Christchurch.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

7h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Baking Operations

at Enterprise Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Harewood, Canterbury

$24-$25

Ongoing opportunities
Weekly roster pattern
Free bread

Ongoing opportunities
Weekly roster pattern
Free bread

We are looking for candidates to join our bread manufacturer team on a rotational roster pattern

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

25d ago

Listed ten days ago

Assistant Restaurant Manager, FOH, CD, Winery & Operations Admin

at Tantalus Estate

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waiheke Island, Auckland

We are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Host, Cellar Door Assistant, Operations Support Administrator and Vintage Cellar Hand.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Machine Operator / Line Leader

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pakuranga, Auckland

Termporary role with potential to transition to a permanent position!
Convenient East Auckland Location.
Available Immediately!

Termporary role with potential to transition to a permanent position!
Convenient East Auckland Location.
Available Immediately!

Are you an experienced Line Leader with strong machine operation and line setup expertise? Take the next step in your career with this afternoon shift

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Monday-Friday morning shift offering consistent hours and work-life balance
Be part of a team focused on productivity, safety, and meeting daily goals
Free on-site parking provided

Monday-Friday morning shift offering consistent hours and work-life balance
Be part of a team focused on productivity, safety, and meeting daily goals
Free on-site parking provided

Temp-to-perm Warehouse Store person role! FMCG/3PL, forklift ops, morning shift, great team, growth opportunities, South/ East Auckland.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Weighbridge Operator

at Kinetic Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tamahere, Waikato

Weighbridge Operator needed in Tamahere! $27/hr, 7am–5pm weekdays + half day Saturdays. Excel skills ideal. Stable, ongoing work—apply now!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Forklift Operators – Heavy Freight (5–10 Tonne Machines)

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Forklift Operator + 5–10 Tonne Experience + Heavy & General Freight + 4AM Starts + East Tamaki to Wiri + Full NZ Work Rights

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Laboratory Technician

at DB Breweries Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Join us at DB Waitematā Brewery as a Laboratory Technician in our quality‑driven team.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Quality Assurance - Food Manufacturing

at Priestley's Gourmet Delights

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

We are seeking a reliable Quality Assurance Officer to join our team as a leading producer of meringues, pavlovas and lamingtons.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Process Worker/ Forklift Operator - Pokeno

at Drake New Zealand - Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pokeno, Waikato

Temporary role in Pokeno
4x4 shifts - 12 hours per day - Weekly pay
Potential to turn into a Permanent role

Temporary role in Pokeno
4x4 shifts - 12 hours per day - Weekly pay
Potential to turn into a Permanent role

Process Worker / Forklift Driver role in Pokeno - Working 4x4 shifts - 12 hours per day - With weekly pay.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Product Assessor

at Zespri International Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal Product Assessors needed Apr/May-Oct to complete quality assessments, audits and compliance checks on a rotating roster (incl. weekends).

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Production Labourer

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Immediate Start with Living Wage
Temp to Perm Opportunity
Night & Day Shift Roles Available

Immediate Start with Living Wage
Temp to Perm Opportunity
Night & Day Shift Roles Available

Reliable, hardworking people needed for a busy seafood processing role near the airport. Must be physically fit and ready to get stuck in!

Recruited byHannah Stewart

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

20d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Reach Truck / Forklift Operator – Day & Afternoon Shifts

at Kinetic Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Reach Driver / Operators needed!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

25d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Forklift Operator

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

Set day shift hours (Mon-Fri, 7am to 4.30pm) provide a consistent routine
Competitive hourly pay rate - immediate start
Darfield location

Set day shift hours (Mon-Fri, 7am to 4.30pm) provide a consistent routine
Competitive hourly pay rate - immediate start
Darfield location

Our client is a globally trusted food and beverage company that is on the hunt for an experienced forklift operator at their Darfield site.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

20d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill, Southland

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Work includes operating plant machinery, manual industrial tasks, production processes, and maintaining high standards of equipment care.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Man Up Operator

at OneStaff Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$26 per hour

Temp-to-permanent pathway
Ongoing work with a great team
Immediate start

Temp-to-permanent pathway
Ongoing work with a great team
Immediate start

Operate a Man Up machine to collect stock, accurately pick and pack customer orders, and ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently

Recruited byKrisma Andres

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Driver Partner - $500 Sign Up Bonus*

at Delivereasy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago(Hybrid)

Get paid daily!
Work your own schedule
Uncapped earnings

Get paid daily!
Work your own schedule
Uncapped earnings

Cruise the streets, delivering local flavours to hungry customers. Join NZ's fastest-growing on-demand delivery platform!

subClassification: Couriers, Drivers & Postal ServicesCouriers, Drivers & Postal Services

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

5d ago

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