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

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Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

$30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Forklift operators wanted for the 2026 Kiwifruit Season! $30.90/hr + 8% holiday pay, Mount Maunganui, day & night shifts.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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QC Technician I (6 months)

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Join our dynamics team for more learning opportunities!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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Listed four days ago

Process Workers Needed

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

Weekly Pay
Opportunity for long term opportunities
Must be comfortable working with both live & processed chicken

Weekly Pay
Opportunity for long term opportunities
Must be comfortable working with both live & processed chicken

This is a hands on position working within a meat works environment; handling both live and processed chicken

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Factory Process Worker

at Mills Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunsandel, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Great pay, night shift allowance & free bus service
Join a leading NZ dairy processor near Rolleston - full training provided
Career growth opportunities & supportive team environment

Great pay, night shift allowance & free bus service
Join a leading NZ dairy processor near Rolleston - full training provided
Career growth opportunities & supportive team environment

Build your career with a leading dairy manufacturer near Rolleston. Great pay, shift allowances, free transport and supportive training. Apply now!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

20d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Machine Operator - Visy Glass

at VISY

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

competitive hourly rate plus shift loadings

fixed term, Fulltime, rolling shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off.
Free Parking, On Site Gym and Physio.
Work with a committed & supportive team, who are masters of their craft!

fixed term, Fulltime, rolling shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off.
Free Parking, On Site Gym and Physio.
Work with a committed & supportive team, who are masters of their craft!

Seeking Operators to join our team in Visy Glass, Penrose, Auckland. Full-time, 6-month fixed term positions

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

26d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Technical/ Production Operator

at Danone Nutricia NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Technical Operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Wool Scourer / Processing Operator

at EQUIP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Seasonal opportunity with an immediate start
Hastings based
Weekly wages plus 8% holiday pay

Seasonal opportunity with an immediate start
Hastings based
Weekly wages plus 8% holiday pay

NZ‑owned company supporting the primary sector is looking for experienced, reliable seasonal Wool Scourers to join their processing team.

Recruited bySonya Trott

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Machine Operator + OSH

at Nexus Agoge Recruitment

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)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Baking Operations

at Enterprise Recruitment

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)

10d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Process Operators

at Drake New Zealand - Hamilton

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Wages paid weekly

Competitive Pay & Flexible Shifts
Gain Industry Experience with a Leading Dairy Company
Work in Multiple Locations Across the Waikato

Competitive Pay & Flexible Shifts
Gain Industry Experience with a Leading Dairy Company
Work in Multiple Locations Across the Waikato

Join the Drake Team across the Waikato! It's the perfect time to apply. Temporary positions with immediate start.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

26d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Machine Operators - Expressions of Interest

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$24 - $30 p.h.

* Operating and maintaining production machinery
* Machine set-up, changeovers and basic cleaning
* Supporting production lines to meet daily targets

* Operating and maintaining production machinery
* Machine set-up, changeovers and basic cleaning
* Supporting production lines to meet daily targets

Operate machinery, support production, troubleshoot, ensure quality and dispatch; fit, reliable, licensed team player with manufacturing experience.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

26d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Production Support Technician

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)

17d ago

Listed six days ago

Skilled Machine Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Proven machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment
Earn weekly wages with an additional 8% holiday pay
Stable afternoon hours,Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 11:30 PM

Proven machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment
Earn weekly wages with an additional 8% holiday pay
Stable afternoon hours,Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 11:30 PM

Experienced Machine Operator needed for afternoon shift in Highbrook. $25-$27/hr. Temp to perm role in manufacturing. Sewing experience a bonus.

Recruited byNicole Kristar

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Operator

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

$25.00p/h + depending on experience

Structured day shift with clear rosters allows you to plan outside of work
Competitive hourly rates dependent on your experience
Opportunities to upskill on a wide range of modern machinery

Structured day shift with clear rosters allows you to plan outside of work
Competitive hourly rates dependent on your experience
Opportunities to upskill on a wide range of modern machinery

Full-time Machine Operator roles with iconic NZ company. Day shifts producing high-quality rubber & polymer products

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Dairy Process Workers - Tipping

at Drake New Zealand - Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Matamata, Waikato

Weekly pay, Attractive Pay, ASAP start

$35.00 - $38.00 per hour - Weekly Pay - P.P.E Provided
Onsite Training Provided - Ongoing Assignment
Career In Dairy Industry - Friendly Team - Supportive Environment

$35.00 - $38.00 per hour - Weekly Pay - P.P.E Provided
Onsite Training Provided - Ongoing Assignment
Career In Dairy Industry - Friendly Team - Supportive Environment

WAHAROA SITE - tipping operators/warehouse workers. $34.00 - $38.00 per hour. Get your foot in the door to New Zealand's leading dairy company.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

18d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Store Person

at Miraka Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$29.50 – $32.50 per hour

Fixed‑term opportunity through to the end of the season (July 2026)
Hands‑on warehousing role within a NZ‑owned dairy business
Practical, hands‑on work in a fast‑paced port and logistics operation

Fixed‑term opportunity through to the end of the season (July 2026)
Hands‑on warehousing role within a NZ‑owned dairy business
Practical, hands‑on work in a fast‑paced port and logistics operation

Join our Port Store team as a fixed‑term Store Person, supporting safe and efficient port and logistics operations during the busy seasonal period.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

18d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

QC Technician I (6 months)

at Sensient Technologies

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Fast pace environment
Dynamic and innovative industry
Learning opportunities

Join our dynamics team for more learning opportunities!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

$30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Rewarding pay $30.90/hour + 8% holiday pay
Fixed term contract until September 2026

Forklift operators wanted for the 2026 Kiwifruit Season! $30.90/hr + 8% holiday pay, Mount Maunganui, day & night shifts.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Machine Operator

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$25-28

Immediate start
Long term opportunity
Based in Hornby

Immediate start
Long term opportunity
Based in Hornby

Our client is looking for a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join their busy manufacturing plant.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Process Worker - Dairy Industry

at Drake New Zealand - Hamilton

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tokoroa, Waikato

Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay

Weekly pay cycle
Competitive Hourly Rate
Rotating Roster - 4 days on, 4 days off

Weekly pay cycle
Competitive Hourly Rate
Rotating Roster - 4 days on, 4 days off

Join a global dairy leader at its first New Zealand plant - where innovation meets opportunity in a supportive team environment.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

23d ago

Listed six days ago

Line Shift Lead - Night Shift - 6 months Fixed Term

at 1st Call Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

HourlyRate

Experienced Night Shift Line Shift Lead required to drive production performance, lead a team, ensuring safety & quality standards.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Roll Forming Operator

at Remarkable People Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Weekly pay + Holiday pay + Kiwi Saver.
Opportunities to be put through training and development.
Full time, Ongoing Role for an Exciting New Company.

Weekly pay + Holiday pay + Kiwi Saver.
Opportunities to be put through training and development.
Full time, Ongoing Role for an Exciting New Company.

We're on the lookout for a Roll Forming Machine Operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Hamilton, specialising in roofing and cladding products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

11d ago

103 food process machine operator jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

QC Technician I (6 months)

Process Workers Needed

Factory Process Worker

Machine Operator - Visy Glass

Technical/ Production Operator

Wool Scourer / Processing Operator

Machine Operator + OSH

Baking Operations

Process Operators

Machine Operators - Expressions of Interest

Production Support Technician

Skilled Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Dairy Process Workers - Tipping

Store Person

QC Technician I (6 months)

Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

Machine Operator

Process Worker - Dairy Industry

Line Shift Lead - Night Shift - 6 months Fixed Term

Roll Forming Operator

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