Grader Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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GPS Heavy Machinery Operator (AKL)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

We're looking for an experienced GPS machinery operator for earthworks and roading projects across Auckland

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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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)

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Listed four days ago

Grader Operator / Roading Foreman

at 323 Recruitment Limited

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This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

NZD 45 - 55 per hour + work vehicle

Competitive hourly rates + Saturday work available
Strong pipeline of large-scale civil and roading projects
Solid team environment with practical leadership and well-run jobs

Competitive hourly rates + Saturday work available
Strong pipeline of large-scale civil and roading projects
Solid team environment with practical leadership and well-run jobs

Lead roading crews on major Hawke's Bay infrastructure projects, operating GPS final trim graders and delivering high-quality road prep.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Grader Operator

at Ventia

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Stable long-term roading work in scenic Whangārei
Join supportive team in well-established company
Mix of construction and maintenance projects

Stable long-term roading work in scenic Whangārei
Join supportive team in well-established company
Mix of construction and maintenance projects

Grader Operator role in Whangārei delivering roading projects, offering stable work, strong team culture, and long-term contract opportunities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed twenty four 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)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen 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)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

GPS Heavy Machinery Operator (AKL)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

Top-Tier Tech & Less Rework
Consistent Hours & Career Growth
Stable Sites & Great Culture

We're looking for an experienced GPS machinery operator for earthworks and roading projects across Auckland

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed twenty eight 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)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Timber Grader

at Tumu Timbers

This is a Full time job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Full Time Permanent Positions
Competitive wage + benefits

Full Time Permanent Positions
Competitive wage + benefits

We are seeking candidates to grade timber and assist with operating our newly installed Bin sorter.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

18d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Experienced Excavator Operator – GPS & Final Trim Experience

at DRIVE Recruitment

Be an early applicant

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)

22h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Machine Operators

at COTTONSOFT LTD

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team to make high quality tissue products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

15d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Excavator Operator - Civil

at Turbo Staff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$30 - $40 p.w. + Weekly Pay + 50 hrs plus weekly

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Skilled Excavator Operator with civil experience in trenching, digging, and backfilling? If you're looking for a new opportunity, reach out now.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

18h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

We’re looking for experienced operators who understand the industry and know what it takes to get the job done right.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Civil Operators - Ashburton

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14h ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Crew – Class 4/5 Drivers, Machine Operators & Labourers

at Kiwi Staff

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$25 – $36 per hour

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Hiring Class 4–5 Drivers, WTR Operators & Civil Labourers for ongoing Waikato projects—competitive pay and steady work available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operator – Civil Construction

at Fleet Maintenance NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Skilled Excavator Operator needed for civil projects in Auckland. Full-time role operating machinery, site prep, and earthworks.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Join our team - Earthmoving roles available

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Work on landmark projects
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Work on landmark projects
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Skilled Excavator Operators for immediate start!

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Excavator Operator with strong experience working around live services.
Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading site plans.
Competent with trenching, battering, benching, and safe excavation practices.

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator experienced in drainage, trenching, pipe installation and infrastructure projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20h ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Machine Operator

at JKay Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $45 per hour

Machine Operator - Class 1 Licence, Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsed required. Class 2 preferred. Experienced with drainage and trenching.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Digger Operator

at The Labour Supply Co

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 30 - 35 per hour

Consistent ongoing work with reputable civil
Modern machinery
Well-organised sites

Consistent ongoing work with reputable civil
Modern machinery
Well-organised sites

We’re looking for an experienced Digger Operator who has proven experience. If you're confident on civil sites, can trim accurately, work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Quarry Operator

at Stevenson

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
We provide support for our staff to gain their A & B grade quarry qualification
Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits

Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
We provide support for our staff to gain their A & B grade quarry qualification
Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits

join us as a Quarry Operator in a safety first, team driven workplace

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Salmon farm Shift Worker - Stewart Island

at Sanford

This is a Full time job

Stewart Island, Southland

We are seeking full-time Shift Workers to join our salmon farm team in Stewart Island.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Excavator Operators (5T–30T)

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 32 - 37 per hour

Keen to get stuck back in?
Immediate starts available
Ongoing work

Keen to get stuck back in?
Immediate starts available
Ongoing work

We’re looking for skilled excavator operators to join a growing civil team delivering projects across the greater Auckland region

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen hours ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at Hays | Trades & Labour

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive pay rate

Perm job
Consistent work with 40+ hours each week
Career development Opportunities

Perm job
Consistent work with 40+ hours each week
Career development Opportunities

We're on the lookout for experienced Heavy Machine Operators to join our team in Waihi

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

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