Grader Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Plant and Machinery Operator

at Scope Resources Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$38 – $42 per hour

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

An opportunity for a self-starter to join our team as a Plant and Machinery Operator. Applications close on 20 April 2026

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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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)

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Listed ten days ago

Grader Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Whangarei, Northland

$35-$40 p/h plus 8%Holiday Pay

Civil earthworks, subdivisions, and finishing work
$35 to $45 per hour depending on experience
Consistent hours with long term opportunity

Civil earthworks, subdivisions, and finishing work
$35 to $45 per hour depending on experience
Consistent hours with long term opportunity

Experienced Civil Grader Operator wanted for subdivision and earthworks projects. $35 to $45 per hour depending on experience

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Civil Grader Operator

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
Join a team & culture that inspires people to deliver 'Good Work'
We are a family business with great people living REAL values

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
Join a team & culture that inspires people to deliver 'Good Work'
We are a family business with great people living REAL values

We are looking for an experienced Civil Grader Operator to join our Construction Division based out of Hamilton.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed two hours ago

Heavy Civil Operator Wanted | Earthworks & Infrastructure

at Hirestaff Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$32 – $38 per hour

Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($32 - $38 p/hr)
Strong pipeline of civil and infrastructure projects
Supportive leadership and positive team culture

Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($32 - $38 p/hr)
Strong pipeline of civil and infrastructure projects
Supportive leadership and positive team culture

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Operator to join a highly respected civil construction company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2h ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Grader Operator

at Alignz Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Pay Rate $40 - $45 (pending experience)

Immediate start and long term work and weekly pay
Full time employment, Great team environment
Plenty of growth within the organisation.

Immediate start and long term work and weekly pay
Full time employment, Great team environment
Plenty of growth within the organisation.

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Grader Operator who knows their machine and takes pride in delivering a clean final trim.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed five days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Looking for earthworks operators

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Mine Operator

at Bt Mining Limited

This is a Full time job

Rotowaro, Waikato

$33 – $35.46 per hour

Are you looking to break into the mining sector? If you have a solid background in civil or forestry, this is the perfect opportunity.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Quarry Operator

at Gleeson Quarries

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Be part of a close-knit crew, you’ll operate a range of heavy machinery and equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil & Earthworks Machine Operators

at Extrastaff

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

We’re on the lookout for experienced Earthworks Operators to join established civil crews across Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Excavator Operator

at Dempsey Wood Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

Join a long-standing family-owned company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Port Whangarei, Northland

$30 - $36 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator wanted for quality earthworks and excavation projects. Strong rates, good crew, solid pipeline of work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Looking for earthworks operators

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Plant and Machinery Operator

at Scope Resources Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$38 – $42 per hour

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

An opportunity for a self-starter to join our team as a Plant and Machinery Operator. Applications close on 20 April 2026

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Looking for earthworks operators

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Limestone Quarry Machine Operator

at Palmer Resources Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Te Kuiti, Waikato

$30+ per hour

Both Permanent and Casual positions available
Competitive Hourly Rates
Modern Equipment

Both Permanent and Casual positions available
Competitive Hourly Rates
Modern Equipment

Machine Operator role at Supreme Lime, Te Kuiti

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

28d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Earthmoving Plant Operator

at Ground Anchor Systems

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$35 – $45 per hour

Competitive Pay
Interesting work
Join a Great & Positive Team!

Competitive Pay
Interesting work
Join a Great & Positive Team!

Ground Anchor Systems New Zealand is a leading company in the drilling and anchoring industry. We are currently seeking an Earthmoving Plant Operator.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23h ago

Listed five days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Napier, Hawkes Bay

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Looking for earthworks operators

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed two hours ago

Civil Operators Wanted – Digger Operators (Drainage)

at Hirestaff Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Competitive hourly rates – paid weekly
Supportive crew with good site culture
Immediate start

Competitive hourly rates – paid weekly
Supportive crew with good site culture
Immediate start

We’re looking for experienced Civil Digger Operators to join busy drainage and civil projects across Christchurch.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2h ago

Listed nine days ago

Driver/Digger Operator

at Shelter Homes ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Come Join the Best Construction Company In Auckland. We are in Business from 2004

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

194 grader operator jobs in New Zealand

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