Grader Operator Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

Expiring soon

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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This is a featured job

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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Listed five days ago

Grader Operator – Civil / Unsealed Roads | Bay of Plenty (Multi-Site)

at Alignz Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rate
Solid Civil Company
Good Job & Training Opportunities

Competitive Hourly Rate
Solid Civil Company
Good Job & Training Opportunities

Grader Operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Grader Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Grader Operator

at Fulton Hogan

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)

20d ago

Listed seventeen 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)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Machine Operators - Auckland

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$35 - $40

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Can operate a digger without being babysat? Good pay, steady civil work, solid crew. Apply now.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twenty 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)

20d ago

Listed twenty 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)

20d ago

Listed seventeen 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)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at Auckland Civil & Transport Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$32 – $40 per year

We are looking for skilled heavy machine operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Civil Machine Operators - AKL North

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

Weekly Pay
Competitive Rates
Long Term Projects

Weekly Pay
Competitive Rates
Long Term Projects

We are looking for experienced Civil Machine Operators for immediate starts on a number of projects on Auckland's North Shore.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Join our team - Earthmoving roles available

at Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Operator - Landfill

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Dairy Flat, Auckland

$30 - $35 per hour plus great staff perks!
Dairy Flat location - the best location to go against the traffic
Training and development opportunities here within WM

$30 - $35 per hour plus great staff perks!
Dairy Flat location - the best location to go against the traffic
Training and development opportunities here within WM

Ready for your next challenge? We’re hiring a safety-focused Machine Operator to join our Redvale team!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed seventeen 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)

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

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)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Operator (WTR)

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Petone, Wellington

$30 - $38 + based on experience

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

We're looking for multi-skilled operators for projects across Wellington starting ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed three days ago

Excavator/Earthmoving Machine Operators

at XR Recruitment Agency LTD

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Join our dynamic construction team. Competitive salary, career growth & supportive work environment.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Heavy Civil Operator Wanted | Earthworks & Infrastructure

at Hirestaff Limited

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)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Excavator Operators

at Kirimana

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28 - $40

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)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Excavator Operator - Construction

at United Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Competitive hourly rate, career development & benefits. Safe, supportive team environment. Join us now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Excavator Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Marlborough

$30-$45

Family Business
Solid Starting Rates
All PPE provided

Family Business
Solid Starting Rates
All PPE provided

We are seeking Excavator Operators for a great client, attention to detail is a must!!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Excavator Operator & Property Maintenance

at Piper Property Consultants

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Full-time role operating excavators & maintaining properties across development sites. Suits an experienced, practical operator with mechanical skills

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Excavator Operator

at Kohatu EarthWorks Limited

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

Experienced excavator operator wanted for drainage, site cuts, land clearing and soil loading. Must use laser level confidently.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Excavator Operator

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Contract rates $43-$50 ph (Depending on experience

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Chomping at the bit to sink your teeth into some of Central Otago's key Infrastructure projects, we're on the hunt for skilled contract operators.

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

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)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Specialist Operator - Contracting

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

You will be seen as an all-rounder, operating a variety of specialist machinery related to civil and roading works!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Civil Machine Operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Weekly Pay $$$
Supportive team environment
Start ASAP

Weekly Pay $$$
Supportive team environment
Start ASAP

We are looking for multiple Civil Machine Operators to start ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Excavator Operators

at Kirimana

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

$28 - $40

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)

24d ago

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