Heavy Lifting 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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Kiwifruit Seasonal Work - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Join Qube for the 2026 Kiwifruit season! Earn great pay, work 12-hour shifts, and kickstart a career on the waterfront.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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Listed twenty three hours 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)

23h ago

Listed eight days ago

Kiwifruit Seasonal Work - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Kiwifruit Season starts April and goes until August
Rewarding pay $28/hour + 8% holiday pay

Join Qube for the 2026 Kiwifruit season! Earn great pay, work 12-hour shifts, and kickstart a career on the waterfront.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Warehouse Store person with Forklift

at Staffing Agency Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

NZD 28 - 30 per hour

Warehouse Store person with forklift

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Delivery Driver / Warehouse /cleaning Part Time

at Mr Rental

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sockburn, Canterbury

$25 – $26 per hour

We look forward to hearing from you if you fit the above and are a reliable and hardworking person.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

7d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Timber Warehouse/ Sales Assistant

at MIllwood Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$25 – $32.50 per hour

Join us & become an integral role in the growth and development of a family run business. Opportunity for career growth for someone with initiative.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

at Qube Ports NZ

Expiring soon

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)

22d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Forklift Operator (Reach/Manup

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$26.50 per hour + 8% holiday pay + weekly pay
Morning and afternoon shifts available
Ongoing roles with permanent potential + supportive team environments + on-site

$26.50 per hour + 8% holiday pay + weekly pay
Morning and afternoon shifts available
Ongoing roles with permanent potential + supportive team environments + on-site

Experienced forklift operators wanted in South & East Auckland. Reach & man-up roles, ongoing work, weekly pay, morning & afternoon shifts.

Recruited byNicole Kristar

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

17h ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Store Person

at Miraka Limited

Immediate start

Expiring soon

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)

27d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Labourers and Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30.90 – $36 per hour (Including annual leave)

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in May/ June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Warehouse Operative

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

$26-$29

Based in Wigram
Lots of hours on offer
Immediate start

Based in Wigram
Lots of hours on offer
Immediate start

Our logistics client based in Wigram is on the lookout for a warehousing superstar to join their busy team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed one hour ago

Company Driver (FX)

at New Zealand Couriers

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

Company Driver

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

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

1h ago

Listed four days ago

Expression of interest | Warehouse and Forklift assignments

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland North

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosedale, Auckland

$23.95

Weekly pay
Full training and ongoing support provided
Friendly and supportive work environments

Weekly pay
Full training and ongoing support provided
Friendly and supportive work environments

Warehouse/manufacturing/forklift roles on North Shore. Weekly pay and training provided. Reliable candidates needed-apply with Drake today.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

4d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Forklift Operators

at Greenlight Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26 - $28 per hour

Temp opportunity | temp to perm potential
Weekly pay
Monday to Friday

Temp opportunity | temp to perm potential
Weekly pay
Monday to Friday

Experienced reach truck operators & counter balance operators, apply now to work for our clients around Christchurch!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

23d ago

Listed one day ago

Precast Concrete Production Staff

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$27 + (depending on experience)

Immediate start
Hornby Location
Ongoing work

Immediate start
Hornby Location
Ongoing work

Join an established manufacturing company in Hornby, working in the on‑site pipe factory producing high‑quality precast concrete pipeline systems.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Worker

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waltham, Canterbury

$24.45 + 8% holiday pay

Set night shift hours (Mon to Fri, 11:45pm to 8:00am)
Competitive pay at $24.45/hour, with potential for immediate start and job stabi
Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturer and room for gro

Set night shift hours (Mon to Fri, 11:45pm to 8:00am)
Competitive pay at $24.45/hour, with potential for immediate start and job stabi
Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturer and room for gro

Night shift factory role in Waltham, $24.45/hr. Machine operation & labouring. Reliable transport required. Long-term opportunity.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Warehouse/Stores operative

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Riccarton, Canterbury

$26-27

Monday-Friday
Ongoing work

Monday-Friday
Ongoing work

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join our clients busy team working within their Stainless and Steel area

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Forklift Operator (Reach/Manup

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

$26.50 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay
Afternoon shift 12:30pm - 9:00pm (sleep in, avoid traffic)
Ongoing role with permanent potential + great team culture + on-site parking

$26.50 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay
Afternoon shift 12:30pm - 9:00pm (sleep in, avoid traffic)
Ongoing role with permanent potential + great team culture + on-site parking

Looking for steady afternoon work? Join a well-established furniture warehouse where you'll operate reach and man-up equipment.

Recruited byNicole Kristar

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

26d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Reach Operator

at OneStaff Christchurch

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Long term job opportunites
Monday-Fridays - weekends off!
Must have reach + forklift experience

Long term job opportunites
Monday-Fridays - weekends off!
Must have reach + forklift experience

We’re on the lookout for experienced Reach Operators to join some of New Zealand’s leading distribution companies.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

20h ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Production Worker

at AWF

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$24.00 - $26.00 p.h. + Accrue annual leave + Paid

Monday to Friday + Day shift + Hutt Valley locations
Must be available now + NZ restricted or full driver's licence beneficial
$24.00-$26.00 per hour + Accrue annual leave + Paid stat days + Weekly pay

Monday to Friday + Day shift + Hutt Valley locations
Must be available now + NZ restricted or full driver's licence beneficial
$24.00-$26.00 per hour + Accrue annual leave + Paid stat days + Weekly pay

We are seeking manufacturing assistants, process and pick/packing candidates. Various roles in the Lower Hutt, Hutt Valley area.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

29d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Forklift Operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$27 – $30 per hour

Competitive hourly rates
Immediate Start
Weekly pay cycle

Competitive hourly rates
Immediate Start
Weekly pay cycle

looking for forklift drivers , with current OSH ticket for immediate start

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Forklift Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albany, Auckland

28-30 Ph plus Holiday pay

Monday to Friday day shifts - good work-life balance
Albany location
Good hourly rate and immediate start available

Monday to Friday day shifts - good work-life balance
Albany location
Good hourly rate and immediate start available

immediate start available for a Forklift Operator to join this business in Albany - car parking on site and a good team around you.

Recruited byKatie France

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Workshop Assistant in Upper Hutt

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Immediate start on offer
Night shift 6pm-4.30am (4 nights/week)
Upper Hutt based workshop

Immediate start on offer
Night shift 6pm-4.30am (4 nights/week)
Upper Hutt based workshop

Tradestaff are hiring a night shift workshop assistant for our growing Upper Hutt based client.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

General Labourers

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We are seeking interest for a General Labourer role in Hamilton!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Dispatch Coordination

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Strong pay + clear pathway to $80-90k permanent salary
Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 4:00pm
Penrose Auckland location

Strong pay + clear pathway to $80-90k permanent salary
Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 4:00pm
Penrose Auckland location

Join a fast-moving team managing dispatch, bookings, and weighbridge operations in a busy logistics environment.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

5d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Team Leader

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $35 per hour

Potential for Permanent work
Monday-Friday Work
Competitive salary

Potential for Permanent work
Monday-Friday Work
Competitive salary

Lead a dynamic team. Competitive pay, flexible work, and ongoing development opportunities await.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

19h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

General labourer

at Success Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$25 – $28 per hour

Immediate start available
Pay rates between $25-$28 depending on experience
Weekly pay

Immediate start available
Pay rates between $25-$28 depending on experience
Weekly pay

General and skilled labourers required for various temp assignments

Recruited byTanya Brown

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

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