Hourly Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Estimator

at Hagley Building Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Exciting projects
State of the art facility outside of the CBD with easy access and & parking

Exciting projects
State of the art facility outside of the CBD with easy access and & parking

Are you an accomplished Estimator with a proven track record in the residential sector?

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Operator/Driver

at Canterbury Environmental Services Ltd T/ A HydroVac South Island

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Canterbury Owned and Operated Company
Competitive Wage
Company Cellphone and Tablet

Canterbury Owned and Operated Company
Competitive Wage
Company Cellphone and Tablet

HydroVac is proud to be a New Zealand-owned and operated business.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

Featured

Listed twenty six days ago

General Labourer - Christchurch

at Tech 5 Recruitment Christchurch

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 25 per hour

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

General Labourer Location: Christchurch Job Type: Temporary Full‑time Start Date: Immediate start available About the Role We are

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed ten days ago

Estimator

at Hagley Building Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Exciting projects
State of the art facility outside of the CBD with easy access and & parking

Exciting projects
State of the art facility outside of the CBD with easy access and & parking

Are you an accomplished Estimator with a proven track record in the residential sector?

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Operator/Driver

at Canterbury Environmental Services Ltd T/ A HydroVac South Island

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Canterbury Owned and Operated Company
Competitive Wage
Company Cellphone and Tablet

Canterbury Owned and Operated Company
Competitive Wage
Company Cellphone and Tablet

HydroVac is proud to be a New Zealand-owned and operated business.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Concrete Worker - projects all over Auckland

at AWF

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Annual leave, Sick Leave

Guaranteed work at least until the end of the year
Stable company, great culture
Full PPE provided

Guaranteed work at least until the end of the year
Stable company, great culture
Full PPE provided

Recruiting concreters for projects across Auckland. Day, night & weekend shifts available. Competitive rates. Apply now.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Traffic Controller / STMS (All Levels)

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$$$

Competitive Rates
Supportive Team Enviorment
Opportunity for Growth

Competitive Rates
Supportive Team Enviorment
Opportunity for Growth

We are currently seeking reliable and safety-focused Traffic Controllers and STMS (all levels) to support a strong pipeline.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Bulldozer Operator

at Southern Cross Horticulture

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Contractor position with a reliable business
High standards, High rewards - you will work hard but earn well
Be part of a team who are pushing in the right direction

Contractor position with a reliable business
High standards, High rewards - you will work hard but earn well
Be part of a team who are pushing in the right direction

Join the SCH team as a contractor, where we will ensure you have solid hours and a positive working environment, earning a competitive hourly rate.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Skilled Labourer

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$27-$30

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Join our civil crew as a skilled labourer. Steady full-time work, great team, competitive pay, and chances to upskill on Auckland projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed four days ago

STMS

at Higgins

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ngauranga, Wellington

The Wellington traffic team is looking for multiple STMS to join!
Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

The Wellington traffic team is looking for multiple STMS to join!
Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours. Supportive team. Great benefits. Grow your career with Higgins!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Earthworks Machine Operators

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Westgate, Auckland

$28 – $33 per hour

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Competitive rates, variety of projects & skill development. Join our collaborative construction team today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Site Engineer

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hutt Central, Wellington

Long term opportunity + Career growth potential!
Competitive weekly pay + PPE provided
Help to shape Wellington's Future!!

Long term opportunity + Career growth potential!
Competitive weekly pay + PPE provided
Help to shape Wellington's Future!!

Experienced Civil Site Engineer delivering safe, high‑quality civil projects, coordinating teams, subcontractors and site operations end to end.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Estimator - Lower Hutt

at PlaceMakers

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Uniform + KiwiSaver Matching 4%

Attractive hourly rate + Regular working hours + Weekly pay cycle
Training + Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Employee Education Fund + Discounted goods & services + Sonder

Attractive hourly rate + Regular working hours + Weekly pay cycle
Training + Great career progression opportunities + Inclusive environment
Employee Education Fund + Discounted goods & services + Sonder

Deliver a high standard of customer care & build your experience in Coordination’s, Estimations and Quotations!

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Labourer / Machine Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$25 - $30 p.h. + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate Start + Monday to Friday
Weekly Pay Cycle + Holiday Pay
All PPE Provided + H&S Focused

Immediate Start + Monday to Friday
Weekly Pay Cycle + Holiday Pay
All PPE Provided + H&S Focused

Skilled Labourer + Machine Operator + Civil Construction. Operate excavators and compactors, civil labouring tasks = digging, levelling, back filling.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Carpenter

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$32.00 - $35.00

Secure ongoing work on large-scale commercial new build projects
$32–$35/hr weekly pay on well-run, organised sites
Work across full build stages from structure through to fit-out

Secure ongoing work on large-scale commercial new build projects
$32–$35/hr weekly pay on well-run, organised sites
Work across full build stages from structure through to fit-out

Trade Qualified Carpenter for commercial builds in Drury, working across framing to fit-out on well-run sites with ongoing work.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

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)

20d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Drainage Excavator Operator

at Waipa Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$35 – $45 per hour

Join Waipa Civil as an Operator - modern gear, solid team, and a strong pipeline of projects across the Waikato.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed four days ago

Working Foreman/Lead Builder – Vehicle included

at Alpine Cabins Limited

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$40 – $50 per hour

With strong growth over the past 6+ years we are now looking for a Working Foreman to play a key role in leading our build operations.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Commercial Site Manager

at Hays | Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

(open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Immediate Start role for a Commercial Site Manager looking for project consistency and growth opportunities

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Site Engineer / Surveyor

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Consistent, full-time work and either salary or hourly rate by negotiation
Modern machinery, ISO systems and quality PPE and work vehicle provided
Friendly, down-to-earth team working on local projects

Consistent, full-time work and either salary or hourly rate by negotiation
Modern machinery, ISO systems and quality PPE and work vehicle provided
Friendly, down-to-earth team working on local projects

We are looking to employ a Site Engineer / Surveyor to work with our experienced team building subdivisions, roading and civil works in Christchurch

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Yardman - Forklift Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Yardman - Forklift Operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

WTR Operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$30 – $40 per hour

Weekly Pay
Parking On Site
Great Team Environment

Weekly Pay
Parking On Site
Great Team Environment

We will consider applicants with all experience levels with the correct WTR endorsements, so apply now and start in May.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Supervisor - Construction

at Higgins

This is a Full time job

Melville, Waikato

Lead crews and manage day-to-day site operations
Established civil contractor with steady project pipeline
Career progression, training, and stable full-time work

Lead crews and manage day-to-day site operations
Established civil contractor with steady project pipeline
Career progression, training, and stable full-time work

Supervise road crews on site. Plan daily work. Lead safely. Build strong teams and deliver quality construction outcomes.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator

at Turbo Staff

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30-$40 p.h+ Weekly Pay+ 50hrs 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

Join a great team as an Excavator Operator! Experience, WTR, and solid safety practices required. Apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Construction Operator

at Isaac Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

Competitive hourly rate + medical insurance

Job security & ongoing training
Great team environment
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company

Job security & ongoing training
Great team environment
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company

Join our Dunedin team as a Construction Operator: hands-on site work, safe plant operation, teamwork, and stable local projects. Apply now.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Estimator

at Higgins

This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington

Competitive rem package + access to Fletcher Building benefits!
Make a significant contribution to our success!
In house technical training and leadership development programmes

Competitive rem package + access to Fletcher Building benefits!
Make a significant contribution to our success!
In house technical training and leadership development programmes

Join Higgins Carterton as an experienced Estimator. Civil Construction experience is essential. Join a team with a wealth of industry knowledge.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Skilled Excavator & Civil Machine Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverdale, Auckland

85000

Competetive weekly pay with big hours
Operate a range of equipment in a multi skilled role
Great site team that is enjoyable to work with

Competetive weekly pay with big hours
Operate a range of equipment in a multi skilled role
Great site team that is enjoyable to work with

Looking for skilled civil operators - experience with moxys, diggers, rollers and compactors.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Experienced Skilled Roofing Foreman

at Orkney Roofing

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Company vehicle and phone provided
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Consistent work

Company vehicle and phone provided
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Consistent work

Seeking detail-oriented roofers skilled in long-run roofing, cladding and flashing, delivering quality finishes on residential and commercial projects

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Traffic Management Specialist (STMS) A & B

at Isaac Construction Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

Competitive hourly rate + medical insurance

Great team culture that supports career development
Full forward workload
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company

Great team culture that supports career development
Full forward workload
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company

Join our Dunedin team as STMS A/B — lead safe, compliant traffic management across Otago. Competitive pay, development, and a supportive team, Apply

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Survey Technician

at X4 Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Experienced Surveyor required for immediate start. Strong forward workload and excellent career development opportunities await!

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

STMS

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Supportive & collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for growth and advancement
Commitment to prioritizing your well-being on the job

Supportive & collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for growth and advancement
Commitment to prioritizing your well-being on the job

Looking for an STMS who is safety focused, solutions orientated, and a clear communicator.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Finishing Carpenter

at Turbo Staff

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28-$35 p.h+ Weekly Pay+ 50hrs 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

Experienced Finishing Carpenters needed. High-end projects, great team environment, competitive pay, and steady work available now.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

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