Industrial Operator 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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This is a featured job

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)

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Listed five days ago

Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill, Southland

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Work includes operating plant machinery, manual industrial tasks, production processes, and maintaining high standards of equipment care.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5d ago

Listed fifty one minutes ago

Production

at LD New Zealand Ltd - Trading as LD Recruit

Be an early applicant

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)

51m ago

Listed nine days ago

Wool Scourer / Processing Operator

at EQUIP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Seasonal opportunity with an immediate start
Hastings based
Weekly wages plus 8% holiday pay

Seasonal opportunity with an immediate start
Hastings based
Weekly wages plus 8% holiday pay

NZ‑owned company supporting the primary sector is looking for experienced, reliable seasonal Wool Scourers to join their processing team.

Recruited bySonya Trott

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

9d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Machine Operator / Labourer

at The Labour Supply Co

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

We’re looking for experienced machine operators who are also happy to jump out of the cab and help the crew on the ground . This is...

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed twenty hours 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)

20h ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Operator Night Shift

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Drury, Auckland

Monday - Thursday Shifts | Weekly Pay
$29 - 40 per hour - depending on experience
Drury South location

Monday - Thursday Shifts | Weekly Pay
$29 - 40 per hour - depending on experience
Drury South location

Nightshift Machine Operators needed in Drury. 12hr Mon-Thu shifts with day shift training. Food manufacturing/canning experience ideal.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d 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 fifty eight minutes ago

Labourer / Machine Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

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)

58m ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Operator

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland(Remote)

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly reputable food manufacturer
Long-term career development in a stable, essential industry
Two years FMCG experience and ability to lift 20Kgs repetitively required.

Join a top NZ flour miller in Otahuhu! Rotating shift role with training, growth & hands-on work in a solid, long-standing food production team.

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13d ago

Listed four 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)

4d 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: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d 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 nineteen hours ago

Civil CCTV Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Auckland NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$30.00 - $35.00 p.h.

South Auckland Based
Work will be on projects across Auckland
Weekly Pay

South Auckland Based
Work will be on projects across Auckland
Weekly Pay

$30-35 p/hr + 8%. Company is based in South Auckland. Projects are across all of Auckland. Must have reliable transport.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Technical/ Production Operator

at Danone Nutricia NZ Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Technical Operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

22d ago

Listed six days ago

Rollformer Operator / Setter

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Set up and operate roll forming machinery
Monitor quality and troubleshoot issues
Perform basic maintenance and work safely

Set up and operate roll forming machinery
Monitor quality and troubleshoot issues
Perform basic maintenance and work safely

Hands-on role setting and operating roll forming machinery. Ideal for a mechanically minded operator focused on quality and efficiency.

Recruited byAlex Gorham

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Skilled Labourer

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

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)

4d ago

103 industrial operator jobs in New Zealand - Contract Temp

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* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers

Production

Wool Scourer / Processing Operator

* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

Machine Operator / Labourer

Kiwifruit Forklift Operators - Tauranga Port

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Machine Operator Night Shift

Production Operator

Labourers and Operators

Labourer / Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Forklift Operators – Heavy Freight (5–10 Tonne Machines)

Civil Machine Operators - Auckland

Civil Machine Operators

Process Worker/ Forklift Operator - Pokeno

Civil CCTV Operator

Technical/ Production Operator

Rollformer Operator / Setter

Civil Skilled Labourer

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