Lead Operator Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Exciting team leader role as a packing line setter. Looking for a candidate with great communication, & problem solving skills, & relevant experience.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Machine Operators

at COTTONSOFT LTD

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team to make high quality tissue products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

15d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Packing Team Leader

at New Zealand Health Manufacturing

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

Strong knit-team
Great company culture, support and development
Join a high performing workplace that embraces diversity

Strong knit-team
Great company culture, support and development
Join a high performing workplace that embraces diversity

Lead our Packing Team in Mangere! Full-time Mon–Fri, 6:00am - 2:30pm. Drive output, safety & quality. Must be team-focused & detail-driven.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Production Line Leader – Industrial Line Rotating Shift (Day and Afternoon)

at Oji Fibre Solutions Packaging NZ

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Competitive hourly rate, allowances, benefits

Global leader in the Packaging sector
Rotating Shift (Day and Afternoon)
Supervising experience a must

Global leader in the Packaging sector
Rotating Shift (Day and Afternoon)
Supervising experience a must

Line Leader experience within paper bag manufacturing (operating a Tuber or Bottomer) or the packaging sector is highly desirable.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

at New Zealand Starch Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Lead high-performing production teams in one of New Zealand’s most complex food manufacturing operations while playing a key role in driving safety.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

11d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Production Leader - Day Shift

at ABE'S Bagels Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

St Johns, Auckland

Lead a fast-paced day shift team, owning production performance, developing people, and driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

15d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Team Leader - Afternoon Shift

at Walter & Wild

This is a Full time job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Monday-Friday, 2pm-10.30pm
Make a visible impact on safety, engagement, quality and performance.
We have big ambitions to grow and a close-knit team culture.

Monday-Friday, 2pm-10.30pm
Make a visible impact on safety, engagement, quality and performance.
We have big ambitions to grow and a close-knit team culture.

Lead an afternoon shift team 2pm-10.30pm in a fast-paced food manufacturing, driving safety, quality and performance. Stable, growing company!

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Manufacturing Supervisor

at Talent Connection NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Salary + Kiwisaver

Rotating 12-hour shifts with built-in lifestyle flexibility
Secure, long-term role with an established NZ/AUS manufacturer
Coach, lead and grow a supportive production team

Rotating 12-hour shifts with built-in lifestyle flexibility
Secure, long-term role with an established NZ/AUS manufacturer
Coach, lead and grow a supportive production team

Lead a high-performing manufacturing team at Stratex — a trusted NZ packaging manufacturer supplying well-known FMCG brands.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Manager / Ready to Run the Floor Like It’s Your Own ....

at Heat Treatments

This is a Full time job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

This is not just another production role — it’s an opportunity to step into a position where you can genuinely influence how the operation runs.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Operator - Loader / Exacavator

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

We are seeking an experienced and driven heavy machinery operator to join our friendly team at Living Earth.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Warehouse Operator Team Leader

at Aqualine Trading Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Join Aqualine as a Warehouse Operator Team Leader in Christchurch and take the lead in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Operators

at DEC Pharmaceutical Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

We use our GMP capabilities to develop and manufacture Controlled Drug Release devices and other products

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Experienced Machine Operator

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$28.42ph with $8 shift allowance

Weekly Pay
Great team & work environment
Purchasing privileges from the on site staff shop

Weekly Pay
Great team & work environment
Purchasing privileges from the on site staff shop

We are seeking experienced Machine Operators with a food manufacturing background to join our reputable client’s night shift team in Mt Wellington.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Operations Supervisor - Aerospace Logistics

at BH Worldwide

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

$85,000 – $90,000 per year

Globally recognised aerospace logistics leader
Lead critical aviation logistics operations
Grow your leadership career

Globally recognised aerospace logistics leader
Lead critical aviation logistics operations
Grow your leadership career

Lead the NZ aviation logistics operations in Christchurch and Auckland, ensuring safe, compliant, time-critical import, export and warehouse services.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Working Site Supervisor/Machine Operator

at Asset Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

ACL are taking applicants for our Supervisor/Machine Operator role. Great perks for the right candidate, supportive work environment, lots of work on.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Off-Siders/Labourers

at TDG Environmental

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

Real career growth opportunities
Competitive hourly pay
Stable, ongoing work with a well-established and growing company

Real career growth opportunities
Competitive hourly pay
Stable, ongoing work with a well-established and growing company

Join our team as an Off‑Sider and get hands‑on experience supporting our Driver/Operators on essential drainage and infrastructure work.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Machine Operator

at A W Fraser Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Shifts of days and nights providing 7 consecutive days off every month
Working with cutting edge machinery
Opportunity to work additional shifts for extra pay

Shifts of days and nights providing 7 consecutive days off every month
Working with cutting edge machinery
Opportunity to work additional shifts for extra pay

Entry-level CNC machining opportunity offering excellent work-life balance, training, and long-term career development.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Machine Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

23.85-26.0

Multiple machine roles available
Flexible shift options
Training, weekly pay, steady work

Multiple machine roles available
Flexible shift options
Training, weekly pay, steady work

Machine operator roles in Christchurch manufacturing with varied shifts, training, and steady work for reliable, mechanically minded people.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

15h ago

Listed one day ago

Warehouse Storeperson - Finished Goods - Day Shift - 6:00am to 2:30pm

at Vitaco Health Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Subsidised on-site café.
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products like Musashi
A supportive down-to-earth team culture

Subsidised on-site café.
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products like Musashi
A supportive down-to-earth team culture

Join our Warehouse team on the day shift (6:00am to 2:30pm) and be a part of the distribution and export of our great products such as Mushashi.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

L7A Supervisor - Takaanini Foods

at Lactalis - Mainland Dairy

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

Lead and develop a motivated, close-knit operations team
4-day work week (Tuesday–Friday, day shift)
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Lead and develop a motivated, close-knit operations team
4-day work week (Tuesday–Friday, day shift)
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Lead a high-performing process team - drive results, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

10d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Operations Supervisor- Night Shift

at Martin Brower

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Competitive Base + Bonus + Benefits (NZD)

Supervise the Night shift Operations, Sunday to Thursday roster
Supportive environment in a company that is Great Place to Work certified in ANZ
Attractive salary | Access to numerous staff discounts | Recognition culture

Supervise the Night shift Operations, Sunday to Thursday roster
Supportive environment in a company that is Great Place to Work certified in ANZ
Attractive salary | Access to numerous staff discounts | Recognition culture

Key operations role at our purpose-built Distribution Centre in Wiri - Lead and mentor our warehouse and transport operations team!

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Supervisor

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hautapu, Waikato

Afternoon Shift : Monday - Friday : 2pm - 10pm : 42hr week
Seeking hands-on leader with strong coaching style
$85,000 - $105,000 salary band based on experience

Afternoon Shift : Monday - Friday : 2pm - 10pm : 42hr week
Seeking hands-on leader with strong coaching style
$85,000 - $105,000 salary band based on experience

Hands-on Production Supervisor role. Lead people, lift performance, and make a real impact on the shop floor.

Recruited byBrigitta Warren

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

3d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Warehouse Storeperson

at Windsor Doors Limited

This is a Full time job

Islington, Canterbury

What's in for you as a Warehouse Assistant - fantastic discounts at popular retailers such as Countdown, Farmers, Hoyts, Noel Leeming, and more!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

18h ago

Listed four days ago

Quarry Supervisor

at Bound Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$110,000 – $125,000 per year

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
Competitive salary + Car + Bonus
Staff benefits: Employee education and welfare funding programmes

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
Competitive salary + Car + Bonus
Staff benefits: Employee education and welfare funding programmes

A genuine opportunity to lead and influence high-performing teams and grow your career with amazing development programs, career pathways and benefits

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

4d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago