Line Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant

This is a Full time job

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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This is a featured job

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

Featured

Listed fourteen days ago

Production Line Operator

at Labourworks

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

$27 – $28 per hour

Excellent Work-Life Balance
Genuine Career Development Opportunities
Supportive Team Culture

Excellent Work-Life Balance
Genuine Career Development Opportunities
Supportive Team Culture

Manufacturing experience isn’t essential — hands-on experience in cleaning, farming, mechanics, labouring, or similar roles is valued.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Production Worker

at Alpha Laboratories (NZ) Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

URGENTLY SEEKING
Machine operation or maintenance experience is highly advantageous
Open to all applicants with valid work rights in New Zealand

URGENTLY SEEKING
Machine operation or maintenance experience is highly advantageous
Open to all applicants with valid work rights in New Zealand

ALPHA LABORATORIES (NZ) LTD is a leading nutraceutical manufacturer in New Zealand.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Line Operator

at Patties Food New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Team Leaders/Supervisors
Full-time

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Team Leaders/Supervisors
Full-time

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, join Patties today!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Manufacturing Process Operators

at Talent Connection NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

night + meal + call out + first aid allowances

$30.95/hr base + night, meal, call-out & first aid allowances + overtime
Long-term, secure role with a growing NZ/AU manufacturer
Ongoing technical training and clear career growth pathways

$30.95/hr base + night, meal, call-out & first aid allowances + overtime
Long-term, secure role with a growing NZ/AU manufacturer
Ongoing technical training and clear career growth pathways

Long-term Process Operator role with a growing and established manufacturer. 12-hr day/night rotating shifts, training, and a supportive team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Full time job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Operator

at Leonard's

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Become a part of our Leonard's Team
Full-time permanent role with great growth opportunities
Work alongside passionate people in a positive, dynamic environment

Become a part of our Leonard's Team
Full-time permanent role with great growth opportunities
Work alongside passionate people in a positive, dynamic environment

We are seeking a Production Operator to join our award winning business in East Tamaki.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

7d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Machine Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

$28 per hour + free onsite parking

Perm Role starting ASAP | Full Time, Mon - Fri Afternoon shift | Clean & modern
Full training provided within supportive team | Family feel, medium size company
Must have at least 1 years machine operating experience + NZ working rights

Perm Role starting ASAP | Full Time, Mon - Fri Afternoon shift | Clean & modern
Full training provided within supportive team | Family feel, medium size company
Must have at least 1 years machine operating experience + NZ working rights

Operating a variety of machines, routine checks, wrapping & preparing finishing products for dispatch, lifting up to 25kgs as well as teamwork!

Recruited byKatie France

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

18h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Production Line Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Experienced production line operator
Two days and Two nights rotating roster
Two work references

Experienced production line operator
Two days and Two nights rotating roster
Two work references

Production Line Operator

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

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

21d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Food Production Process Worker

at Motion Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Penrose, Auckland

$26.00 To $28.00 + 8% Holiday Pay

Join a respected NZ food manufacturer with strong long-term growth opportunities
On Call, hands-on production role in a clean, well-organised environment
Be part of a supportive, high-performing team

Join a respected NZ food manufacturer with strong long-term growth opportunities
On Call, hands-on production role in a clean, well-organised environment
Be part of a supportive, high-performing team

On Call positions in food production + MUST have worked in Food Production/Factory + Great team environment + Living in NZ

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

28d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Production Operator / Line Worker

at Alignz Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$$$

Competitive Rates
Consistent weekly hours 40+
Amazing Team Enviorment

Competitive Rates
Consistent weekly hours 40+
Amazing Team Enviorment

Join a fast-paced, high-volume production environment supplying some of New Zealand’s leading beverage brands

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

28d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Production Operator

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs
Permanent full-time role

Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs
Permanent full-time role

Are you looking for your next opportunity in production or manufacturing?

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Operator

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Multiple roles available
Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Multiple roles available
Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Join our team as a Production Operator and help keep our manufacturing process running smoothly.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

9d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Production Operator (Night-shift)| Otahuhu

at George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Stable & Secure Job!
Reliable Weekly Pay!
Free Parking On-site!

Stable & Secure Job!
Reliable Weekly Pay!
Free Parking On-site!

- Secure and Stable Job!! - Reliable Weekly Pay, paid directly to your bank account!! - Full training provided!!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

17d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

North Island Up $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators - Civil

at Bodman Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

The North Island Is Booming And BTB Group Needs Bodies On The Tools. Real Work, Honest Pay, Good Crew. Get On Site - Get paid up to $50 per hour

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Production Line Setters /Operators

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Permanent position with a stable company going through a period of growth.
Available immediately with great rates of pay on offer.
Tauranga Location

Permanent position with a stable company going through a period of growth.
Available immediately with great rates of pay on offer.
Tauranga Location

Are you an experienced FMCG professional with a hands on approach to leading a line?

Recruited byMaria McCarthy

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

22d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Process Operator

at New Ground Coffee

This is a Full time job

Wairau Valley, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

Fast-growing coffee startup seeks experienced Process Operator. Good Pay. Full training, all shifts. Hands-on role across blending, canning, retort.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

21d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator

at The Barkery Limited

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

$25 – $28 per hour

Work in our Food Processing line as a Production Operator at our factory located in Huntly, Waikato

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Production Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Opportunities coming up across the manufacturing environment
Shifts available - Day and Night and Rotational
Full-time hours with a strong health and safety culture

Opportunities coming up across the manufacturing environment
Shifts available - Day and Night and Rotational
Full-time hours with a strong health and safety culture

We're looking for experienced Manufacturing Workers who are confident operating machinery, following production processes & maintaining high quality

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Barline Machine Operator - Day Shift (6:00am to 2:30pm)

at Vitaco Health Group

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Great hourly rate + Professional opportunities linked to your pay
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products & Subsidised on-site café
A day off on your birthday, wellness initiatives and free parking

Great hourly rate + Professional opportunities linked to your pay
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products & Subsidised on-site café
A day off on your birthday, wellness initiatives and free parking

Barline Machine Operator for our Day Shift making our great products such as Musashi - Multiple opportunities available.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Process Worker / Machine Operator

at Fresh Connection

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Process worker / Machine Operator role in Pukekohe

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Machine Operator Dairy Powder Plant - Afternoon Shift (2.00pm to 10.30pm)

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 Vitaco's Powder Plant team in East Tamaki, we are looking for reliable Machine Operators.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Export Oceanfreight Operator

at GVI Logistics Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Competitive Salary
Kiwi Owned Company
Subsidised Medical Insurance (after 1 year of service)

Competitive Salary
Kiwi Owned Company
Subsidised Medical Insurance (after 1 year of service)

Come and join the GVI team as an Export Oceanfreight Operator

subClassification: Import/Export & CustomsImport/Export & Customs

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

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Worker

at OneStaff Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$25 per hour
2-month temp work
Supportive team environment

$25 per hour
2-month temp work
Supportive team environment

Reliable Production Worker needed for sorting, repairs, inspections & production line work. Physical role with strong safety focus.

Recruited byKrisma Andres

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

6d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Producion Operator- Food Manufacturer

at Rocket Recruitment Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and grow your skill set
Working 2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am) then 4 days off
Supportive environment with a collaborative team culture

Great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and grow your skill set
Working 2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am) then 4 days off
Supportive environment with a collaborative team culture

Join a thriving food manufacturing team offering a competitive salary and real opportunities for career growth

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

20h ago

Listed eight days ago

Mill Operator

at Palmer Resources Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Pahu, Waikato

$25 – $30 per hour

Mill Operator role at our Te Pahu Limestone milling site.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Operator (Pallet/Crate Wash/Forklift Operator) - Afternoon Shift

at CHEP, A Brambles Company

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive hourly rate
4 day work week - 40 hours worked Mon - Thurs on afternoon shift
Forklift experience required, opportunity to grow your skills

Competitive hourly rate
4 day work week - 40 hours worked Mon - Thurs on afternoon shift
Forklift experience required, opportunity to grow your skills

Busy, hands on role with clear purpose. Come and join a great team where full training in a variety of tasks is provided!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

EcoSort Operator

at K2Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.95 per hour

Hands on role supporting Canterbury’s recycling system
Be part of a close knit, safety focused team
Full training provided with opportunities to grow your skills

Hands on role supporting Canterbury’s recycling system
Be part of a close knit, safety focused team
Full training provided with opportunities to grow your skills

Support high quality recycling outcomes through hands on sorting in a fast paced, safety focused environment.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

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