On Site Logging Apprentice Contract Temp Construction Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Listed eight days ago

Hammerhand / Excavator Operator

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$30 – $37 per hour

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included - start immediately
No two days the same – varied work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included - start immediately
No two days the same – varied work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

Hammerhand/Excavator Operator - WANTED Extremely varied work across maintenance/civil projects. $30 - $37/hour + Holiday Pay + Kiwisaver. Weekly Pay.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Skilled Civil Workers

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milson, Manawatu

$28-39 p/hr

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

ALH is hiring skilled Civil Labourers, lead hands/foremen, and machinery operators for civil projects across the Manawatu/Horowhenua region.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Leading Hand

at Elecnor New Zealand Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $105,000 per year

Join Elecnor and work on New Zealand’s largest solar farm under construction.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

11h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Formwork Carpenter

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Avondale, Auckland

$30 - $32 p.h.

Immediate Start, Weekly Pay
Potential for Ongoing Work
PPE Provided

Immediate Start, Weekly Pay
Potential for Ongoing Work
PPE Provided

Immediate maintenance works increasing across Auckland pump stations and treatment plants, including access upgrades and repairs to tanks and shafts.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Digger Operator

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$28.00 - $30.00

Ongoing work across civil projects with consistent hours
$28–$30/hr weekly pay on well-run, active sites
Operate a range of machinery from bulk earthworks to final trim

Ongoing work across civil projects with consistent hours
$28–$30/hr weekly pay on well-run, active sites
Operate a range of machinery from bulk earthworks to final trim

Experienced Digger Operator for civil projects in Drury, operating machinery across trenching, drainage and earthworks with ongoing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Leading Hand

at Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$95,000 – $105,000 per year

Join Elecnor and work on New Zealand’s largest solar farm under construction.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Civil Construction Opportunities

at Franklin Smith

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 28 per hour

Competitive hourly rates with consistent hours
Ongoing training, upskilling, and development opportunities
Potential for permanent positions with leading civil contractors

Competitive hourly rates with consistent hours
Ongoing training, upskilling, and development opportunities
Potential for permanent positions with leading civil contractors

Multiple civil roles available in Christchurch. Great projects, strong career progression, and ongoing training with leading contractors.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Drainlayer

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Installing reinforced concrete pipes (RCP)
Constructing and installing precast concrete manholes

Installing reinforced concrete pipes (RCP)
Constructing and installing precast concrete manholes

Civil Drainlayer with a strong background in large diameter concrete pipe installation and precast manhole construction.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Digger Operator

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

NZD 32 - 36 per hour

Start immediately on structured, high-performing sites
Paid weekly, on time, every time
Only placed with crews that run properly (no chaos)

Start immediately on structured, high-performing sites
Paid weekly, on time, every time
Only placed with crews that run properly (no chaos)

Heavy Civil Operator – Labour Supply We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Operator for ongoing civil construction and

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Civil Operator (WTR)

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Petone, Wellington

$30 - $38 + based on experience

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

We're looking for multi-skilled operators for projects across Wellington starting ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator Operator

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$28.00 - $30.00

Ongoing work across civil projects with consistent hours
$28–$30/hr weekly pay on well-run, active sites
Operate excavators across drainage, trenching, and infrastructure work

Ongoing work across civil projects with consistent hours
$28–$30/hr weekly pay on well-run, active sites
Operate excavators across drainage, trenching, and infrastructure work

Experienced Excavator Operator for Drury civil projects, working across drainage and infrastructure with steady hours and ongoing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Drainlayer

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

Installing reinforced concrete pipes (RCP)
Constructing and installing precast concrete manholes

Installing reinforced concrete pipes (RCP)
Constructing and installing precast concrete manholes

Experienced Civil Drainlayer with a strong background in large diameter concrete pipe installation and precast manhole construction

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Formwork Carpenters

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hutt Central, Wellington

Be part of high‑profile, large‑scale projects shaping Wellington's future
Competitive pay + Weekly wages
Long‑term opportunities with reputable contractors

Be part of high‑profile, large‑scale projects shaping Wellington's future
Competitive pay + Weekly wages
Long‑term opportunities with reputable contractors

Formwork Carpenters required for major bridge builds, bringing strong formwork skills, safety focus and experience on complex projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Carpenters (Contractors)

at Wayne Bishop Group Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Levin, Manawatu

Provide skilled, reliable labour to support the efficient delivery of our projects

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Carpenter

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Competitive pay, $30 to $35 per hour, paid weekly
Great projects with reputable Christchurch builders
Supportive team, consistent work, PPE provided

Competitive pay, $30 to $35 per hour, paid weekly
Great projects with reputable Christchurch builders
Supportive team, consistent work, PPE provided

Experienced Carpenters needed for steady Christchurch projects. Weekly pay, great rates, supportive team.

Recruited bySimon Williams

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Next Step in Civil Construction

at Tech 5 Recruitment - Nelson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nelson, Tasman

NZD 24 - 40 per hour, Next Step

You can literally see the results of your work
Variety in work environments and projects; enjoy the outdoors!
Supportive team behind you and PPE provided free of charge

You can literally see the results of your work
Variety in work environments and projects; enjoy the outdoors!
Supportive team behind you and PPE provided free of charge

We are here to help you with your next step in civil construction!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operator

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ruakaka, Northland

NZD 35 per hour

$35 an hour
PPE Supplied
Exciting project

$35 an hour
PPE Supplied
Exciting project

Excavator Operators needed in Ruakaka for immediate start on an exciting project, $35/hr weekly pay.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Ongoing steady work with a strong pipeline of civil projects
Join a young, energetic team with a great crew culture
Oppurtunuity to upskill and progress within a fast growing civil company

Ongoing steady work with a strong pipeline of civil projects
Join a young, energetic team with a great crew culture
Oppurtunuity to upskill and progress within a fast growing civil company

Keen to be part of Central Otago's growing civil works? We're on the lookout for skilled operators to join the team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

HammerHand

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

NZD 27 - 30 per hour

Full driver’s license
Physically fit and reliable
1–2 years' carpentry experience

Full driver’s license
Physically fit and reliable
1–2 years' carpentry experience

Hammer Hand

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Drainage Foreperson

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

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

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

Experienced Drainage Foreperson to manage drainage crews and deliver complex civil works safely, on time and to specification.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Drainlayer

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marlborough

Immediate Start Available
Strong Forward Scope of Work
Strong Health & Safety Focus

Immediate Start Available
Strong Forward Scope of Work
Strong Health & Safety Focus

Experienced Drain Layer / Plumber required

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Digger Operator

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 32 - 37 per hour

Experienced drainage digger operator with WTR endorsements
Confident in trenching, pipe laying, and working to levels
Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work unsupervised

Experienced drainage digger operator with WTR endorsements
Confident in trenching, pipe laying, and working to levels
Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work unsupervised

Experienced drainage digger operator needed for civil works. Ongoing role, great team, competitive pay. Apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Digger Operator - Civil Work

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

We're after experienced digger operators for civil projects across Christchurch. Good crews, solid hours, and the possibility of ongoing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Digger Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

NZD 32 - 38 per hour, Weekly Pay

Weekly Pay
Kiwisaver + Holiday Pay
Immediate start available

Weekly Pay
Kiwisaver + Holiday Pay
Immediate start available

Digger Operators needed for civil project near Whangarei!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Commercial Carpenter

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill Central, Southland

$32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Long-term commercial project with consistent full-time hours
Competitive pay with weekly pay cycle
Variety of commercial work across multiple sites

Long-term commercial project with consistent full-time hours
Competitive pay with weekly pay cycle
Variety of commercial work across multiple sites

Commercial carpenters needed for long-term project in Invercargill. Great pay, steady hours, immediate start.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Drainlayer

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marlborough

Immediate Start Available
Strong Forward Scope of Work
Strong Health & Safety Focus

Immediate Start Available
Strong Forward Scope of Work
Strong Health & Safety Focus

Experienced Drain Layer / Plumber required

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operator

at AWF

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

$30 - $36 p.h.

Multiple digger operator roles across Whangarei & wider Northland
Civil, earthworks and services work on active sites
Short-term and long-term opportunities available

Multiple digger operator roles across Whangarei & wider Northland
Civil, earthworks and services work on active sites
Short-term and long-term opportunities available

Experienced digger operators needed for civil, earthworks and services projects across Whangarei, with short- and long-term roles available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Civil Campaign 2026

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southland

Training, upskilling, and perm opportunities

Consistent work
Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Potential for permanent employment

Consistent work
Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Potential for permanent employment

Heavy Machinery Operators Wanted - Work on Key Civil Projects in Southland/ Te Anau

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Civil Drainage Operator

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim, Marlborough

NZD 30 - 35 per hour

While we’re ideally looking for a drainage specialist, if you have the WTR tickets and a "can-do" Marlborough attitude, let's talk!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Skilled Labourer - Class 2 WTR

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 27 - 30 per hour

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

We are currently seeking a Skilled Civil Labourers with a Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements.

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

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