Machine Operator Contract Temp Jobs in Kaiapoi Canterbury, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Listed twenty five days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

Listed seven days ago

Night shift Operator - Material Supply Department

at CanRecruit

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26-28+

Middleton Location
Long term opportunity
4 days on 4 days off - Nights

Middleton Location
Long term opportunity
4 days on 4 days off - Nights

Interested in night shift and want work/life balance? This roles for you!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Wax Moulder Process Worker

at HamiltonJet

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term role
Competitive pay and overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

Fixed-term role
Competitive pay and overtime rates
Opportunity to work for a global industry leader

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on person to join our foundry team on our afternoon shift (Monday to Friday, 3.30pm – 11.00pm).

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Cold Store Production Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Opportunity To Get Bonus Incentives Weekly!

Long Term On-Going Work, With Temp To Perm Opportunities
Full PPE And On-Site Training Provided
Full Time Opportunities Available

Long Term On-Going Work, With Temp To Perm Opportunities
Full PPE And On-Site Training Provided
Full Time Opportunities Available

We are looking for motivated Cold Store Warehouse Pickers to start work ASAP. Full training provided with competitive pay and opportunities to grow.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Aluminum Fabricator

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.00 - $32.00 | Depending on experience
Monday to Friday | Day Shift
Immediate Starts Available

$28.00 - $32.00 | Depending on experience
Monday to Friday | Day Shift
Immediate Starts Available

Trade Assist are currently looking for an experienced Aluminum Fabricator to join our clients team.

Recruited byHannah Stewart

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

1d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Production Worker

at OneStaff Christchurch

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waltham, Canterbury

$24.45 + 8% holiday pay

Set night shift hours (Mon to Fri, 11:45pm to 8:00am)
Competitive pay at $24.45/hour, with potential for immediate start and job stabi
Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturer and room for gro

Set night shift hours (Mon to Fri, 11:45pm to 8:00am)
Competitive pay at $24.45/hour, with potential for immediate start and job stabi
Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturer and room for gro

Night shift factory role in Waltham, $24.45/hr. Machine operation & labouring. Reliable transport required. Long-term opportunity.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

25d ago

Listed one day ago

Forklift Hoist Driver

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25 – $25.90 per hour

Weekly pay & career growth – competitive rates, long-term opportunity
95% forklift driving – minimal manual work
Night shift, 4 on / 4 off – avoid traffic, great work-life balance

Weekly pay & career growth – competitive rates, long-term opportunity
95% forklift driving – minimal manual work
Night shift, 4 on / 4 off – avoid traffic, great work-life balance

Experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver wanted! Nightshift - 4 nights on 4 off - 6:45pm - 7am Competitive hourly rate + Weekly pay Immediate start

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Delivery Driver / Warehouse /cleaning Part Time

at Mr Rental

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sockburn, Canterbury

$25 – $26 per hour

We look forward to hearing from you if you fit the above and are a reliable and hardworking person.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

28d ago

Listed five days ago

Picker/Packer

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24.50 - $25.50 p.h.

Full-Time Hours + Monday To Friday + Immediate Start
Competitive Hourly Rate + Weekly Pay Cycle + On-Going Work
In-House Training + On-The-Job Learning Opportunities

Full-Time Hours + Monday To Friday + Immediate Start
Competitive Hourly Rate + Weekly Pay Cycle + On-Going Work
In-House Training + On-The-Job Learning Opportunities

Perform warehouse duties including devanning, pick packing, loading/unloading conveyer belt, use RF scanners, unloading/reloading product on pallets.

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

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

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Precast Concrete Production Staff

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$27 + (depending on experience)

Immediate start
Hornby Location
Ongoing work

Immediate start
Hornby Location
Ongoing work

Join an established manufacturing company in Hornby, working in the on‑site pipe factory producing high‑quality precast concrete pipeline systems.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Warehouse Pick Packer

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

- Hands-On Warehousing Role
- Full PPE Provided
- Competitive Pay & Opportunity To Grow

- Hands-On Warehousing Role
- Full PPE Provided
- Competitive Pay & Opportunity To Grow

Reliable Pick Packer wanted 📦 Fast-paced warehouse role, RF scanning & order picking. Forklift + Class 2 is an advantage. Competitive pay and hours

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

11d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Pick packers - Rolleston

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Immediate start
Paid Weekly
PPE Provided

Immediate start
Paid Weekly
PPE Provided

We're looking for reliable and hardworking individuals to join our team in Rolleston for an immediate start

subClassification: Pickers & PackersPickers & Packers

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

8h ago

Listed five days ago

Concrete Cutter Labourer

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 25 - 27 per hour

Start on $25/$26 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Start on $25/$26 p/h & train into a skilled trade
Fast track to $35+ p/h within 12 months
Full training, bonuses & career progression

Labourer role with full training – fast track to $35+ p/h Cutter/Driller within 12 months. Great career pathway!

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Forklift

at Ryan Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

$26 to $28+ Per Hour

Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours
Wigram, Hornby, and Airport Locations
Long-Term Employment Opportunities

Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours
Wigram, Hornby, and Airport Locations
Long-Term Employment Opportunities

Great work-life balance. Ongoing full-time opportunities are available. Immediate start for experienced operators

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

25d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Frame and Truss - Nightshift

at Diverse Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Ongoing role
Excellent culture led from the top
Work for a supportive employer

Ongoing role
Excellent culture led from the top
Work for a supportive employer

Join a great team with steady work, competitive pay, and a positive workplace culture!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Civil Operators & Hammer hands

at CanRecruit

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25-$30

Immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Experienced operators/Hammerhands wanted for civil projects in Christchurch.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Assembly Technicians

at Greenlight Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26 per hour

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

Temp to perm opportunity
High-tech, clean manufacturing environment
Monday to Friday | Day shift hours

We are currently seeking experienced Assembly Technicians to support a growing electrical assembly operation.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Skilled Labourer - Irrigation

at Diverse Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rangiora, Canterbury

40-50 hours per week on average (up to 50-60 hours during busy periods)
Competitive pay (depending on experience)
Stay away allowance plus meals and accommodation provided

40-50 hours per week on average (up to 50-60 hours during busy periods)
Competitive pay (depending on experience)
Stay away allowance plus meals and accommodation provided

We are currently seeking for a reliable labourer for farm irrigation installs and repairs across Canterbury. Short-term with potential to go permanent

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed one day ago