Mining Excavator Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Quarry Operator

This is a Full time job

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Be part of a close-knit crew, you’ll operate a range of heavy machinery and equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

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Excavator Operator

at Resourceco Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$28 – $36 per hour

Grow your skills as an Excavator Operator. Supportive team, ongoing training, and great benefits at Resourceco.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed nine days ago

Mine Operator

at Bt Mining Limited

This is a Full time job

Rotowaro, Waikato

$33 – $35.46 per hour

Are you looking to break into the mining sector? If you have a solid background in civil or forestry, this is the perfect opportunity.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Quarry Operator

at Gleeson Quarries

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Competitive wages
Room for progression
Great work environment

Be part of a close-knit crew, you’ll operate a range of heavy machinery and equipment, ensure health and safety standards are met.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

18d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Excavator Operator

at Resourceco Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$28 – $36 per hour

Grow your skills as an Excavator Operator. Supportive team, ongoing training, and great benefits at Resourceco.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed four days ago

Excavator Operator - Construction

at United Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Variety of high-profile projects
Great team environment
Great pipeline of work

Competitive hourly rate, career development & benefits. Safe, supportive team environment. Join us now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Dempsey Wood Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

40 hours per week guaranteed as a minimum
Land development & infrastructure projects
Competitive pay & opportunities for development

Join a long-standing family-owned company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Material Handler/Digger Operator - Grapple

at Endless Metals

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$30 – $37 per hour

Excellent additional earnings incentive each month!
Guaranteed 100 working hours every fortnight!
Get an extra days leave to celebrate your birthday!

Excellent additional earnings incentive each month!
Guaranteed 100 working hours every fortnight!
Get an extra days leave to celebrate your birthday!

If you like machines & the power & sound of crushing steel then this gig is for you! You also get 1 days extra leave to celebrate your birthday!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Digger/Excavator Operators

at Private Advertiser

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

Long term ongoing work
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Long term ongoing work
Good rates for the right skills
A solid crew with good work environment

Work for a reputable company with a solid pipeline of work, great company culture and bosses that respect those who put in the mahi!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Excavator Operator

at Kohatu EarthWorks Limited

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

$30 – $40 per hour

Experienced excavator operator wanted for drainage, site cuts, land clearing and soil loading. Must use laser level confidently.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Excavator Operator

at LAA CIVIL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $38 per hour

Competitive salary, ongoing training & development, flexible work arrangements. Work on high-profile projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Civil Operator / Excavator Operator

at Cal Tech Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$70,000 – $85,000 per year

Working in Telecommunications Network

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Port Whangarei, Northland

$30 - $36 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Civil construction earthworks and drainage projects
$30 to $36 per hour depending on experience
Due to start soon with long term pipeline

Skilled Civil Excavator Operator wanted for quality earthworks and excavation projects. Strong rates, good crew, solid pipeline of work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Excavator Operator (Otago)

at HEB Construction Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

Create parts of key infrastructure projects
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Life & Health insurance, birthday off, and heaps more benefits!

Create parts of key infrastructure projects
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Life & Health insurance, birthday off, and heaps more benefits!

We're looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our Queenstown civil team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed seven days ago

Plant and Machinery Operator

at Scope Resources Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$38 – $42 per hour

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Interesting job with different challenges every day
Ongoing training and development

An opportunity for a self-starter to join our team as a Plant and Machinery Operator. Applications close on 20 April 2026

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Excavator Operator & Property Maintenance

at Piper Property Consultants

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Full-time role operating excavators & maintaining properties across development sites. Suits an experienced, practical operator with mechanical skills

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Excavator Operators

at Kirimana

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$28 - $40

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Experienced operators needed for ongoing work. Work on a range of civil projects across New Zealand

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Civil & Earthworks Machine Operators

at Extrastaff

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

We’re on the lookout for experienced Earthworks Operators to join established civil crews across Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operator - Landfill

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Dairy Flat, Auckland

$30 - $35 per hour plus great staff perks!
Dairy Flat location - the best location to go against the traffic
Training and development opportunities here within WM

$30 - $35 per hour plus great staff perks!
Dairy Flat location - the best location to go against the traffic
Training and development opportunities here within WM

Ready for your next challenge? We’re hiring a safety-focused Machine Operator to join our Redvale team!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Drainage Digger Operator

at Alignz Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Be part pf a great crew that specialize in both Civil and Residential
Great pay with lots of hours
Immediate start with a temp to perm opportunity

Be part pf a great crew that specialize in both Civil and Residential
Great pay with lots of hours
Immediate start with a temp to perm opportunity

Drainage Digger Operator Immediate Start

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10h ago

Listed four days ago

Foreman/Machine Operator at ResourceCo

at Resourceco Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

Step into a role where your expertise doesn’t just keep machines moving—it helps reshape the future of waste in New Zealand.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Excavator Operators

at Kirimana

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

$28 - $40

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Long-term, stable opportunities
Operate modern machinery on a variety of civil projects
Competitive pay, paid weekly

Experienced operators needed for ongoing work. Work on a range of civil projects across New Zealand

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

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