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

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Labourers and Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30.90 – $36 per hour (Including annual leave)

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in May/ June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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General and Skilled Labourers

at Remarkable People Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We're on the lookout for reliable General and Skilled Labourers to join civil, construction, and roading projects in Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed thirteen hours ago

Excavator Operator

at Tradestaff

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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)

13h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Excavator Operator

at AWF

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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)

12h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Excavator Operator

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$30 - $40 p.h. + Weekly Pay + 50 hrs plus weekly

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Are you a skilled Excavator Operator with top-notch experience in trenching, backfilling, and excavating in civil project? Apply now!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19h ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator Operator

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Contract rates $43-$50 ph (Depending on experience

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Chomping at the bit to sink your teeth into some of Central Otago's key Infrastructure projects, we're on the hunt for skilled contract operators.

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Skilled Civil Workers

at ALH Limited

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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Digger Operator

at Tradestaff

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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)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil Machine Operators - AKL North

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

Weekly Pay
Competitive Rates
Long Term Projects

Weekly Pay
Competitive Rates
Long Term Projects

We are looking for experienced Civil Machine Operators for immediate starts on a number of projects on Auckland's North Shore.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Labourers and Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30.90 – $36 per hour (Including annual leave)

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in May/ June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Digger Operator (Night Shifts)

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

$30-$33 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay (Weekly pay)

$30-$33 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay (Weekly pay)
Steady, ongoing pipeline of work!
Full PPE provided + great company culture!

$30-$33 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay (Weekly pay)
Steady, ongoing pipeline of work!
Full PPE provided + great company culture!

Seeking an experienced Digger Operator to join a busy civil construction team working on infrastructure projects across Hamilton.

Recruited byKyla Lehndorf

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Heavy Machinery Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill, Southland

$28 - $40 p.h.

Weekly pay
on-going consistent work
Opportunity for full-time position for the right candidate

Weekly pay
on-going consistent work
Opportunity for full-time position for the right candidate

Experienced Heavy Machine Operator required for Southland civil projects, operating WTR machinery and Class 2-5 trucks with a strong safety focus.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Machine Operator / Labourer

at The Labour Supply Co

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

We’re looking for experienced machine operators who are also happy to jump out of the cab and help the crew on the ground . This is...

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Grader Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Whangarei, Northland

$35-$40 p/h plus 8%Holiday Pay

Civil earthworks, subdivisions, and finishing work
$35 to $45 per hour depending on experience
Consistent hours with long term opportunity

Civil earthworks, subdivisions, and finishing work
$35 to $45 per hour depending on experience
Consistent hours with long term opportunity

Experienced Civil Grader Operator wanted for subdivision and earthworks projects. $35 to $45 per hour depending on experience

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Excavator Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

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Live local, work local
Hutt Valley
Excellent hourly rates on weekly wages

Live local, work local
Hutt Valley
Excellent hourly rates on weekly wages

Be part of one of the Hutt Valleys biggest projects - starting immediately!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Experienced Excavator Operator required

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth, Taranaki

$30 – $40 per hour

Competitive rates, flexible work, and latest equipment. Join our safety-focused construction team in Taranaki.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Heavy Machine Operators

at AWF

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$26 - $40 p.h. + Kiwisaver + Holiday & Sick pay

Career Growth Opportunities + Temp to Perm Opportunities + Potential to upskill
Full-time Ongoing Work + Monday to Friday + Optional weekend work when required
Competitive Hourly rate + Weekly Pay + Annual Leave + Kiwisaver + Sick Pay

Career Growth Opportunities + Temp to Perm Opportunities + Potential to upskill
Full-time Ongoing Work + Monday to Friday + Optional weekend work when required
Competitive Hourly rate + Weekly Pay + Annual Leave + Kiwisaver + Sick Pay

Operate a range of heavy machinery such as excavators, dumpers, graders working in construction, drainage & earthworks.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Grader Operator

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

NZD 35 - 40 per hour

Class 4
W,T,R
Proven experince

Class 4
W,T,R
Proven experince

Operate a grader on civil sites delivering precise final trim work using GPS systems.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

15h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Civil Machine Operators / Excavator Operators - Ongoing Work

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

90000

$30-$34/hr depending on experience and machine capability
Ongoing civil projects across Auckland with strong pipelines
Excavators | Rollers | Loaders | WTR Operators

$30-$34/hr depending on experience and machine capability
Ongoing civil projects across Auckland with strong pipelines
Excavators | Rollers | Loaders | WTR Operators

Civil machine operators wanted for ongoing projects across Auckland. Competitive pay, great teams and long-term opportunities available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

General and Skilled Labourers

at Remarkable People Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly Pay + Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + Ongoing Work + Work-Life Balance
Various Roles Available + Both Long and Short Term Positions + PPE Provided

We're on the lookout for reliable General and Skilled Labourers to join civil, construction, and roading projects in Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed six days ago

Civil Construction Opportunities

at Franklin Smith

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)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Hydro Excavation Operator

at OneStaff Hawkes Bay

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Competitive starting rate with 8% annuals accrued

Immediate start available
Be part of a growing business with real career progression
Weekends off - Monday to Friday schedule

Immediate start available
Be part of a growing business with real career progression
Weekends off - Monday to Friday schedule

Our client is a established civil construction company in Hawke's Bay. They're currently looking for a Hydro Excavation Operator to join the team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

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