43 operator jobs in Rangitata Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Skid Steer Operator - Timaru

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Work on a variety of regional projects as a Skid Steer Operator with Paul Smith Earthmoving.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

Featured

Listed two days ago

Production Operator

at IXOM Operations Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Permanent Monday-Friday position within a stable and growing business
Join a global chemical manufacturing company
Proven career and development opportunities

Permanent Monday-Friday position within a stable and growing business
Join a global chemical manufacturing company
Proven career and development opportunities

We have a unique opportunity for two Production Operators to join our Timaru site in the south Canterbury region of New Zealand.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Process Operator

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

$29.83 Starting Rate

Be part of a supportive team producing iconic chips and fries in a 24/7 operation. Training provided.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

8d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Operator Process - Timaru

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

$29.83 starting rate

Your next role is crispy clear — apply today and join the team powering McCain’s future.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Labourer/Operator

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Maintenance of flood protection & drainage works
Contribute to and enhance local communities
Ashburton Based | Full time permanent | 42.5 hours per week

Maintenance of flood protection & drainage works
Contribute to and enhance local communities
Ashburton Based | Full time permanent | 42.5 hours per week

Work outdoors and be involved in the maintenance of flood protection, and drainage works

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Machine Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

25.0-26.0

Operate production machinery and support day‑to‑day site tasks
Great fit for candidates with previous manufacturing or machine‑op experience
Long‑term hours with a strong temp‑to‑perm pathway

Operate production machinery and support day‑to‑day site tasks
Great fit for candidates with previous manufacturing or machine‑op experience
Long‑term hours with a strong temp‑to‑perm pathway

Machine Operator wanted for long‑term, rotating‑shift role. Great team, consistent hours, & temp‑to‑perm opportunity for the right person.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Earthmoving Roles Available - Timaru

This is a Full time job

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Excellent company culture
Competitive pay and stablity
Career development and training

Join a team shaping the future. At Paul Smith Earthmoving, you’ll work on landmark projects - from major subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Machine Operator - Timaru

at Enviro NZ

This is a Full time job

Good hourly rate

Close-knit team environment with the support of a well-established Company
Essential service provider & full-time hours
Discounts at various retailers such as Bunnings, Noel Leeming & Torpedo 7

Close-knit team environment with the support of a well-established Company
Essential service provider & full-time hours
Discounts at various retailers such as Bunnings, Noel Leeming & Torpedo 7

Operate shredder, screening plant, loaders and compactors and general site tidying and ensuring it is a safe environment

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Multi-Skilled Operator

at Catch Consulting

This is a Full time job

at Southern Alps Meats 2025 Limited

Southern Cross + Ute + Phone allowance

Competitive remuneration package
A company who understands & supports work-life balance
Supportive team that backs each other

Competitive remuneration package
A company who understands & supports work-life balance
Supportive team that backs each other

Operate scrapers across bulk earthworks and subdivision developments!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Slaughter Floor and Boning Room Operator

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

$30 per hour

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Full Time, Year Round Employment, Minimum 40hrs Per Week
Locally based in Timaru
Team Based Environment

Looking for steady work? Southern Alps Meats needs reliable, hard-working, versatile workers for year-round processing roles.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

17d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Machine Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Good hourly rate plus a night shift allowance

Long-term full-time role
Good hourly rate plus shift allowance
Monday - Friday: have your weekends off!

Long-term full-time role
Good hourly rate plus shift allowance
Monday - Friday: have your weekends off!

Monday to Friday night shifts available based in Ashburton - long-term opportunity with immediate start available. Free parking available on site.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

25d ago

Listed nine days ago

Shift Boiler Operator (Skilled)

at Talley's Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$36.05 - $50.47

Great working conditions
Training provided
Generous staff discounts and perks

Great working conditions
Training provided
Generous staff discounts and perks

Join us a boiler operator and play a key part in ensuring there is no interruption to production...

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Production Attendant

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

$33.97 Start Rate

Help turn local potatoes into world‑class fries in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

8d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Skid Steer Operator - Timaru

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Work on a variety of regional projects as a Skid Steer Operator with Paul Smith Earthmoving.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Nightshift Cleaning Hygiene Operator

at BioGiene

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$27 – $28 per hour

If you prefer working at night, a Nightshift Cleaning Hygiene Operator might be the role for you. Great career opportunities.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed eight days ago

Coldstore Forklift Operator

at Talley's Ltd

This is a Full time job

Great working conditions
Training provided
Generous staff discounts and perks

Great working conditions
Training provided
Generous staff discounts and perks

Join NZ's fresh-frozen vege experts as a Forklift Operator...

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

8d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Machine Operator - Ashburton

at Enviro NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Close-knit team environment in a safety conscious Company
Discounts on various products & services, including petrol
Is sustainability a personal value for you – then we are the company for you

Close-knit team environment in a safety conscious Company
Discounts on various products & services, including petrol
Is sustainability a personal value for you – then we are the company for you

Operate a loader safely to assist with the overall consolidation process- full-time basis until 1st Sep 2026. Class 4 licence & W endorsement needed.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

29d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Meal Plant Operator - Fishing Vessel

at Sanford

This is a Contract/Temp job

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

Trip on - trip off rotation
FIFO role - do not need to be located in Timaru!

We’re currently seeking an experienced Meal Plant Operator (Independent Contractor) to join one of our deep water factory trawlers

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Civil Operators Class 2-5 WTR

at XR Recruitment Agency LTD

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$28 – $40 per hour

Operate heavy machinery for civil construction projects. Competitive salary, training, and career progression.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Sealing Operator

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

We're looking for an experienced Sealing Operator to join our Surfacing team in Timaru!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Mill Operator - Ashburton Mill

at Farmlands Co-operative

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job