Operator Technician Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Process Worker (Shift)

at Imerys Ceramics New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$28.97 – $31.35 per hour

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Operate processing & mobile plant on rotating shifts, ensuring compliance & assisting production, packaging, dispatch, and site maintenance

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Listed four hours ago

Process Worker (Shift)

at Imerys Ceramics New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$28.97 – $31.35 per hour

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Hands-on, varied operations role
Strong safety-first culture and clear standards
Training provided + development through multi-skilling

Operate processing & mobile plant on rotating shifts, ensuring compliance & assisting production, packaging, dispatch, and site maintenance

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19d ago

Listed three days ago

QA Technician

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 32 - 35 per hour, $32-$35 Per hour

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

4-month contract with potential for ongoing work
QA inspections on precast concrete components
55–60 hours per week with regular overtime

Join a leading precast team in a 4-month QA role with strong earning potential and the opportunity for ongoing work beyond the initial contract.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Production Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Opportunities coming up across the manufacturing environment
Shifts available - Day and Night and Rotational
Full-time hours with a strong health and safety culture

Opportunities coming up across the manufacturing environment
Shifts available - Day and Night and Rotational
Full-time hours with a strong health and safety culture

We're looking for experienced Manufacturing Workers who are confident operating machinery, following production processes & maintaining high quality

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

18d ago

Listed nine days ago

Laboratory Technician

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Hands-on laboratory experience across product development and quality control
Opportunities available in both consumer healthcare and industrial coatings
Flexible temp assignments - part-time Pakuranga or full-time Mt Wellington

Gain valuable hands-on industry experience within manufacturing and product development

Recruited bySarah Coad

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Advanced Machine Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Monday to Friday + Variable start and finish times + Based in the Hutt Valley
Advanced machine operator + Technical writing + Sterilisation experience needed
Would suit a person with Pharma, biotech manufacturing experience

Monday to Friday + Variable start and finish times + Based in the Hutt Valley
Advanced machine operator + Technical writing + Sterilisation experience needed
Would suit a person with Pharma, biotech manufacturing experience

We are looking for a role where precision, responsibility, and hands-on work all come together

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Operator/Labourer

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

On Job Training provided + Must be able to multi task
MUST have a Full Class 1 Drivers license minimum
Must be available to work weekends and Nights

On Job Training provided + Must be able to multi task
MUST have a Full Class 1 Drivers license minimum
Must be available to work weekends and Nights

Operating machinery with training provided. Must hold a Full NZ Class 1 licence, be tech savvy,multi task and physically fit

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Civil Labourers and Operators

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Competitive

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Civil Labourers & Operators We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Civil Labourers and Machine Operators for multiple ongoing

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed nine days ago

Machine Operator

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

NZD 40 - 50 per hour

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Pay up to $50 per hour + KiwiSaver
Immediate start
Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

We are looking for a die setter for a client in Central Auckland

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Seasonal Despatch Technician - Christchurch

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Seasonal work in the sector that makes NZ tick !

Seasonal work to cover peak season. Storing and packing frozen semen straws to be distributed to farms. Great team environment!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Development Role)

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Accrue annual leave, paid stat days

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Full time + 7.30am to 4.30pm + Monday to Friday + Career progression
Troubleshoot machines + Scheduled machine maintenance + Breakdown resolution
Short term role with a possibility to extend, for the right person

Join a well-established organisation at the forefront of animal health, offering innovative solutions that make a real impact globally.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Production Worker

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Take charge of key production processes
Hands-on work with machinery
Keep operations running smoothly

Take charge of key production processes
Hands-on work with machinery
Keep operations running smoothly

Skilled Production Operators needed to run, monitor and optimise machinery, ensuring safe efficient output and top-quality results!

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Production Assistant

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

26 Per Hour + Paid Lunch Provided

3-Day Weekends Every Week + Paid Lunch Provided
Consistent 10-Hour Shifts + Stable Weekly Hours
Temp to Perm Opportunity + Supportive Team + Onsite Parking

3-Day Weekends Every Week + Paid Lunch Provided
Consistent 10-Hour Shifts + Stable Weekly Hours
Temp to Perm Opportunity + Supportive Team + Onsite Parking

Work 4 days, enjoy 3-day weekends, and gain hands-on manufacturing experience in a supportive team with consistent hours.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

12d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Machine Builder

at Techtrade Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

Top rates for skilled tradespeople

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Top rates for skilled tradespeople
Short and longer-term opportunities available
Auckland-based project work

Skilled Machine Builders, Fitters and Toolmakers needed for current and upcoming project work across Auckland. Top rates.

Recruited byArtur Karibov

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Machine Operator

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bromley, Canterbury

$27 – $28 per hour

Training Provided
Immediate Start
Reputable Company

Training Provided
Immediate Start
Reputable Company

Seeking a Machine Operator to run a form press/fastener insertion machine in precision sheetmetal fabrication!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Production Specialist (6 months fixed term)

at JDE New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otara, Auckland

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

Join NZ's most loved Coffee & Tea brands
Great People & Culture
Autonomy and Growth Potential

We are looking for an machine operator to join our team on a 6 months fixed term basis.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Plastic Technician Wanted - Porirua based

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$28 - $30 p.h.

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

Stability + opportunity to grow your career in a growing industry
Learn valuable, in-demand technical skills
$28 - $30 per hour, based on experience

RobLawMax Recruitment is on the hunt for a skilled Plastic Technician to join our client's high-performing production crew in Porirua.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

20d ago

Listed six days ago

EXPERIENCED ROADMARKING OPERATORS & ASSISTANTS

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Work on major Auckland roading and civil projects
Join a skilled team with day & night shift options
Great opportunity for experienced roadmarking crews

Work on major Auckland roading and civil projects
Join a skilled team with day & night shift options
Great opportunity for experienced roadmarking crews

Join leading Auckland roadmarking crews! Day & night shifts available with exciting projects for experienced Operators & Assistants.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operators

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 38 - 40 per hour, On going work

Competitive pay
on going work opportunity
Variety of work and opportunities to expand your skills

Competitive pay
on going work opportunity
Variety of work and opportunities to expand your skills

Operate GPS-equipped excavators on infrastructure works at the Waihi mining site with weekly pay and long-term opportunities.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

23d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Skid Steer and Telehandler Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$32.60 – $37.10 per hour + Bonus

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

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and 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 June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Dump Trump (Moxy) Operator

at Equip People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Supportive crew and strong site culture
6 days a week (Mon - Sat) - $30 per hour
4+ months with potential to go longer

Supportive crew and strong site culture
6 days a week (Mon - Sat) - $30 per hour
4+ months with potential to go longer

Take the wheel on a major civil project in Palmerston North—secure steady work as a Dump Truck (Moxy) Operator with a strong, reliable team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Telecommunications Technician

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawkes Bay

$28-$35 per hour + 8% holiday pay + Kiwisaver
Join a well‑established + respected telecommunications company
Ongoing workload and strong opportunities for career development

$28-$35 per hour + 8% holiday pay + Kiwisaver
Join a well‑established + respected telecommunications company
Ongoing workload and strong opportunities for career development

Join a leading Telecommunications team delivering high‑quality fibre, copper, and data installations across the Hawks Bay region!

Recruited byJanaye Watts

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d 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 twenty days ago

Warehouse worker/machine operator

at MortonSmith-Dawe Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

Fast-paced warehouse role. with the opportunity to ether operate the packer or packing orders for distribution, alongside a great team.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

20d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Forklift Operator

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton East, Waikato

NZD 25 - 27 per hour, + 8% Holiday Pay

Competitive Weekly pay + Holiday pay
Ongoing Work + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + PPE Provided

Competitive Weekly pay + Holiday pay
Ongoing Work + Kiwi Saver
Immediate Start + PPE Provided

Operating forklifts to move and stack goods safely, loading/unloading materials, maintaining equipment, and following site safety procedures.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Maintenance Assistant

at Juice Products New Zealand Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Fixed-term seasonal role offering consistent work across the production period
Opportunity to build specialist mechanical skills, knife sets & machinery upkeep
Safety-focused environment with clear processes and strong team support

Maintenance role supporting machinery upkeep, knife set servicing, and safe operations across WYMA and grading areas.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago