Plant Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant

This is a Full time job

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
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
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is 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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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)

Featured

Listed one day ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Full time job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
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
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is 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)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Manufacturing Process Operators

at Talent Connection NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

night + meal + call out + first aid allowances

$30.95/hr base + night, meal, call-out & first aid allowances + overtime
Long-term, secure role with a growing NZ/AU manufacturer
Ongoing technical training and clear career growth pathways

$30.95/hr base + night, meal, call-out & first aid allowances + overtime
Long-term, secure role with a growing NZ/AU manufacturer
Ongoing technical training and clear career growth pathways

Long-term Process Operator role with a growing and established manufacturer. 12-hr day/night rotating shifts, training, and a supportive team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Plant Operator - Despatch

at Ravensdown Ltd

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Health, Life and Income Protection Insurances

Excellent benefits package - Health, Life and Income Protection Insurance
Investment in your ongoing training and career development
Great culture and supportive team

Excellent benefits package - Health, Life and Income Protection Insurance
Investment in your ongoing training and career development
Great culture and supportive team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our Despatch Team at Napier Works.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

3d ago

Listed three hours ago

Manufacturing Assistant / Machine Operator

at Hose Manufacturing Ltd

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$28 – $30 per hour

This is a hands‑on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys being busy, takes pride in their work, and is eager to grow and develop.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3h ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator

at Hexatronic New Zealand Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

$28 – $31 per hour

Stable, full-time role with consistent hours
Full training provided – no experience required
Long-term opportunity in a supportive team

Stable, full-time role with consistent hours
Full training provided – no experience required
Long-term opportunity in a supportive team

Reliable Production Operator needed for hands-on factory role. Stable hours, full training, and long-term opportunity in Wellington.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator - Powder

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

Fast-growing, well-known organisation
Great hourly wage and staff benefits
Strong team culture with learning and development opportunities

Fast-growing, well-known organisation
Great hourly wage and staff benefits
Strong team culture with learning and development opportunities

We’re looking for 5 skilled Production Operators to join our powder manufacturing plant in Pokeno, Waikato.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Production Operator

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs
Permanent full-time role

Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs
Permanent full-time role

Are you looking for your next opportunity in production or manufacturing?

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

North Island Up $45 per hour - Labourer Drivers Skilled Operators - Civil

at Bodman Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

Not a desk in sight Your office is a cab, a trench, or a muddy construction site

The North Island Is Booming And BTB Group Needs Bodies On The Tools. Real Work, Honest Pay, Good Crew. Get On Site - Get paid up to $50 per hour

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Geothermal Power Plant Operator

at Eastland Generation

This is a Full time job

Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Now is the time to join Eastland Generation, a specialist renewable energy developer in a phase of rapid growth.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

23d ago

Listed five hours ago

Machine Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

$28 per hour + free onsite parking

Perm Role starting ASAP | Full Time, Mon - Fri Afternoon shift | Clean & modern
Full training provided within supportive team | Family feel, medium size company
Must have at least 1 years machine operating experience + NZ working rights

Perm Role starting ASAP | Full Time, Mon - Fri Afternoon shift | Clean & modern
Full training provided within supportive team | Family feel, medium size company
Must have at least 1 years machine operating experience + NZ working rights

Operating a variety of machines, routine checks, wrapping & preparing finishing products for dispatch, lifting up to 25kgs as well as teamwork!

Recruited byKatie France

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5h ago

Listed three days ago

Baling Plant Operator / Forklift Driver – Tauranga

at FullCircle

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

The role is responsible for supporting the safe processing of loose fibre and plastic materials while ensuring the conveyor is consistently supplied

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Plant Operator

at Kaingaroa Tipu

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Kaingaroa Forest, Bay of Plenty

Fixed Roster
Health and Welfare Insurances
Additional Leave after 1 year of service and long service rewards

Fixed Roster
Health and Welfare Insurances
Additional Leave after 1 year of service and long service rewards

Great opportunity for a machine operator seeking a fixed roster, with health & welfare insurances and incentives on offer.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Construction Plant Operator

at Success Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$65,000 – $70,000 per year

Competitive remuneration
Great culture and team environment
Work-Life balance

Competitive remuneration
Great culture and team environment
Work-Life balance

Experienced Plant Operator wanted for major Wellington civil projects. Competitive pay, career growth & great team culture!

Recruited bySalome Jardim

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Machine Operators

at COTTONSOFT LTD

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team to make high quality tissue products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Operator

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Multiple roles available
Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Multiple roles available
Convenient East Tamaki location with free parking
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Join our team as a Production Operator and help keep our manufacturing process running smoothly.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

9d ago

Listed twenty three 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)

23d ago

Listed twenty three hours 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)

23h ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Operator

at Leonard's

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Become a part of our Leonard's Team
Full-time permanent role with great growth opportunities
Work alongside passionate people in a positive, dynamic environment

Become a part of our Leonard's Team
Full-time permanent role with great growth opportunities
Work alongside passionate people in a positive, dynamic environment

We are seeking a Production Operator to join our award winning business in East Tamaki.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Machine Operator Dairy Powder Plant - Afternoon Shift (2.00pm to 10.30pm)

at Vitaco Health Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Subsidised on-site café
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products like Musashi
A supportive down-to-earth team culture

Subsidised on-site café
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products like Musashi
A supportive down-to-earth team culture

Join Vitaco's Powder Plant team in East Tamaki, we are looking for reliable Machine Operators.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Production Operator

at Bakels Edible Oils (N.Z.) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Great company culture and values
Competitive pay + benefits
Located in the Mount Maunganui

Great company culture and values
Competitive pay + benefits
Located in the Mount Maunganui

Practical, reliable, and hands-on? We’re looking for people who can think, learn fast, and get stuck in.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Forestry Machinery Plant Operator

at C3 Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Machinery operators required to drive heavy log loading equipment on the port in a 24/7 environment.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil Labourers and Operators

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

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)

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

16d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Production Operator (Night-shift)| Otahuhu

at George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Stable & Secure Job!
Reliable Weekly Pay!
Free Parking On-site!

Stable & Secure Job!
Reliable Weekly Pay!
Free Parking On-site!

- Secure and Stable Job!! - Reliable Weekly Pay, paid directly to your bank account!! - Full training provided!!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Operator

at Hawkes Bay Protein

This is a Full time job

Napier, Hawkes Bay

$75,000 – $90,000 per year

Full time permanent operators wanted - all training provided

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Mill Operator

at Palmer Resources Limited

This is a Full time job

Te Pahu, Waikato

$25 – $30 per hour

Mill Operator role at our Te Pahu Limestone milling site.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Process Operator

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

$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)

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Production Operator

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Awarua, Southland

Join a team that's shaping the future of farming in New Zealand.
Free Life, Income, Trauma, and Medical Insurance for you.
Excellent career pathways and structured competency development.

Join a team that's shaping the future of farming in New Zealand.
Free Life, Income, Trauma, and Medical Insurance for you.
Excellent career pathways and structured competency development.

Join our Awarua team as a Production Operator, make quality fertiliser for farmers in a hands on role focused o safety, teamwork and learning.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Factory Production - Machine Operator

at CartonPack

This is a Full time job

Casebrook, Canterbury

$25 – $35 per hour

A varied and engaging role in a supportive team environment
Great team Culture - fun and vibrant team

A varied and engaging role in a supportive team environment
Great team Culture - fun and vibrant team

Competitive wage, Work in modern manufacturing facility in a team focused environment

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

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