Senior Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed three days ago

Process Operator - Dryer

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

$39 – $40 per hour

Competitive hourly rate + health & life insurance
4-on, 4-off roster with 4 consecutive days off
Training and development to grow your technical skills

Experienced Process Operator? Bring your skills, learn new technology and grow with us. Enjoy Competitve Pay, Southern Cross Insurance, Life insurance

Responsive hirer

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Experienced Machine Operators, Drivers & Civil Workers Wanted

at The Machine Co.

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$25 – $35 per hour

Great rates that reward experience and effort.
Flexible work that fits your availability.
Work alongside experienced crews on awesome projects.

Skilled operators, drivers & civil workers wanted. Great rates, flexible work and opportunities with leading Auckland contractors. Get on board!

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Mobile Plant Operators - FIFO 2/1 to QLD

at REGROUP Australia

This is a Full time job

Queenstown Central, Otago

FIFO 2/1 from New Zealand to Mt Isa, Queensland!
Immediate start available
Long term opportunity with a tight-knit and supportive team

Re:GROUP are looking for Mobile Plant Operators located in South NZ seeking an opportunity for FIFO to Mt Isa, QLD!

8d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Warehouse Operators

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

Competitive Pay + bonus

6 warehouse opportunities available in Pokeno.
Forklift licence and experience essential.
Rotating day & night shifts required.

Join our Pokeno warehouse team – 4 Operators & 2 Seniors. Forklift licence, experience and flexibility to work rotating day/night shifts essential.

Responsive hirer

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Linemarking / Roadmarking Operator

at Kimika Holdings Ltd t/a Hanover Linemarking Services

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland(Remote)

$30 – $40 per hour

Experienced Line marker needed for growing company !

Responsive hirer

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator – Temp-to-Perm | 4 On, 4 Off Roster

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North, Manawatu

$28 – $30 per hour

Structured training with clear career progression
Starting rate of $28.70/hr + long-term opportunities
Join a safety-first team that invests in your development

Join a manufacturing team as a Production Operator, where you'll receive structured training, work with advanced machinery, and build a career.

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Operations Manager – Senior Freight Forwarding Operator

at Avance Freight Limited

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland(Hybrid)

Own your client portfolio end-to-end – air, land & sea
Competitive salary package | Ponsonby Auckland | Hybrid
Senior role: mentor, lead and shape operations & team

You already know how to move freight. Now own the whole relationship.

4d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Production Operator/ Senior Production Operator

at Abbott NZ

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

Work for a global organization

Production Operators & Senior Production Operators for multiple vacancies at Abbott's Pokeno site.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Quarry Operator

at Kaipara Limited

This is a Full time job

Brookby, Auckland

Join a privately owned company who focuses on Health and Safety.
Permanent Full-time role.
Work within an industry leader

Brookby Quarry is looking for experienced Machine Operators to join our valued team.

Responsive hirer

24d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Loader & Excavator Operators

at Complete Crushing Services

Immediate start

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$50 per hour (AUD)

AUD $50 per hour casual rate
Flights from New Zealand and accommodation provided
Shared company car provided

Loader & Excavator Operators | Mobile crushing near Orange, NSW | $50/hr + NZ flights, accommodation & shared car | 12-hour shifts

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Excavator / Dozer Operator

at Twin Peaks and Orange Landscaping

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$40 – $45 per hour

Bring your expertise to a respected Queenstown earthworks team. Operate quality diggers and dozers across varied local projects.

Responsive hirer

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Supervisors & Mobile Plant Operators - Relocation to Perth, WA

at REGROUP Australia

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Multiple projects - including current and upcoming opportunities
FIFO from Perth, on a 2/1 roster - 1 week of days & 1 week of nights
Relocation from New Zealand to Perth supported

Are you an experienced Supervisor or Mobile Plant Operator? We want you!

8d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Material Handler/Digger Operator - Grapple

at Endless Metals

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

$32 – $37 per hour

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!

Responsive hirer

23d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Production Operator - (Night Shift)

at Ziwi Limited

This is a Full time job

Awatoto, Hawkes Bay

$30.50 per hour (plus night shift allowance)

permanent night shift work
6pm to 6am
Monday to Thursday (Fri, Sat, Sun off every week!)

If you're looking for permanent night shift work, are reliable with experience in a manufacturing environment, apply now!

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Underground Mining Vacancies

at Nobul

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

7/7 & 14/14 Rosters Available
Meals, accommodation and transport provided
Multiple vacancies + FIFO from Australia and NZ

Multiple underground mining vacancies for a gold mine in New Zealand

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Gravel Crushing Operator

at Central Aggregates Limited

This is a Full time job

Winton, Southland

$40 – $50 per hour

Experienced Aggregate Crushing Plant Operator to operate and maintain crushing plants effectively to achieve production goals.

Responsive hirer

23d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Production Performance Operator

at Walter & Wild

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

$28.00 - $35.00 an hour

Permanent Full time role
$28-$35 per hour
Start ASAP

We are looking for a Production Performance Operator to join our Pudding team in Māngere.

7d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Operator - Nutritionals

at Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company Limited

This is a Full time job

Rest of Waikato, Waikato

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Plant Operator to join our Nutritionals team.

17h ago

Listed three days ago

Driver/Operators

at Advanced Personnel Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

$28 – $35 per hour

Great pay that reflects your experience
Weekly pay days with holiday pay & kiwisaver accrued
Work for a company that cares about you & your well-being

We’re looking for experienced drivers and operators to join our client’s team, if you're experienced and keen to know more, we’d like to hear from you

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Plant Operator / Oil Refining Operator

at Bakels Edible Oils (N.Z.) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

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

Fantastic full-time opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the Bakels team at our Mount Maunganui Manufacturing plant.

Responsive hirer

16d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Mining Excavator Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Hokitika, West Coast

$35 - $45/hr + 8% Holiday Pay + Away Allowance

$35 - $45/hr + 8% Holiday Pay + Away Allowance
Entry into NZ Mining + Full Training & Development
Long-Term Career Growth in a Rapidly Expanding Operation

Break into NZ Mining with a growing operation investing in local talent. Earn $35-$45/hr + 8% holiday pay, training, and career growth.

Recruited byReuben Harvey

21d ago

Listed nine days ago

Empty Stacker Operators - Tauranga Container Terminal Terminal Connect

at QM Logistics

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

$35 – $40 per hour

Full time role with competitive pay - Up to $39.68 for competent operators
Company provided medical insurance and life insurance
Modern fleet excellent working conditions

QM Logistics is seeking experienced Empty stacker operators for Port of Tauranga’s new Terminal Connect empty link facility.

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Class 4 Truck Driver / Excavator Operators to Join Directional Drilling Crew

at WAIKATO DRILLING LTD

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $40 per hour

Primary Role: Operate Class 4 trucks for transporting equipment and materials.
Additional Duties: Assist the drilling crew with various tasks as required
Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

Waikato Drilling is looking for a Class 4 Truck Driver & Machine Operators in Rotorua. Competitive salary, training, and relocation packages available

15d ago

Listed twelve minutes ago

Heavy Machine Operators

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$26 - $40 p.h. + Kiwisaver + Annual & Sick Pay

Multiple Positions Available Around the Region
Career Growth, Upskilling & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Be a Part of a Team That Genuinely Values You

We are currently seeking Heavy Machine Operators for a variety of current and upcoming opportunities across the Wellington and Kapiti regions.

12m ago

Listed twenty days ago

Straddle Carrier Operator - Port Operations

at Independent Stevedoring Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$31 – $35 per hour

Supportive team culture with great management
Long term career with internal growth opportunities
PPE and paid training provided

No experience? No problem. Full-time port role with paid training, career progression, and long-term security.

Responsive hirer

20d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Quarry Operator

at Winstone Aggregates

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Loader/Dump Truck experience advantageous
Full time hours guaranteed, weekly paid
Strong focus on safety and teamwork, with opportunities to upskill

Hunua Quarry location | Job security | Great Hourly Rates | Great Company benefits

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Site Supervisor

at Hick Bros Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waitakere, Auckland

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Large-scale civil construction projects
Competitive salary + company vehicle + phone
Real career development with an experienced leadership team

Run large-scale earthworks & civil sites in North West Auckland. Competitive salary, company vehicle & phone, plus real career growth.

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Operations Manager

at Dimond

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Responsible for our largest and fastest moving sites.
Take pride in the management of stock items that pass through our warehouse
Company vehicle, mobile phone and more

Play a vital role in our ability to meet the demands of our market and ensure that our customers receive their orders promptly, accurately, and safely

3d ago

Listed seven days ago