Ship Operator Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter

at Method Building Systems (Formance)

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.95 – $31.95 per hour

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter to join our manufacturing team at our Christchurch factory

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Feed Mill Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Waikouaiti, Otago

Feedmill operator needed

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed three hours ago

Ruakākā Solar Farm - General Hands, Operators, Team Leaders

at New Energy

This is a Full time job

Ruakaka, Northland

$28-$35

Join the team today and be part of the Ruakākā Solar Farm build!
Hands-on, physical work, outside in the beautiful Ruakākā rohe
Full time, fixed term positions - 45hrs Mon-Fri

Join the team today and be part of the Ruakākā Solar Farm build!
Hands-on, physical work, outside in the beautiful Ruakākā rohe
Full time, fixed term positions - 45hrs Mon-Fri

Looking to add renewable energy construction to your CV? These fixed term opportunities are perfect for you!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Hydro Operator (No Experience Required) & Truck Diver

at StrongVAC

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

We are based in Auckland. We boast a fantastic work environment with a friendly and supportive team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty eight 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)

28d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter

at Method Building Systems (Formance)

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.95 – $31.95 per hour

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter to join our manufacturing team at our Christchurch factory

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at Auckland Civil & Transport Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$32 – $40 per year

We are looking for skilled heavy machine operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Load Pilot

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Join an award-winning crew
Over Time Rates
Work alongside industry professionals

Join an award-winning crew
Over Time Rates
Work alongside industry professionals

Pilot oversized loads, keep sites moving & stay safe. Join a top crew moving heavy gear across NZ. Great pay, growth & training apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed seven minutes ago

Excavator Operator

at HEB Construction Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Excellent benefits including medical and life insurance
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Shape the future with expert teams

Excellent benefits including medical and life insurance
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Shape the future with expert teams

Great opportunity for a highly experienced Excavator/Heavy Machine Operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7m ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Feed Mill Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Waikouaiti, Otago

Feedmill operator needed

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Machine Operators - Auckland

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$35 - $40

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Can operate a digger without being babysat? Good pay, steady civil work, solid crew. Apply now.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Forklift Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

Ongoing Work
Immediate Start
Competitive Pay

Ongoing Work
Immediate Start
Competitive Pay

We are currently recruiting for experienced Forklift Operators for warehouse roles based in Takanini.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Dump Truck Operator

at OneStaff Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

Well-Maintained Gear & Strong Safety Culture
Immediate start available
Competitive Pay & Supportive Team Environment

Well-Maintained Gear & Strong Safety Culture
Immediate start available
Competitive Pay & Supportive Team Environment

We are seeking experienced and safety-focused Dump Truck Operators to join our clients operations team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operators

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Civil works
Weekly pay
$28-$34 per hour depending on experience.

Looking for earthworks operators

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Quarry Plant Operator - Christchurch

at Isaac Construction Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Harewood, Canterbury

Competitive hourly rate + medical insurance

Join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Great team environment
Full forward workload

Join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Great team environment
Full forward workload

Join our Christchurch quarry team as a Plant Operator — safety‑focused, hands‑on work keeping us on target. Competitive pay, great team. Apply today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

CCTV Operator, Pipeline Inspections

at Mainland Pipeline Inspections Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

This position is full time and can lead to a great career in a progressive industry.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Project Manager

at Pachoud Yachts NZ

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Flexible working hours
Active social club
Great team culture

Flexible working hours
Active social club
Great team culture

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate the build of multiple semi-custom luxury composite yachts.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Quantity Surveyor

at Brian Perry Civil

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Contractor‑side role on complex construction projects
Cook Strait Interislander Ferries Wellington Port Infrastructure Early Works
Supportive team, development opportunities

Contractor‑side role on complex construction projects
Cook Strait Interislander Ferries Wellington Port Infrastructure Early Works
Supportive team, development opportunities

Opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team on the Cook Strait Interislander Ferries early works

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Yardman - Forklift Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Ongoing work
Competitive rates

Ongoing work
Competitive rates

Yardman - Forklift Operator

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Mobile Crane Operator

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

Work alongside NZ’s largest crane fleet
Auckland location
Strong team culture with modern tools and equipment

Work alongside NZ’s largest crane fleet
Auckland location
Strong team culture with modern tools and equipment

Ready for a fresh opportunity? Join a respected Auckland team and get stuck into major projects with steady hours and overtime.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Project Co-Ordinator

at Rightmove Recruitment NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$35.00 to $45.00 per hour

Immediate start available
Opportunity for growth into Project Management
Friendly established team

Immediate start available
Opportunity for growth into Project Management
Friendly established team

Exciting opportunity with career progression, variety of work and secure forward workload. Talk to the Rightmove Team today.

Recruited byCheryl Willcox

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Driver Operator

at InterGroup Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive team environment
The chance to work with industry-leading equipment

Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive team environment
The chance to work with industry-leading equipment

Come join us as a Class 4 Driver Operator!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Specialist Operator - Recycle Plant

at Fulton Hogan

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Insurances, KiwiSaver + Benefits

Work for one of NZ's Largest Civil Contractors
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
Supportive, inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Work for one of NZ's Largest Civil Contractors
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
Supportive, inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Keen Plant Operator wanted for our Mt Wellington RAP team. Operate loaders & crushers, process stockpiles, and keep the plant running smoothly

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Estimator

at People Passion

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Competitive salary, health insurance, and company vehicle
Senior, hands on role with autonomy and variety
Established, supportive business with strong project pipeline

Competitive salary, health insurance, and company vehicle
Senior, hands on role with autonomy and variety
Established, supportive business with strong project pipeline

Senior Estimator role with great pay, vehicle, benefits, and varied work in a supportive marine construction business.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Crane Operator

at Brian Perry Civil

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Operate mobile & crawler cranes and support daily site work
Supportive crew that works well together
Steady local work with training to grow your skills

Operate mobile & crawler cranes and support daily site work
Supportive crew that works well together
Steady local work with training to grow your skills

Operate mobile & crawler cranes safely each day and help keep local civil projects moving.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Mobile Crane Operator

at Smith Crane and Construction

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Join an award-winning crew
Over Time Rates
Work alongside industry professionals

Join an award-winning crew
Over Time Rates
Work alongside industry professionals

Queenstown Mobile Crane Operator join a trusted team, deliver precision lifts, and work on standout projects with a strong safety-first culture.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Weighbridge Operator **** IMMEDIATE START

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Expiring soon

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$27 – $30 per hour

Competitive hourly rates
Immediate Start
Supportive , inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Competitive hourly rates
Immediate Start
Supportive , inclusive and diverse workplace culture

immediate start available

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Vacuum Truck Operator - Stormwater Technician

at Dutton Stormwater Maintenance Ltd

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

$90,000 – $96,000 per year

Class 4 licence and physically fit? We are looking for Vacuum Truck Operator – Stormwater Technician to join our team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Driver/Operator

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits
Genuine career development opportunities
Work with a fantastic high performing team

Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits
Genuine career development opportunities
Work with a fantastic high performing team

Night-shift Driver/Operator for WTA maintenance across Wairarapa, Kāpiti and Wellington, maintaining and repairing State Highway assets.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Osmosis Repairer

at Brin Wilson Boats

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whangaparaoa, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

The company specializes in remediating fibreglass boats with osmosis

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Plant Operator

at Brian Perry Civil

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Operate plant across civil and structural work
Supportive crew with a practical, steady workflow
Local work with training to build your skills

Operate plant across civil and structural work
Supportive crew with a practical, steady workflow
Local work with training to build your skills

Operate plant each day and support civil, structural, piling and earthworks tasks across local sites.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

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