Technical Operator Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jul 2026

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Plant Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

$28.50 – $30 per hour

Join a passionate team driving innovation in New Zealand’s agricultural future.
Develop your career in a leading agritech company
Subsidised Income Protection, Health and Life Insurance

Come join PGG Wrightson Seeds as a Plant Operator on a Fixed Term Basis with a great team, competitive hourly rate

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Process Technician / Process Operator

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of operating new food-processing technologies to make a plant-based protein.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Featured

Listed eight days ago

Process Technician / Process Operator

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Immediate start available

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of operating new food-processing technologies to make a plant-based protein.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Property Maintenance Technician

at Oakridge Property Group Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

Variety
Fuel Allowance
Monthly team breakfasts

For the ones who’ve never cut a corner..

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Plant Operator

at PGG Wrightson Seeds

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tinwald, Canterbury

$28.50 – $30 per hour

Join a passionate team driving innovation in New Zealand’s agricultural future.
Develop your career in a leading agritech company
Subsidised Income Protection, Health and Life Insurance

Come join PGG Wrightson Seeds as a Plant Operator on a Fixed Term Basis with a great team, competitive hourly rate

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

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)

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Operator - Manufacturing | East Tamaki

at Scitex Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Work with a friendly, collaborative team.
Monday to Friday, day shift hours.
Secure a long-term opportunity with a pathway to permanent.

Join a supportive East Tamaki team, put your batching & blending skills to work, and build your future in a growing industry!

Recruited byRisiti Samaauga

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Service Technician

at Hygiene Technologies Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

Service Technician providing onsite support for chemical distribution and dosing systems at a manufacturing facility in South Auckland.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Shift Production Operator

at Ice Point

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$28 – $32 per hour

A great hands on shift production role for an energetic and reliable candidate.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Assembly Technician

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Foxton, Manawatu

$30 - $35 per hour

Foxton: established and growing company in the agricultural sector
Hands on assembly of high quality agricultural machinery
6 months fixed term with possibility to extend to 12 months

Bring your skills to 4AG and help us deliver market leading equipment to New Zealand farmers

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Mining Process plant operations people

at New Age Commissioning Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Reefton, West Coast

Contract mining process plant role. Expert operators needed for safe, efficient operations in New Zealand.

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Manufacturing and Milling Operator

at Roading and Building Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

Immediate Start at $28-30 an hour dependent on experience
Opportunity to go permanent available!
Full training provided - No Experience Needed

RB Recruitment is looking for a Manufacturing and Milling Operator to join their team in the development of rubber products. Full training provided!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Production Supervisor

at Leaft Foods Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Brand-new food manufacturing process
Opportunity to impact the future of food production
Dynamic team and collaborative environment

Join the future of food innovation! You'll be at the forefront of running a new manufacturing process to make innovative plant-based proteins.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed five days ago

CCTV Operator

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

NZD 30 per hour

Immediate start | 6 month contract | Auckland CBD
$30 per hour + 8% holiday pay | Overtime opportunities
Fast-paced CCTV monitoring, incident response & dispatching

Experienced CCTV Operator wanted for an immediate start in CBD. Monitor incidents, dispatch resources, and support community safety.

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Civil Machine Operator

at ALH Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$30-$34/ph

$30-$34/hr paid weekly
Ongoing civil projects across Auckland (West, South and Central)
50-60 + hours per week

Experienced excavator operators wanted for civil projects-subdivisions, roading & infrastructure. WTR endorsed? Even better. Competitive pay, ongoing

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Helpdesk Operator

at XO Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

36.00/h to 42.00/h

Full-time contract work
Potential to go full-time permanent
Hours of work: 6AM to 2PM on site (Kaiapoi)

Are you a competent Helpdesk Engineer immediately available?

Recruited byChloe Sabbadin

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Market Technical Specialist - 12 month fixed term

at Transpower

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead technical advice across electricity markets
Shape market systems, design and operational change
Wellington-based, 12-month fixed-term in our Market Services group

Bring your electricity market expertise to a trusted fixed-term technical leadership role at the heart of Transpower’s System Operator service.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Brewery Technician

at Asahi Beverages

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papakura, Auckland

Hourly rate + Asahi Perks!

Join a leading beverage organisation and make an impact!
Be part of a supportive team culture valuing safety and continuous improvement
Enjoy product discounts and Asahi perks

Play a key role in crafting some of New Zealand’s most loved beers, working hands-on across all stages of the brewing process.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Civil Operators

at ALH Palmerston North

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$30+ p/h

$30+ per hour
Monday to Friday
Local consistent work

Recruiting experienced Civil Plant Operators to join our team on a variety of civil construction projects across the Manawatū and Horowhenua region.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed eight days ago

Quarry Operator - Henderson

at Kinetic Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Auckland

Long-term Quarry Operator role in Henderson. Operate heavy plant, assist with site operations and weighbridge duties. Immediate start available.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed five days ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

Located in Mount Albert, Auckland
$30 - $35 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay Cycle
Ongoing work + PPE Provided + EAP Services

Looking for experienced dozer operators, excavator operators, and dump truck drivers to join a large-scale subdivision development!

Recruited byBrie Kennedy

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Manufacturing Assistant / Forklift Operator

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$25.50-26.50 per hour (depending experience)

$25.50-26.50 per hour + Long Term + Weekly Pay
Work life Balance (Have the Evenings & Weekends free)
Supportive Team Environment that Works Hard & Has Fun while doing it

Manufacturing Assistant with a Forklift for a building materials company that works hard and has fun while doing it. Weekly pay, free parking!!

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 - $35 per hour - Paid Weekly

Variety in your role
Hourly Rates paid on experience
Immediate Start - Paid Weekly!

WTR Operators wanted NOW for projects all over the BOP.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Reach Operator

at Cardinal Logistics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

Double deep reach experienced operator wanted, 9 month fixed term
Work close to home & beat traffic | Mon to Fri, 1pm-9.30pm
Free onsite parking, team recognition programs & social events

Experienced double deep reach operator wanted to join a high performing team. Don't miss out, apply now to be part of our team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Experienced Machine Operator

at OneStaff Auckland Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$28.42 start rate with $8 per shift allowance

Must have industrial food production experience
Machine Operation background essential
Night Shift

Experienced Food Production Machine Operator wanted for Night Shift

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

14d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Machine Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Penrose NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

$24 - $30 p.h.

Opportunities coming up in machine operation, production, or factory work
Day, night & rotating shifts available
$24 - $30 per hour (based on experience)

We are looking for Machine Operators to register with us for upcoming roles with our clients based in Penrose & surrounding areas in manufacturing

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

MSC / Marine Maintenance / USV Maintenance

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Drive maintenance for a leadingdefence-focussed uncrewed capability
Rare opportunity to become a foundational team member
2 x Fixed Term roles available

Be a foundational member of Ocius NZ and expand your career to involve maintaining USVs alongside RNZN whilst gaining hands-on experience in Australia

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago