On Site Telehandler Operator Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Labourers and Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30.90 – $36 per hour (Including annual leave)

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

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the 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 May/ June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

at Draft NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Seasoned forklift and reach truck operators are wanted in Auckland. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

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Listed seventeen days ago

Labourers and Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$30.90 – $36 per hour (Including annual leave)

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

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for future work on our projects across the 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 May/ June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed four days ago

* FORKLIFT & REACH TRUCK OPERATORS - AUCKLAND*

at Draft NZ Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Excellent Rate$ up to $30.00 p/hr + Holidays + Benefits
Fantastic Career Progression
Bonus Rewards and Allowances

Seasoned forklift and reach truck operators are wanted in Auckland. 2+ yrs forklift, 3+ yrs reach, great pay, career growth and shift options.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Forklift Operators – Heavy Freight (5–10 Tonne Machines)

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Forklift Operator + 5–10 Tonne Experience + Heavy & General Freight + 4AM Starts + East Tamaki to Wiri + Full NZ Work Rights

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

13d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Civil Machine Operators

at ALH Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rates (Based on Experience)
Paid Weekly
Ongoing Civil & Roading Projects

Competitive Hourly Rates (Based on Experience)
Paid Weekly
Ongoing Civil & Roading Projects

We're looking for reliable WTR-endorsed operators to join our growing civil team for an immediate start.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19h ago

Listed five days ago

Tower Crane Operator

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$32 – $40 per hour

Join a supportive NZ family business
Fixed-term position from June 2026 to October 2028
Work alongside industry professionals

Join a supportive NZ family business
Fixed-term position from June 2026 to October 2028
Work alongside industry professionals

Be part of something big in Dunedin! Tower Crane Operators wanted for a major long-term project with steady hours and OT.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Civil CCTV Operator

at Express Employment Professionals Auckland NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$30.00 - $35.00 p.h.

South Auckland Based
Work will be on projects across Auckland
Weekly Pay

South Auckland Based
Work will be on projects across Auckland
Weekly Pay

$30-35 p/hr + 8%. Company is based in South Auckland. Projects are across all of Auckland. Must have reliable transport.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13h ago

Listed nine days ago

Wool Scourer / Processing Operator

at EQUIP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Seasonal opportunity with an immediate start
Hastings based
Weekly wages plus 8% holiday pay

Seasonal opportunity with an immediate start
Hastings based
Weekly wages plus 8% holiday pay

NZ‑owned company supporting the primary sector is looking for experienced, reliable seasonal Wool Scourers to join their processing team.

Recruited bySonya Trott

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

9d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Labourers

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Temporary assignments available across a range of industries
Opportunity to build experience and develop new skills
Supportive team environment

Temporary assignments available across a range of industries
Opportunity to build experience and develop new skills
Supportive team environment

ALH is on the lookout for reliable, hard-working General Labourers to join our growing team!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16h ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Skilled Labourer

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$27-$30

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Join our civil crew as a skilled labourer. Steady full-time work, great team, competitive pay, and chances to upskill on Auckland projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Civil Operators

at CanRecruit

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25-$30

3-4 month civil project in Bromley with immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

3-4 month civil project in Bromley with immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Experienced operators wanted for 3-4 month civil project in Christchurch. Long hours, great rates, immediate start. WTR required.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15h 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 twelve hours ago

General and Skilled Labourers

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Opportunity to upskill if you're here long term
Weekly pay + PPE supplied
No experience needed - just reliability and a good attitude

Opportunity to upskill if you're here long term
Weekly pay + PPE supplied
No experience needed - just reliability and a good attitude

$26 - $30ph depending on skills and experience. Long and short term work available!!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12h ago

Listed eleven days ago

General & Skilled Labourers | Rodney

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

Generous Pay
Great learning opportunity
Experienced and supportive team

Generous Pay
Great learning opportunity
Experienced and supportive team

We are looking for fit and able civil labourers in the South Auckland Region for long term projects.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 - $30 p.h. + Paid Lunch Break

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Full-Time Hours + Immediate Start + Temp to Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay Cycle + Carpark Onsite + Paid Lunch Break
On-The-Job Learning Opportunities + On-Going Work

Work as part of a team safely & efficiently operating machinery to ensure the continuous production of plasterboard. Drive a counterbalance forklift.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Reach Truck / Forklift Operator – Day & Afternoon Shifts

at Kinetic Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Reach Driver / Operators needed!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

18d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Hammerhand - multiple positions

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hillsborough, Canterbury

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

Immediate Start
Temp to perm
Away work on offer

We currently require two experienced Hammerhands for F&T and Portable Building work in Hillsborough. Mon-Fri 530am-4pm

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18h ago

Listed four days ago

Rail Line Work - Breakbulk

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pipitea, Wellington

$30.00 - $40.00 p.h. + Travel allowance

12-hour shifts + Day and night shifts + Week days + Week ends
Short term role + ten days to two-weeks + Physical role with lifting
Roles start early May

12-hour shifts + Day and night shifts + Week days + Week ends
Short term role + ten days to two-weeks + Physical role with lifting
Roles start early May

We're recruiting rail labourers to join a small, tight‑knit crew stacking and loading steel rail lines on the wharf.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Forklift Driver

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hornby, Canterbury

$25-$31

Market Leading Logistics Company
Monday - Friday, Long Term Work
Hornby/Wigram Location

Market Leading Logistics Company
Monday - Friday, Long Term Work
Hornby/Wigram Location

Join a nationwide Transport and Logistics company who manage and store freight for their clients throughout New Zealand and across the world.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

6d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Skilled Labourer

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

Pay rate $25.00 - $32.00
Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Immediate Start!

Pay rate $25.00 - $32.00
Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Immediate Start!

We are looking for Skilled Labourers with prior experience in construction or civil construction.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

General Labourer

at Tradestaff

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton, Waikato

NZD 25 - 28 per hour

Variety of hands on work across construction, civil, warehousing and more
Immediate starts with multiple Waikato clients and good hours available
Great pay rates, supportive team and the chance to build new skills on the job

Variety of hands on work across construction, civil, warehousing and more
Immediate starts with multiple Waikato clients and good hours available
Great pay rates, supportive team and the chance to build new skills on the job

Hands on work across Waikato. Good pay, early starts and solid hours. Build skills with a trusted local recruiter.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago

Listed six days ago

Skilled Labourer

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$24-$28

A Competitive Hourly Rate + Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Development Opportunities + On-Going Work For The Right Candidates
City Based And The Wider Christchurch Area Working Locations

A Competitive Hourly Rate + Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Development Opportunities + On-Going Work For The Right Candidates
City Based And The Wider Christchurch Area Working Locations

We are looking for Skilled Labourers with prior experience in construction or civil construction. A mix of short-term and long-term work available!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Forklift Operators

at Greenlight Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$26 - $28 per hour

Temp opportunity | temp to perm potential
Weekly pay
Monday to Friday

Temp opportunity | temp to perm potential
Weekly pay
Monday to Friday

Experienced reach truck operators & counter balance operators, apply now to work for our clients around Christchurch!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Rigger/Dogman

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$32 – $38 per hour

Join an award-winning crew
Dunedin location
Fixed-term position from June 2026 to October 2028

Join an award-winning crew
Dunedin location
Fixed-term position from June 2026 to October 2028

Looking for your next rigging role? Join a solid Dunedin crew and be part of a major project running through to 2028.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Aluminium Production Operators & Labourers

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill, Southland

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Learn new skills
Work/Life balance
Ongoing opportunities

Work includes operating plant machinery, manual industrial tasks, production processes, and maintaining high standards of equipment care.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Storeperson/Forklift Operator

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Porirua, Wellington

26.50

Must hold a current forklift cert
Time and a half and double time paid for extra shifts worked
Rotating roster across day and night shifts

Must hold a current forklift cert
Time and a half and double time paid for extra shifts worked
Rotating roster across day and night shifts

We are currently seeking motivated and reliable Storeperson/Forklift Operators to join a busy team based in Porirua.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

19d ago

Listed six days ago

Skilled Civil Workers

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milson, Manawatu

$28-39 p/hr

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

ALH is hiring skilled Civil Labourers, lead hands/foremen, and machinery operators for civil projects across the Manawatu/Horowhenua region.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Skilled Labourers Wanted!

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Immediate Start!
Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Supportive, safety-first team - we've got your back

Immediate Start!
Paid Weekly + Full PPE Provided
Supportive, safety-first team - we've got your back

ALH is expanding into the Southland region, and we're on the hunt for Skilled Construction Labourers for a variety of Projects in Invercargill.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Forklift

at Ryan Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wigram, Canterbury

$26 to $28+ Per Hour

Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours
Wigram, Hornby, and Airport Locations
Long-Term Employment Opportunities

Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours
Wigram, Hornby, and Airport Locations
Long-Term Employment Opportunities

Great work-life balance. Ongoing full-time opportunities are available. Immediate start for experienced operators

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

3d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Skilled Labourer - Class 2 WTR

at Franklin Smith

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

NZD 27 - 30 per hour

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

Multiple Opportunities Available
Opportunity for Permanent
Long Term Project Stability

We are currently seeking a Skilled Civil Labourers with a Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements.

Recruited byHanne Quinn

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Forklift Operator (Reach/Manup

at Stellar Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

$26.50 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay
Afternoon shift 12:30pm - 9:00pm (sleep in, avoid traffic)
Ongoing role with permanent potential + great team culture + on-site parking

$26.50 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay
Afternoon shift 12:30pm - 9:00pm (sleep in, avoid traffic)
Ongoing role with permanent potential + great team culture + on-site parking

Looking for steady afternoon work? Join a well-established furniture warehouse where you'll operate reach and man-up equipment.

Recruited byNicole Kristar

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

24d ago

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