Tilling Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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

at Bodman Limited

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)

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Front Line Digger Operator

at GT Civil

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$38 – $45 per hour

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, down-to-earth team where your skills are valued and your experience makes a real impact on site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

Featured

Listed seven days ago

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

at Bodman Limited

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)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Yardman Assistant

at Hi Lift Limited

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Yardman to join our team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

CIVIL OPERATORS, DRIVERS & LABOURERS

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

$26-$40 Per Hour + 30‑Hour Guarantee + Weekly Pay

$26 - $40 per hour depending on skill & tickets
30‑hour guarantee contracts + weekly pay
Sunsmart winter work in NZ's sunniest region

$26 - $40 per hour depending on skill & tickets
30‑hour guarantee contracts + weekly pay
Sunsmart winter work in NZ's sunniest region

Sunshine & steady work. Keep earning through winter while enjoying blue skies, coastal living and steady civil projects across the Tasman region.

Recruited byReuben Harvey

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Store Assistant

at K Power Tools

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$28 per hour + annual bonus

Join our team! Competitive pay and stable working hours. Clear career progression in a supportive retail environment.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Recruitment Day

at North Drill Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

North Drill backs its people. Work hard, play hard — in that order. Grow, be supported, and take pride in the work you do

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Quarry Operator

at Stevenson

This is a Full time job

Drury, Auckland

Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
Join a H&S focused business that looks after our people & community.
Time and half after 40 hours

Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
Join a H&S focused business that looks after our people & community.
Time and half after 40 hours

Experienced quarry operator role focused on safe heavy plant operation, productivity, day shifts, career growth, and strong health and safety standard

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Trainee Quarry Operator

at Stevenson

This is a Full time job

Drury, Auckland

Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
Time and half after 40 hours
We make it a priority to invest in our people

Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals
Time and half after 40 hours
We make it a priority to invest in our people

Entry level quarry role involving heavy plant operation, full on the job training, strong safety standards, team environment, and career growth.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil & Earthworks Machine Operators

at Extrastaff

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

We’re on the lookout for experienced Earthworks Operators to join established civil crews across Auckland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Earthmoving Plant Operator

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Family culture with excellent rewards and recognition
Late model machines in great condition
Excellent career opportunity with Ross Reid Contractors Ltd

Family culture with excellent rewards and recognition
Late model machines in great condition
Excellent career opportunity with Ross Reid Contractors Ltd

Ross Reid Contractors are currently looking for experienced Earthmoving Land Operators to join our Auckland team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Excavator Operators (5T–30T)

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 32 - 37 per hour

Keen to get stuck back in?
Immediate starts available
Ongoing work

Keen to get stuck back in?
Immediate starts available
Ongoing work

We’re looking for skilled excavator operators to join a growing civil team delivering projects across the greater Auckland region

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Excavator operator

at Kalis Landscape Services Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30 – $31 per hour

Flexible casual work on diverse projects. Competitive pay, professional development, and great work-life balance.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Excavator Operator

at Turbo Staff

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$30-$40 p.h+ Weekly Pay+ 50hrs plus weekly

Attractive hourly rate+ Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ+ Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive hourly rate+ Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ+ Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Join a great team as an Excavator Operator! Experience, WTR, and solid safety practices required. Apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

CIVIL OPERATORS, DRIVERS & LABOURERS

at Stellar Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Otago

$26-$40 per hour + weekly pay + 30‑hour guarantee

$26 - $40 per hour + weekly pay
30‑hour guarantee contracts
NZ's ultimate winter lifestyle region

$26 - $40 per hour + weekly pay
30‑hour guarantee contracts
NZ's ultimate winter lifestyle region

Work hard. Hit the slopes. Repeat. Secure winter income in Otago while enjoying alpine views, ski days and an unbeatable work‑life balance.

Recruited byReuben Harvey

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed one day ago

General Manager - Macworks

at Peters & Co

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Bring your mechanical mindset & operational leadership and step into a GM role
Sit on the group leadership team
Be part of a fast-growing kiwi success story

Bring your mechanical mindset & operational leadership and step into a GM role
Sit on the group leadership team
Be part of a fast-growing kiwi success story

Know your way around a digger, a yard and a P&L? Ready to step into an entry level GM role?

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Maintenance Crew - Nelson

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Competitive hourly pay + overtime opportunities

Earn more: Competitive pay + overtime, allowances & penal rates
Grow your career: Training, upskilling & real progression across NZ & Australia
Strong team culture: Supportive crew, great benefits & $500 referral bonus

Earn more: Competitive pay + overtime, allowances & penal rates
Grow your career: Training, upskilling & real progression across NZ & Australia
Strong team culture: Supportive crew, great benefits & $500 referral bonus

Build it. Drive it. Lead it - Start your civil career with Downer in Nelson.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Branch Manager

at Kennards Hire

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

+bonus +allowances +KiwiSaver

Excellent opportunity to grow your career and drive specialist sales success
Step into a key leadership role with an iconic brand boasting 200+ branches
Package includes vehicle, fuel card, and phone - based at Lift & Shift Auckland

Excellent opportunity to grow your career and drive specialist sales success
Step into a key leadership role with an iconic brand boasting 200+ branches
Package includes vehicle, fuel card, and phone - based at Lift & Shift Auckland

Branch Manager opportunity leading NZ's only Lift & Shift specialist branch. Ideal for leaders from hire or rigging backgrounds ready to drive growth.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

General Labourer - Christchurch

at Tech 5 Recruitment Christchurch

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 25 per hour

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Fully supplied PPE
Competitive Pay + 8% Holiday Pay

General Labourer Location: Christchurch Job Type: Temporary Full‑time Start Date: Immediate start available About the Role We are

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed nine days ago

Civil Maintenance Crew - Southland

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Invercargill, Southland

Work for one of NZ's leading infrastructure providers!
Rewarding pay + benefits
Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

Work for one of NZ's leading infrastructure providers!
Rewarding pay + benefits
Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

We're excited to recruit skilled people from local communities to help maintain and enhance the region's roading network, keeping Southland moving

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Skilled Civil Workers

at ALH Limited

Expiring soon

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)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Operators

at ALH Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

Ongoing full-time work!
Long-term projects!
Work for a high performing team!

We're looking for multi-skilled operators for projects across Hamilton starting ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Earthworks Machine Operators

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Westgate, Auckland

$28 – $33 per hour

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Competitive rates, variety of projects & skill development. Join our collaborative construction team today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Drainage Excavator Operator

at Waipa Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$35 – $45 per hour

Join Waipa Civil as an Operator - modern gear, solid team, and a strong pipeline of projects across the Waikato.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Hammerhand / Excavator Operator

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

$30 – $37 per hour

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included - start immediately
No two days the same – varied work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

$30–$37/hr + KiwiSaver, weekly pay, tools & PPE included - start immediately
No two days the same – varied work across multiple sites
Hands-on trades tasks: carpentry, repairs, maintenance & more

Hammerhand/Excavator Operator - WANTED Extremely varied work across maintenance/civil projects. $30 - $37/hour + Holiday Pay + Kiwisaver. Weekly Pay.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Drillers Assistant

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Become a Driller of the Ground
Key role within our growing, innovative team
Join a Leading Drilling Company based in Christchurch

Become a Driller of the Ground
Key role within our growing, innovative team
Join a Leading Drilling Company based in Christchurch

As a Drillers Assistants or Labourer, you can gain practical skills and experience while working with a leading and well-established drilling company

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Front Line Digger Operator

at GT Civil

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$38 – $45 per hour

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

Are you ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, down-to-earth team where your skills are valued and your experience makes a real impact on site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Leader / Site Manager

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Hands-on position where you will be responsible for running sites, leading crews, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to a high standard.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Civil Machine Operator

at Remarkable People Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$25 - $35 p/h + 8% Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay cycle | Holiday Pay
Start ASAP | Great working environment
Competitive Pay | KiwiSaver

Weekly Pay cycle | Holiday Pay
Start ASAP | Great working environment
Competitive Pay | KiwiSaver

Safely operate articulated dump trucks to haul and tip material across construction and roading sites and working efficiently in a team environment.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Loader Operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

$30 per hour

Permanent Opportunities
Competitive Rates
Consistent Work

Permanent Opportunities
Competitive Rates
Consistent Work

We are seeking an experienced Loader Operator to start immediately. Must be reliable with a good work ethic.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Front Line Digger Operator

at GT Civil

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$38 – $45 per hour

Are ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

Are ready to Rise to the Challenge?
5+ years’ experience min in the NZ Civil construction and engineering industry
Be part of a company culture built on trust, teamwork, and getting stuck in

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, down-to-earth team where your skills are valued and your experience makes a real impact on site.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Roadmarking Operator

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Competitive hourly rate + overtime

Install and maintain road markings across highways and local roads
Outdoor, hands-on role with overtime, training and long-term career growth
Great team culture with full PPE, safety focus and employee benefits

Install and maintain road markings across highways and local roads
Outdoor, hands-on role with overtime, training and long-term career growth
Great team culture with full PPE, safety focus and employee benefits

Hands-on road marking role working outdoors on essential roading projects across Wellington with great training and overtime

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

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