Trencher Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Concrete Placers and a Concrete Pump Operator

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$24 – $35 per hour

The Concrete People Lord & Co Ltd are looking for experienced staff due to our workload. The work is varied, Commercial, residential, rural

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Are you to the go-to person when it comes to deep trenching, trench-shields, and excavation? HEB Canterbury are looking for a drainage Foreperson

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed twelve days ago

We’re Hiring - Apprentice Drainlayer / Labourer

at BNG Drainage Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Apprentice Drainlayer $25-$35. Labourer $24-$28

A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career in the civil drainage industry.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Civil Labourer

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$28 - $34 (eperience dependent) + 8% Holiday Pay

Stable pipeline of civil and roading work
$28 - $34 per hour (experience dependent) + 8% Holiday Pay
Supportive company with a strong safety culture

Stable pipeline of civil and roading work
$28 - $34 per hour (experience dependent) + 8% Holiday Pay
Supportive company with a strong safety culture

You'll be part of a close-knit team that takes pride in delivering quality results while maintaining a strong safety culture.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed four minutes ago

Lateral Junction Repair (LJR Technician)

at March Cato

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $40 per hour

We provide full training
You'll get exposure to diverse projects.
A great crew focused on great outcomes

We provide full training
You'll get exposure to diverse projects.
A great crew focused on great outcomes

You’ll step away from traditional methods and dive into the future. This is your opportunity to seriously up-skill with an industry leader.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4m ago

Listed eleven days ago

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

at JBDemex Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 – $40 per hour

Join our small excavation team! Experienced or still learning - the right attitude and work ethic is the ticket. Pay reflects experience and output.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Drainage Labourer

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Full time job

Rodney & North Shore, Auckland

Great pay & Big hours $$$
Learning and Development opportunities
Supportive team environment

Great pay & Big hours $$$
Learning and Development opportunities
Supportive team environment

We are seeking an experienced Drainage Labourer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drainage work.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil contracting site supervisor/foreman

at CT Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Bombay, Auckland

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Great location, 5 minutes south of Bombay. Interesting and varied work. Great remuneration and team.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

base tools of trade insurances and heaps more

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Create parts of key infrastructure projects in Canterbury
Great team environment with good learning opportunities
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package

Are you to the go-to person when it comes to deep trenching, trench-shields, and excavation? HEB Canterbury are looking for a drainage Foreperson

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty eight minutes ago

Concrete Placers and a Concrete Pump Operator

at The Concrete People Lord & Co Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

$24 – $35 per hour

The Concrete People Lord & Co Ltd are looking for experienced staff due to our workload. The work is varied, Commercial, residential, rural

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

28m ago

Listed twelve days ago

Drainlayers / Civil Operators / Water Tech's / Concreter's & kerbys / STMS's

at Apex Civil Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$25 – $50 per hour

Experienced civil workers wanted for Bay of Plenty projects. Great pay, career growth, training, and strong team culture.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Landscaper Foremen & Landscape Labourers

at Metro Advances Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25 – $35 per hour

Lead exciting landscaping projects, work with a great team, and grow your career in a hands-on leadership role.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Machine Operator

at JKay Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

$30 – $45 per hour

Machine Operator - Class 1 Licence, Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsed required. Class 2 preferred. Experienced with drainage and trenching.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twelve 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

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

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

General Labourer (Fixed Term)

at PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

General Labourer (Fixed Term)

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Drain Layer

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$30-$35 Per Hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay Cyc

$30-$35 Per Hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay Cycle
Work on Specialist Projects + Upskill Around Live Services
Regular Hours + Supportive Team Culture

$30-$35 Per Hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay Cycle
Work on Specialist Projects + Upskill Around Live Services
Regular Hours + Supportive Team Culture

Civil Drainage Operators wanted! Work on watermains, trenching & live wires with a supportive crew.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Sales Representative

at terra infrastructure Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

Competitive remuneration + fully maintained company vehicle
Join a global business on growth trajectory
Build strong customer relationships and drive real growth

Competitive remuneration + fully maintained company vehicle
Join a global business on growth trajectory
Build strong customer relationships and drive real growth

Join our team as Sales Representative based in Whenaupai

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Operator - Loader / Exacavator

at WM New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

We are seeking an experienced and driven heavy machinery operator to join our friendly team at Living Earth.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Heavy Machine Operator - Civil

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

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

Are you a skilled Excavator operator with top notch experience in trenching, digging, excavating and backfilling in civil projects, apply now!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

19d ago

Listed eight days ago

Digger Operator

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

NZD 30 - 38 per hour + work vehicle

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Strong hourly rates + work vehicle
Varied civil projects across drainage and earthworks
Good crew culture where everyone chips in

Experienced excavator operator needed for civil drainage and earthworks projects. Varied work, solid crew, strong hourly rates.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed eleven minutes ago

Excavator Operator

at NetYourJob

Be an early applicant

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 Excavator Operator to join our Auckland and Queenstown based teams.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11m ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Civil Construction Staff Wanted

at Wellington Contracting

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Wellington Contracting, a respected civil company serving the wider Wellington region, is looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Lead Excavator Operator (Civil Construction)

at Livic Civil Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

We believe in the order of Quality First, then Safety, then Fun. Yes Work = Fun.

Lead Excavator Operator - Foreman (Civil Construction)

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Civil Crew – Class 4/5 Drivers, Machine Operators & Labourers

at Kiwi Staff

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$25 – $36 per hour

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Competitive Pay Rates dependent on Skills
Progression & Upskilling
Supportive Team Environments

Hiring Class 4–5 Drivers, WTR Operators & Civil Labourers for ongoing Waikato projects—competitive pay and steady work available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Skilled Trade Staff Required - Northland

at United Civil Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Competitive renumeration
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

Competitive renumeration
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

We are expanding our team and looking for experienced, motivated civil construction workers ready to make an impact in the Northland region.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Civil Labourers and Operators

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Competitive

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Multiple civil jobs across Auckland – labouring, concreting, machine ops
Competitive pay + work available now
Immediate starts for reliable, hands-on workers

Civil Labourers & Operators We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Civil Labourers and Machine Operators for multiple ongoing

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Business Development Manager

at Trade Assist

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$90,000 - 120,000 base + Bonus + Company Car

$$$ Base Salary + Vehicle + Company Card + Tools of Trade
Hit the Ground Running with Existing Accounts + Strong Pipeline of Opportunity
Join a Leading Infrastructure Company + Grow Your Career in Civil & Construction

$$$ Base Salary + Vehicle + Company Card + Tools of Trade
Hit the Ground Running with Existing Accounts + Strong Pipeline of Opportunity
Join a Leading Infrastructure Company + Grow Your Career in Civil & Construction

Drive sales in the civil sector! Base salary + bonuses, vehicle for personal use, and career growth with a leading infrastructure company!

Recruited byMike Paterson

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

5d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Machine Operator

at Spectrum Drainage & Contracting Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Machine Operator for excavation, drainage, and civil works projects in Queenstown.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil site manager

at Lester Civil

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$90,000 – $120,000 + bonus and company Vehicle

Turning engineering drawings into physical reality, ensuring every pipe is laid to grade and every square meter of earthworks meets the specification.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Drainlayer

at Peter T Davies Civil Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

We pay top money for the top people if you are looking for job

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator Operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Manukau, Auckland

$28 – $36 per hour

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Full Time work 6 days a week + Potential to go full time with client
Weekly Pay + Competitive salary + Opportunity to Grow
Work within a great Team + Work alongside Leading Manager

Flexible casual work on major construction projects. Competitive rates & career development opportunities await.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Civil Labourer

at Premier Staffing Solutions

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$24 – $26 per hour

Opportunity of a permanent role
Opportunity to grow.
Big hours, immediate start!

Opportunity of a permanent role
Opportunity to grow.
Big hours, immediate start!

****must have one years minimum experience working with drain laying or plumbing companies (commercial)****

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago•Expiring

187 trencher jobs in New Zealand

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Concrete Placers and a Concrete Pump Operator

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

We’re Hiring - Apprentice Drainlayer / Labourer

Civil Labourer

Lateral Junction Repair (LJR Technician)

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

Drainage Labourer

Civil contracting site supervisor/foreman

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

Concrete Placers and a Concrete Pump Operator

Drainlayers / Civil Operators / Water Tech's / Concreter's & kerbys / STMS's

Landscaper Foremen & Landscape Labourers

Machine Operator

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

General Labourer (Fixed Term)

Drain Layer

Sales Representative

Operator - Loader / Exacavator

Heavy Machine Operator - Civil

Digger Operator

Excavator Operator

Civil Construction Staff Wanted

Lead Excavator Operator (Civil Construction)

Civil Crew – Class 4/5 Drivers, Machine Operators & Labourers

Skilled Trade Staff Required - Northland

Civil Labourers and Operators

Business Development Manager

Machine Operator

Civil site manager

Drainlayer

Excavator Operator

Civil Labourer

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