Trencher Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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)

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Listed two hours 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)

2h ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed nine 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)

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 three hours ago

Machine Operator

at Spectrum Drainage & Contracting Limited

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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)

23h 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 twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed fifteen minutes ago

Drainlayer / Machine Operator

at DOWNER NZ

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This is a Full time job

Invercargill, Southland

Competitive hourly rate + penalties

Hands-on drainage and machine operator role with career progression
Secure steady civil work - drainage, machines, and great pay in Invercargill
Long-term opportunity for skilled operators and drainlayers to grow

Hands-on drainage and machine operator role with career progression
Secure steady civil work - drainage, machines, and great pay in Invercargill
Long-term opportunity for skilled operators and drainlayers to grow

Operate machinery and deliver essential drainage work on real infrastructure projects in Southland!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15m ago

Listed one day ago

Operator and Hydro-Technician - Multiple positions available

at Hydro Specialists Ltd

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$30 – $45 per hour

Variety & Hands-On Work – No two days are the same
Strong Team Culture – Join a supportive, tight-knit crew
Training & Career Growth – Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

Variety & Hands-On Work – No two days are the same
Strong Team Culture – Join a supportive, tight-knit crew
Training & Career Growth – Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

Join a skilled, hardworking team delivering hydro-excavation, drainage & vacuum services across Auckland. Variety, growth & great culture

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d 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 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

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 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 twenty two days ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Bay of Plenty

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

Competitive Hourly Rates + 8% Holiday Pay + Kiwi Saver
Work with People that understand the industry
We back good workers and reward reliability and effort

We’re looking for experienced operators who understand the industry and know what it takes to get the job done right.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Excavator Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

30.0-40.0

Work on Major Civil Projects
Competitive Pay + Consistent Hours
Use Your Skills + Grow Your Career

Work on Major Civil Projects
Competitive Pay + Consistent Hours
Use Your Skills + Grow Your Career

Excavator Operator

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Excavator Operator - Site, Foundation & Slab Prep

at Wrightway Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$33 per hour

Experienced digger operator wanted for Christchurch residential foundation excavation.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed two hours 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)

2h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Civil Construction Machinery Operator

at Alpine Civil

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Competitive hourly rate
A supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow your skills and experience

Competitive hourly rate
A supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow your skills and experience

Operate quality gear. Work with good people. Build projects you can be proud of.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d 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 two hours 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)

2h ago

Listed seven days ago

GPS Excavator Operator – Final Trim

at MS Civil Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

We have several opportunities available for experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing civil construction team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Machine Operator

at Ck Earthworx

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Experienced Digger Operator wanted for a growing family-owned earthworks business servicing Central Auckland and North Waikato.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator / Digger operator

at NZ Labour Hire Group

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Beachlands, Auckland

$28 – $32 per hour

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Weekly Pay
Ongoing Support
Ongoing Roles

Excavator / Digger operator required by a well-known company can lead to full time employment for the right candidate

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Digger Operator

at OneStaff Christchurch

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Civil, Drainage & Roading
Immediate start for the right candidate
Apply Now

Civil, Drainage & Roading
Immediate start for the right candidate
Apply Now

We have opportunities for experienced Digger Operators in Christchurch and North Canterbury across civil construction & drainage.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Excavator Operator – Civil Construction

at Fleet Maintenance NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Skilled Excavator Operator needed for civil projects in Auckland. Full-time role operating machinery, site prep, and earthworks.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Digger Operator

at Pro Tranz Earthmoving Limited

This is a Full time job

Kihikihi, Waikato

Be part of a landmark central government project
Progression opportunities across multiple Protranz divisions
Stable, well-planned work with proper support

Be part of a landmark central government project
Progression opportunities across multiple Protranz divisions
Stable, well-planned work with proper support

Dirt, diesel and making a difference? Boots on, sleeves up – contribute to the restoration of land with historical and community significance.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d 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

162 trencher operator jobs in New Zealand

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Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

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

Excavator Operator

Machine Operator

Digger Operator

Excavator Operator

Machine Operator

Drainage / Excavator Operator (Christchurch)

Digger Operator / Labourer / Truck Driver

Drainlayer / Machine Operator

Operator and Hydro-Technician - Multiple positions available

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

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

Lead Excavator Operator (Civil Construction)

Operator - Loader / Exacavator

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

Mining Dredge Operator

EXCAVATOR & MULTI-SKILLED MACHINERY OPERATOR

Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator - Site, Foundation & Slab Prep

Concrete Placers and a Concrete Pump Operator

Civil Construction Machinery Operator

Heavy Machine Operator - Civil

Lateral Junction Repair (LJR Technician)

GPS Excavator Operator – Final Trim

Machine Operator

Excavator / Digger operator

Digger Operator

Excavator Operator – Civil Construction

Civil Construction Staff Wanted

Digger Operator

Civil Labourers and Operators

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