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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)

16d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Operator (WTR)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Petone, Wellington

$30 - $38 + based on experience

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 Wellington starting ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Class 2 + 4 Drivers with WTR

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

30

Temp to Perm Opportunities
Long and short term assignments available
Some weekend work required

Temp to Perm Opportunities
Long and short term assignments available
Some weekend work required

We're on the lookout for experienced and reliable Class 2 & Class 4 Truck Drivers with WTR endorsements to join our growing team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

WE'RE HIRING - EXPERIENCED CLASS 2 DRIVERS WITH WTR

at Managed Labour Hire

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Great Rates
Varied Roles
Opportunities to upskill for the right people

Great Rates
Varied Roles
Opportunities to upskill for the right people

If you have Class 2? Got WTR (Bonus) We want to hear from you!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Digger Operator

at The Labour Supply Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

NZD 32 - 36 per hour

Start immediately on structured, high-performing sites
Paid weekly, on time, every time
Only placed with crews that run properly (no chaos)

Start immediately on structured, high-performing sites
Paid weekly, on time, every time
Only placed with crews that run properly (no chaos)

Heavy Civil Operator – Labour Supply We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Civil Operator for ongoing civil construction and

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Civil Machine Operators

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: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Digger Operator

at Tech 5 Recruitment Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

NZD 32 - 38 per hour, Weekly Pay

Weekly Pay
Kiwisaver + Holiday Pay
Immediate start available

Weekly Pay
Kiwisaver + Holiday Pay
Immediate start available

Digger Operators needed for civil project near Whangarei!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marlborough

Weekly pay + Kiwi Saver + S/L + Holiday pay

Team up with skilled, experienced crews who know their craft
Enjoy consistent, flexible work opportunities, on your terms
Full PPE gear provided from day one

Team up with skilled, experienced crews who know their craft
Enjoy consistent, flexible work opportunities, on your terms
Full PPE gear provided from day one

Experienced Heavy Machine Operators Wanted! Projects in Marlborough

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Ongoing work available
Paid weekly
Career growth opportunities

Ongoing work available
Paid weekly
Career growth opportunities

AWF has great opportunities to work with NZ's ground breaking civil construction companies. This could open the door to permanent work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Civil and Earthworks Machine Operators!

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Well-maintained Gear
Strong Safety Culture
Immediate Start available

Well-maintained Gear
Strong Safety Culture
Immediate Start available

Skilled operators wanted across Wellington: excavators, loaders & rollers. Great pay, steady work, real safety. Join a reliable crew—apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Excavator Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ruakaka, Northland

NZD 35 per hour

$35 an hour
PPE Supplied
Exciting project

$35 an hour
PPE Supplied
Exciting project

Excavator Operators needed in Ruakaka for immediate start on an exciting project, $35/hr weekly pay.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed two days ago

Machine Operators

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Ongoing steady work with a strong pipeline of civil projects
Join a young, energetic team with a great crew culture
Oppurtunuity to upskill and progress within a fast growing civil company

Ongoing steady work with a strong pipeline of civil projects
Join a young, energetic team with a great crew culture
Oppurtunuity to upskill and progress within a fast growing civil company

Keen to be part of Central Otago's growing civil works? We're on the lookout for skilled operators to join the team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Grader Operator

at Southern Cross Horticulture

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 38 - 45 per hour

$38–$45/hr + ongoing civil work in Waikato
Grader operation + other machinery (roller, loader, bobcat)
Mix of operating, driving, and hands-on labouring

$38–$45/hr + ongoing civil work in Waikato
Grader operation + other machinery (roller, loader, bobcat)
Mix of operating, driving, and hands-on labouring

Experienced Grader Operator needed in Waikato. WTR required. Must be confident on multiple machines and happy to assist with labouring duties.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Digger Operator - Civil Work

at Trade Assist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

Monday - Friday work
$28 - $35 per hour depending on experience
Temp to perm opportunities for the right operator

We're after experienced digger operators for civil projects across Christchurch. Good crews, solid hours, and the possibility of ongoing work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Bulldozer Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Contractor position with a reliable business
High standards, High rewards - you will work hard but earn well
Be part of a team who are pushing in the right direction

Contractor position with a reliable business
High standards, High rewards - you will work hard but earn well
Be part of a team who are pushing in the right direction

Join the SCH team as a contractor, where we will ensure you have solid hours and a positive working environment, earning a competitive hourly rate.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Machine Operators - Auckland

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$35 - $40

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Can operate a digger without being babysat? Good pay, steady civil work, solid crew. Apply now.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Asphalter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 28 - 30 per hour

Experienced asphalt labourer with sealing crew and roller operation experience
WTR endorsement and full Class 1 licence required
Hamilton-based role with ongoing work and weekly pay

Experienced asphalt labourer with sealing crew and roller operation experience
WTR endorsement and full Class 1 licence required
Hamilton-based role with ongoing work and weekly pay

Experienced Asphalt Labourer needed in Hamilton. WTR required, sealing crew and roller experience required Ongoing work with weekly pay.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Digger Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

NZD 32 - 37 per hour

Experienced drainage digger operator with WTR endorsements
Confident in trenching, pipe laying, and working to levels
Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work unsupervised

Experienced drainage digger operator with WTR endorsements
Confident in trenching, pipe laying, and working to levels
Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work unsupervised

Experienced drainage digger operator needed for civil works. Ongoing role, great team, competitive pay. Apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Excavator Operator

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Contract rates $43-$50 ph (Depending on experience

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Chomping at the bit to sink your teeth into some of Central Otago's key Infrastructure projects, we're on the hunt for skilled contract operators.

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Drainage Operator

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim, Marlborough

NZD 30 - 35 per hour

While we’re ideally looking for a drainage specialist, if you have the WTR tickets and a "can-do" Marlborough attitude, let's talk!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Excavator Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei, Northland

$30 - $36 p.h.

Multiple digger operator roles across Whangarei & wider Northland
Civil, earthworks and services work on active sites
Short-term and long-term opportunities available

Multiple digger operator roles across Whangarei & wider Northland
Civil, earthworks and services work on active sites
Short-term and long-term opportunities available

Experienced digger operators needed for civil, earthworks and services projects across Whangarei, with short- and long-term roles available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$28 - $35 p.h. + Kiwisaver + Holiday & Sick Pay

Weekly Pay
Local Work
Long Term Opportunities

Weekly Pay
Local Work
Long Term Opportunities

If you're a skilled machine operator who takes pride in quality work, we have opportunities on major civil projects that value experience and skill.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill, Southland

$28 - $40 p.h.

Weekly pay
on-going consistent work
Opportunity for full-time position for the right candidate

Weekly pay
on-going consistent work
Opportunity for full-time position for the right candidate

Experienced Heavy Machine Operator required for Southland civil projects, operating WTR machinery and Class 2-5 trucks with a strong safety focus.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed six days ago

Skid Steer Operator

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rangitaiki, Waikato

No VISA sponsorships
$36.00 per hour
9 month project

No VISA sponsorships
$36.00 per hour
9 month project

Ready to take part in a major solar project? Apply today!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Must have NZ Class 4 driver’s license
Experience operating a range of heavy equipment
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

Must have NZ Class 4 driver’s license
Experience operating a range of heavy equipment
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

Class 4 Driver /Operator Civil Construction

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago

Listed nine days ago

Civil Campaign 2026

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southland

Training, upskilling, and perm opportunities

Consistent work
Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Potential for permanent employment

Consistent work
Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Potential for permanent employment

Heavy Machinery Operators Wanted - Work on Key Civil Projects in Southland/ Te Anau

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Skilled Labourer

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)

20d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Civil Operators & Hammer hands

at CanRecruit

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25-$30

Immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Immediate start
Competitive payrate
Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale civil project

Experienced operators/Hammerhands wanted for civil projects in Christchurch.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Civil Construction Opportunities