Labouring jobs in New Zealand.

Operating wash line · Repairing pallets · Washing bins

Hands-on production or factory experience, preferably night shift; power and hand tool experience; physically fit; pass Ministry of Justice criminal history check and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening; right to work in New Zealand without sponsorship.

Operating forklift · Loading and unloading pallets · Maintaining safety standards

Forklift experience with F endorsement and OSH forklift licence; full NZ driver's licence; night shift availability; physically fit; production/factory experience; pass criminal history check and pre-employment medical; right to work in New Zealand.

Moving frozen berries · Transferring berries into crates · Lifting berry cartons

Testing materials · Collecting samples · Maintaining equipment

Relevant laboratory or materials testing experience, understanding of quality assurance and material properties, IANZ accreditation experience, full class 1 driver's licence, ability to work in lab or field, pre-employment medical and drug screen.

Operating plant and machinery · Performing general labouring · Supporting road construction

Full Class 1 driver's licence required; Class 2 desirable; fit and able to perform physical work; commitment to safety; pre-employment medical and drug screen required.

Operating water systems · Maintaining wastewater infrastructure · Coordinating operations

Experience in water industry, relevant qualifications/tickets/licenses, collaborative style, commitment to safety, adaptability, and positive team approach.

Monitoring treatment processes · Conducting inspections · Coordinating maintenance tasks

NZQA Level 4 in Wastewater Treatment or equivalent experience; hands-on wastewater treatment plant operations; sampling and lab analysis; computer literacy; on-call roster flexibility; must be NZ citizen, resident, or hold valid work visa.

Cleaning shipping containers · Painting containers · Operating basic equipment

Previous labouring or physical site experience; current driver's licence; ability to pass pre-employment checks

Directing traffic · Operating equipment · Maintaining site

Current full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence; experience operating loaders, excavators or compactors; strong health and safety commitment; good communication and customer service; basic computer skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Operating machinery · Assisting construction · Maintaining safety

Experience operating civil machinery; Class 2 or 4 driver's licence (Class 5 bonus); WTR endorsement beneficial; reliable, hardworking, positive attitude; commitment to safe work practices; flexible for occasional weekend work.

Assisting with civil work · Operating light machinery · Preparing worksites

Class 2 full licence and WTR required; physically fit; ability to work in a team and alone; flexibility for night shifts, call-outs, and working away from home; pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check.

Dairy farming · Animal care · Team collaboration

Genuine interest in dairy farming and animal welfare; relevant experience for senior roles; reliable, practical, safety-focused; clear communication; ability to work rostered hours including early starts, weekends, and public holidays; valid NZ driver licence where required.

Overseeing winery operations · Leading cellar hands · Ensuring quality and safety

Proven ability to lead a team, experience working 3 or more vintages desirable, leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Maintaining gardens · Coaching team · Planning landscaping

2+ yrs2+ years in similar role or 5 years horticultural experience; horticulture qualification; first aid certificate; full clean NZ driver's license; ability to coach and motivate; physical fitness; eligibility to work in NZ.

Sorting recyclable materials · Cleaning worksite · Supporting recycling services

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, reliability, teamwork; full Class 1 driver's licence desirable; must hold NZ work visa/residency or citizenship.

Operating excavators · Loading logs · Unloading logs

Proven experience operating excavators, front end loaders, or similar heavy machinery; safety-conscious; physically fit; strong communication and teamwork; reliable and flexible to travel; minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's license; pass pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC and MOJ criminal history check; eligible to work in New Zealand.

Clearing containers · Steam cleaning · Painting containers

Previous labouring or physical site experience; reliable attendance; physical fitness for manual handling; current driver's licence; ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Processing customer orders · Dispatching fertiliser products · Operating machinery

Valid full class 1 and 2 driver's license; good communication skills; some computer skills; proactive health and safety attitude; ability to work at other sites; forklift and loader training provided.

Managing dairy operations · Leading teams · Relief milking

Experienced 2IC or Production Manager with strong animal health, grazing, and dairy operations experience; full NZ driver's licence; farm machinery experience; unrestricted legal right to work in New Zealand; must pass drug/alcohol and criminal background checks.

Operating excavators · Operating ship cranes · Loading export logs

Proven experience operating excavators, cranes or similar heavy machinery; minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

Handling cargo · Operating hoppers · Securing cargo

Minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass a pre-employment medical and drug test; pass an ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

Wrapping presents · Packing food hampers · Preparing hamper distribution

Supervising extraction team · Maintaining equipment · Managing land access

Supervise extraction operations, maintain equipment, manage land access; requires forklift license or willingness to obtain, physical stamina to lift 30kg, basic computer skills, H&S knowledge, and pre-employment drug testing.

Handling cargo · Operating port equipment · Securing cargo

Restricted Class 1 driver licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

Operating commercial ride-on mowers · Mowing trimming and edging · Carrying out machinery checks

Proven commercial ride-on mowing experience; experience with passive turf and open space mowing; full NZ driver's licence with manual transmission

Handling cargo · Operating hoppers · Securing cargo

Physically fit; minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s license; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

Operating mowing equipment · Maintaining sports fields · Supporting team tasks

Experience operating commercial or specialised mowing equipment; full NZ driver's licence (manual transmission); pass a pre-employment drug test; pass a Ministry of Justice check

Operating mobile spray unit · Driving spray buggy · Maintaining grounds

Full NZ driver's licence (manual transmission); previous spraying or general gardening experience; confidence with chemicals and safe handling procedures

Operating forklift · Moving materials · Loading trucks

Forklift operator for the 2027 season at Whakatu Packhouse.

Maintaining cleaning standards · Assisting with audits · Training new staff

1+ yrMinimum one year experience in high-care hygienic dairy manufacturing; physically fit; ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items; good communication and organizational skills; basic computer skills; may require shift work.