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Labouring jobs in Canterbury.

15 open roles, 11 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

Labouring2 days ago
Service Centre Assistant - Night Shift
CHEP · 5001+ employees
A global supply chain partner providing pallets, crates, and containers through a sustainable share-and-reuse model.
Christchurch, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeEntry level
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.
Generous leave
Labouring2 days ago
Forklift Operator - Night Shift
CHEP · 5001+ employees
A global supply chain partner providing pallets, crates, and containers through a sustainable share-and-reuse model.
Christchurch, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeEntry level
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.
Generous leave
Labouring4 days ago
Labourer | Qube Christchurch
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Christchurch, Canterbury
Full time
Cleaning shipping containers · Painting containers · Operating basic equipment
Previous labouring or physical site experience; current driver's licence; ability to pass pre-employment checks
Labouring3 days ago
Driver Operator
Downer · 5001+ employees
A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.
Timaru, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeEntry level
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.
Labouring4 days ago
Expression of Interest - Coastal Canterbury Farm Roles
Craigmore Sustainables · 201-1000 employees
A sustainable farming company operating dairy farms in Coastal Canterbury, New Zealand.
Canterbury
OnsiteFull timePart timeTemporarySeasonalNo experience needed
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.
Labouring4 days ago
Labourer | Qube Christchurch
Qube Logistics New Zealand · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Christchurch, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeEntry level
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.
Retirement savings
Labouring5 days ago
Log Excavator & Ship Crane Operators - Timaru Port
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Timaru, Canterbury
Full time
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
Labouring5 days ago
General Hand Port Workers - Timaru Port
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Timaru, Canterbury
Full time
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
Labouring5 days ago
Log Excavator & Ship Crane Operators - Lyttelton Port
Qube Ports New Zealand · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Lyttelton, Canterbury
$45.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeTemporaryMid level
Operating excavators · Operating cranes · Stowing logs
Proven experience operating excavators, cranes, 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.
Labouring5 days ago
General Hand Port Workers - Lyttelton Port
Qube · 5001+ employees
A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.
Lyttelton, Canterbury
$40.00 an hourOnsiteFull timePart timeTemporaryNo experience needed
Handling cargo · Operating hoppers · Securing cargo
Physically fit, safety-conscious, reliable, team player, flexible for 24/7 operation and travel to other ports, 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.
Labouring6 days ago
Christchurch Experienced Loader
Mainstream · 201-1000 employees
A nationwide transport and logistics leader moving, managing, and storing freight across New Zealand.
Christchurch, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeEntry level
Loading freight · Unloading freight · Operating forklifts
Proven experience in freight handling, loading, or warehousing; current forklift operator certificate; strong work ethic, safety commitment, ability to work under pressure, good communication and teamwork skills.
Labouring11 days ago
Farm Worker
AgResearch Limited · 201-1000 employees
A Crown Research Institute driving innovation in agricultural emissions research and bioeconomy.
Lincoln, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeEntry level
Assisting livestock management · Supporting pasture trials · Maintaining field resources
2+ yrs2+ years farm experience with animal health, stock handling and recording; current full driver's licence; good communication; ability to work autonomously and safely.
Labouring16 days ago
Detailing Team Leader
Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees
An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.
Christchurch, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeContractMid levelManages people
Leading detailing team · Coordinating workloads · Ensuring vehicle standards
Full valid driver's licence (manual/automatic preferred), proven supervisory or team leadership experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, technical knowledge of vehicles and detailing processes, Microsoft Office proficiency, availability for rotating roster including weekends.
Labouring20 days ago
Arborist
CORDE
Rolleston, Canterbury
Internship
Pruning trees · Planting trees · Removing trees
NZQA Level 3 or 4 Arboriculture qualification; Full Class 1 driver licence; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
Generous leaveRetirement savings
Labouring26 days ago
Vehicle Service Agent (Part-Time)
Avis Budget Group · 5001+ employees
A car rental company providing vehicle rental and mobility services.
Christchurch, Canterbury
Part time
Cleaning returned vehicles · Assessing vehicle damage · Recording vehicle readings
Full, clean, valid class 1 driver’s licence; previous experience in a hands-on or physical labouring role

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About labouring jobs in Canterbury

There are 15 roles open for labouring jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 11 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 13 full time and 3 part time.

That's 15 of the 83 labouring jobs across New Zealand.

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