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Labouring jobs in Canterbury.

10 open roles, 5 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Labouring3 days ago

    Yard Operator - Timaru (44957)

    McCain Foods (NZ) Limited · 5001+ employees

    A global food company supplying frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Operating forklifts · Unloading deliveries · Staging materials

    2+ yrsDemonstrated forklift experience in warehousing or industrial environment; current NZ driver's licence and OSH forklift certificate; basic computer literacy; availability for Monday-Friday day shift with relief on rotating 12-hour day/night roster; unrestricted NZ working rights.

    Retirement savings
  • Labouring4 days ago

    Sample Processing Operator - Seasonal

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeasonalNo experience needed

    Processing milk samples · Operating automated equipment · Maintaining accuracy

    No experience required; full training provided. Must have positive attitude, willingness to learn, good communication, attention to detail, teamwork, reasonable fitness for lifting and standing, and flexibility for rotating shifts including Saturdays and evenings.

  • Labouring4 days ago

    Process Cleaner - Timaru (44920)

    McCain Foods (NZ) Limited · 5001+ employees

    A global food company supplying frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Cleaning production areas · Completing sanitation tasks · Maintaining records

    Ability to work in a physically demanding hands-on role, follow schedules, maintain hygiene and food safety standards, and complete documentation.

    Four-day weekRetirement savings
  • Labouring5 days ago

    Certified Plant Manager - Hornby & Rolleston

    Firth Industries · 5001+ employees

    A trusted building products business with market-leading brands for great design spaces.

    Hornby, Canterbury+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading plant operations · Managing production staff · Overseeing operational administration

    Proven people leadership or supervisory experience for a large busy team; strong relationship-building, organisational, and administrative skills; confidence using computer systems and operational software; commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • Labouring5 days ago

    Tradesperson

    Connetics · 201-1000 employees

    A company that designs, builds, and maintains electrical distribution networks across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $34.46 an hourOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Completing workshop tasks · Assisting with fabrication · Supporting field work

    Current driver's licence; experience in a hands-on trades or workshop environment; good communication and teamwork; practical problem-solving; ability to build working relationships; pre-employment checks including Ministry of Justice and medical/drug/alcohol testing.

  • Labouring10 days ago

    Site Manager

    PGG Wrightson Seeds · 1001-5000 employees

    A seed company providing quality products to New Zealand and international markets.

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading site operations · Managing production planning · Developing team performance

    Proven leadership in plant or site management, manufacturing, production, warehousing, distribution, or agriculture; experience leading teams, managing budgets, and driving safety and quality standards.

    Relocation support
  • Labouring11 days ago

    Detailing Team Leader

    Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A provider of accessories and parts for RV, camping, marine, and outdoor enthusiasts.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid levelManages people

    Leading detailing team · Coordinating workloads · Maintaining quality standards

    Full valid driver's licence (manual and 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.

  • Labouring16 days ago

    Waste Operator

    InterGroup · 201-1000 employees

    A leading industrial and infrastructure services business delivering essential work that underpins communities.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Operating excavators · Processing waste · Maintaining equipment

    Experience operating excavators or heavy plant; mechanical aptitude; physically fit; comfortable working outdoors and around waste; safety-focused; good communication; reliable.

  • Labouring16 days ago

    Groomer - Repairs & Spares

    Repairs & Spares NZ · 51-200 employees

    A supplier of agricultural, construction, forestry, commercial, lifestyle, and recreational equipment and parts across New Zealand's South Island.

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Grooming machinery · Refurbishing parts · Maintaining yard

    Experience with agricultural machinery, grooming/refurbishment, yard maintenance, full driver's licence, mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and organizational skills.

    Generous leave
  • Labouring24 days ago

    Operator 2 - NF Christchurch

    Sims Metal · 1001-5000 employees

    A global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology, advancing circularity and decarbonisation.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Loading and unloading trucks · Operating forklift · Sorting metals

    Current forklift licence; strong commitment to health and safety; physical fitness for outdoor work; good communication and customer service skills; willingness to learn metal identification and grading.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings

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