Straight from employers' career sites

Labouring jobs in Otago.

13 open roles, 4 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Labouring4 days ago

    Operator - Recycling

    Waste Management · 1001-5000 employees

    A waste management company providing recycling and resource recovery services.

    Queenstown, Otago
    $29.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    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.

  • Labouring5 days ago

    General Hand Port Workers - Dunedin Port

    Qube · 5001+ employees

    A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    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

  • Labouring5 days ago

    Hygienist

    Danone · 5001+ employees

    A global food company focused on bringing health through nutrition to as many people as possible.

    Balclutha, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Labouring6 days ago

    Seasonal Tractor Operator 2026/27

    Suncrest Orchard · 1-10 employees

    A family-owned orchard growing over 30 varieties of cherries with SQF, Global GAP, and GRASP accreditation.

    Cromwell, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeSeasonalEntry level

    Operating tractors · Operating mowers · Cleaning filters

    Full NZ driving licence; experience operating a tractor in a workplace environment; NZ resident/citizen or valid work visa; ability to work flexible hours from November to February.

  • Labouring10 days ago

    Hygienist

    Danone · 5001+ employees

    A global food company focused on bringing health through nutrition to as many people as possible.

    Balclutha, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Maintaining cleaning standards · Assisting with audits · Training new staff

    1+ yrMinimum one year experience in high-care hygienic dairy manufacturing; ability to maintain Danone cleaning standards; physically fit; good communication and organizational skills; basic computer skills; understanding of contamination prevention.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Labouring10 days ago

    Hygienist

    Danone · 5001+ employees

    A global food company focused on bringing health through nutrition to as many people as possible.

    Balclutha, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Maintaining cleaning standards · Assisting with audits · Training new staff

    1+ yrMinimum one year experience in high-care hygienic dairy manufacturing; ability to maintain high cleaning standards, work in a team, communicate effectively, be physically fit, and understand contamination prevention.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Labouring12 days ago

    Arborist

    Green by Nature

    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Pruning and shaping · Removing trees · Maintaining tools and equipment

    National Certificate in Arboriculture - Level 3 or equivalent; proven practical experience

  • Labouring13 days ago

    Gardener (Skill level 3)

    Arvida · 1001-5000 employees

    A developer and operator of retirement communities providing independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders.

    Lake Hayes, Otago
    $25.75-$29.66 an hourOnsitePart timeEntry level

    Maintaining gardens · Planting trees · Mowing lawns

    3+ yrsNZQF Level 4 qualification or 3+ years experience; demonstrated gardening competence and plant knowledge; NZ driver's licence and ability to drive manual truck; high fitness; safe work practices; NZ resident or citizen priority.

  • Labouring16 days ago

    Seasonal Cherry pickers

    T&G Global · 1001-5000 employees

    A fresh produce company that grows and distributes fruit to markets worldwide.

    Alexandra, Otago
    OnsiteTemporarySeasonalNo experience needed

    Harvesting cherries · Handling fruit · Following safety procedures

    No experience required; must be physically fit, able to work outdoors in varying weather, reliable, and available for the harvest season; proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand and satisfactory security check required.

  • Labouring19 days ago

    Arborist

    Green by Nature

    Otago
    Full time

    Pruning and shaping trees · Removing trees · Maintaining tools and equipment

    National Certificate in Arboriculture Level 4 or equivalent; proven practical experience; pass a pre-employment drug test

  • Labouring24 days ago

    Expression of Interest - Dunedin

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

    A water services company specializing in three waters network maintenance and construction.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Applying for roles · Indicating interest · Completing checks

    Qualifications or experience relevant to the applied role; must pass pre-employment checks including Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

  • Labouring24 days ago

    Expression of Interest - Dunedin

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

    A water services company specializing in three waters network maintenance and construction.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Applying for roles · Indicating interest · Completing checks

    Relevant qualifications or experience for the applied role; must pass pre-employment checks including Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

  • Labouring27 days ago

    Dairy Herd Manager - Hawea

    Devon Dairy Farms · 1001-5000 employees

    Exclusive operator of multi-day guided walks on New Zealand's Milford and Routeburn Tracks, combining outdoor experiences with lodge comfort.

    Hawea Flat, Otago
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Milking cows · Managing animal health · Supervising junior staff

    Previous experience as Herd Manager or Senior Dairy Assistant; strong animal husbandry, pasture management, and milk quality skills; current driver's licence; eligibility to work in New Zealand.

About labouring jobs in Otago

There are 13 roles open for labouring jobs in Otago on the SmartCVs job board, 4 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 11 full time and 1 part time.

That's 13 of the 83 labouring jobs across New Zealand.

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There are 13 roles open for labouring jobs in Otago on the SmartCVs job board, 4 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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