Labouring jobs in New Zealand.

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.

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.

Handling cargo · Securing cargo · Operating equipment

Physically fit, safety-conscious, reliable, team player, flexible for 24/7 operation, minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's license, must pass pre-employment medical, drug test, and ACC & MOJ criminal history check, eligible to work in New Zealand.

Operating mowing equipment · Maintaining turf · Performing equipment checks

Experience operating ride-on mowers or similar outdoor machinery; full Class 1 driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand; ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol, and criminal history checks; obtain NZDF security clearance.

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.

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

3+ yrsNational Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent, or at least 3 years’ arborist or tree maintenance experience; full driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle; Certificate Level 3 in utility work with some experience

Transferring waste · Diverting recyclable materials · Managing drop-off customers

Full NZ driver’s licence (Class 1 and 2); WTR endorsement; Fork Hoist/Lift certification; experience operating heavy machinery and power tools

Cleaning manufacturing areas · Sanitizing production zones · Maintaining cleaning equipment

No previous experience required; full training provided. Requires reliable, hands-on approach, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, time management, and willingness to learn. NCEA Level 3 or equivalent preferred.

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.

Operating forklift · Moving dry goods · Loading grape marc

F endorsement on driver's license, forklift experience, loader operation experience, physical fitness, flexibility, and good communication skills.

Supervising orchard teams · Managing fruit quality · Training staff

Experience supervising and leading a team; knowledge of apple growing and tree care; comfortable using orchard machinery; strong health and safety focus; horticulture Level 4 qualification preferred.

Preparing military vehicles · Managing inventory · Coordinating equipment movements

Practical logistics/warehousing experience; full Class 1 and 2 driver's licences essential, Class 4 desirable; physically fit for heavy lifting; basic mechanical understanding; reliable team player.

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.

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.

Managing dairy operations · Relief milking · Supporting team

Strong experience in animal health, grazing, and daily dairy operations; full NZ driver's licence; experience with farm machinery; unrestricted legal right to work in New Zealand; must pass drug/alcohol test and criminal background check.

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.

Operating shotcrete equipment · Applying ground support · Conducting equipment checks

Demonstrated shotcrete experience, strong safety focus, team mindset, valid Class 1 unrestricted manual New Zealand driver's licence.

Supervising field teams · Managing pest and disease · Operating machinery

Proven leadership and communication with large teams; horticulture industry experience; National Certificate in Horticulture Level 4 or equivalent; familiarity with pip fruit pest and disease; ability to work in fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Pruning and shaping · Removing trees · Maintaining tools and equipment

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

Operating forklifts · Handling pallets · Order picking

2+ yrsValid forklift licence, 2+ years manufacturing/warehouse experience, basic computer skills, physical fitness to lift 20kg, legal right to work in New Zealand, criminal history check and pre-employment medical.

Operating forklifts · Loading and unloading trucks · Maintaining stock accuracy

Current forklift licence and F endorsement; experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or construction; strong safety commitment; physical fitness for manual handling.

Executing cellar operations · Cleaning equipment · Operating winery equipment

Legally entitled to work in New Zealand; physically fit; safety-conscious; clear English communication; ability to work day, afternoon, and night shifts during vintage; previous cellar experience preferred.

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.

Loading and unloading bulk liquids · Following operating procedures · Completing operational documentation

Current full New Zealand driver's licence, physical fitness for manual outdoor work, strong safety focus, good communication and record-keeping, ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol and background checks; forklift certification a bonus.

Supervising forklift operations · Managing bin store staff · Coordinating storage activities

Supervise forklift operations in a cool store environment; manage staff and coordinate storage activities.

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.

Maintaining surfaces · Pruning and planting · Managing litter

Current full Class 1 driver licence; able to drive a manual Ute; pass a pre-employment drug test

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.

Maintaining landscaped grounds · Operating groundskeeping equipment · Supporting groundskeeping volunteers

Some groundskeeping, horticulture, landscaping or related experience; basic knowledge of landscaping equipment, hand tools and small machinery; legal right to work in New Zealand

Transporting service customers · Assisting workshop technicians · Cleaning and detailing vehicles

Full driver’s licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; available for weekend work as rostered