Straight from employers' career sites

Labouring jobs in New Zealand.

83 open roles, 39 posted this week, most paying $63k to $86k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Labouring18 days ago

    Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician (8776)

    New Plymouth District Council · 201-1000 employees

    A district council dedicated to serving the community and enhancing quality of life through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Operating treatment plant · Maintaining pump stations · Monitoring treatment processes

    Reliable team player with problem-solving skills, health and safety mindset, and willingness to work weekends and be on call. Experience in wastewater operations or process plants preferred; NZQA level 4 qualification ideal but not 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

  • Labouring20 days ago
    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
  • Labouring23 days ago

    General Labourer

    Best Berries NZ · 11-50 employees

    A leading strawberry grower in New Zealand developing its property and visitor destination.

    Kumeu, Auckland
    OnsiteSeasonalPart timeNo experience needed

    General labouring · Operating tools · Maintaining site

    Physically fit, enjoys outdoor work, positive attitude, strong work ethic, team player, reliable, willing to learn, legal right to work in New Zealand. Driver's licence preferred.

  • Labouring23 days ago

    Operator 3-Auckland

    Sims Metal · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Operating heavy machinery · Sorting scrap metals · Maintaining safety

    Previous experience in machinery or plant operation; physically fit for manual handling; forklift licence and WTR endorsements desirable; commitment to safety and teamwork.

  • Labouring23 days ago
    Cambridge, Waikato
    Part time

    Moving residents' furniture · Collecting and disposing of rubbish · Maintaining grounds and gardens

    Good fitness for heavy lifting; New Zealand work rights

  • Labouring24 days ago

    Range Operator

    Lockheed Martin · 5001+ employees

    A defense and aerospace company managing military equipment and supplies.

    Waiouru, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Supporting customer training · Maintaining training ranges · Building and repairing targets

    Experience operating all-terrain vehicles, particularly quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles; basic carpentry, repair or workshop skills; full driver licence

  • Labouring23 days ago

    Gardener

    Citycare Property · 201-1000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing social infrastructure.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Planting gardens · Maintaining gardens · Managing irrigation

    Certificate in horticulture or ability to achieve it; full Class 1 driver licence; physical fitness; legal right to work in NZ; pass drug/alcohol test and criminal record check; meet NZDF security requirements.

  • Labouring24 days ago

    MATERIALS HANDLER (M/F/D)

    HELLA New Zealand Ltd. · 5001+ employees

    A listed international automotive supplier providing high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing materials · Supplying materials · Operating equipment

    2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' plastics materials handling experience, SAP or similar system experience, ability to follow instructions and work independently, current forklift and Wave licences, physical capability.

  • 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 - Water Connections

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsiteContractNo experience needed

    Maintaining water networks · Renewing reticulation · Supporting operations

    Experience in drinking water or wastewater systems, or relevant industry qualifications or certifications.

  • 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.

  • Labouring26 days ago

    Paste Crew

    Macmahon Holdings Limited · 5001+ employees

    A successful mining and civil contractor with over 30 years' experience as a leading underground mining contractor.

    Reefton, West Coast
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Installing paste fill infrastructure · Maintaining underground infrastructure · Monitoring paste fill systems

    Previous paste crew experience in mining or construction; valid Class 1 unrestricted manual New Zealand driver's licence; forklift licence and/or Integrated Tool Carrier ticket; Working at Heights, Dangerous Goods, scaling and IT tickets; safety-first mindset.

  • Labouring26 days ago

    Mower Operator

    Green by Nature

    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining parks and grounds · Mowing lawns · Maintaining plant equipment

    Full, current driver licence; ability to drive a manual; class 2 licence

  • 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

  • Labouring25 days ago

    Construction Labourer - Masterton

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

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

    Masterton, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Preparing sites · Operating equipment · Performing civil works

    Full class 1 and class 2 driver's license required; WTF endorsements advantageous; physically fit, health and safety focused; previous construction skills and plant knowledge preferred; pre-employment checks including criminal conviction report, medical, and drug/alcohol testing.

    Generous leave
  • Labouring26 days ago
    Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Packing product · Loading containers · Moving product

    Current forklift licence; ability to undertake manual work; willingness to complete a pre-employment drug screen

  • Labouring26 days ago
    Blenheim, Marlborough
    Full time

    Conducting vegetation control · Operating Raymo mower · Inspecting playgrounds

    Experience in vegetation control, spraying or parks/open-space maintenance; experience operating mowers and grounds-maintenance equipment; current full NZ driver licence

  • Labouring26 days ago

    Mower Operator

    Green by Nature

    Auckland
    Full time

    Mowing lawns · Eating weeds · Maintaining grounds

    Full, current driver licence; ability to drive a manual; commitment to upholding company health and safety policies; pass a pre-employment drug test

  • Labouring25 days ago

    Construction Labourer - Masterton

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

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

    Masterton, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Preparing sites · Operating equipment · Completing civil works

    Physically fit, health and safety focused, team player; full class 1 and class 2 driver's license required; WTF endorsements advantageous; pre-employment checks including criminal conviction, medical, and drug/alcohol testing.

    Generous leave
  • Labouring27 days ago
    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Assisting drilling operations · Working outdoors · Performing manual work

    Full Class 1 licence

    Relocation support
  • 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.

  • Labouring30 days ago

    Trainee Blasting Assistant

    Orica · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in mining and civil blasting, providing bulk explosive delivery services.

    Westport, West Coast
    ContractEntry level

    Assisting shotfirers · Delivering explosive products · Loading and firing blasts

    Ability to pass required security checks; ability to obtain a Dangerous Goods licence

About labouring jobs in New Zealand

There are 83 roles open for labouring jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 39 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 72 full time and 11 part time.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $63k to $86k a year.

Most are in Canterbury (15), Otago (13) and Auckland (13).

FAQ

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How many labouring jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 83 roles open for labouring jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 39 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do labouring jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most labouring jobs in New Zealand pay $63k to $86k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most labouring jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Canterbury (15), Otago (13) and Auckland (13). Open a region to see its labouring jobs.

How do I write a CV for labouring jobs?

Keep it to two pages, lead with the experience these ads ask for, and use their own words for your skills. Our Construction Labourer CV example shows a whole CV for this work, with the keywords employers look for.

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Labouring jobs in New Zealand: 83 open roles | SmartCVs