Heavy Machinery Operator

We are looking for skilled Heavy Machine Operators to support ongoing civil and infrastructure projects across the Wellington region. If you operate with care, communicate well on site, and value doing the job properly, we'd like to hear from you.

Roles Available

We are keen to hear from operators with experience on the following machines:

• Excavators (general civil, drainage, bulk, final trim)
• Loaders
• Rollers
• Graders
• Dozers
• Articulated dump trucks
• Any other civil plant

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating machinery safely and efficiently on active civil sites
• Completing earthworks, roading, drainage, and general infrastructure tasks
• Working to levels, grades, and site plans where required
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and reporting faults or maintenance needs
• Supporting the crew on the ground when required and keeping sites tidy and safe

What You Need

• Proven experience operating heavy machinery in a civil construction environment
• Relevant licences/endorsements (WTR required; class 2 and/or 4 licences preffered)
• Strong health and safety focus and awareness of working around services/people
• Reliable attendance, solid communication, and a team-first attitude
• Ability to pass standard pre-employment checks

What's in It for You

• Competitive hourly rates that reflect your experience and capability
• Weekly pay + holiday pay + KiwiSaver
• PPE provided and ongoing consistent support on and off site from AWF
• Opportunities to step into long-term assignments with reputable contractors

Compliance Notes

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
• As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.