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Plant & Machinery Operators salaries in New Zealand

Advertised pay for Plant & Machinery Operators roles (Construction) on Seek New Zealand — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

NZD $47,500 – $102,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $67,500

Based on 178 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Plant & Machinery Operators roles pay?

Across 178 jobs advertised in Construction on Seek New Zealand, Plant & Machinery Operators positions typically advertise between $47,500 and $102,500 NZD a year, with a typical midpoint around $67,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Operator$68k24 jobs
Machine Operator$68k13 jobs
Excavator Operator$68k10 jobs
Digger Operator$78k10 jobs
Quarry Operator$58k7 jobs
Grader Operator$68k7 jobs
Specialist$63k4 jobs
Team Leader$88k3 jobs

Related in Construction

  • Project Management $78k – $253k
  • Estimating $78k – $203k
  • Management $98k – $253k
  • Health, Safety & Environment $78k – $203k
  • Surveying $78k – $203k
  • Contracts Management $78k – $253k
  • Foreperson/Supervisors $68k – $203k
  • Planning & Scheduling $68k – $203k

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