Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

NZD 73,418 / Annual
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 60,000 Average salary: NZD 73,418 Maximum: NZD 90,000

Minimum
NZD 60,000 Average salary
NZD 73,418 Maximum
NZD 90,000

NZD 6,118 / Monthly
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 5,000 Average salary: NZD 6,118 Maximum: NZD 7,500

Minimum
NZD 5,000 Average salary
NZD 6,118 Maximum
NZD 7,500

NZD 204 / Daily
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 167 Average salary: NZD 204 Maximum: NZD 250

Minimum
NZD 167 Average salary
NZD 204 Maximum
NZD 250

NZD 38 / Hourly
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 31 Average salary: NZD 38 Maximum: NZD 47

Minimum
NZD 31 Average salary
NZD 38 Maximum
NZD 47

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

Machine Operator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 week ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Etera Group Ltd Full-time

Company Description Etera Group Ltd is an Auckland-based construction materials and building services platform with...
Machine Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 22 hours ago

MBH Renwick, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Full-time

Role Title: Water Cart/Loader OperatorLocation: Renwick Quarry, MarlboroughContract Type: Fixed TimeJoin our Renwick...
Machine Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 22 hours ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand HR Connect Limited Full-time NZD 28 - NZD 32 Permanent

Company DescriptionJoin a Proudly New Zealand-Owned Manufacturer with Over 50 Years of Innovation. Bayonet is a...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD73,418 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 11 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Machine Operator in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Machine Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD60,000

The highest salary for Machine Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD90,000

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 11 job postings with salary.