Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand

NZD 67,623 / Annual
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
NZD 57,600 Average salary
NZD 67,623 Maximum
NZD 72,960

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand

  • Excavator Operator

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 1 day ago

    NZ - Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch Looking out for people Full-time

    Experienced all-round Operators needed for ongoing work in Christchurch / Canterbury. Strong forward workload,...

  • Excavator Operator

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 1 day ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Remarkable People Full-time

    Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our clients' crew from the 3rd June...

  • Excavator Operator

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 1 day ago

    NZ - Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch Our client Full-time

    Our client is a local contractor in Christchurch, with ongoing projects around the Christchurch CBD and...

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD67,623 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 15 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Excavator Operator in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Excavator Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD57,600

The highest salary for Excavator Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD72,960

Data updated: October 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: 15 job postings with salary.