Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

NZD 63,520 / Annual
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
NZD 53,760 Average salary
NZD 63,520 Maximum
NZD 80,000

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

  • Machine Operator

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 23 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...

  • Machine Operator

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 23 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 Operators

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 23 hours ago

    Auckland, New Zealand Total Recruitment Full-time NZD 25 Permanent

    Thai Machine Operator Rate: $25.96ph + Holiday Pay + Time and Half + Double Time rates Hours: Monday to Friday 7am...

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Salaries in New Zealand {year}

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Position Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner NZD 23,042 View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location NZD 20,833 View listings
Chief Assurance Officer NZD 18,912 View listings
Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering NZD 16,955 View listings
Senior Project Manager NZD 16,674 View listings
Executive Director - Commercial and Advisory NZD 16,596 View listings
Principal Engineer NZD 12,500 View listings
Financial Controller NZD 12,305 View listings
Solution Architect NZD 12,157 View listings
Finance Manager NZD 12,083 View listings
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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD63,520 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 6 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 AUD53,760

The highest salary for Machine Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD80,000

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: 6 job postings with salary.