Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

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

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

NZD 5,293 / Monthly
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 4,480 Average salary: NZD 5,293 Maximum: NZD 6,667

Minimum
NZD 4,480 Average salary
NZD 5,293 Maximum
NZD 6,667

NZD 176 / Daily
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 149 Average salary: NZD 176 Maximum: NZD 222

Minimum
NZD 149 Average salary
NZD 176 Maximum
NZD 222

NZD 33 / Hourly
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 28 Average salary: NZD 33 Maximum: NZD 42

Minimum
NZD 28 Average salary
NZD 33 Maximum
NZD 42

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

Machine Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 2 days ago

Oamaru, Oamaru, New Zealand Staff Services Full-time NZD 23

Machine Operators We are currently taking applicants for temp to perm positions based in Oamaru with an...
Machine Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 2 days ago

TAS Murchison, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Full-time

Role Title: Plant OperatorLocation: MurchisonContract Type: Permanent, Full TimeJoin us at Fulton HoganLife at Fulton...
Machine Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 2 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand Remarkable People Full-time

Job Description We are seeking a skilled and safety‑focused Machine Operator to join our team in Wellington. The...

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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.