Salary of Forklift Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Forklift Operator earn?

NZD 55,800 / 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 50,000 Average salary: NZD 55,800 Maximum: NZD 64,000

Minimum
NZD 50,000 Average salary
NZD 55,800 Maximum
NZD 64,000

NZD 4,650 / 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 4,167 Average salary: NZD 4,650 Maximum: NZD 5,333

Minimum
NZD 4,167 Average salary
NZD 4,650 Maximum
NZD 5,333

NZD 155 / 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 139 Average salary: NZD 155 Maximum: NZD 178

Minimum
NZD 139 Average salary
NZD 155 Maximum
NZD 178

NZD 29 / 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 26 Average salary: NZD 29 Maximum: NZD 33

Minimum
NZD 26 Average salary
NZD 29 Maximum
NZD 33

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in New Zealand

Forklift Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand CHEP Full-time

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million...
Forklift Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand ZIWI Full-time

ZIWI Limited is recognised as a leading pet nutrition company and is setting the standard globally using only NZ locally...
Forklift Operator

Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand Extrastaff Full-time

We are looking for an experienced forklift operator for a full time role on the west side of Christchurch You will need...

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FAQ - Forklift Operator

The average salary for Forklift Operator is AUD55,800 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Forklift Operator in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Forklift Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD50,000

The highest salary for Forklift Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD64,000

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: 6 job postings with salary.