Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

NZD 61,400 / 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 50,000 Average salary: NZD 61,400 Maximum: NZD 90,000

Minimum
NZD 50,000 Average salary
NZD 61,400 Maximum
NZD 90,000

NZD 5,117 / 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 4,167 Average salary: NZD 5,117 Maximum: NZD 7,500

Minimum
NZD 4,167 Average salary
NZD 5,117 Maximum
NZD 7,500

NZD 171 / 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 139 Average salary: NZD 171 Maximum: NZD 250

Minimum
NZD 139 Average salary
NZD 171 Maximum
NZD 250

NZD 32 / 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 26 Average salary: NZD 32 Maximum: NZD 47

Minimum
NZD 26 Average salary
NZD 32 Maximum
NZD 47

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

Machine Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand foodstuffs Full-time

ABOUT THE ROLE: We currently have a permanent full-time vacancy in our Wigram operations team for an experienced...
Machine Operator

Found at: TheirStack NZ - 2 days ago

Penrose, AUK, New Zealand Pacific Coilcoaters Full-time

Production Operator (Permanent) ColorCote® | Fletcher Building ColorCote® is one of New Zealand’s market leaders...
Machine Operator

Found at: TheirStack NZ - 2 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand Tradestaff Full-time NZD 80,000 - NZD 100,000

Die SetterCentral Auckland $40-$50 per hour **Immediate start | Ongoing Opportunity** **Tradestaff** is...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD61,400 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 AUD50,000

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

Data updated: May 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.