Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

NZD 54,520 / Annual
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 48,000 Average salary: NZD 54,520 Maximum: NZD 61,440

Minimum
NZD 48,000 Average salary
NZD 54,520 Maximum
NZD 61,440

NZD 4,543 / Monthly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 4,000 Average salary: NZD 4,543 Maximum: NZD 5,120

Minimum
NZD 4,000 Average salary
NZD 4,543 Maximum
NZD 5,120

NZD 151 / Daily
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 133 Average salary: NZD 151 Maximum: NZD 171

Minimum
NZD 133 Average salary
NZD 151 Maximum
NZD 171

NZD 28 / Hourly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 25 Average salary: NZD 28 Maximum: NZD 32

Minimum
NZD 25 Average salary
NZD 28 Maximum
NZD 32

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

Machine Operator

1 month ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Stratco Full-time EUR 60,000

Great role in a collaborative team Highly regarded organisation Culture built on trust and integrity Precision...
Machine Operator

2 weeks ago

Otago, Otago, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Ltd Full-time EUR 80,000

## Machine Operator Applylocations: Cromwelltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date:...
Machine Operator

4 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Orora Full-time EUR 80,000

The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating high speed machinery at our Can Manufacturing facility in Wiri,...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD54,520 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 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 AUD48,000

The highest salary for Machine Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD61,440

Data updated: July 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: 5 job postings with salary.