Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

NZD 62,100 / Annual
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 51,000 Average salary: NZD 62,100 Maximum: NZD 90,000

Minimum
NZD 51,000 Average salary
NZD 62,100 Maximum
NZD 90,000

NZD 5,175 / Monthly
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 4,250 Average salary: NZD 5,175 Maximum: NZD 7,500

Minimum
NZD 4,250 Average salary
NZD 5,175 Maximum
NZD 7,500

NZD 172 / Daily
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 142 Average salary: NZD 172 Maximum: NZD 250

Minimum
NZD 142 Average salary
NZD 172 Maximum
NZD 250

NZD 32 / Hourly
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 27 Average salary: NZD 32 Maximum: NZD 47

Minimum
NZD 27 Average salary
NZD 32 Maximum
NZD 47

Salary data updated: June 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

Machine Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 2 days ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand HR Connect Limited Full-time USD 28 - USD 32

Company DescriptionJoin a Proudly New Zealand-Owned Manufacturer with Over 50 Years of Innovation. Bayonet is a...
Machine Operator

2022 years 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,...
Machine Operator

2022 years ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Only Sponsorships Full-time EUR 60,000

Machine Operator – Afternoon Shift | Permanent, Full-Time Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PMCompetitive Pay |...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD62,100 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 7 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 AUD51,000

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

Data updated: June 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: 7 job postings with salary.