Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

NZD 70,844 / Annual
Based on 9 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 70,844 Maximum: NZD 90,000

Minimum
NZD 53,760 Average salary
NZD 70,844 Maximum
NZD 90,000

NZD 5,904 / Monthly
Based on 9 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 5,904 Maximum: NZD 7,500

Minimum
NZD 4,480 Average salary
NZD 5,904 Maximum
NZD 7,500

NZD 197 / Daily
Based on 9 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 197 Maximum: NZD 250

Minimum
NZD 149 Average salary
NZD 197 Maximum
NZD 250

NZD 37 / Hourly
Based on 9 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 37 Maximum: NZD 47

Minimum
NZD 28 Average salary
NZD 37 Maximum
NZD 47

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in New Zealand

Machine Operator

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Etera Group Ltd Full-time

Company Description Etera Group Ltd is an Auckland-based construction materials and building services platform with...
Machine Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

TAS Murchison, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Full-time

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

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD70,844 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 9 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 AUD90,000

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: 9 job postings with salary.