Salary of Forklift Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Forklift Operator earn?

NZD 55,400 / 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 50,000 Average salary: NZD 55,400 Maximum: NZD 64,000

Minimum
NZD 50,000 Average salary
NZD 55,400 Maximum
NZD 64,000

NZD 4,617 / 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 4,167 Average salary: NZD 4,617 Maximum: NZD 5,333

Minimum
NZD 4,167 Average salary
NZD 4,617 Maximum
NZD 5,333

NZD 154 / 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 139 Average salary: NZD 154 Maximum: NZD 178

Minimum
NZD 139 Average salary
NZD 154 Maximum
NZD 178

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

Minimum
NZD 26 Average salary
NZD 29 Maximum
NZD 33

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Forklift Operator in New Zealand

Forklift Operator

2 weeks ago

Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand AWF New Zealand Full-time EUR 70,000

We are currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators to join busy manufacturing environments. This is a...
Forklift Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 months ago

NZ - Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch Looking out for people Full-time

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

2022 years ago

Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand AWF New Zealand Full-time EUR 70,000

We are currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators to join busy manufacturing environments. This is a...

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FAQ - Forklift Operator

The average salary for Forklift Operator is AUD55,400 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 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: 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.