Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

NZD 70,600 / 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 56,000 Average salary: NZD 70,600 Maximum: NZD 90,000

Minimum
NZD 56,000 Average salary
NZD 70,600 Maximum
NZD 90,000

NZD 5,883 / 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 4,667 Average salary: NZD 5,883 Maximum: NZD 7,500

Minimum
NZD 4,667 Average salary
NZD 5,883 Maximum
NZD 7,500

NZD 196 / 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 156 Average salary: NZD 196 Maximum: NZD 250

Minimum
NZD 156 Average salary
NZD 196 Maximum
NZD 250

NZD 37 / 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 29 Average salary: NZD 37 Maximum: NZD 47

Minimum
NZD 29 Average salary
NZD 37 Maximum
NZD 47

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand

Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 4 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Remarkable People Full-time

Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our clients' crew from the 3rd June...
Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 4 hours ago

NZ - Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch Our client Full-time

Our client is a local contractor in Christchurch, with ongoing projects around the Christchurch CBD and...
Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 4 hours ago

Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand Isaac Group Full-time

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and safety-focussed excavator operator to join our kerb and footpath...

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD70,600 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Excavator Operator in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Excavator Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD56,000

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

Data updated: August 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.