Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand 2026
How much does a Excavator Operator earn?
NZD 72,800
/ 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.
NZD 60,000 Average salary
NZD 72,800 Maximum
NZD 100,000
Salary data updated: April 2026
Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand
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Excavator Operator
Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 weeks ago
Auckland, New Zealand Centro Project Manpower Services Corporation Full-timeSummary of the RoleThe role requires the operation of heavy machinery/plant to excavate, move and spread...
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Excavator Operator
Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 weeks ago
NZ - Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch Our client Full-timeOur client is a local contractor in Christchurch, with ongoing projects around the Christchurch CBD and...
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Excavator Operator
Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 weeks ago
NZ - Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch Looking out for people Full-timeExperienced all-round Operators needed for ongoing work in Christchurch / Canterbury. Strong forward workload,...
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| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| General Practitioner | NZD 22,552 | View listings |
| General Manager Operations Auckland location | NZD 20,833 | View listings |
| Principal Engineer | NZD 12,500 | View listings |
| Finance Manager | NZD 11,700 | View listings |
| Product Manager | NZD 11,405 | View listings |
| Project Manager | NZD 10,654 | View listings |
| Senior Project Manager | NZD 10,599 | View listings |
| Senior Stormwater Engineer | NZD 10,500 | View listings |
| Senior Business Analyst | NZD 10,431 | View listings |
| Operations Manager | NZD 118,212 | View listings |
FAQ - Excavator Operator
Data updated: April 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.