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.

Minimum: NZD 60,000 Average salary: NZD 72,800 Maximum: NZD 100,000

Minimum
NZD 60,000 Average salary
NZD 72,800 Maximum
NZD 100,000

NZD 6,067 / 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 5,000 Average salary: NZD 6,067 Maximum: NZD 8,333

Minimum
NZD 5,000 Average salary
NZD 6,067 Maximum
NZD 8,333

NZD 202 / 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 167 Average salary: NZD 202 Maximum: NZD 278

Minimum
NZD 167 Average salary
NZD 202 Maximum
NZD 278

NZD 38 / 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 31 Average salary: NZD 38 Maximum: NZD 52

Minimum
NZD 31 Average salary
NZD 38 Maximum
NZD 52

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in New Zealand

Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 weeks ago

Auckland, New Zealand Centro Project Manpower Services Corporation Full-time

Summary of the RoleThe role requires the operation of heavy machinery/plant to excavate, move and spread...
Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 weeks 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 - 3 weeks ago

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

Experienced 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

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD72,800 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 AUD60,000

The highest salary for Excavator Operator per year in New Zealand is AUD100,000

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.