Salary of Digger Operator in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Digger Operator earn?

NZD 69,800 / 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 56,000 Average salary: NZD 69,800 Maximum: NZD 90,000

Minimum
NZD 56,000 Average salary
NZD 69,800 Maximum
NZD 90,000

NZD 5,817 / 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 5,817 Maximum: NZD 7,500

Minimum
NZD 4,667 Average salary
NZD 5,817 Maximum
NZD 7,500

NZD 194 / 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 194 Maximum: NZD 250

Minimum
NZD 156 Average salary
NZD 194 Maximum
NZD 250

NZD 36 / 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 36 Maximum: NZD 47

Minimum
NZD 29 Average salary
NZD 36 Maximum
NZD 47

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Digger Operator in New Zealand

Digger Operator

1 month ago

Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand OneStaff Full-time

We have opportunities for experienced excavator operators across civil and drainage. Bulk Earthworks: ...
Digger Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 1 day ago

Christchurch, New Zealand OneStaff Full-time USD 28 - USD 32

We have opportunities for experienced excavator operators across civil and drainage. Bulk Earthworks: Loading...
Digger Operator

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 1 day ago

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

Experienced Digger Operator needed for various works around Auckland You will need to have experience as a Digger...

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FAQ - Digger Operator

The average salary for Digger Operator is AUD69,800 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Digger Operator in New Zealand.

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

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

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.