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Posted 04 July, 2026

Excavator Operator

Extrastaff
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 5ccbf309605c7f30

Job Description

Our client is a local contractor in Christchurch, with ongoing projects around the Christchurch CBD and subdivisions through Selwyn.

With a number of projects due to start in the next couple of weeks, we are looking for skilled and competent All -Rounders to operator a variety of machines, in particular digger operators, Civil Labourers and Class 4 Truck Driver with WTR.
Roles include:
All- Round Operator - Confident in a machine and working on a range of sites. Drainage experience is preferred.
Civil Class 4 Truck Driver with WTR - This role will include labouring when the job requires and operating a loader at times and moving other plant. Experience driving on civil sites required.
Civil Labourer - Experience working on civil or drainage sites. Ideally you will hold your WTR and / or a Class 2 licence to drive a small tipper. Other duties include plate compaction and being on a shovel, assisting drainlayers and other staff on sites.

These roles will be immediate starts for the successful candidates, with long term temp to perm opportunities.
Other role requirements include:

  • Reliable and a team player
  • Vehicle to get to and from sites
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Current Site Safe - Extrastaff can assist with this!


Apply online today or for more information regarding these positions, please call Lila on .
No sponsorship is available for these positions.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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