Grader Operator

Alignz Recruitment; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady pipeline of work

Supportive team environment

Civil projects experience

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Grader Operator for road maintenance across the Bay of Plenty, based out of Tauranga. You will operate a grader, support final trim work, and contribute to civil projects with accuracy and pride.

You will read levels and plans, follow safety standards, and work closely with site supervisors to meet deadlines. The role offers $40–$45 per hour, a steady pipeline of work, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a grader in civil/road maintenance
• Strong final trim experience
• Ability to read levels and plans
• WTR endorsements (Class 2–4 licence advantageous)
• Solid understanding of site safety and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Operate grader on road maintenance and rehabilitation projects
• Final trim work to tight tolerances
• Shaping, batter work, and general maintenance grading
• Work with site supervisors and crews to meet deadlines
• Maintain high safety standards on site

Skills

Grader operation

Final trim experience

Reading levels and plans

Site safety

Team collaboration

Education

Class 2–4 licence (WTR endorsements)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Grader Operator – Road Maintenance (Final Trim)

• Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
• $40–$45 per hour (depending on experience)

We're on the hunt for an experienced Grader Operator who knows their machine and takes pride in delivering a clean final trim.

If you can jump in the cab, set your levels, and leave a finish that speaks for itself — we want to talk to you.

The Role:

You'll be working across road maintenance and civil projects throughout the Bay of Plenty region, based out of Tauranga. This is hands‑on work where accuracy, efficiency, and pride in your finish matter.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Operating a grader on road maintenance and rehabilitation projects
• Final trim work to tight tolerances
• Shaping, batter work, and general maintenance grading
• Working alongside site supervisors and crews to meet programme deadlines
• Maintaining high safety standards on site

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience operating a grader in civil/road maintenance environments
• Strong final trim experience (this is non-negotiable)
• Ability to read and work off levels/plans
• WTR endorsements (Class 2–4 licence advantageous)
• Solid understanding of site safety and team collaboration
• Reliable, professional, and takes pride in their workmanship

What's On Offer:

• $40–$45 per hour for the right operator
• Steady pipeline of work in the Bay of Plenty
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on reputable civil projects

If you're an operator who doesn't cut corners and takes pride in getting the job done right the first time —

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