Heavy Machine Operator

Stellar Recruitment; Taupo; On-site; NZD 101,942,000 - 112,963,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking experienced Excavator, Dozer, Bobcat, and Telehandler Operators for a major civil site works project in Taupō. This long-term role offers 12+ months of work, trenching, drainage, and material movement around existing infrastructure.

Candidates must have proven civil operating experience, WTR endorsements, and a valid Site Safe. You will operate a range of machinery, perform daily checks, and help maintain a safe, productive site. Based in Taupo, Waikato.

Qualifications

• Proven civil operating experience.
• WTR endorsements required.
• Confident operating small to mid-sized machinery.
• Strong trenching and drainage experience.
• Ability to work safely around live services.
• Valid Site Safe required.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, bobcats, and telehandlers.
• Complete trenching and drainage works.
• Move materials safely around site.
• Work around existing structures and services.
• Conduct daily machine checks and maintenance.

Skills

Civil operating experience

WTR endorsements

Site Safe

Machinery operation

Trenching and drainage

Live services safety

Job description

Please note: You must be a NZ/AU Citizen or NZ Resident to be successful.

About the role

We're actively seeking experienced Excavator, Dozer, Bobcat, and Telehandler Operators for upcoming work on a major civil site works and site preparation project in Taupō. This is a long-term project with 12+ months of work ahead, involving trenching, drainage, material movement, and detailed machine operation around existing infrastructure.

Duties

• Operate excavators, dozers, bobcats, and telehandlers
• Complete trenching and drainage works
• Move materials safely around site
• Work around existing structures and services
• Conduct daily machine checks and maintenance

Skills & experience

• Proven civil operating experience
• WTR endorsements (Required)
• Confident on small to mid-sized machinery
• Strong trenching and drainage experience
• Ability to work safely around live services
• Valid Site Safe (Required)

Culture

People enjoy working on this project because it's a well-organised site with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship. Operators are trusted to use their skills, take ownership of their work, and contribute to a productive team environment.

About the company

Our client is a specialist contractor delivering large-scale civil construction, site preparation, and infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Known for its experienced teams, modern fleet, and commitment to safety, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality results on complex projects nationwide.

Additional information

• Based in Taupo, Waikato
• $35.60 per Hour + 8% Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay Cycle
• 12 Month Project with possible extension