Southland Machine Operations

22/07/2026

We’re on the hunt! 👀

Southland Machine Operations are looking for Labourers/Operators to join the crew. Full‑time, starting ASAP.
You’ll be carting gear, running machines, and helping out on roading/civil/farming operations as required around Southland. Outdoors, good team, plenty of variety.

You’ll need:

- Class 4 (minimum)
- WTR Endorsements
- Right to work in NZ
- Able to pass the usual pre-employment checks

Solid sense of humour and a good work ethic
If you’re keen to get stuck in, give us a call on 0800 933 442 or flick us an application to [email protected].

14/11/2025

We Are Hiring!
Southland Machine Operations have positions available, for immediate start.

Position Title: Roading Works Crew Members (Operators, Labourers)
Employment Type: Full-time / Fixed-term / Casual

Position Purpose:
To assist in the construction & repair of roads & in rural maintenance works.

Duties Include:
• Machinery Operation (e.g., excavators, rollers, 6x4 Truck & trailer), as required.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations along with company policies.
• An ability to operate all types of machinery & hold the relevant licenses to do so, e.g., Class 2-5, WTR. (This is preferable but willing to discuss with potential candidates if willing to work towards obtaining, using Class 1 as a minimum).

For any further information on any of the above, phone Scotty on 0800 WE DIG or 0272698980

Southland Machine Operations

05/11/2025

Southland Machine Operations are excited to take delivery of their new John Deere 333G, and attachments.

A special thanks to the team at Drummond & Etheridge for their incredible service.

Please see our new skidsteers capabilities below:
-Milling (stabilisation)
-Grading with 2D capabilities; Rural & domestic sites, commercial farm lanes, tanker tracks & driveways.
-Sweeper (3m)
-4 in 1 bucket capability

If you would like any milling, grading or site works carried out, please give us a call on 0800 WEDIG2

Southland Machine Operations

23/10/2025

Hi everyone.
We hope everyone is ok with this miserable weather we are having.
If anyone needs a hand from us please give us a call.
We have a team on call and will help where we can.
Scotty and the team

21/08/2025

A Stone Trap we completed for a client

12/08/2025

A foundation dig out and prep we done for a client in Tramway Road

08/04/2025

Completion of a job at Ascot Heights for a client

08/04/2025

The final completion of our Riverton job for our client

26/03/2025