50% of professionals earn between $59,000 - $63,750 NZD
The median salary is $59,000
The average salary for a Operator in New Zealand is NZD 62,286 - NZD 68,571 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 60,500 per year, based on 2,021 active job listings.
The cities with the most Operator job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin, Nelson. Auckland leads with 315 job openings.
Leading employers for Operator roles in New Zealand include Woolworths Group, Veolia | Australia & New Zealand, Green by Nature, Stellar Recruitment, Argenta.
Explore 2,021 Operator job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.