Excavator Operator

ABOUT THE ROLE

Cameron Quarry is a growing, family-owned operation in the Western Bay of Plenty, part of the broader Cameron Group, a diversified family business with roots deep in this community. We're looking for an Excavator Operator who takes pride in doing the job properly, holds themselves to a high standard, and wants to be part of a team they can be proud of.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

●   Excavator operation — precision bench and batter work to grade, forming and maintaining quarry faces to specification

●   GPS machine control — operating with UniControl GPS system to achieve design levels and grades accurately and efficiently

●   Face management — maintaining correct bench heights, safe face geometry, and accurate material separation to minimise rehandle and rework

●   Material quality — identifying unexpected material types or geological changes and reporting concerns to the supervisor immediately

●   Pre-start checks — completing thorough daily machine inspections and keeping the pit area tidy and trafficable throughout the shift

●   Record keeping — maintaining accurate records of machine hours, face progress, near misses, and daily compliance checks using our online reporting system

●   Safety — following safe loading practices at all times, stopping work when conditions aren't right, and reporting hazards immediately

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We hire on values as much as skills — the technical experience matters, but so does the kind of person you are.

●   Proven excavator experience with bench and batter work — you can read a face and work to grade

●   Confidence with GPS machine control — UniControl experience highly regarded, or equivalent system

●   A strong safety commitment — stops work when conditions aren't right, raises issues early

●   Ability to manage truck flow and communicate clearly under operational pressure

●   Someone who looks out for their teammates and backs the people working alongside them

●   Curious and open to learning — you want to get better, not just repeat the same day

●   Current NZ driver's licence  |  Excavator operator certification preferred  |  NZ citizen or valid NZ work visa

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Pre-employment health check and drug test required — reflects our commitment to keeping everyone safe.

WHY JOIN CAMERON QUARRY?

●   Minimum 60 guaranteed hours per fortnight  |  Uniforms & boots supplied

●   Part of the Cameron Family Group — a respected, diversified Bay of Plenty business

Our People, Our Family: A tight-knit, diverse team that backs each other — no politics, no hierarchy.

Pride in the Work, Pride in People: New plant, GPS technology, high standards — a team that takes genuine pride in what it produces.

Better Every Day: Real training, real opportunities to grow — we invest in people who want to improve.

Rooted in the Community: A Bay of Plenty business through and through — stunning region, great community.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to:

[email protected]

For questions, contact Kerry Bisset-Larsen at Camerons Ltd.

References required. Applications assessed on a rolling basis — apply now.

OUR VALUES — WHAT DRIVES HOW WE WORK

Our People, Our Family  ·  Rooted in the Community  ·  Better Every Day  ·  Pride in the Work, Pride in People