Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa
Operates forklifts to move, stack, and load goods in warehouses, factories, and yards. Follows strict safety procedures and keeps accurate stock movements. An essential role in New Zealand's logistics and distribution network. A current forklift (F) endorsement on the driver licence is required, and most employers provide operator training on site. The role is a reliable entry point into logistics, with room to move into stores, dispatch, or team-leading positions. Sites run on rhythm, so punctual, dependable operators are always in demand. Beyond the basics, experience across different machinery types keeps workers employed through seasonal and peak swings.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Forklift Operator in New Zealand is $58,750 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $57,830 (10th percentile) to $59,670 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $58,750 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $59,000.
Based on 2 submissions
Median salary progression