As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to take a moment to wish you and your team a joyful festive season filled with time spent with family and friends.
If you or your team are working through, we wish you all the best for your projects and if you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
The end of the year is always a time to reflect, recharge, and plan ahead. At Techtrade Recruitment, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Whether you need temporary staff to cover the holiday period or want to prepare for new projects and opportunities in 2026, our team is ready to help whenever you need us.
Looking Back at 2025
This year has brought new opportunities, growth, and strengthened partnerships across New Zealand’s engineering and trade sectors.
In 2025, we:
• Supported clients across civil, automation, manufacturing, and industrial projects.
• Expanded into Mining and Oil & Gas recruitment, meeting demand across heavy industry and energy sectors.
• Welcomed new clients throughout New Zealand and Australia, extending our nationwide and international reach.
• Continued building our pool of skilled temporary and permanent tradespeople, helping businesses stay on schedule and productive.
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful for the trust our clients and candidates place in us.
What We Do
At Techtrade, we provide flexible workforce solutions across Temporary, Contract, and Permanent placements.
We specialise in supplying skilled personnel for large-scale Civil, Infrastructure, Marine, Mechanical, Mining, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas projects across New Zealand.
With over 30 years of combined experience, we bring together industry knowledge, proven processes, and a people-first approach to deliver the right talent — safely and efficiently.
Industries We Support
Mechanical & Engineering
From plant maintenance to machinery builds, we connect you with trades and technical staff who ensure operational reliability and precision.
Typical Roles:
- Mechanical Fitters
- Maintenance Fitters
- Tool makers
- Fitter Welders
- Pipe Fitters
- Machine Builders
- CNC Machinists
- CAD Drafters & Design Technicians
- Engineering Managers
- Trade Assistants
Marine
We understand the demands of shipbuilding, refit, and port infrastructure projects, providing experienced marine and industrial trades who deliver quality work on time.
Typical Roles:
- Marine Engineers
- Shipwrights
- Industrial & Marine Painters
- Pipe Fitters
- Riggers
- Fitters & Welders
- Project Managers & Supervisors
- Safety officers
Electrical & Automation
Delivering skilled electrical and automation professionals for industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
Our people are safety-focused and fully qualified to meet NZ compliance standards.
Typical Roles:
- Industrial & Commercial Electricians
- Residential Electricians
- Electrical Fitters & Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Instrumentation Technicians
- Electrical Trade Assistants
Mining & Resources
From fixed plant maintenance to mobile equipment operations, we supply work-ready teams for mines, quarries, and major shutdowns.
Typical Roles:
- Heavy Diesel Fitters
- Boilermakers & Welders
- Mechanical Fitters & Plant Operators
- Process Technicians
- Riggers
- Shutdown Crews
- Supervisors & Safety Advisors
Oil & Gas
Providing experienced, safety-driven professionals for onshore and offshore operations, maintenance, and shutdowns.
Typical Roles:
- Pipe Welders & Fabricators
- Mechanical & Electrical Technicians
- Maintenance Planners
- Process Operators
- Riggers & Scaffolding Crews
- HSE Advisors & Supervisors
Manufacturing & Warehousing
From production floors to logistics hubs, we deliver personnel who help drive quality, efficiency, and output.
Typical Roles:
- CNC Operators
- Machine Operators
- Production Coordinators
- Team Leaders
- Operations Managers
- Quality Assurance Staff
- Logistics & Warehouse Personnel
Civil & Infrastructure
Supporting major roading, tunnelling, bridge, and earthworks projects.
We supply qualified and experienced personnel who keep projects on schedule and compliant.
Typical Roles:
- Riggers
- Crane Operators
- Earthworks Operators
- Truck Drivers
- Concreters & Formwork Carpenters
- Hammer Hands
- Labourers & Gatekeepers
- Civil Carpenters
- Quantity Surveyors
- Project & Site Managers
Trades & Construction
From general construction to specialist trade projects, we provide skilled professionals who keep worksites safe and efficient.
Typical Roles:
- Builders & Carpenters
- Hammer Hands
- Plumbers
- Labourers
- Forepersons & Site Managers
- Project Managers
Tailored Workforce Solutions
These roles are only a snapshot of what we can provide.
At TechTrade, we work closely with you to source, screen, and supply the exact skills your project requires, whether that’s a specialist engineer, a qualified tradesperson, or a complete project crew for time-critical works.
We’re about real solutions, proven processes, and putting you first — every time.
Looking Ahead
As we head into 2026, we’re excited to continue supporting New Zealand’s engineering, trade, and industrial sectors with the same commitment to quality and care that defines Techtrade.
There are a lot of green shoots in the Economy, and major projects are due start next year that will help all feed all our companies and the industries we support. We are committed to helping our partners when scale is required to complete their part of these projects. While also supplying the industry with skilled personnel, creating and filling job opportunities.
If you’d like to discuss your workforce plans or upcoming projects, feel free to Contact us or explore our current Available Candidates. We have a large pool of skilled candidates available, so if you can’t find exactly who you need, reach out to one of our team directly and we’ll help connect you with the right person for the job.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership this year.
From all of us at Techtrade Recruitment, we wish you a safe, happy, and restful holiday season and we look forward to supporting your business in the year ahead.
Ewen Morgan
With over 20 years of experience in sales, management, and marine engineering, Ewen brings a diverse skill set and a practical, solutions-focused mindset to every challenge…
Temporary, contract and permanent recruitment
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