What Are the Different Types of Trade Jobs in NZ?

Exploring Your Options in New Zealand’s Thriving Trades Sector

Are you considering a career in the trades or looking to expand your team with skilled trade personnel? The New Zealand job market is bustling with opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out. Whether you’re interested in hands-on work, technical expertise, or supporting roles, there’s a trade job for you.

Why Choose a Trade Job?

Trade jobs offer more than just a pay cheque—they provide job security, career progression, and the satisfaction of building, fixing, or creating something tangible. With a shortage of skilled trades staff across New Zealand, now is the perfect time to explore your options.

Popular Engineering & Trade Jobs in NZ

Let’s break down some of the most in-demand trade jobs NZ has to offer

1. Mechanical Fitter & Maintenance Fitter
   Mechanical fitters assemble, install, and maintain machinery in industries like manufacturing and production or on engineering and infrastructure projects.. Maintenance fitters focus on keeping equipment running smoothly and attend to urgent breakdowns, preventing costly downtime.
2. Machine Builder
   Machine builders use their technical expertise to construct, test, and commission complex machinery. This role is ideal for those who are good at problem-solving, have a high degree of attention to detail and enjoy working with their hands.
3. Industrial Painter
   Industrial painters prepare surfaces and apply protective coatings to structures and machinery, ensuring durability and safety in harsh environments.
4. Fabricator
   Fabricators cut, shape, and assemble metal components with or without blueprints, to create structure or repair or modify components or parts for machinery, buildings or infrastructre. Their work is crucial in construction, manufacturing, and engineering projects.  Fabricators who also possess excellent welding skills are highly sought after.
5. Welder
   Welders join metal parts using various techniques. Those with a 6G ticket are highly sought after for their advanced skills in welding at challenging angles.
6. Industrial Electrician
   Industrial electricians install and maintain electrical systems in factories and plants. Holding an EWRB (Electrical Workers Registration Board) licence is essential for working legally in NZ.
7. Marine Engineer
   Marine engineers design, build, and maintain ships and their complex mechanical systems or offshore structures. Their expertise ensures safety and efficiency on the water.
8. Mechanical Engineer
   Mechanical engineers design, develop, and improve mechanical systems. They often work alongside trades staff to bring complex projects to life.
9. Trade Assistant & Fire Sentry
   Trade assistants support skilled workers on site, gaining valuable experience in their chosen trade, whether its mechanical or electrical or construction. Fire sentries ensure safety during hot work operations, making them vital to any engineering project.
   

Kickstart Your Career or Find Skilled Staff

Whether you’re seeking your first job or looking for experienced trades staff, the opportunities in trade jobs NZ are vast and rewarding. At Techtrade, we connect talented individuals with leading employers across the country. From fabricators to marine engineers, our team specialises in skilled engineering labour hire and trade personnel placement.

Ready to take the next step? Explore our latest trade jobs and discover where your skills can take you! https://www.techtrade.co.nz/jobs/

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