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About the Engineering Industry in New Zealand
Engineering has been and continues to be one of the strongest areas of employment growth in New Zealand. The demand for engineers has been estimated at 1200 per year.
This demand is in line with trends internationally where engineering skills are in short supply.
New Zealand’s strong economy since 2011 has led to significant levels of government investment in large scale projects. This has created a demand in the water, transport and civil fields of engineering.
The Christchurch rebuild following the devastating effects of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 has been substantial, requiring a huge international influx of engineering capability. There are still many projects underway and planned with these needing the skills of primarily structural and civil engineers.
The Oil and Gas sector in New Zealand has traditionally required the skills of chemical and electrical engineers. The industry is primarily based in the Taranaki, however recent Government legislation has halted new Oil and Gas exploration and therefore we wait to see the impact on the engineering roles that have been core to this sector.
For Visa Applicants: Roles on the Skills Shortages List
If you are offered a job which appears on the list below, and you have the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa will be easier. This is because the government has identified that employers need to recruit people from overseas to help meet demand for your skills.
New Zealand’s Immigration skills shortage lists still show demand for engineering skills across all core engineering disciplines. Roles on the lists are:
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Chemical Engineer
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Materials Engineer
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Civil Engineer
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Geotechnical Engineer
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Structural Engineer
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Electrical Engineer
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Electronics Engineer
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Industrial Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
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Production or Plant Engineer
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Environmental Engineer
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Engineering Professionals
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Civil Engineering Technician
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Electrical Engineering Technician
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Electronic Engineering Technician
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Civil Engineering Draughtsperson
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Electrical Engineering Draughtsperson
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Mechanical Engineering Draughtsperson
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Mechanical Engineering Technician
Industry Snapshots
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1300 per year - Demand for engineers
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90% - Of engineers in New Zealand are male
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Fabricator/ Welders
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Temporary
Date:
25 days ago
Tradestaff Dunedin are seeking experienced engineering staff for exciting roles within the industry.
We have a number of vacancies so want to hear from people with a range of different skill-sets:
Trades qualified and/or experienced Structural Steel Fabricator/welders with experience in fabricating and welding structural steel beams for commercial or residential buildings.
Aluminium and/or stainless steel fabricator/welders with experience manufacturing balustrades, handrails, pipe-work etc.
Sheet-metal workers with experience in operating relevant plant machinery to manufacture specialist…..
Head of Operational Technology
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
11/05/2025
The Opportunity
This is where technology and manufacturing truly meet.
Our client is one of New Zealand’s leading manufacturers, supplying global markets from right here in Auckland.
They’ve built a strong automation base and are now driving toward full digital integration, where every system, sensor and process works as one.
This role sits at the centre of that transformation. You’ll connect process control, data integrity, and business systems to create a manufacturing environment built on…..
Trade Assistant Engineering
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Temporary
Date:
4 days ago
Trade Assistant – Engineering (Welding/Fabrication)
We’re looking for a reliable and skilled Trade Assistant to join a workshop-based welding and fabrication team in Harewood. If you’re eager to gain hands-on experience in a workshop environment and support skilled welders and fabricators, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Location: Harewood
Pay Rate: $27–29 per hour
Start: Immediate start available
What You’ll Be Doing
Assisting with a variety of welding and fabrication tasks within the workshop
Supporting qualified welders and fabricators in the production process
Prepar…..
Stainless Steel Welders
City:
Hamilton
Job Type:
Temporary
Date:
24 days ago
Stainless Steel Welders – Waikato
Tradestaff Waikato are seeking experienced Stainless Steel Welders to join our team for various fabrication projects. If you have expertise in stainless steel welding, particularly in dairy, food grade, and high-quality fabrication, this is your opportunity to showcase your skills!
Key Responsibilities:
Fabricating and welding stainless steel components, including for dairy and food-grade applications
Ensuring compliance with ASME 9 welding standards and certifications
Reading and interpreting detailed technical drawings and specifications
Performing cle…..