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Trades and Services Jobs in new zealand

About the Trades & Services Industry in New Zealand

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Tradestaff

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Tradestaff is New Zealand's leading supplier of temporary and permanent workers to the trade sector. With 12 locations throughout the country Tradestaff has a broad range of work available now – from unskilled to highly specialised.

Globally, skilled trades are the highest in demand. The bottom line is that New Zealand needs skilled tradespeople to contribute to its development, and last year the Trades and Services industry was booming. It was among the fastest-growing industries on SEEK with a 16.9% increase in job opportunities. The industry recorded more than 3,400 new roles year-on-year and the average advertised salary was $59,646.

 

Growth in this industry was driven primarily by the housing market in Auckland, with the city accounting for 9.4% of the total growth in job opportunities year-on-year.

 

Roles advertised in Automotive Trades made up the biggest contribution to the overall growth in Trades & Services, with 3.7% growth in job opportunities year-on-year. This was followed by Labourers (2.5%) and roles in the Building Trades (2.3%).

Demand for Trades and Services in New Zealand

New Zealand suffers from a significant skills shortfall in the Trades & Services industry and there is subsequently a strong demand for talented individuals across a number of roles. The current shortage amounts to around 60,000 workers in building and construction alone.

The growth in job opportunities across Building Trades (2.3%) and Labouring (2.5%) was driven by the housing boom. New Zealand needs to continue to build more than 30,000 new homes each year if we are to keep up with rising demand. Half of the jobs shortfall is estimated to be for trades qualified workers. That translates into great opportunities for those considering construction as a career.

In addition, the building and construction industry is becoming increasingly specialised, meaning that there are qualifications available for specialized trades, and plenty of scope for employment in these areas.

 

The sector can be broken down into the following categories:

 

  • Automotive trades

  • Labourers

  • Building trades

  • Technicians

  • Welders & Boilermakers

  • Carpentry & Cabinet Making

  • Cleaning Services

  • Fitters, Turners & Machinists

  • Gardening & Landscaping

  • Hair & Beauty Services

  • Nannies & Babysitters

  • Locksmiths

  • Bakers & Pastry Chefs

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.

 

  • Automotive Electrician

  • Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector)

  • Electrician (General)

  • Electric Line Mechanic

  • Baker

  • Bricklayer

  • Carpenter

  • Carpenter and Joiner

  • Composite Technician

  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

  • Fibrous Plasterer

  • Floor Finisher

  • Glazier

  • Joiner

  • Metal Casting Trades Worker (Foundry Moulder)

  • Metal Fabricator

  • Metal Machinist (First Class) (CNC Machinist)

  • Motor Mechanic (General)

  • Motor Mechanic (General) (Automotive Air Conditioning Technician)

  • Panel Beater

  • Plastics Technician

  • Plastics Engineer

  • Roof Tiler

  • Roof Plumber

  • Scaffolder

  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker

  • Solid Plasterer

  • Stonemason

  • Vehicle Painter

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Forklift Driver

City:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Casual / Temporary / Contract

Date:

14/11/2025

We are looking for Warehouse/Customer Service staff with proven customer service experience to work in a busy timber yard.
The role is client-facing, picking orders for customers with the use of a forklift and assisting with any inquiries.
This is a full-time position with hours of work between 7:30am-5:00pm- some weekend work may be required.
To be considered for the roles you will have:
Proven customer service experience
Forklift licence and OSH cert
A great can-do attitude and willingne

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Carpenters needed for short term work

City:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Casual / Temporary / Contract

Date:

14/11/2025

We are looking for qualified carpenters for a short term project in Ashburton
This work will commence immediately and run for approximately the next few weeks to a month
You will need your own tools and transport to get to site
Keen to know more? Call Marc today on 021865955 or apply now
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Frame and Truss

City:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

14/11/2025

We are looking for skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as Frame and Truss workers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a permanent role in the construction industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Assembling and installing wooden frames and trusses for various construction projects
Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
Operating hand and power tools safely and efficiently
Ensuring all work is completed to high quality standards
Adhering to hea

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Pick Pack - Rolleston

City:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

14/11/2025

We are looking for Pick Packers for fulltime ongoing work in Rolleston
You will be responsible for moving boxes of food products onto pallets and plastic wrapping them ready to go out for delivery
Morning (6am) and Mid Morning (10am) starts available
You will need the following to be considered for this role
- Your own car and restricted licence
- Reliable and motivated
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ideally some previous pick pack experience
- OSH certificate would be beneficial but

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