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Trades and Services Jobs in new zealand

About the Trades & Services Industry in New Zealand

Recruitment Agencies we recommend

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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Ashburton Labourer Wanted

City:

South Island

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

16/02/2026

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company dedicated to excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive and grow. Our commitment to quality and innovation has positioned us as industry leaders in our field.
About the Role:
We are looking for a motivated Labourer to join our team in Ashburton. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, providing support in the trades and manufact

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Waterproofers Wanted in Dunedin

City:

Dunedin

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

16/02/2026

We are looking for experienced Waterproofers to join our business, Extrastaff Limited.
The Waterproofer is responsible for:
Knowledge of Waterproofing membrane detailing/installation.
Knowledge of Steel reinforcing spacing and installation/layout.
Ability / Experience with work site inspections regarding project progress, equipment condition, and safety or to ensure that specifications and standards are met.
Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or tanking/waterproofing acti

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Water Reticulation / Pipe Layer

City:

South Island

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

16/02/2026

Fulltime work available in Queenstown for someone experienced in pipe laying and water reticulation
You will need:
Knowledge in pipe laying and water reticulation
Experience in Civil Construction
Happy to be involved in general labouring duties
Knowledge in repairing water mains house connections
What we can offer you:
Fulltime work
Great company culture
Competitive pay rate (based on your experience)
PPE supplied
If you would like to know more please call Isaac on 021 865 291 or appl

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Electrical Trade Assistant- Christchurch

City:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

16/02/2026

To be successful for this role, you must have at least one (1) year experience as an Electrical Trade Assistant.
You MUST pass a drug and alcohol test.
Own set of tools is preferred.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Apply now if you can tick all the above boxes.
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