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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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Asbestos Workers Wanted!

City:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

19/01/2026

Calling all competent Asbestos Workers.
Our client is seeking individuals who hold class B Asbestos ticket, not able to work November2nd/ 3rd (Saturday & Sunday) this will be 10-hour shifts starting from 7am.
What you will be doing:
Vacuum cleaning
Washing membrane
Must have:
Asbestos ticket class B
Be able to pass a drug screen
Clean police record
What's in it for you:
PPE Provided
Competitive hourly rate
Great company
If this sounds like something that interests you, please email

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CNC- Press Brake Operator

City:

Bay of Plenty

Job Type:

Casual / Temporary / Contract

Date:

19/01/2026

CNC Press Brake Operator - Tauranga
Full-time | Ongoing opportunity | Immediate start
OneStaff Tauranga is currently seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator to join a well-established fabrication workshop in Tauranga. This is a great role for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in accuracy, and wants long-term stability in the metal fabrication industry.
About the Role
You will be operating both CNC and manual press brake machinery to bend, fold and shape sheet metal and pl

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Brush Hands

City:

Christchurch

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

19/01/2026

We are looking for 3x skilled brush hands for remedial paint works on a large project in central Christchurch
It is essential that you
Hold a current EWP
Hold a current Site Safe
Are confident and happy working at height
Have experience working as a brush hand - we will also look at candidates who have done concrete repair work or similar
Have your own transport to get to and from work
Are able to commit to fulltime work (40 - 50 hours per week)
Can commence work immediately
Can pass a

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Labourers wanted in Ashburton

City:

South Island

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Date:

19/01/2026

A general labouring role has become available in Ashburton.
You will need :
to be hardworking
to be reliable
have your own transport
preferably have your own PPE (hi-vis, hard hat and steel cap boots)
Immediate start is available for the right candidate.
If this sounds like you, please call Lauren on 0800662511 or apply online.
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