Job Description

Exciting Engineering & Foundry Opportunities in New Zealand

We are currently seeking experienced and trade-qualified professionals to join a leading global manufacturer in New Zealand. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain international experience while working with advanced engineering and manufacturing processes in a world-class production environment.

The successful candidates will initially be offered a 12-month work contract, with the opportunity to transition to a further visa and extend their stay, subject to performance and employer requirements. Applicants will be required to pay for their visa application upfront; however, these costs will be reimbursed upon successful commencement of employment. Due to visa eligibility requirements, applicants must be under 35 years of age and have a clean criminal record.

For experienced Foundry Workers, we are recruiting Sand Moulder Grade 2 professionals. The day shift rate is NZD $34.20 per hour, the afternoon shift rate is NZD $37.15 per hour, and the night shift rate is NZD $40.93 per hour. Previous foundry experience is essential, with sand moulding experience highly preferred. Candidates must be willing and able to work rotating shifts.

Trade-qualified Foundry Workers are also required for Metal Casting Trades Worker positions. These roles require an NZQA Level 4 assessment or equivalent recognised qualification. The day shift rate is NZD $40.31 per hour, the afternoon shift rate is NZD $43.27 per hour, and the night shift rate is NZD $44.09 per hour. Applicants must hold a recognised trade qualification in metal casting or a related discipline and have previous industrial foundry experience.

Experienced CNC Machinists are invited to apply for CNC Machinist positions offering NZD $33.44 per hour on day shift, NZD $36.39 per hour on afternoon shift, and NZD $37.22 per hour on night shift. Candidates should have proven CNC machining experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, work to tight tolerances, and operate modern CNC machinery and tooling.

We are also recruiting trade-qualified Fitting and Machining Engineers. These positions require an NZQA Level 4 assessment or equivalent qualification. Rates of pay are NZD $39.41 per hour for day shift, NZD $42.37 per hour for afternoon shift, and NZD $43.19 per hour for night shift. Applicants should possess a recognised trade qualification in fitting and machining or mechanical engineering, together with strong mechanical aptitude and experience in precision engineering environments.

In return, we offer competitive hourly rates with attractive shift allowances, long-term career opportunities, valuable international work experience in New Zealand, potential pathways to visa extensions, and support throughout the relocation and onboarding process.

If you have the required skills, qualifications, and experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity to work overseas, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering or foundry career.