Thinking about taking your metal machining skills to New Zealand?

Tradestaff is looking for experienced Metal Machinists in South Africa who are interested in living and working in New Zealand. We have opportunities across the country, so whether you have a preferred destination or are open to exploring, we’d like to hear from you.

Location: Opportunities across New Zealand
Pay rate: Competitive rates based on the role and your experience
Start date: To be discussed around your availability and relocation plans

What you’ll be doing:

• Operating lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses and CNC machinery
• Setting up machines and producing parts to drawings and specifications
• Cutting, shaping, boring, drilling and threading metal components
• Checking measurements, tolerances and finished work
• Troubleshooting machinery and carrying out maintenance where required
• Working safely in workshop or site-based environments

What we’re looking for:

• At least three years’ relevant experience or a relevant trade qualification
• Confidence reading technical drawings and working to precise tolerances
• Experience with conventional machining, CNC machining, or both
• Two recent work references
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to meet any required pre-employment checks

Why make the move?
New Zealand offers the chance to grow your trade career while enjoying a lifestyle that could take you from vibrant cities to beaches, mountains and welcoming regional communities.

Why Tradestaff?
Tradestaff has been connecting skilled people with New Zealand employers for 30 years. Our team can discuss available roles, your relocation plans and immigration advice available through Tradestaff’s Licensed Immigration Advisers. Any employment offer and move to New Zealand will depend on meeting the relevant visa requirements.

Apply online today with your CV and details of your machining experience. Let us know where in New Zealand you’d like to work and when you could be ready to move.