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If you enjoy being hands on and have a strong work ethic, get stuck into the Trades & services industry today.

So, what's the pay like?

Kiwis in the industry are currently paid an average salary of $75,000, which is a $4,000 increase over the last year.

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Trade Me has 2,120 Trades & services job listings.

So, what categories have the most listings?

Our most popular categories are Building & carpentry with 393 listings, Electrical with 272 and Other with 203.

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Qualified Drainlayer Subdivisions & Residential

Listed yesterday

Waipa, Waikato

Qualified Drainlayer wanted for projects across Waikato. Strong pipeline of work, modern gear, competitive pay.

$40 - $45 per hour

Strong pipeline of ongoing subdivision & residential projects.
Work with modern machinery and equipment.
Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Quick apply

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Sheet Metal Fabricator - Antarctica

Listed yesterday

Wellington, Wellington

Sheet Metal Fabricators Needed in Antarctica

Save money while you earn money
Join a Team Like No Other, in a Place Like No Other
Only 0.0001% of People Will Ever Work in Antarctica. Will You?

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HammerHand

Listed yesterday

Wanaka, Otago

Join a busy commercial construction project in Wanaka. Earn $28-$35/hr with weekly pay, an immediate start and ongoing work available

Immediate start
$28-$35/hr, weekly pay & PPE provided
Steady pipeline of work on offer

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Builder

8 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato

Our client is looking for an experienced and reliable Builder to join their team.

Variety of projects to keep every day different
Work with a skilled team that values quality workmanship
Build your career with a growing construction company

Full-time, Contract

Water Serviceperson - Richmond

Listed yesterday

Tasman, Nelson / Tasman

Join our Tasman water crew, build your skills and help keep essential services flowing for local communities.

Hands-on water network role across the Tasman region
Training and opportunities to grow your utilities career
Supportive local crew and great Downer benefits

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Commissioning Technician

Listed yesterday

Wellington, Wellington

Suited to people from industrial steam, utilities, manufacturing, power generation and process engineering environments who want a change.

Seeking someone to commission Boilers!!!!
Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunities immediate start!!
Bring experience troubleshooting and bringing plant online.

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Water Reticulation Serviceperson

Listed yesterday

Waitaki, Otago

We’re looking for a Water Reticulation Serviceperson for temp roles across Omaru.

$25 - $35 per hour

Weekly Pay
Competitive Salary
Work With Well Established Team

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Operations Controller

Listed yesterday

Blenheim, Marlborough

Armourguard is seeking a reliable Operations Controller for Armourguard Security in Blenheim

Ongoing Training & Skill Development
Above Living Wage pay – $28.95p/hr
Stable Hours

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Carpenters & Hammerhands Wanted

8 days ago

Wellington, Wellington

Good Rates..Good Projects..Solid hours..Get on the tools!

Good rates on offer
Great Projects in the region
Solid hours

Blokhaus is hiring temporary Drainlayers for civil infrastructure and residential/commercial drainage projects across Omaru, North Otago.

$25 - $30 per hour

Ongoing Training and Development
Supportive Team Environment
Weekly Pay

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Marine Mechanic/Engineer

Listed yesterday

Marlborough, Marlborough

Join our friendly waterfront team as a diesel mechanic. Varied marine work, with electrical, engineering and welding skills valued.

$35 - $40 per hour

Varied diesel, marine and engineering work
Friendly team in a waterfront location
Competitive pay to match your experience

Quick apply

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Rubbish Truck Runners- Whitianga

8 days ago

Thames-Coromandel, Waikato

Advanced Personnel is looking for reliable, hardworking Rubbish Truck Runners to join a busy waste collection team in Whitianga for the summer season!

$25 - $30 per hour

Keep Fit-No need for a gym membership this summer
Work Outdoors
Weekly Pay

Quick apply

Major Pipelines Serviceperson

8 days ago

Upper Hutt, Wellington

Keeping our communities healthy by delivering water services safely every day and gain trade qualifications.

Play a key role supporting the region's major water supply pipelines
Innovative work & ongoing training opportunities
Pomare depot based with daily travel to unique job locations

Full-time, Permanent

Carpenter

Listed yesterday

Queenstown-Lakes, Otago

Architectural Residential Carpenter wanted. 9 Day Fortnight!

BUILD with BETTER work/life BALANCE
9 Day Fortnight.
No egos.

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Ranger - Project Lead, Heritage and Visitors

Listed yesterday

Southland, Southland

Combine your practical building or construction background with project leadership and field-based conservation work

Lead field-based conservation projects across Te Anau and Fiordland Areas
Monday to Friday role with a mix of front country and backcountry work
Based in Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park

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Serviceperson Reinstatements - Porirua

8 days ago

Porirua, Wellington

Complete the reinstatement of roads, footpaths, berms and other land following completion of water infrastructure works.

Looking for a hands-on role where you can make a difference to your community?
Build your career with a team that backs its people!
Roles available at Porirua

Full-time, Permanent

Lead Roofer

Listed yesterday

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Lead a quality-focused roofing team in Tauranga. Secure pipeline, work vehicle, and top rates of $37-$42/hr.

$35 - $40 per hour

Great pay rate of $37.00 - $42.00 per hour, based on your roofing experience
Autonomy to lead and confidently run residential & commercial jobs on-site
Work vehicle following a trial period plus all safety gear & uniform supplied

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Switchboard Builder / Panel Wireman

Listed yesterday

Whangarei, Northland

Join our Whangarei workshop: custom switchboard building, 4-day week, full or part-time, $35-$42/hr.

$35 - $40 per hour

4-day working week with flexible full-time or part-time hours
Competitive pay rate of $35.00 - $42.00 per hour based on experience
Workshop-based custom switchboard and electrical panel manufacturing

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Tower Structure Maintainer - Apprentice

Listed yesterday

Invercargill, Southland

Apprentice opportunity for new Tower Structure Maintainers.

$25 - $40 per hour

Ongoing Training and Development
Working Outdoors
Competitive Remuneration

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Gardener - Whangarei

Listed yesterday

Whangarei, Northland

Citycare Property is looking for reliable Gardener to help maintain and enhance parks, reserves, streetscapes, and public spaces around Whangarei

$25 per hour

Hands‑on, stable work
-Weekly pay
- Great team environment

Quick apply

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Hammerhand

Listed yesterday

Christchurch City, Canterbury

We are seeking skilled Hammerhands for a variety of projects around Christchurch

Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly, with on-going work
Ongoing career opportunity
Immediate start available

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QUALIFIED GLAZIER

8 days ago

Whangarei, Northland

Qualified & experienced Glazier wanted! Join our hardworking team for varied residential & commercial work, including reglazing, showers, mirrors

Competitive salary based on experience
Monday–Friday, 7.30am–3.30pm
Overtime opportunities

Quick apply

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