Critical Thinking Trades & Services Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Small Engines Mechanic

at Selwyn Lifestyle Equipment Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Supportive close knit friendly team.
Working in a new well-equipped fit for purpose workshop,
Work in a brand-new fit for purpose premises

Supportive close knit friendly team.
Working in a new well-equipped fit for purpose workshop,
Work in a brand-new fit for purpose premises

Come, join our friendly dedicated team at STIHLSHOP Rolleston where you will play a big part in our team's future success in the Rolleston community.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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This is a featured job

Arborist

at Tree Wise Northland Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

$35 – $40 per hour

Work alongside a friendly and supportive team
Work life balance - learn new skills and compentencies!
Above award rates paid

Work alongside a friendly and supportive team
Work life balance - learn new skills and compentencies!
Above award rates paid

Are you looking to change your daily view and tackle a wide variety of tasks with all the BIG gear - then join us! With us, every day is different!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed nineteen hours ago

Principal Instructor - Christchurch Women's Prison

at Department of Corrections

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Starting salary is $92,484 per annum.

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Lead an experienced team and support women in prison to to build valuable skills for the future.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19h ago

Listed ten days ago

Security Systems Manager

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$110,000 – $120,000 + KiwiSaver up to 6.75%

Make a real impact on campus safety for staff, students and visitors
Deliver reliable, resilient security services at scale
Permanent, full‑time role with long‑term impact

Make a real impact on campus safety for staff, students and visitors
Deliver reliable, resilient security services at scale
Permanent, full‑time role with long‑term impact

Lead and develop security systems and operations teams to deliver reliable services and keep campus safe, minimising risk to people and assets

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Electrician

at Frog Recruitment - Auckland

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$50 – $60 per hour + shift allowances

High-autonomy role with real ownership of plant performance
Competitive hourly rate + night shift allowances
Stable role with a global brand and strong team support

High-autonomy role with real ownership of plant performance
Competitive hourly rate + night shift allowances
Stable role with a global brand and strong team support

Autonomous night shift role maintaining critical plant equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Pouāko - Kokiri

at Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Full-time teaching position within a kaupapa Māori environment.
Payment of the annual practising certificate or teacher registration.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for rangatahi, and whānau

Full-time teaching position within a kaupapa Māori environment.
Payment of the annual practising certificate or teacher registration.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for rangatahi, and whānau

A fulltime teacher qualified Pouāko position is available at Te Taumata o Ngati Whakaue in our Education Services team.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Junior Field Technician

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Port Waikato, Waikato(Remote)

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP & a yearly growth fund

Work for a kiwi startup creating innovative, world first technology
Opportunity for rapid development and career progression
Unlimited leave, ESOP & a yearly growth fund

We're one of NZ's fastest growing companies. Your work will be seen, felt, heard and touched!

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Road Warrior and Installation Technician Magician

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$30 per hour

Are you ready to buckle in for the ultimate travel and desk jockeying adventure of a lifetime? Auckland Based, Lower & Central North Island Travel

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Small Engines Mechanic

at Selwyn Lifestyle Equipment Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Supportive close knit friendly team.
Working in a new well-equipped fit for purpose workshop,
Work in a brand-new fit for purpose premises

Supportive close knit friendly team.
Working in a new well-equipped fit for purpose workshop,
Work in a brand-new fit for purpose premises

Come, join our friendly dedicated team at STIHLSHOP Rolleston where you will play a big part in our team's future success in the Rolleston community.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

HVAC Service Technician

at Economech Maintenance

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$34 – $50 per hour

This full-time role (40hrs) will involve (and is not limited to) the routine servicing and break-fix repair of commercial air conditioning.

subClassification: Air Conditioning & RefrigerationAir Conditioning & Refrigeration

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Arborist

at Tree Wise Northland Ltd

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

$35 – $40 per hour

Work alongside a friendly and supportive team
Work life balance - learn new skills and compentencies!
Above award rates paid

Work alongside a friendly and supportive team
Work life balance - learn new skills and compentencies!
Above award rates paid

Are you looking to change your daily view and tackle a wide variety of tasks with all the BIG gear - then join us! With us, every day is different!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Advisor - Permit Issuer

at Cushman & Wakefield

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Ownership of a high‑impact safety system

Ownership of the Permit to Work system across NZ
Lead a key safety system across the business
Exposure to complex, high‑risk operations and major client environments

Ownership of the Permit to Work system across NZ
Lead a key safety system across the business
Exposure to complex, high‑risk operations and major client environments

Own and lead the Permit to Work system NZ‑wide

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

25d ago

Listed ten days ago

Residential and Commercial Glazier

at Auckland Glass Holdings Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$70,000 – $95,000 + p.a. + performance bonus

Great Team Culture
Monthly Bonus System
Attractive Employee Benefits Package

Great Team Culture
Monthly Bonus System
Attractive Employee Benefits Package

Grow your career with Auckland Glass. Generous benefits, training, and a supportive team. Apply now!

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Service Electrician

at ECL Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Join ECL Group as a Service Electrician, installing and servicing critical fuel and monitoring systems to keep New Zealand connected

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Industrial Electrician

at Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Stable, permanent role with 100+ years of NZ history behind it
Work in a supportive and friendly team where everyone plays a vital role.
Great Cambridge location - variety, growth & competitive rates

Stable, permanent role with 100+ years of NZ history behind it
Work in a supportive and friendly team where everyone plays a vital role.
Great Cambridge location - variety, growth & competitive rates

Inghams is seeking a skilled Electrician to join our Further Processing department in Cambridge. Full-time permanent position.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

25d ago

Listed four days ago

Service Electrician

at ECL Group Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Supportive team with growth opportunities
Work with iconic NZ brands
Company vehicle and tech provided

Supportive team with growth opportunities
Work with iconic NZ brands
Company vehicle and tech provided

Join ECL Group as a Service Electrician, installing and servicing critical fuel and monitoring systems to keep New Zealand connected

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Service Technician

at Plumbline

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer outcomes?

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Kitchen assembly/ machinist/ installer

at Keith Paton Joinery 2021 Ltd

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$29 – $34 per hour

Exceptional craftsmanship and growth opportunities. Join our talented team as a cabinet maker, installer and machinist operator.

subClassification: Carpentry & Cabinet MakingCarpentry & Cabinet Making

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Road Warrior and Installation Technician Magician

at Private Advertiser

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$29 – $30 per hour

Are you ready to buckle in for the ultimate travel and desk jockeying adventure of a lifetime? Wellington Based, Lower & Central North Island Travel

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

at Port Nelson

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Lifestyle-friendly: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Earn over $45 ph + huge range of benefits
Join a stable company that will help you grow your career

Lifestyle-friendly: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Earn over $45 ph + huge range of benefits
Join a stable company that will help you grow your career

Work on a wide range of heavy gear including NZ's first dual-drive mobile harbour crane, container handlers & heavy lift boat hoist

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Plumber

at Laser Plumbing Taupiri

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Taupiri, Waikato

$35 – $50 per hour

Competitive pay, training & development. Flexible work. Join a supportive team with 30+ years' experience.

subClassification: PlumbersPlumbers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago

Listed four days ago

Building Compliance Inspector

at New Plymouth District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Are you passionate about building safety?
18-month fixed term
Apply now!

Are you passionate about building safety?
18-month fixed term
Apply now!

NPDC is offering a unique opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Building Compliance Inspector.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

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