Trades in New Zealand
Fitter in New Zealand
Engineering fitters take the skilled-migrant points route. Manufacturing & engineering qualifications are governed by the sector's industry body.
77.2
Skill score Ā· Moderate employability
ā¹4.11L
Typical monthly pay
17
Companies hiring
What goes into the outlook
Government backing15%Bilateral migration agreements and federal skill-mission backing for the role.30% confidence
15
Market dynamics30%Live hiring volume, pay against country cost-of-living, sector trend, and automation risk.51% confidence
92
Placement outcome25%Verified placement rate and salary checks from past graduates and employers.84% confidence
70
Training quality30%Is the qualification officially recognised by the regulator and still in date?95% confidence
100
Things to know
Decent outlook
Skill score
Jobs and pay
Companies hiring
17
tracked across our sources
Typical monthly pay
ā¹4.11L
median across published pay scales
Sector trend
Steady demand
based on published indicators
Top employers in this field
Turbo Staff Ltd 5
jobspy/linkedin 2
North Power NZ 2
Wellington Water 2
jobspy/indeed 2
Modern Transport Group of Companies 1
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 1
Downer Group 1
OfficialImmigration NZ Green List
Immigration NZ Green List Appendix 13 (26/03/2025): Fitter (General) (ANZSCO 323211) is NOT on the Green List. Skilled Migrant Category points pathway only.
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $71,000-103,000/year. (lower band).
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $71,000-103,000/year. (median band).
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PayTahatu Career Navigator
Tahatu pay band: NZD $71,000-103,000/year. (upper band).
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OfficialManufacturing and Engineering ISB
About Us - Manufacturing and Engineering Industry Skills Board Menu Home Kainga For Industry MÅ te ahumahi Back For Industry MÅ te ahumahi Attraction and Retention Industry Engagemā¦
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jobspy scrape 'Fitter' on indeed (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Fitter' on linkedin (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Mechanical Fitter' on indeed (NZ): 25 listings.
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jobspy scrape 'Mechanical Fitter' on linkedin (NZ): 19 listings.
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Looking for an exciting opportunity to grow Welding and Ftting your career? Look no further! We have fantastic openings available with client based in Cambridge Job details ā¦
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**Te kÅwhiringa \| The Opportunity** Weāre looking for a High Voltage Electrician / Electrical Fitter to join our Energy \& Utilities team in Paeroa. This is a fullātime, permanenā¦
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**About The Role:** As an Electrical Fitter/Electrician, youāll be able to communicate confidently and have a great eye for detail. You will be a part of an experienced team to cā¦
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**New Zealand Placer Mining Limited** is seeking a skilled and experienced **Fitter\-Welder** to support its alluvial gold mining operations at **West Coast.** This role involves tā¦
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Delta is your smart\-thinking infrastructure specialist. We construct, manage, and maintain essential energy and environmental infrastructure. Every day, we make a difference in thā¦
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Job ID: 3217 \| Expertise: Engineering \| Location: Takapau \| Employment Type: Permanent \| Apply Before: 05/05/2026, 23:55PM **Te TÅ«ranga /About the Role:** We are looking forā¦
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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Fitter to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for constructing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment ā¦
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**Company: AK Tyres Limited** **Locations: Auckland \& Tauranga** **Employment Type: Permanent, Full\-Time** AK Tyres Limited is a trusted tyre company providing professioā¦
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* **Full\-time, permanent position (80 hours per fortnight)** * **2 vacancies based in Lakes District** Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, deliā¦
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Maintenance Fitter at Silver Fern Farms Ltd (Takapau, New Zealand) ā linkedin NZ
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Maintenance Fitter at GIBĀ® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd) (Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand) ā linkedin NZ
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Maintenance Fitter at Wellington Water (Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand) ā linkedin NZ
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Modern Transport Engineers (MTE) is one of New Zealandās leading heavy transport and trailer manufacturers. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Finishinā¦
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**This is Us!** At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone. We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a hoā¦
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* Work hands\-on across a variety of critical water infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations and reservoirs * Be part of a skilled maintenance team keeping essentiā¦
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**Join Our Team as a Pipe Fitter** Are you an experienced Pipe Fitter looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our client has multiple roles available across New Zealand. If candā¦
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**Join Our Team as a Pipe Fitter** Are you an experienced Pipe Fitter looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our client has multiple roles available across New Zealand. If candā¦
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**Join Our Team as a Pipe Fitter** Are you an experienced Pipe Fitter looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our client has multiple roles available across New Zealand. If candā¦
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**Join Our Team as a Pipe Fitter** Are you an experienced Pipe Fitter looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our client has multiple roles available across New Zealand. If candā¦
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**Join Our Team as a Pipe Fitter** Are you an experienced Pipe Fitter looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our client has multiple roles available across New Zealand. If candā¦
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Machine Maintenance Fitter- Visy Glass at Visy (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) ā linkedin NZ
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SectorGovernment and sector intelligence
MBIE labour market data hub: Jobs Online vacancy index and Labour Market Statistics Snapshot inform NZ workforce demand.
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