Hire job-ready welders in South Auckland
ATNZ currently has nine motivated welding candidates in South Auckland ready to step into roles.
With intensive training behind them, practical welding skills already developed, and NZQA welding unit standards achieved, they’re ready to move into welding-related roles where they can continue building experience while completing the New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 3).
ATNZ can also connect you with the MSD to discuss what funding and support may be available to help bring one of these candidates into your team.
Workforce capability
A practical way to strengthen your South Auckland workforce
South Auckland is home to one of New Zealand’s strongest engineering and fabrication sectors—but for many businesses, finding reliable entry-level welding staff remains a challenge.
At the same time, an ageing workforce means many businesses are thinking carefully about how they build capability for the future.
This current group gives South Auckland employers the opportunity to bring in motivated local talent who already have hands-on training behind them, and continue developing people to suit their workshop, workflow and standards.
For employers looking to strengthen their welding capability, it’s a practical way to bring new people into the business and invest in long-term workforce growth.
Ready-to-work talent
Why South Auckland businesses are talking to these candidates
Practical training completed
Candidates have completed intensive welding training with ATNZ and are ready to keep building capability in your workshop from day one.
Training continues on the job
They’re ready to move into welding-related roles while completing the New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 3) with support from ATNZ.
Local talent ready now
All candidates are South Auckland-based, available for interview, and ready to contribute to local engineering and fabrication businesses.
Support from ATNZ
ATNZ supports both learner and employer through training progression, and can connect you with MSD to discuss available funding and wage support.
What this means for your business
✔ Reduce time spent searching for entry-level welding staff.
✔ Bring in local talent ready to enter the workforce.
✔ Develop people to suit your workshop and standards.
✔ Strengthen capability as experienced staff retire.
✔ Build a more sustainable local workforce pipeline.
✔ ATNZ can put you in touch with MSD to talk about available support.
Funding and support for employers
Taking on a new welding candidate can cost less than you might expect. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to access government support such as Ka Hao Tangata Grant, Apprenticeship Boost, and Mana in Mahi, which can provide wage support and pastoral care.
