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For NZ Tradies

Land your next trades job. Free AI toolkit for Kiwi tradies.

Built for sparkies, plumbers, builders, mechanics and labourers. Put your tickets front and centre, practise the interview, and know what you're worth.

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3 tools every Kiwi tradie actually uses

No fluff. The exact things that get you from looking to starting the job.

Tradie CV + cover letter

AI writes a one-page CV built around your tickets, licences and site experience. Tailored to any NZ job ad you paste in.

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Trades pay check

Know what sparkies, plumbers, builders and mechanics actually earn in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and the regions.

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Trades jobs matched to you

Upload your CV and AI pulls the NZ trades jobs that actually fit your tickets and location — in 60 seconds.

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Pay, CV and interview tips for your specific trade — with real NZ numbers.

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For NZ trades employers

Hiring tradies? Free AI prep before they apply.

Every candidate has free AI CV writer, interview sim, salary check & JD decoder built in, and declares their tickets up front. The AI summary on every application surfaces which prep tools they actually used.

NZ-only candidates

No global spam. No wrong-country CVs. Every applicant NZ-based with right-to-work confirmed.

One-page rec per applicant

Interview / Maybe / Skip recommendation on every CV, with the key reasons. Decide in 60 seconds, not 60 minutes.

Free to post

$0 standard listing. No contracts, no credit packs. Applications come straight to your inbox or ATS.

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FAQ

Questions Kiwi tradies ask

What should I put on a CV for a trades job in NZ?
Keep it to one page. Put your tickets and licences (EWRL, Site Safe, drivers, forklift, confined spaces) up the top — they're what NZ employers scan for first. Then list the jobs and sites you've worked on, tools and machinery you can run, and two referees who've actually worked with you. Skip the fluffy personal statement.
How much do tradies earn in New Zealand?
Rough 2026 ranges: apprentices $22-$28/hr, qualified builders $32-$45/hr, sparkies $35-$50/hr, plumbers/gasfitters $38-$55/hr, diesel and auto mechanics $30-$45/hr. Auckland and Wellington pay 5-15% more than the regions. Use our Salary Calculator for a tighter number based on your trade, years and city.
Do I need a CV if I'm an apprentice or labourer?
Yes — even a simple one. Employers want to see your Site Safe, your drivers licence, any time you've spent on site and two people they can ring. A tidy one-page CV puts you ahead of 80% of the people applying. Our AI CV writer builds one in under a minute.
How do I prepare for a trades job interview?
Interviews for trades roles are usually short and practical. Expect: "Walk me through a job you ran from start to finish", "Tell me about a time something went wrong on site", and "What tickets do you hold?" Practise out loud — our Interview Simulator will ask real trades questions and score your answers out of 100.
How do I ask for a pay rise as a tradie?
Pick your moment (after a job well done, not on a bad Monday), walk in with a number based on market rates, and frame it around what you bring — tickets, productivity, reliability. Use our Practice Simulator to rehearse the conversation with an AI boss who pushes back, before you have it for real.
I'm a NZ employer hiring tradies — how does posting a job work?
Two minutes to post: role, location, salary, why work here. We review the listing the same day. Applications come straight to your email (or your ATS via forward) with a one-page Interview / Maybe / Skip recommendation on each candidate. Free standard listings, Pro at $29 for featured + 60 days, or Unlimited at $99/month for everything featured. No contracts.
How is findmeajob different from Seek or Trade Me Jobs for trades?
Three things: NZ-only candidates (no global spam to filter), every candidate has free AI tools (CV writer, interview sim, JD decoder) available before they apply, and every application arrives with an Interview / Maybe / Skip recommendation. The trade-off vs Seek is reach — they're bigger. The trade-off vs Trade Me is cost — we're cheaper. Best play for most NZ trades employers is post on us alongside whichever board you already use.
From the blog

NZ trades & job market reads

Salary

What Kiwi tradies actually earn in 2026

Real pay bands by trade, city and experience level — from apprentice to leading hand.
CV

The one-page tradie CV that gets callbacks

What NZ employers look for first, and the three lines that get your CV binned.
Career

Going out on your own: from employee to subbie

GST, insurance, invoicing and the first 10 clients — a practical NZ guide.

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