Employment Opportunities in the Crane Industry
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This page is for people looking for employment opportunities within the crane sector and associated services. 

If you wish to advertise on this page, please contact CANZ.

Applicants should contact the company directly, if you are interested in applying for the position.​
CRANE OPERATOR - MOUNT MAUNGANUI BASED

Mt Maunganui, Full Time, Transport
Please Quote Reference Number 57807
  • Have you got solid crane experience & Class 5 License?
  • Capable of driving 80+ Tonne Cranes?
  • Join the team at McLeod Cranes and get off the worksite!

To learn further about this opportunity >> CLICK HERE.
CRANE OPERATOR - TAUPO BASED

Taupo, Full Time, Transport
Please Quote Reference Number 73959

Looking for someone who has the following attributes;
  • Class 4 Licence
  • Hold BESS - Bridge Engineering Self Suspension
  • NZQA Cert in Mobile Crane Operation
  • Ability to operate 10-60 tonne+ cranes
  • Good initiative and time management skills
  • To be honest and self-motivated
  • Strong Health and Safety mindset
  • To be a cooperative team player - you will often work on jobs as part of a small team

To learn more >> CLICK HERE.​
TRAINEE - TAUPO BASED

Taupo, Full Time, Cranes and Transport
Please Quote Reference Number 73960

Looking for someone who has the following attributes;

  • Keen on a career in Cranes / Hiabs?
  • Variety of work in Taupo
  • Entry level role

To learn more >> CLICK HERE.

Information for Crane Operators Returning from Overseas

Returning from overseas and want to know if your overseas qualifications are valid?

Your overseas qualifications are not recognized in New Zealand, however your skills and competency are.
 
It is recommended that you firstly seek an employer; see here for a list of potential employees or apply for a position listed here.

Secondly, request a competency assessment from the potential employer. This will show the employer that you know your stuff and have the practical skills to do the job.
 
Thirdly, Have your potential employer register you for New Zealand qualifications.

See here for training matters.

For Immigration NZ information, please click here.

Skills Job Match

If you are looking for a crane operator or dogman trainee, a free new service is available to help you find one called Job Match!
 
With the growth in the construction sector, Industry has asked for this service to be offered, and this is provided by Skills (the Industry Training Organisation) in the Specialist Trades area of Cranes, Electrical; Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying; Roofing; Scaffolding; and Electronic Security.
 
If you have a successful way to find trainees, Job Match is not here to replace that – but if needing help, Job Match will do their best to match a trainee to you to employ and train. 
If this is of interest to you download the employer registration form (it’s an interactive PDF, so type in, save it and email it to jobmatch@skills.org.nz ).  Where it says ‘Apprentices’, of course, ‘Trainee’ applies to you!
 
If you’ve any queries please contact jobmatch@skills.org.nz or 0508 SKILLS (0508 754 557) or find out more about Job Match here.