After your next role? We've probably got it.
Whether you’re a first-time labourer, a ticketed tradesperson or a project manager, we’ve got real jobs across the country and a team that actually picks up the phone. Proudly awarded the SARA award for Candidate Experience, 2025.
Why Work With Trade Assist.
Good work. Weekly pay. People who pick up the phone. Here's why thousands of New Zealand workers choose us - and keep coming back.
Register online or call your nearest branch. Someone from our team will call you within 24 hours to talk through your experience, your tickets and what you're after. From there, we match you to roles as they come in.
You're employed by Trade Assist. That means weekly pay, Site Safe Foundation Passport funded by us, drug testing (pre-placement, keeps sites safe), and someone to call if something goes wrong on site.
Most of our workers find steady work quickly. The ones who do well with us are honest about their skills, show up when they say they will and keep their tickets current. Simple as that.
What Makes Trade Assist Different
Refer a Friend — $100 Prezzy Card
Weekly Pay — No Exceptions
Site Safe Foundation Passport — Funded
Your Tickets Are Verified, Not Just Listed
A Consultant Who Answers
Someone to Call When Something Goes Wrong
Refer a Friend — $100 Prezzy Card
Know someone who needs work? Refer them. When they complete four weeks on site, you get $100.
3,862 reviews. 4.73 stars. New Zealand's most reviewed recruitment agency.
Those aren't marketing numbers — every review is from a real client or candidate on Sourcr, Google, or SEEK. You can't fake 3,862 placements. We've earned that rating by doing the basics right: paying on time, answering calls, verifying tickets, funding Site Safe, and showing up when something goes wrong.
Sourcr Construction Agency of the Year 2025.
Sourcr Manufacturing & Warehousing Agency of the Year 2024.
SEEK SARA Excellence in Candidate Experience 2025.
Frequently asked questions.
Is Trade Assist available across all of New Zealand? 
Yes — we have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hawke's Bay, with consultants covering Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, and other centres.
What industries does Trade Assist place workers in?
Construction, civil, warehousing, manufacturing, and transport — across New Zealand's main centres and regional markets.
How does Trade Assist compare to other agencies?
3,862 reviews at 4.73 stars speaks for itself. We focus on quality over volume, with genuine relationships and real follow-through.