Our Sectors
Five Sectors. One Team That Knows Yours.
Trade Assist places skilled workers across five core sectors — construction, civil, warehousing, manufacturing, and transport. Deep expertise in each. Nationwide reach. Sourcr Agency of the Year 2024 and 2025.
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We know your sector because we work in it every day.
Most agencies are generalists. Trade Assist has built specialist teams within each sector — consultants who know what a good candidate looks like, what the H&S requirements are, what the common failure points are, and what your clients actually care about. Whether you're a site manager needing a hammerhand tomorrow or a distribution centre manager who needs a full forklift crew by Monday, you're talking to someone who has placed that role before.
The Five Sectors We Cover
Construction
Civil & Infrastructure
Warehousing & Logistics
Manufacturing
Transport & Driving
Construction
Hammerhands, general labourers, concrete crew, scaffolders, traffic controllers, carpenters, foremen, and project managers for residential, commercial, and infrastructure builds. Sourcr Construction Agency of the Year 2025.
For employers — we work with businesses of every size.
From a sole trader who needs one labourer for the week, to a national contractor who needs a managed workforce across multiple active sites, Trade Assist has a model to match. Flexible temp. Managed site resourcing. Project mobilisation for rapid ramp-ups. Permanent recruitment. One account, one consultant, all your sectors.
For workers — live roles across all five sectors.
Whether you're a first-time labourer or an experienced project manager, Trade Assist has real work across New Zealand. Register once, and we'll match you to roles that fit your skills, your tickets, and your location. Weekly pay. Funded Site Safe. A consultant who picks up the phone.
Frequently asked questions.
Does Trade Assist work with both employers and job seekers? 
Yes — we place workers and help employers find them. Both audiences have dedicated sections across our site.
Can I use Trade Assist across multiple sectors on one account?
Yes — many clients use Trade Assist for construction, warehousing, and manufacturing from a single account with one point of contact.
What if my role is specialist or unusual?
If it's a blue-collar or trade role, chances are we've placed it. Give us a call on 0800 999 599 and we'll tell you honestly what we can do.