Diesel fitter
Christchurch → Mackay, QLD
Placed in 18 days
● People, moved properly · NZ → AU
Australia is short on trades.
New Zealand isn't.
We move skilled Kiwis into permanent roles with Australian construction, infrastructure, mining services and manufacturing employers.
- Two minutes to register
- Or 30 seconds to book a call
Run by recruiters who've been on site. Not by an algorithm.
47
Kiwis Placed
12
Australian Employers
Construction, Mining & Infrastructure
Specialisms
2 min
Registration time
● How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
01
Register
Tell us your trade, tickets, and where you're based.
02
We call you
Real talk about what you want and what's actually available.
03
Shortlist of roles
We bring you specific roles, not job boards.
04
Offer & relocation
We manage interviews, offer logistics, and guide the move.
● Recent placements
People we've moved.
Real trades. Real corridors. Shared with their permission.
Boilermaker
Hamilton → Brisbane, QLD
Placed in 22 days
Site supervisor
Auckland → Gold Coast, QLD
Placed in 16 days
● Two paths
Pick your side.
Same corridor. Two doors in.
For employers
You need trades.
We've already pre-vetted them.
- Permanent placements only. No labour hire, no recurring payroll
- Pre-vetted Kiwi candidates ready to move
- 14-day shortlist or we don't bill you
- Replacement guaranteed for 90 days
- One lane, one specialism, deep candidate bench
For candidates
You want Australia.
We've got the jobs.
- Permanent roles with reputable Australian employers
- Free to candidates. Australian employers pay our fee
- Direct communication. No ghosting. No resume spam.
- Relocation guidance. Visas, flights, settling in
- We only work in skilled trades, so we actually understand your work
● Start here
Two ways to start.
Whichever side of the Tasman you're on.
● What they say
Straight from the bench.
"Placed in WA within 3 weeks. Best move I ever made."
"They called me first. Didn't waste my time with irrelevant roles."
"Filled 4 positions in under a month. Quality candidates every time."
● FAQ
Common questions.
Do I need an Australian visa to work there as a New Zealander?+
No. New Zealand citizens can live and work in Australia indefinitely under the Special Category Visa (subclass 444). You can start work immediately.
What trades are in highest demand in Australia?+
Diesel fitters, electricians, boilermakers, riggers, and civil construction workers are among the most in-demand trades across QLD, WA and NSW.
How does Placed Partners work?+
You register in 2 minutes. We review your profile, match you to live roles, and call you when there's something worth talking about. We never share your details without speaking to you first.
Is it free for candidates?+
Yes. Our service is completely free for candidates. Employers pay our fee.