Trades Assistant

About Us

At PAE New Zealand, we’re all about keeping the world working and moving. As one of the country’s leading providers of Facilities Management services, we support some of Aotearoa’s most vital operations. Whether it’s the New Zealand Defence Force, local businesses, or Antarctic missions, our work behind the scenes keeps everything running smoothly.



What we’re looking for 

Trade Assistants to join our team operating from our customer’s site at the RNZAF Woodbourne Base. You’ll help our Grounds and Trades Team to deliver a variety of work as directed by work requests and scheduled maintenance plans. This role is ideal for someone who can work alone unsupervised, or support others in completing a wide range of tasks. The most important attribute is attitude, we can teach you all the skills you will need for this role.

 

The work will include:

 

  • Garden, lawn and grounds maintenance
  • Assist our Trades Team with general repairs and maintenance, which may include some plumbing, electrical and mechanical works.
  • Support our subcontractor management with overseeing minor works and reporting.
  • General labouring duties around our customer’s site.

To be successful in this role you: 

 

  • Have the ability or experience to undertake trade-related maintenance
  • Full Drivers Licence A class 1 (car license) is essential.
  • A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and can-do attitude.
  • Self-motivated and driven towards successful outcomes.
  • Be physically fit and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
  • A commitment to Health and Safety for yourself and others.

At PAE (New Zealand), we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success. In joining us, your enthusiasm, dedication and willingness to do your job well will be acknowledged and well rewarded. 

Due to working within an NZDF site, the successful applicant will need to complete a  pre-employment health check, which includes drug and alcohol screening, and have the ability to obtain the necessary client site clearances which requires NZ Citizenship or NZ Residency (with the ability to be granted citizenship)

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