nz to Australia · make the move today
Move to Australia. We'll help you find the work.
Sounds good, right?
No visa application for NZ citizens
Free for you, always
Recruiting tradies since 2012
WHY MAKE THE MOVE
Same trade.
Bigger pay packet.
Better future.
20-30%
more earning potential in aus
12%
super on top of your wage
50%
more sunshine a year
126,000
trades workers needed by 2027
how it works
From "thinking about it" to on the tools in four simple steps.
Tell us about you
Fill in the form below. It takes about 60 seconds.
We call you
Within 3 business days, a consultant who knows your trade will give you a call to chat about pay, location and the opportunities available to you.
We line up your job
We match you with an employer and get your start sorted before you book your flights.
We line up your job
You fly in, you start work, and we check in through your first weeks to make sure it's all going right.
WHAT THE WORK PAYS
Straight out of our salary guide.
The same figures we publish for employers, so they are the ones our consultants quote. The headline roles are here. The full guide runs to thirty.
Carpentry and Cabinet Making.
| ROLE | PER HOUR (AUD) | PER YEAR (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Hand Carpenter | $45 - $55 | $95k - $110k |
| Qualified Carpenter | $40 - $45 | $80k - $95k |
| Shopfitter | $40 - $50 | $80k - $95k |
| Qualified Cabinet Maker | $38 - $40 | $75k - $85k |
| Painter | $38 - $40 | $70k - $80k |
| Trades Assistant | $36 - $40 | $65k - $80k |
| Labourer | $36 - $37 | $60k - $75k |
Electrical Trades.
| ROLE | PER HOUR (AUD) | PER YEAR (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Site Supervisor | $55 - $60 | $96k - $120k |
| Refrigeration Technician | $43 - $54 | $86k - $107k |
| A-Grade Electrician Industrial | $50 - $55 | $85k - $120k |
| A-Grade Electrician Commercial | $48 - $52 | $78k - $110k |
| A-Grade Electrician Residential Construction | $48 - $50 | $70k - $95k |
Plumbing Trades.
| ROLE | PER HOUR (AUD) | PER YEAR (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Hand Plumber | $55 - $60 | $110k - $120k |
| HVAC Technician / Refrigeration Mechanic | $50 - $60 | $90k - $110k |
| Maintenance Plumber | $45 - $55 | $90k - $105k |
| Commercial Construction Plumber | $48 - $55 | $90k - $105k |
| Residential/Domestic Construction Plumber | $45 - $50 | $80k - $95k |
| Plumbing Trades Assistant | $38 - $42 | $60k - $70k |
Civil Trades.
| ROLE | PER HOUR (AUD) | PER YEAR (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Hand | $50 - $60 | $90 - $125k |
| Excavator/Grader/Dozer/ | $45 - $55 | $85k - $120k |
| Concreter/Formworker/Rigger | $45 - $60 | $90k - $120k |
| Pipe Layer/Dogman | $42 - $50 | $80k - $110k |
| Truck & Dog | $40 - $50 | $80k - $100k |
| Loader/Backhoe/Skidsteer | $41 - $43 | $80k - $95k |
| Compactor/Scraper | $41 - $43 | $80k - $95k |
| Roller/Water Cart | $40 - $42 | $75k - $90k |
| Dump Truck/Haul Truck | $40 - $42 | $75k - $90k |
| Electrical Spotter | $40 - $45 | $80k - $90k |
| Civil Labourer | $37 - $38 | $70k - $80k |
| Labourer | $36 - $37 | $65k - $70k |
CANDIDATES WE HAVE ALREADY PLACED
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Let's find your job in Australia.
Australia's pipeline of major projects is the biggest it's been in years, and employers can't find enough skilled people to deliver it. That puts you in a strong spot: better rates, more choice, and your pick of site.
Wait a year and you'll still find work. Move now and you'll be the one employers are chasing.
