Trade jobs in Waitakere, Auckland

RESTATE is looking for practical, reliable people wanting to learn a specialist trade and build a career in property restoration.

No experience needed, training provided. Ideal for people from trades, labouring, cleaning, carpet cleaning, removals, warehousing, maintenance, and service roles.

Why RESTATE?

RESTATE Property Restoration is a 100% New Zealand-owned property restoration company helping people recover after water damage, fire, mould, contamination, and other property damage events.

We are growing and looking for practical, reliable people who want to learn a specialist trade, work hard, and build a long-term career.

You do not need restoration experience. Full training is provided.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked in trades, labouring, cleaning, carpet cleaning, pest control, removals, delivery, warehousing, maintenance, construction, or other hands-on service roles.

About the Role

This is not a desk job. Every day is different.

As a Restoration Technician, you’ll be out on site helping restore homes and businesses after property damage events. You’ll learn how to use specialist drying, cleaning, air filtration, moisture detection, and restoration equipment.

Some days are physical. Some days are technical. Some days require calm communication with customers who are under pressure. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems, and learning useful skills, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Attending property damage jobs across Auckland
• Setting up drying, cleaning, and air filtration equipment
• Helping with flood, fire, mould, trauma, contamination, and specialist cleaning jobs
• Supporting senior technicians and learning on site
• Communicating clearly with customers, clients, and team members
• Taking photos, notes, and job updates as required
• Following RESTATE systems, safety processes, and job instructions
• Working as part of a supportive team

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, practical, and willing to learn
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work
• Good attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to communicate well with customers and teammates
• Able to follow instructions and work safely
• Full New Zealand driver licence
• Legally entitled to work full-time in New Zealand
• Previous trade, service, cleaning, labouring, driving, maintenance, or customer-facing experience is helpful but not essential

The Reality of the Job

This role can be physical. Some jobs are messy. Some are urgent. You may be working in damaged properties, carrying equipment, dealing with wet materials, setting up machines, and helping customers during stressful situations.

We’ll train you properly, but we need people who are reliable, practical, and willing to get stuck in.

What You’ll Get

• $28–$35 per hour depending on experience
• Full training provided
• Learn a specialist trade with long-term career potential
• Supportive team environment
• Work with modern restoration equipment and systems
• Varied work — no two days are the same
• Career growth into senior technician, team leader, operations, or future franchise pathways
• Be part of a growing New Zealand-owned company

Career Pathway

This is a role where the right person can grow.

You’ll start by learning the basics on site, supporting senior technicians, and understanding the RESTATE way of working. From there, there are opportunities to grow into senior technician, team leader, operations, management, or future franchise pathways as our network expands.

How to Apply

Click Apply and send us your CV.

A short cover note is helpful but not required. Tell us what hands-on work you’ve done before and why this role interests you.

Check us out at https://www.restate.co.nz/

Our recruitment process may include reference checks, health checks, drug and police checks. The role requires a vaccinated worker and NZ work rights.