Storeperson
Company
APL Window Solutions
Location
Waikato, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
20 days ago
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Job Description
Responsibilities Collect all advised product from the various APL group site customers and bring back to logistics centre ensuring items andpaper work are what have been requested to be collected. Organise and check for accuracy, all outward freight movements, ensuring relevant documentation is maintained, includingensuring that the manifest matches the total orders. Load aluminium and components from logistics centre (APL/ APLM/ Finex/ Inex/ IML/ PPL) onto trucks as required. Load any other items required to be transported onto trucks as required. Load all APL Direct trucks in a safe and secure manner and in such a way to ensure there is no damage to any of theoutgoing product. Provide all required documentation to drivers along with plans and any other paper work that may be required for the day’sdeliveries. Promote effective communication with APL customers and staff at all times. Promote effective communication with APL Direct Night Shift Team Leader on a nightly basis.
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Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in New Zealand from 1 April 2026?
As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the adult minimum wage for welders in New Zealand is NZ$25.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Welders working over 40 hours per week must receive time-and-a-half for the first three hours of overtime and double time thereafter. This rate applies to all employees aged 16 and over regardless of qualification level.
What visa is required for overseas welders to work in New Zealand in 2026?
As per Immigration New Zealand, overseas welders need a Skilled Migrant Category visa or an Accredited Employer Work Visa valid for up to three years. Applicants must hold a job offer paying at least NZ$29.66 per hour and provide an International Qualification Assessment showing Level 4 or higher. Processing takes 8 to 12 weeks with a NZ$1,320 application fee.
What qualifications and experience are needed to qualify as a welder in New Zealand?
As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, welders must hold a New Zealand Certificate in Welding (Level 3 or 4) or an equivalent assessed overseas qualification. Employers require at least two years of post-qualification experience in structural or pipe welding plus a current AS/NZS 2980 welding ticket. No formal apprenticeship is mandatory but 800 hours of supervised workplace training is standard.
What documents are required when applying for welder positions in New Zealand?
As per Immigration New Zealand, applicants must submit a current passport, NZQA qualification assessment, welding certificates, and a detailed CV showing 24 months of relevant experience. Police certificates from the last five years and proof of NZ$4,000 in savings for living costs are also mandatory for visa applicants. All documents require certified English translations if not originally in English.
