Trade Assist

Trade Assist is a New Zealand-based labour hire and recruitment company operating across four major branches in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hawke's Bay. Established in 2015 and starting in Christchurch, the company has expanded to become a national specialist in matching good people with great work across the country from Auckland to Invercargill.

The company operates across five core sectors including construction, civil works, trades and services, manufacturing and engineering, and transport, logistics and warehousing. Services include permanent, temporary and part-time labour hire with workers who are drug-tested, ID-checked, and fully verified for licences and tickets before placement. Trade Assist is multi-award-winning, including the 2025 SEEK SARA Award for Candidate Experience and recognition from industry bodies, with 4.75-star ratings and over 3,800 reviews.

The firm emphasises relationship-focused care with account managers working on site, knowing client teams and proactively supporting operations. Trade Assist provides drug-tested workers ready from day one with no employment overhead, supporting major infrastructure projects and clients across all regions of New Zealand.