

DISCOVER THE CAREER CHOICE THAT HAS IT ALL

Careers in Hire
Careers in Hire is an initiative of the Hire Industry Association of NZ (Inc) to encourage young and young at heart people to consider a career within the Hire Industry.
From Auckland to Invercargill, our people are shaping the future of New Zealand.
With opportunities across all trades and vocations, why not consider a career where you can shape your future, contribute to the community, and enjoy the diversity of our great industry.
Our Association undertakes a large number of activities that are designed to improve the commercial well being and public perception of all the hire industry. Our members are predominantly Hire Companies situated throughout New Zealand. The Hire Industry Association of New Zealand respects the views and opinions of its membership in determining policy and direction. The Association promotes & encourages communication from members to ensure continuous improvement in today’s ever changing business environment.
GREAT CAREER OPTIONS
The Hire Industry offers a multitude of fantastic career opportunities. Whether you are mechanically minded or have skills that lean toward sales, management, delivery service, event coordination, office administration or information technology – there are positions within the hire industry to suit.
Take a moment to view the video profiles and interviews and you will see the options available within our great industry that match your unique talents or passions.
"It's fantastic. We're setting something up for the kids in the future"
Charlotte Lock - Tool Hire Taranaki
CHOOSE YOUR NEW CAREER OPTION
GENERAL HIRE

Customer Service
Promote and drive a passionate customer driven culture by ensuring a strong focus on excellent service and sales assistance to customers and ‘right first time execution’.

Logistics
Provide an outstanding customer experience by ensuring the correct hire plant and equipment is delivered/ uplifted and serviced in a timely and efficient manner.

Yard Service
Ensure the yard area and equipment is clean, tidy and presentable at all times for branch staff and customers. This role is often a stepping stone to greater opportunities.

Workshop
Branch mechanics provide an outstanding customer experience by carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance to all hire plant and guaranteeing customer satisfaction.
Access

Customer Service/ Sales
Promote and drive a passionate customer driven culture by ensuring a strong focus on excellent service and sales assistance to customers and ‘right first time execution’.

Spare Parts Department
Access equipment parts departments are crucial to the smooth running of equipment fleets. People in this area can gain trade qualifications and gain knowledge that is highly valued.

Workshop
Branch mechanics provide an outstanding customer experience by carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance to all hire plant and guaranteeing customer satisfaction.

Yard Activities
Leading position with lots of learning about the industry and business processes in the equipment. Responsible for cleaning equipment return on general duties.
Office & Management

Management
Our industry needs good leaders and you could become a branch manager, general manager or commercial manager. If you are keen to excel and lead others, this could be your future.

Administration
General administration support, HR, health and safety and planning. Admin people keep our industry running smoothly and support business.

Marketing
Our industry is growing and it’s all due to marketing and great relationships. If you have good interpersonal, telemarketing, digital media and AV skills, this could be your next career.

Accounts
Be part of the financial team and work in payable or receivables, account reviews, reporting and other key tasks to keep the industry running smoothly.
Party & Events

Customer Service/ Sales
Suits people with creativity and vision, specialised marketing such as digital. Party and Events sales people work with great clients all over the country.

Logistics and deliveries
Logistics and deliveries people keep up the flow of goods and equipment to events across the country. They play a vital role in delivering a great outcome.

Installers
Typically on-site, these people are the face of the industry and their companies, typically cementing relationships with clients and developing a rapport.
HIRE TV
Watch our video profiles and discover the benefits of being part of the Hire Industry.
HIRE INTERVIEWS
Interviews with real people about their journey in the Hire Industry.
WHAT MAKES OUR INDUSTRY SPECIAL

From Zero to Hero
You can go places fast. Join the hire industry and we will help you gain skills and develop your career. It’s an industry that rewards initiative and hard work.

Escape from planet dull
Our industry has a kaleidoscope of career paths. Work on national events and concerts, service or rebuild small engines or seek a management path. Loads of opportunity, the choice is yours!

Love your job
The Hire Industry attracts and retains good people. Love what you do and enjoy going to work each day.
HIANZ CAREER & INDUSTRY NEWS
FIND OUT MORE
Find out more about the Hire Industry by contacting HIANZ today to be put in touch with members who can help develop your career.

PO BOX 90744 Victoria Street West - Auckland

+64 7 575 2563