Christchurch - Sheet Metal Fabricator - ANTARCTICA

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Competitive pay

  • Free food, flights, medical checks, and accommodation
  • Adventure of a lifetime

Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Sheet Metal Fabricators for an assignment at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.

**Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1000 residents in summer season)**

**Rate: $45 per hour (WAGES) $55 per hour (CONTRACTING)**

**Two intakes available - choose one or stay for both:**
  • Intake 1: October 2025 - Feb 2026
  • Intake 2: Feb 2026 - October 2026
**You should have:**
  • Unrestricted NZ Work Rights (no sponsorship or visa variations provided)
  • Proven experience and references working as a sheet metal fabricator
  • NZ Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) with strand in Light Fabrication OR Overseas Equivalent
**What to expect when you're down there:**
  • Accommodation provided (you will be in a shared room)
  • Free food
  • Free flights from any major NZ airport
  • Work schedule: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm
**What to expect before you start:**
  • Medical and dental checks
  • Criminal background and security checks
  • Vaccinations

**What to do now:**

Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email Francesca.Miller@hays.net.nz or call 021 229 9160.

**Please note we are also seeking expressions of interest for the following roles:**
  • Boiler Technician
  • Pipe fitter (apprentice)
  • Plumber (apprentice and qualified)
  • Door Technician
  • Supervisor
  • Electrician
  • Refrigeration technician
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