Career Opportunities

About us

At APD, we don’t just manufacture tanks; we are shaping a better future through innovative, sustainable water and systems solutions. As a proudly New Zealand-owned leader in thermoplastic fabrication and rotational moulding, our purpose is simple: Doing Good from the Ground Up.

We are a fast-growing, medium-sized manufacturer specializing in products that protect the environment while prioritizing easy installation. We are known as solution providers designing and engineering products that meet exact customer requirements, saving time and avoiding problems on-site. Our continued growth is driven by our passion for expanding our product range and the diverse markets we serve.

About the role

As a Plastics Fabricator in APD’s Chemical Tank team, you will play a key role in manufacturing HDPE storage systems and bespoke engineered products for a wide range of industries across New Zealand.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to an experienced fabricator who takes pride in precision workmanship, problem-solving, and producing products to a high standard. You will be working in one of New Zealand’s leading HDPE fabrication workshops, using modern equipment and specialised tools to fabricate, assemble, and weld custom products ranging from small bespoke components through to large-scale chemical tanks up to 60,000 litres and beyond.

No two jobs are the same, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, technical challenges, and working within a skilled and supportive team environment. The role may also include occasional site installation work, providing further diversity and development opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Technical Fabrication & Assembly: Fabricate, assemble, and weld HDPE products including chemical storage tanks and custom engineered systems from supplied workshop drawings.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tolerances accurately.
• Thermoplastic Welding: Perform plastic welding using extrusion welding, butt welding, and other thermoplastic fabrication techniques.
• Materials Processing: Prepare and fabricate thermoplastic sheet materials including HDPE, PP, and PVC.
• Quality Assurance & Inspection: Conduct dimensional checks and quality inspections throughout the fabrication process to ensure products meet specification.
• Testing & Verification: Complete pressure testing, spark testing, and other quality verification checks where required.
• Compliance & Reporting: Identify and report material defects, quality issues, or non-conformances promptly.
• Health & Safety Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment in line with APD’s health and safety standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Carry out daily pre-start checks on fabrication equipment and tools.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Field Support & Installation: Assist with site installations and customer-based project work when required.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet production schedules and delivery commitments.

What will you bring:

• Proven experience in plastic fabrication, thermoplastic welding, or a related manufacturing trade.
• Strong hands-on experience with extrusion welding and butt welding.
• Ability to read and interpret workshop drawings and work to specified tolerances.
• Experience working with HDPE, PP, PVC, or similar thermoplastic materials.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality workmanship.
• A practical problem-solving mindset and ability to work through technical fabrication challenges.
• Commitment to safe work practices and maintaining high health and safety standards
• Good physical fitness, as the role can involve manual handling, working at heights, and confined spaces.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills, with training provided on APD’s specialised equipment and machinery.
• A positive attitude toward continuous improvement and growing your fabrication capability.
• Forklift licence and current driver’s licence are advantageous.
• Site installation experience is beneficial but not essential.

Why choose APD?

Where Your Hard Work Meets High Reward.

We know it’s the ‘small stuff’ that makes a big difference. From free GP visits and fresh fruit to choosing your own perks – like birthday leave, wellbeing allowance or extra KiwiSaver – we’ve designed a workplace that actually looks after you. Join a proud NZ-owned leader where you get the stability of a market frontrunner with the heart of a team that celebrates milestones with monthly lunch shouts and regular team-building.

Join APD, and turn Doing Good into your daily job.

About us

At APD, we don’t just manufacture tanks; we are shaping a better future through innovative, sustainable water and systems solutions. As a proudly New Zealand-owned leader in thermoplastic fabrication and rotational moulding, our purpose is simple: Doing Good from the Ground Up.

We are a fast-growing, medium-sized manufacturer specializing in products that protect the environment while prioritizing easy installation. We are known as solution providers designing and engineering products that meet exact customer requirements, saving time and avoiding problems on-site. Our continued growth is driven by our passion for expanding our product range and the diverse markets we serve.

About the Role

Are you great with people, but also have a knack for understanding how things work? We are looking for a practical, switched-on professional to be the key technical bridge between our customers, sales team, and production departments.

You don’t need to be a qualified engineer for this role. Instead, you will use your practical mind and communication skills to turn customer requirements into smart, specialized product solutions for stormwater and wastewater projects. Your days will involve answering customer enquiries, working out product costings, putting together basic CAD drawings, and providing accurate commercial quotes. When required, you will also get out of the office for site visits and join client presentations to offer expert technical backup to our field teams.

Full training on our product range, design calculators, and basic CAD software will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Solutions & Costings: Learn to use our engineering design calculators to configure custom water systems and work out precise costs for customer projects.
• Quotes & Order Management: Create fast, detailed product quotes and process sales orders accurately within our internal systems, keeping projects moving smoothly.
• Sales Support & Relationships: Act as the ultimate support system for our sales and customer service teams.
• Trade Events & Logistics: Help represent APD professionally at major industry trade shows and assist with coordinating freight logistics for our large, custom-sized tanks.

What You Will Bring

• The Right Mindset: You don’t need a formal engineering degree. We value practical intelligence, a strong problem-solving focus, and a background in a related trade, technical sales, customer service, or manufacturing environment.
• Technical Literacy: A good ability to read and understand technical concepts, drawings, or structural reports. If you have experience with fluid management systems or pump curves, that’s a bonus, but not a dealbreaker.
• Software & Teachable Attitude: Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and general computer systems. While basic CAD knowledge is helpful, a willingness to learn is what matters most, as we will train you on the tools we use.
• Key Attributes: A clear communicator who can translate technical details into simple terms for customers. You balance practical rules with commercial efficiency and stay organized under pressure.

Why Choose APD?

Where Your Hard Work Meets High Reward. We know it’s the ‘small stuff’ that makes a big difference. From free GP visits and fresh fruit to choosing your own perks – like birthday leave, wellbeing allowance or extra KiwiSaver – we’ve designed a workplace that actually looks after you. Join a proud NZ-owned leader where you get the stability of a market frontrunner with the heart of a team that celebrates milestones with monthly lunch shouts and regular team-building.

Join APD, and turn Doing Good into your daily job.

About us

At APD, our purpose is to provide products and service that revolutionises water management solutions for the New Zealand environment. Our products are used in the residential, manufacturing, industrial and municipal sectors. Our success is the result of continually innovating and creating quality products. Combined with the superior service that we give our customers, APD is second to none.

We are a New Zealand owned medium-sized local manufacturing company and growing quickly. Our continued growth comes from our focus and drive to increase our range of products and the markets we serve.

About the role

As the architect of our QHS strategy, you will take full ownership of elevating our safety culture and quality standards. This is a greenfield-style opportunity for a seasoned professional to bridge a capability gap and transition our business from foundational practices to ISO-certified excellence.

We have established Quality and H&S foundations, but we are ready for a step-change in sophistication. You will take our practices from ’emerging’ to ‘best-in-class’ and drive the final mile of our ISO 9001 implementation. You aren’t just following a manual; you are writing it!

This is a critical leadership role focused on fostering a culture of safety and quality across our factory, field, and office teams, while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and NZ H&S WorkSafe Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of our management systems, ensuring our processes and products meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• System Certification & Management: Lead and support the business through ISO certification with ongoing QHS continuous improvements and compliance.
• H&S Leadership: Lead the H&S Committee and manage the full Health & Safety remit across all departments.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the QHS team, including 1-2 Quality Assurance Inspectors.
• App Ownership: Leverage the TeamMate App to create data-driven insights, acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trainer, utilising its modules for document control, risk, and actions.
• Compliance & Audit: Manage internal and external audit schedules and report status updates to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Risk Management: Support the business in identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks and opportunities.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements and audit findings into tangible, actionable workstreams for our factory and field teams.

What will you bring:

• Proven track record of transforming QHS functions within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO to drive systematic improvement.
• Strategic communication skills with the ability to present risk and quality data to the Senior Leadership Team and Board, while remaining equally effective and relatable on the factory floor.
• Evidence of change management expertise and the ability to influence culture change, not just enforce rules.
• Recognised H&S qualification and QA/Internal Auditing Certification.
• High level of comfort with H&S/Quality software; experience with the TeamMate App is a significant plus.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A solutions-focused, resilient professional with a high standard of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

Why Choose APD?

Join a growing team where job security and competitive remuneration meet a supportive, close-knit environment. Here, we don’t just follow industry standards – we go beyond them!

• Choose between birthday leave, a well-being allowance, or additional KiwiSaver.
• Continuous learning opportunities in a role where you can make a significant, visible impact on the industry.
• Join the NZ market leader and sharpen your skills at the forefront of the industry, backed by world-class R&D investment and cutting-edge technology.
• The small stuff that counts – great coffee and fresh fruit every day, regular lunch shouts, free parking, flu vaccinations, and free GP visits after 3 months, a voucher on your birthday, and company team building activities.