Description
About the Company
Tradestaff Global is looking for skilled tradespeople to join our team at McMurdo Station in Antarctica for the Summer of 2025/26. This unique opportunity involves deployments from approximately October 2025 through March 2026. Our roles are designed for individuals who are ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in one of the most isolated yet stunning environments in the world.
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated team players for various construction roles. Working in Antarctica is unlike any other experience, and we need individuals who are prepared to contribute on the tools and support their colleagues. You will be involved in a large commercial construction project, and we require a wide range of construction and building expertise, including:
- Commercial Plumbers with a current Certifying Licence
- HVAC Technicians
- Duct Installers
- Commercial Electricians with a current NZ Practising Licence
- Pipe Welders with a current ASME 9 Ticket
- Pipe Fitters
- Qualified Commercial Carpenters/Builders (Trade Qualified)
What’s on Offer?
We provide several benefits to our team members, including:
- Flights from any major New Zealand airport
- Food, shared accommodation, and travel insurance
- Contract positions, paid fortnightly in NZD for 54 hours a week
- All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied
While the work is demanding, the compensation is generous, and you will have the chance to save money while gaining invaluable experience and forming lasting friendships. If working in such a remarkable location has been on your bucket list, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Requirements
Please note that due to travel restrictions, only New Zealand and U.S. citizens with New Zealand or U.S. passports who are currently and permanently residing and working in New Zealand are eligible to apply.
Additional requirements include:
- Willingness to receive vaccinations for Flu, Tdap, and MMR
- Acceptance of long-term deployment; these roles are not “fly in, fly out”
- Availability for long hours, six days a week
- Compliance with pre-employment medical and dental checks, as well as security clearance
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Possession of a Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence and a clean criminal record
- Patience throughout the lengthy application process
- Readiness to travel to Tauranga for medical and dental exams; we cover testing and flight costs for those traveling from outside the Bay of Plenty
What Now?
To express your interest, please apply online with an up-to-date CV that highlights your commercial construction skills and relevant experience. If your application is successful, we will reach out with further details regarding the interview and verification process.
We value IT literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to follow complex instructions as essential qualities for our candidates.
What Are You Waiting For?
Adventure awaits! Apply online now to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Please note that we only accept online applications, and you will receive an automatic acknowledgment upon successful submission.
We offer a variety of roles across the construction industry, including positions for Carpenters, Machine Operators, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, Duct Installers, Pipefitters/Welders, and more. Explore our current opportunities at www.tradestaffglobal.com.
To Apply
If this role is of interest, please Apply Now and submit your updated CV by following the link.
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.
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