Garment and Production Technician

Global Velocity Group Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Velocity Group Ltd in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a hands-on apparel specialist to cover the full product development lifecycle. Reporting to the Production Manager and collaborating with NZ and offshore teams, this role suits someone eager to grow their technical career within a professional team.

You will work on style specs, materials sourcing, and overseeing production from sample to launch, leveraging your knowledge of fabrics and garment manufacture.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of fabrics, materials and accessories required.
• Solid understanding of garment construction and production processes.
• 2+ years in the apparel industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating initial style specifications to a high standard that meet Design Department requirements
• Developing and checking specs throughout production
• Sourcing fabrics, trims, and new materials
• Monitoring sample and bulk production processes
• Finalising new ranges ready for launch

Skills

Broad knowledge of fabrics, materials,

Sound technical understanding of Gar��

Strong time management and organisati

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Global Velocity Group Ltd - Hamilton, North Island

This is a broad, hands-on role covering the full product development lifecycle. Reporting to the GVG Production Manager and working closely with NZ and offshore teams, this role suits someone keen to grow their technical career alongside a professional team of talented people.

Key responsibilities

• Creating initial style specifications to a high standard that meet Design Department requirements
• Developing and checking specs throughout production
• Sourcing fabrics, trims, and new materials
• Monitoring sample and bulk production processes
• Finalising new ranges ready for launch

About you

• Broad knowledge of fabrics, materials, and accessories
• Sound technical understanding of garment construction and manufacture
• A strategic thinker and planner with strong commercial production acumen and a genuine enjoyment of problem-solving
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• A proactive, self-starting approach
• Honest and reliable
• An effective communicator with both suppliers and internal team members
• A full driving licence
• Current right to work in New Zealand
• 2+ years in the apparel industry preferred

About us

Global Velocity Group Ltd (GVG) is a leading New Zealand apparel company with over 15 years' experience designing, manufacturing, and supplying clothing to major corporates, schools, and retailers. We specialise in high-quality, innovative technical apparel and are proudly 100% Kiwi owned and operated. Our brands include VMG, Huntech, Kaimai, Velocity, and Divetech.