Welding Supervisor

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

EAP

Training & development

Stable role

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty is assisting a client in Manawatū-Whanganui to recruit a Welding Compliance & Operations Coordinator. The role combines welding supervision with compliance and operational coordination for workshop and project delivery.

You will lead welding supervision, manage QA documentation and welder qualifications, and drive AS/NZS 5131 CC3 quality systems with audit-led improvements. A strong heavy fabrication background and ability to read drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• HERA Welding Supervisor qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Proven RWC experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 5131 and ISO 3834.
• Background in heavy fabrication and structural steel.
• Ability to read drawings and manage QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as responsible welding coordinator.
• Oversee welding compliance to WPS, AS/NZS 5131 (CC3) and ISO 3834.
• Manage QA documentation, traceability and welder qualifications.
• Coordinate testing, certifications and inspections.
• Support workshop operations, logistics and production flow.
• Contribute to quality improvement and H&S standards.

Skills

Welding supervision

RWC experience

AS/NZS 5131 knowledge

ISO 3834 knowledge

Reading drawings

QA coordination

Education

HERA Welding Supervisor qualification

Job description

Listing Description – Welding Compliance & Operations Coordinator

Location: Manawatū-Whanganui

Job type: Full time

Duration: Contract

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Welding Compliance & Operations Coordinator to join our client in Manawatū-Whanganui. This is a key role combining welding supervision, compliance, and operational coordination, supporting both workshop and project delivery.

You’ll take the lead on welding supervision while helping keep day-to-day operations running smoothly across logistics, production, procurement and QA.

A key focus will be maintaining AS/NZS 5131 CC3 quality systems. With strong foundations already in place, we’re looking for an experienced RWC who can take ownership and drive standards through audit and beyond.

Description

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team environment with a strong safety and quality culture

What you’ll do:

• Act as responsible welding coordinator
• Oversee welding compliance to WPS, AS/NZS 5131 (CC3) and ISO 3834
• Manage QA documentation, traceability and welder qualifications
• Coordinate testing, certifications and inspections
• Support workshop operations, logistics and production flow
• Contribute to quality improvement and H&S standards

What you need:

• HERA Welding Supervisor qualification, or equivalent, is essential
• Proven RWC experience
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 5131 & ISO 3834
• Background in heavy fabrication / structural steel
• Ability to read drawings and manage QA processes
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong coordination skills

The perks:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical insurance after 6 months
• EAP support
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable role with a respected engineering business
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment

Applicants must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents.

If you’re a skilled welding professional looking to step into a role where you can drive quality, compliance, and operations, we’d love to hear from you.

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