Fortitude Group

10/08/2026

TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER – CNC TOOLING

Location: Hamilton, Cambridge or Tauranga
Territory: Waikato and Bay of Plenty

I’m working with an established supplier of leading global cutting-tool and machining brands to appoint a Technical Sales Engineer for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region.
This is a genuine territory-ownership role for someone with strong CNC machining and tooling knowledge who can turn that technical expertise into trusted customer relationships and commercial growth.
As the primary commercial contact for the region, you’ll work closely with manufacturing and engineering customers to improve machining performance, reduce cost per part and deliver long-term value.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Own and grow an established Waikato and Bay of Plenty territory
• Identify and win new business across manufacturing and engineering
• Build strong relationships with machinists, engineers, production teams and procurement
• Recommend technical tooling solutions that improve performance and reduce cost
• Manage pricing, quotations and commercial negotiations
• Maintain a strong pipeline and convert opportunities into long-term customers
• Work alongside a dedicated operations team to ensure reliable service delivery

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll need at least five years of relevant CNC machining or tooling experience, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing environments.
We’re interested in hearing from:
• Experienced Technical Sales Engineers or Account Managers from CNC, cutting tools or manufacturing
• Cutting-tool specialists or Applications Engineers
• Experienced CNC Programmers, senior machinists or manufacturing professionals with the commercial confidence and ability to move into technical sales

You’ll also bring:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence working with engineers, production teams and procurement
• The ability to identify opportunities—not simply respond to requests
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The self-motivation to take ownership of a regional territory

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Established customer base with strong growth potential
• Dedicated operational support
• Access to leading global tooling brands,
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

The business operates a model that separates commercial growth from operational delivery. This allows you to focus on building relationships, winning business and delivering genuine value to customers, with an experienced operations team supporting service delivery.

Applicants must currently be living in New Zealand.

Ideally, you’ll be based in Tauranga, Hamilton or Cambridge—or be willing to relocate within the Waikato or Bay of Plenty region.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a territory and use your CNC knowledge in a commercially focused role, I’d like to hear from you.

Send CV to [email protected]

Send a message to learn more

10/08/2026

TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER – CNC TOOLING

Location: Hamilton, Cambridge or Tauranga
Territory: Waikato and Bay of Plenty

I’m working with an established supplier of leading global cutting-tool and machining brands to appoint a Technical Sales Engineer for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region.
This is a genuine territory-ownership role for someone with strong CNC machining and tooling knowledge who can turn that technical expertise into trusted customer relationships and commercial growth.
As the primary commercial contact for the region, you’ll work closely with manufacturing and engineering customers to improve machining performance, reduce cost per part and deliver long-term value.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Own and grow an established Waikato and Bay of Plenty territory
• Identify and win new business across manufacturing and engineering
• Build strong relationships with machinists, engineers, production teams and procurement
• Recommend technical tooling solutions that improve performance and reduce cost
• Manage pricing, quotations and commercial negotiations
• Maintain a strong pipeline and convert opportunities into long-term customers
• Work alongside a dedicated operations team to ensure reliable service delivery

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll need at least five years of relevant CNC machining or tooling experience, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing environments.
We’re interested in hearing from:
• Experienced Technical Sales Engineers or Account Managers from CNC, cutting tools or manufacturing
• Cutting-tool specialists or Applications Engineers
• Experienced CNC Programmers, senior machinists or manufacturing professionals with the commercial confidence and ability to move into technical sales

You’ll also bring:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence working with engineers, production teams and procurement
• The ability to identify opportunities—not simply respond to requests
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The self-motivation to take ownership of a regional territory

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Established customer base with strong growth potential
• Dedicated operational support
• Access to leading global tooling brands,
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

The business operates a model that separates commercial growth from operational delivery. This allows you to focus on building relationships, winning business and delivering genuine value to customers, with an experienced operations team supporting service delivery.

Applicants must currently be living in New Zealand.

Ideally, you’ll be based in Tauranga, Hamilton or Cambridge—or be willing to relocate within the Waikato or Bay of Plenty region.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a territory and use your CNC knowledge in a commercially focused role, I’d like to hear from you.

Get in touch to find out more and let have a confidential chat.

Send a message to learn more

05/08/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING ACROSS NEW ZEALAND! 🚨

Looking for your next opportunity? We're currently recruiting for several exciting roles—and building our talent network for future opportunities.

🔧 Heavy CNC Machinist
📍 Bay of Plenty Region
Join a well-established engineering business working on large-scale machining projects. If you're an experienced Heavy CNC Machinist who enjoys precision work and a varied workload, we'd love to hear from you.

⚙️ CNC Machinists – All Levels
📍 Christchurch
Whether you're an experienced CNC Machinist, Setter/Operator or Programmer, we're keen to hear from skilled people across all levels of experience.

🤝 Business Development Manager
📍 Christchurch
A high-energy sales role for someone who loves building relationships, opening new doors and winning new business. Competitive salary, company vehicle and commission on offer.

📋 Office Administrator – Expressions of Interest
📍 Palmerston North
We're looking to connect with experienced Office Administrators for upcoming opportunities in the Palmerston North region. If you're organised, proactive and enjoy keeping an office running efficiently, we'd love to hear from you and add you to our talent pool.

📋 Office Administrators – Expressions of Interest
📍Bay of Plenty & Hawke's Bay Regions
We're building our network of experienced Office Administrators for future opportunities across the Bay of Plenty & Hawke's Bay Regions. Register your interest today to be considered for upcoming roles.

👩‍💼 Executive Assistant – Expressions of Interest
📍 Northland Region
We're seeking experienced Executive Assistants who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy supporting senior leaders. Register your interest now to join our talent pool for upcoming opportunities.

✅ Please Note: These opportunities are open only to candidates who are currently in New Zealand and have full New Zealand working rights. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider offshore applicants or those requiring visa sponsorship for these roles.

💼 If one of these opportunities sounds like you—or someone you know—get in touch today!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.fortitude-group.co.nz

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03/08/2026

🚨 Christchurch Sales Professionals – New Opportunity Coming Soon 🚨

Do you get a buzz from opening doors, building relationships and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships?

I'm currently working on behalf of an established organisation delivering essential environmental solutions across New Zealand and we're about to launch an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional in Christchurch.

This isn't an account management role.

This is for someone who genuinely enjoys:

✅ Winning new business

✅ Building a pipeline from scratch

✅ Having meaningful conversations with customers

✅ Identifying opportunities where others see obstacles

✅ Delivering solutions that create real value

The successful person will enjoy plenty of autonomy, a strong earning potential, company vehicle, and the opportunity to represent a business making a positive impact through sustainability and environmental solutions.

💰 $90,000–$110,000 base salary

🚗 Company vehicle + commission

If you're an experienced BDM, Business Growth Manager, Sales Executive, Account Executive or commercial sales professional looking for your next challenge, I'd love to have a confidential chat.

📩 Feel free to send me a message or email [email protected]

Full advert coming next week.

29/07/2026

Reflecting on a few recent successful placements, I was reminded why partnership is so important in recruitment.

Recruitment works best when it's a partnership, not a transaction.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned over the years is that the best hiring outcomes happen when recruiters and clients work together as one team.

For me, recruitment isn't about throwing CVs at a vacancy and hoping something sticks. It's about becoming an extension of my client's business. Taking the time to understand their culture, team dynamics, challenges, growth plans, and what success really looks like beyond the job description.

When clients are open and transparent with information, and when we communicate regularly throughout the process, it makes the hard yards so much easier. We can tackle challenges together, adjust course when needed, and make informed decisions that ultimately lead to better hiring outcomes.

The strongest placements I've made haven't come from a perfect job advert or a huge applicant pool. They've come from genuine collaboration, honest conversations, and a shared commitment to finding the right person for the role.

Recruitment is rarely a straight line. Markets change, candidate availability shifts, and sometimes the ideal person isn't actively looking. That's why working from the same page and trusting the process is so important.

I genuinely see my role as an extension of my clients' businesses. When we're aligned, communicating openly, and working towards the same goal, recruitment becomes far more effective—and a lot less stressful for everyone involved.

Here's to strong partnerships, open communication, and finding great people together.

14/07/2026

CNC Machinists, CNC Programmers & CNC Setters/Operators | Napier
Are you an experienced CNC professional looking for your next opportunity?
We're partnering with a well-established precision engineering company based in Napier that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and capabilities. As they continue to grow, we're looking to connect with skilled CNC professionals across a range of experience levels.
Whether you're a CNC Operator, Setter, Machinist, Programmer, or someone who can comfortably wear multiple hats, we'd love to hear from you.
We're interested in people with experience in:
• CNC Programming (online or offline)
• CNC Milling and/or Turning
• CAD/CAM programming
• G & M Code programming
• Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mazatrol or similar controls
• Setting and operating CNC machines
• One-off, prototype or high-precision machining
• Production machining
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Quality inspection and precision measurement

Our dream candidate...

Our "purple-headed unicorn" would be an experienced offline G & M Code Programmer who enjoys creating and optimising programs away from the machine before proving them out on the shop floor. We know this is a rare skillset, but if this sounds like you, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.
Don't quite fit that description? Apply anyway.
We're always keen to hear from talented CNC professionals with strong machining, programming, setting, or operating experience. Even if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you, as we're regularly recruiting for skilled people across the precision engineering sector.
What we're looking for:
• Previous CNC machining experience
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a collaborative team
• New Zealand work rights or eligibility to work in New Zealand

What's on offer:
• Competitive hourly rate based on your experience
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected precision engineering business
• Modern workshop with quality equipment
• Varied and interesting work across multiple industries
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to further develop your skills and career

If you're actively looking, or simply open to hearing about the right opportunity, we'd love to have a confidential chat.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about where your CNC career could take you next.
Send cv to [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST ALREADY RESIDE IN NEW ZEALAND TO APPLY
We cannot consider those that are off-shore at this stage.

Send a message to learn more

09/07/2026

✨ **Mānawatia a Matariki** ✨

As we celebrate Matariki, it's a great opportunity to pause, reflect on the year that's been, appreciate the people who have supported us, and look ahead with optimism to what's to come.

Running a small business certainly has its challenges, but it's also incredibly rewarding. I'm grateful to everyone who has trusted Fortitude Group this year—our clients, candidates, and the many people who have taken the time to connect, share advice, and support local business.

I hope this long weekend gives everyone the chance to spend quality time with family and friends, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved break.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Matariki.

**Mānawatia a Matariki!** 🌟

03/07/2026

What makes a good recruiter?

People often ask me what makes a good recruiter.

It isn't how many people they know.

It isn't how many jobs they fill.

And it certainly isn't how quickly they can send through a shortlist.

A good recruiter takes the time to understand both sides of the equation.

The business.

The team.

The culture.

The candidate.

Their experience, motivations and career goals.

Because when you genuinely understand people, recruitment stops being transactional and starts becoming transformational.

That's the part of my job I love most.

Watching someone thrive in a role they never thought they'd get.

Seeing a business owner tell me, "I don't know how we managed before they joined."

Knowing that a placement has created value long after the recruitment process has finished.

That's why I do what I do.

Whether you're looking for your next team member or considering your own next career move, my approach remains the same—honest advice, open communication and a genuine commitment to finding the right fit, not just filling a vacancy.

If you're looking for a recruiter who'll take the time to understand your business—not just your job description—I'd love to have a conversation.

📧 Email: [email protected]

Let's set up a call and talk about your hiring needs, your business, or your career goals. Even if you're not ready to recruit today, I'm always happy to have a conversation and share market insights.

Building great teams through honest recruitment.

23/06/2026

CNC Machinist / Programmer
• Own projects from concept through to completion
• Flexible working hours + paid overtime after 8 hours
• Live and work in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions

This is more than just another CNC role.
Our client is a well-established Southland engineering business that has been operating successfully for over 50 years. They have built a reputation for delivering high-quality bespoke engineering solutions across a range of industries and continue to grow through repeat business and long-standing customer relationships.
Based in Invercargill, this opportunity offers the chance to become a key member of a close-knit team where your experience, ideas, and contribution genuinely matter. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your work, make decisions, and deliver results without someone constantly looking over your shoulder.
If you're looking for a role where every day is different, where you can see a project through from initial concept to finished product, and where lifestyle is just as important as career progression, then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
THE ROLE
As the CNC Machinist / Programmer, you will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Creating and modifying designs using Fusion 360 and/or AutoCAD
• Programming CNC mills and lathes for both one-off and production work
• Setting and operating CNC machinery
• Manufacturing bespoke components to exact specifications
• Managing your own projects from design through to final delivery
• Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are met
• Problem-solving manufacturing challenges and identifying process improvements
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and workmanship
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop
• Being a valued contributor within a highly skilled and experienced team
This is a hands-on role where no two projects are the same. You'll have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your work and see the direct impact of what you produce.

ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an experienced machinist who takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing a project through from concept to completion.
Ideally you will have:
• Trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner or equivalent engineering trade
• Strong CNC programming, setting, and operating experience
• Experience with both CNC mills and lathes
• Exposure to 3-axis and 4-axis machining centres
• Experience using Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or similar CAD/CAM software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Excellent communication skills and a team-focused attitude

Highly Desirable
• Heavy engineering or heavy industry experience
• Experience with large-scale components and bespoke manufacturing
• Experience managing projects from design through to final production

BENEFITS
• Invercargill location with access to some of New Zealand's best outdoor lifestyle opportunities
• Join a company with over 50 years of engineering excellence
• Paid overtime after 8 hours worked
• Flexible working arrangements
• Small team environment where your contribution is recognised
• Varied and interesting work - no repetitive production line machining
• Opportunity to own projects from start to finish
• Long-term career stability with a highly respected employer
• Work alongside skilled tradespeople who genuinely care about quality
• Permanent full time role ( 40 hrs a week + Monday to Friday hours )
• $40 per hour ( depending on experience)

This is the type of role where trust is earned and given. You'll be expected to take ownership, deliver results, and contribute to the success of the wider team.
In return, you'll enjoy the autonomy, variety, and satisfaction that comes from producing quality engineering solutions and seeing your work make a real difference.
This isn't just a job.
It's an opportunity to build a career, enjoy an incredible South Island lifestyle, and be part of a business where your skills and experience are genuinely valued.
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WORK VISA / VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION.
• Applications will only be considered from candidates legally entitled to work in New Zealand & you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand.
• Proof of work rights may be requested during the recruitment process.
• Candidates on AEWV, student visas, working holiday visas, or other temporary visas will not be considered.

Please send cv to [email protected]

Send a message to learn more

23/06/2026

CNC Machinist / Programmer – Invercargill

What if you could own the entire project—not just run the machine?

Most CNC roles involve making the same parts, running the same jobs, and being told exactly what to do. This isn't one of them.

I'm currently working with a well-established Southland engineering company that has been delivering bespoke engineering solutions for over 50 years.

They're looking for an experienced CNC Machinist who wants more than just setting and operating machines.

🔹 Own projects from concept through to completion

🔹 Program, set and operate CNC machinery

🔹 Work on one-off and bespoke engineering projects

🔹 Use your problem-solving skills, not just follow instructions

🔹 Be trusted to manage your own workload

🔹 Join a small team where your contribution genuinely matters

This role would suit a trade-qualified Fitter & Turner or experienced CNC Machinist who enjoys variety, autonomy, and seeing a project through from drawing to finished component. We're looking for someone who can think like an engineer, not just operate a machine.

Experience with CNC mills, lathes, Fusion 360, AutoCAD or similar CAD/CAM software would be highly regarded.

📍 Invercargill

💰 Excellent remuneration package for the right person

⏰ Flexible working hours + paid overtime

If you're feeling underutilised in your current role, or you're ready for a position where your experience and ideas are genuinely valued, I'd love to have a confidential chat.

📩 Send me a message and lets talk! Or send me you cv to [email protected]

Applications will only be considered from candidates legally entitled to work in New Zealand & you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand.

Send a message to learn more