Build Something Great!
Every day we are building amazing products. But that is just one part of the story.
At Metalform we are building something great. We are a company and team of people collaborating to bring future products to life.
For 60 years Metalform has been family owned and today we still retain a culture that invites collaboration, transparency and challenges the status quo.
Now, with over 100 people working on a diverse range of innovative products we occupy a sweet spot in the New Zealand manufacturing landscape. We offer a complete concept to reality production line providing our staff with opportunities to learn new skills, develop their careers and to be a part of building something great.
Working with the team at Metalform means you can “leave your wallet in your unlocked toolbox.” We are proud of the culture we have built here with friendly, helpful people working together.
We are a New Zealand company taking New Zealand Made products to the world.
We’d love for you to join us. Click here to see our current job vacancies.
Brigitte Tolley
Started: 2nd of June 2015
Starting Position: Customer Services
Current Position: Sales Manager – North America
“I’ve been able to progress my career in my home town and I’ve loved seeing the growth in the company. In my role, I really enjoy collaborating and seeing others succeed.”
Chelsey Fairley
Started: 19th of July 2019
Starting Position: Break Press Operator
Current Position: Apprentice Welder
Aaron Kirton
Started: 14th of November 2015
Starting Position: After-School Workshop Hand
Current Position: Tow and Fert Assembly Mechanic
Richard Scimshaw
Started: 5th of April 2009
Starting Position: Trades Assistant
Current Position: Welding Leading Hand
Mike Charlton
Started:23rd of October 2018
Starting Position:Trades Assistant
Current Position: Stainless Steel Welder
We will let you in on some of our ‘local secrets’
We don’t want to shout too loudly, but those who live and work here love it. Here’s why.
Get your time back, to focus on family, sport, hobbies.
Enjoy the little things. It's all about lifestyle here.
The Dannevirke lifestyle gives residents the time to enjoy those things that can often get missed in the busy commute of bigger cities: – hobbies & interests, time with family etc.
And, down here, buying a house is still very much a possibility.
Into hunting or hiking?
Head out into the Ruahine Ranges or just down the road enter the Tararua Forest
Looking for good schools?
We are super proud of our schools. There are 7 Primary schools in Dannevirke and surrounding areas including a Te Kura. Our High School has been serving the community for 114 years or you will find regular bus services to boarding schools in Hawkes Bay and Manawatu. Amongst the Metalform team, you will find many ‘local school leavers’.
Do you enjoy weekends away!
And if you enjoy weekends away you will not find a better place to travel from. With the Hawkes Bay and Martinborough districts on our doorstep, and Wellington just there as well, the options are diverse and exciting.
Love cycling?
It’s pretty flat around here and there are plenty of cycle trails to enjoy in the surrounding areas.
Got kids coming up to uni age?
Just over the hill is Massey University and UCOL in Palmerston North or head 2 and half hours down to Wellington where you will find Victoria University as well as Massey and Otago University Wellington campuses.
Enjoy a tipple or two?
We’re smack bang in the middle of two of New Zealand’s finest wine making regions, Martinborough and the Hawkes Bay with plenty of winery’s, and wine trails, to explore, not to mention the odd craft beer brewery.
Are you looking for a lower cost of living?
Enjoy the lower cost of living that allows you to get ahead, buy a house, and still enjoy the odd weekend away.
In Dannevirke, there are still homes selling for under $400,000. Or for something more akin to a first home $600,000 will get you a lovely home to start. Check out OneRoof here
Perhaps building a house is a dream you have long held on to but the cost of land is too prohibitive in the big cities. In Dannevirke you can find sections under $200,000 to start that building project. Or perhaps you are wanting a bit of land around you then a lifestyle property is most definitely a possibility.
And, to top it all off your commute to work will be stress-free and short.
P.S. We surveyed our staff and reckon the average commute time is 6 minutes and 43 seconds*
*Not scientifically calculated ie. We really took a guess.
