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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.
From Concept to Reality
Welcome to Metalform
Our factory is full of robotics and precision machinery to turn our client’s ideas into reality – but, you’d expect that. What makes Metalform different is our “Concept to Reality” (C2R) process that requires a vast range of skills and people to consistently deliver the quality products we manufacture. Our people are crucial to the success of the company to date and we continue to grow quickly, needing new and experienced people to join our team.
Ryan Wardlaw
Started 27th of March 2019
Starting Position: Assembly Technician
Current Position: Assembly Manager
“I love the community feel of Metalform. It’s an open and approachable company with new challenges every day. The ZERO commute time is a bonus as well!”
Chelsey Fairley
Started 19th of July 2019
Starting Position: Break Press Operator
Current Position: Apprentice Welder
“Since I’ve been at Metalform I’ve been able to progress my career to where I am now. My job works well for my family and the culture here is one of everyone helping each other.”
Aaron Kirton
Started 14th of November 2015
After School Workshop Hand
Current Position: Tow and Fert Assembly Mechanic
“Coming to work is easy. It’s fun. It doesn’t feel like work. I’ve been lucky to work my way up into the Tow and Fert Assembly team, a place I’ve wanted to work for some time now.”
Brigitte Tolley
Started 02nd 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.”
Mike Charlton
Started 23rd of October 2018
Starting Position: Trades Assistant
Current Position: Stainless Steel Welder
“There is a real diversity of work with different trades in one company. For me I’ve been able to complete an apprenticeship and explore my own creativity which is great.”
Richard Scimshaw
Started 5th of April 2009
Starting Position: Trades Assistant
Current Position: Welding Leading Hand
“I really enjoy making stuff and at Metalform I get to see the finished products role off the production line. I also love training our up and coming welders. It is rewarding.”
Chelsey Fairley
Started 19th of July 2019
Starting Position: Break Press Operator
Current Position: Apprentice Welder
“Since I’ve been at Metalform I’ve been able to progress my career to where I am now. My job works well for my family and the culture here is one of everyone helping each other.”
Aaron Kirton
Started 14th of November 2015
After-School Workshop Hand
Current Position: Tow and Fert Assembly Mechanic
“Coming to work is easy. It’s fun. It doesn’t feel like work. I’ve been lucky to work my way up into the Tow and Fert Assembly team, a place I’ve wanted to work for some time now.”
Brigitte Tolley
Started 02nd 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.”
Mike Charlton
Started 23rd of October 2018
Starting Position: Trades Assistant
Current Position: Stainless Steel Welder
“There is a real diversity of work with different trades in one company. For me I’ve been able to complete an apprenticeship and explore my own creativity which is great.”
Richard Scimshaw
Started 5th of April 2009
Starting Position: Trades Assistant
Current Position: Welding Leading Hand
“I really enjoy making stuff and at Metalform I get to see the finished products role off the production line. I also love training our up and coming welders. It is rewarding.”
WE’LL SEE YOU IN DANNEVIRKE!
Our factory and head office is in Dannevirke. It is a place we love and has been an important part of our company’s growth over the last 60 years.
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.
Based in Dannevirke, we’ve made sure that Metalform is an important part of the community. But let’s be honest, most people don’t know what’s great about Dannevirke, so let us let you in on some of our ‘local secrets’.
Shhhhhhhh. Don’t speak too loudly!
FAMILY FOCUSED.
GET TIME BACK.
We are a family focused community here in Dannevirke with great schools, a heated pool complex, terrific golf course, all on the edges of the Ruahine Ranges and Manawatu River.
Here you will ‘get time back’ with barely a commute to speak of and a town centre that is accessible and parking is free!!
LIFESTYLE IS IMPORTANT.
ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS.
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.
LIVING AND WORKING IN DANNEVIRKE!
Located in the central lower North Island, Dannevirke is ideally placed to take advantage of the region’s activities, cities, vineyards, and hospitality.
There is an envious lifestyle to be had. See below for some of the things you and your family can enjoy.
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.
Above: Wellington
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.
Above: Craggy Range Vineyard.
Are you looking for a lower cost of living?
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.
Live the dream – work/life balance
In Dannevirke, you’ll be able to enjoy the slower pace of life that rural living can offer. We are a small community where making a difference isn’t just a buzz word, it’s a way of life.
Here you can enjoy working, giving up the constant hustle of big city living whilst being a part of building something great at Metalform and, getting to know your neighbors.
We are a friendly bunch, so come and have a look.
We might surprise you.