Trimax Mowing Systems: From a Tauranga Workshop to the World's Finest Turf
From a Bay of Plenty workshop to Windsor Castle and St Andrews, Trimax builds tractor-powered mowers exported worldwide, and the Kiwi careers behind them.
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New Zealand,We are the Future Makers
Kiwis have always been thinkers, doers and makers.
What is The Future Makers?
The Future Makers is here to champion the people, technology and opportunities shaping modern manufacturing in New Zealand. It exists to shift perceptions — from outdated factory stereotypes to a future defined by innovation, advanced engineering, and global impact. At its heart, The Future Makers is about inspiring the next generation, backing industry growth, and building the skilled workforce New Zealand needs to thrive. People just have to know about it.
Meet the Future Makers
We spoke to newbies at the start of their manufacturing career pathway, and to experienced manufacturing legends doing incredible work. Explore their careers, step by step, and the amazing things they're doing and making.
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Power up your career. Explore our Digital Career Guide.
We've created a super-engaging and interactive guide so you can start discovering the world of opportunities in Manufacturing. There are an incredible variety of roles, how you can train, learn and connect with great companies and start your fantastic career.
Start your Journey Here!NZ's Future:Manufactured Here
A group of kiwi manufacturers, and the Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing, Hon Chris Penk make the case for manufacturing. High-value exports. Strong local jobs. Big flow-on benefits. The conclusion: manufacturing matters for NZ's future.
Power Up Your Career& Join the Future Makers
New Zealand's Manufacturers need you! There are thousands of opportunities in a huge variety of roles, working for inspiring Kiwi companies doing world-beating work. Where will manufacturing take you? See how these legends did it. Dive into their journeys and discover how they turned ambition into impact.
Make it Smarter. Make it Faster. Make it Better
Check out how kiwi manufacturers are using innovation, data, technology, smart thinking and human insight to supercharge their businesses. These are the new power tools.
Oasis Engineering: From Soft Drinks to High-Pressure Hydrogen
Oasis Engineering designs and manufactures high-pressure valves, couplings and refuelling components in Tauranga for CNG, RNG and hydrogen markets worldwide.
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NZAero: Building Aircraft, Building Futures
As New Zealand’s only certified aircraft manufacturer, NZAero is shaping the future of aerospace through world‑class engineering, hands‑on aircraft apprenticeships, and advanced manufacturing in Hamilton. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and regional talent development, NZAero is building aircraft that serve global missions—while building futures for the next generation of aerospace professionals.
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Join The Future Makers
Be part of New Zealand's manufacturing future. Join AMA today and connect with the makers shaping tomorrow.