Kiwis have always been thinkers, doers and 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 It exists to shift perceptions — from outdated factory stereotypes to a future defined by innovation, advanced engineering, and global impact.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.
We spoke to newbies at the start of their 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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We've created a super-handy and informative 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.
Download nowA 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.
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.
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.
Manufacturing underpins New Zealand’s productivity, skills, and exports — yet remains misunderstood. Discover why modern manufacturing matters more than ever, and how Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa and The Future Makers are changing the narrative.
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From a small garage in Hawke’s Bay to an award-winning deep-tech studio, RossAi has held one belief steady: technology should serve the planet, not strain it.
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From the outside, Gisborne Engineering looks like any other regional workshop — steel racks, welders sparking, the steady hum of fabrication. But step inside, and you’ll see something else entirely: a 150-year-old legacy business reinventing itself for the future, powered by a new generation of leaders who prove you don’t have to leave your hometown to build a world-class career.
Read moreBe part of New Zealand's manufacturing future. Join AMA today and connect with the makers shaping tomorrow.
