Wireline Operators and Engineers

This organisation is part of an international well servicing company specialising in well intervention, completions, fluid management and other well services work for their clientele. They have been established for over 30 years and continue to provide market leading solutions within their specialised areas.

With a project coming up, we are looking for experienced Wireline Operators, Wireline Engineers and Slickline Operators that would be available for contract work between early June to the end of September 2025.

With these roles we would require ideally at least 3 years of relevant wireline or slickline industry experience and a proven track record of working within the oil and gas sector.

Your work would be predominantly within the Taranaki region.

Applicants will need to have a proven track record in terms of reliability and confidence with the use of Microsoft programs is also required.

Applicants will also be required to undergo pre-employment medicals and drug and alcohol testing.
Other key requirements will include:

• Health & Safety awareness to comply with Safety and Environmental regulations & procedures, and promote safety awareness;
• The ability to work as an individual or part of a team;
• The ability to solve practical problems, and handle a variety of variables;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operations instructions and policies/procedures and communicate this information effectively. Ability to write reports and simple correspondence and effectively communicate/present information to groups of co-workers, customers, or members of the management team;
• You will hold a minimum of a Class 1 drivers licence (additional licences would be an advantage)
• Be medically fit and have the ability to pass an offshore medical examination.

To be considered you MUST currently have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand.

To apply for the above positions please apply with a copy of your updated CV or phone Bruce on 0212477311 for further information.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.