Lonnicol,
WELCOME TO THE AWS WELDING FORUM!!
I'm not from NZ nor have I been there, I just want to ask a couple of questions to maybe clear up something:
I take it you are referring to the Welder/Fabrication trades as a sub category of a larger 'Engineering' trades group??
So, you are not actually looking for work as an engineer, but as a Welder/Fabricator?? And the Pay that you could expect from that trade in New Zealand?
Or, have you recently become an Engineer but have gotten there with your welding/fabricator skills and are looking for work that would include all aspects of your abilities?
I think I know what you are looking for but just thought I would prod you to clarify before some of the people from NZ get in here to help you out with the cold, hard facts.
Have a Great Day, Brent