The Gough Group
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About Goughs Cat
The Gough Group is a privately owned well established New Zealand company with a strong family heritage employing more than 800 well trained and motivated people. We have been New Zealand’s exclusive Caterpillar Dealership since 1932 and can boast being the second oldest dealership on the planet outside the USA.
We support a diverse range of industries including earthmoving, building construction, mining, quarrying, forestry, transport and paving products. We have 14 branches across New Zealand as well as two mining branches in the South Island.
Caterpillar ‘Yellow’ runs in our blood and we are proud and passionate about the products we sell and support. Our by-line says it all “Our Commitment – Your Success”. So whether you are one of our team or a customer we are committed to your success.
So, come join us in New Zealand and enjoy the golden lifestyle only New Zealand can offer.
Roles available
- Heavy Diesel Technicians (Heavy Diesel Fitters or Mechanics)
- Lead Hands
- Service Supervisors
- Generator/Power Systems Technicians
Our culture
- Safety is our number one priority! We work hard to ensure the safety and well being of our employees.
- Built on the strong Gough family foundations we are an organisation which has an inclusive and supportive culture. Even though we are a large organisation, when you join the Gough Group you are not treated like a number! Birthdays and service milestones are recognised and celebrated as is success.
Opportunities to develop
- We have our own Institute of Training which means you will be well supported with technical training to develop your career.
- Personal Development programs will help you develop management & leadership skills
- Extend your experience through the various secondments available including Antarctica, mine sites, the Pacific Islands and project work.
- If you want to move into a leadership or management roles anywhere in the business we have real opportunities opening up to progress your career to a new level.
Benefits – getting you to New Zealand
- The Gough Group is an Accredited Employer with the NZ Immigration Service. This means that we can support applications for the Work to Residence Visa.
- All relocation costs associated with obtaining your work permit and relocating your family will be paid by us
Benefits – when you commence with us in New Zealand
- Interest free tool loans to help you build your tool kit
- Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment provided
- Company superannuation scheme
- Company subsidised medical insurance scheme
So if you want a challenging career in a stable and successful company coupled with the unmatchable outdoors lifestyle New Zealand can offer then talk to us about what Goughs and New Zealand can offer you and your family. You won’t regret it.