Elite Engineering Careers

Join the Crew

If you've got the skills, we've got the work.

Mike Mooney, Managing Director

Who We're After

We back people who back their work.

If you know how to turn up, do it right, and get stuck in — you'll fit in fine here.

You might be:

  • A welder or fabricator who's tired of sloppy jobs and wants to do it right
  • A fitter or tradie who wants real variety — not the same site every day
  • An apprentice who wants to learn fast, get respect, and get hands-on
Elite Engineering Team Member
Elite Engineering Team Culture

What It's Like Here

Elite isn't just the name — it's how we work. We've been doing this for years. Local crew, local jobs, and long-term clients who trust us to show up, build it once, and build it right.

You'll be part of a team that:

  • Takes pride in tidy work
  • Has each other's backs on site and off
  • Doesn't chase perfection — but doesn't half-arse anything either
  • Gets real respect from clients and contractors

What You'll Get

Variety.Big builds, shutdowns, plant installs, the lot
Gear that works.No messing around with broken tools
Room to grow.Learn stainless, structural, and mechanical as you go
Fair pay and solid hours.We look after the crew
Central North Island work.Mostly local, but we get around when needed
A team that backs you.No egos, no politics, just proper work
Elite Engineering Workshop and Equipment

Certified Excellence

We're certified to do the work others can't, and that's why major operators call us in.

ASME Pressure Welding Certification
Dairy-grade Fabrication and Welding
Structural Steel Certified
Welding Procedure and Welder Qualifications
Food Safety Compliance
Third-party Compliance Support

Built by the Mooneys. Grown on solid work.

We're not a new name in town. Elite has been part of Whanganui's industrial scene for years — and we're just getting started. The business is built on the tools, not the boardroom. Three brothers, all hands-on, all driven to do the job right.

Mike Mooney

Mike Mooney

The Front Man

Mike leads the charge. With decades of experience across structural, stainless, and site installs, he's known for straight talk, sharp standards, and jobs that don't need fixing twice. He's the one clients call when it matters.

Dion Mooney

Dion Mooney

The Fabricator

Dion runs the shop floor. From heavy structural to stainless food-grade gear, he's the one making sure what leaves the workshop is clean, square, and built to last. Quiet operator, tidy results.

Murray Mooney

Murray Mooney

The Fixer

Out in the field, boots on, tools ready. Murray handles installs, breakdowns, shutdowns, and keeps things moving when time's tight. Reliable as they come, and fast on the job.

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Ready to join the Elite crew? Get in touch today.

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