Manufacturing jeweller
Permanent full time | Nelson
About the role
Join the Nelson workshop that made The One Ring™ for The Lord of the Rings™ films. We’re looking for a qualified jeweller or experienced bench hand who takes pride in their work and delivers on time. You’ll work alongside experienced jewellers/setters, an apprentice and in-house CAD expertise, making everything from our signature ranges to one-off commissions for customers around the world.
What you’ll do
Make our signature designs by hand and from castings, including The One Ring™ and The Golden Kiwi
Create bespoke engagement rings, wedding rings and custom pieces, both traditional and contemporary
Size, repair and restore jewellery
Take on larger silversmithing work such as hand-forged bangles (training provided)
Work with the team to hit production targets without compromising quality
What we offer
Pay to match your skills and experience, plus bonuses
A monthly team productivity bonus when studio targets are met, plus an annual discretionary bonus
Informal flexitime on a 40-hour week, with early starters welcome
Mostly Monday to Friday: one Saturday in four, paid as a full day with a day off in lieu
Four weeks’ annual leave, with a fifth week after 10 years’ service
A well-equipped workshop in a stable business, here since 1968
Life in Nelson: sunshine, beaches and three national parks on your doorstep
What you’ll bring
A jewellery trade qualification, or a solid track record as a bench hand
Strong core bench skills: sizing, hand fabrication, soldering and finishing
Care with detail and a steady, productive pace
Clear communication and a team-first attitude
You must already live in New Zealand with the right to work here, as we can’t support visa applications
About us
Jens Hansen has made handcrafted jewellery in Nelson since 1968, known for contemporary lines and sculptural forms. We made The One Ring™ for Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings™ trilogy, and today we make custom rings for customers worldwide. We’re the region’s most experienced and best-equipped manufacturing workshop. We value honesty, integrity, respect and professionalism, and we reward people who share those values.
How to apply
Send your CV, a short cover letter and photos of three to five pieces you’ve made, with a line on what you did on each. The start date is flexible for the right person.