A bit late to the party but I'm here now.
To migrate to New Zealand as a plumber you really must have formal trade qualifications. This is if you want to come into NZ on the skilled migrant route.
The New Zealand Immigration Service will check with the Plumbing and Drainlaying Board of New Zealand that the plumbing qualifications are good enough. Please google PGDB and look at the plumbing board website. You can contact Kern Uren from the PGDB to discuss the requirements further.
The above does not stop you coming into New Zealand under a temporary work permit, should you find a job offer in the plumbing trade. You would be allowed to work in the plumbing trade under a PGDB limited licence. This is the licence issued to plumbers hands and apprentices.
You could think to further your plumbing training in New Zealand. Be aware that the fees would be HUGE as you would be deemed an international student.
The PGDB of NZ can give you details of the plumbing training providers here.
Should you choose this, then you should look to gain the National Certificate in plumbing. From this, and with New Zealand work experience you could then , in theory, go on to apply for Residency here.
hope this helps
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