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Blackwoods Protector

Your One Stop Shop

Our vision is to deliver a one-stop shop for all your workplace needs. So you can, with minimum of fuss, find exactly what you require to get the job done properly.

We know that quality and choice is crucial, that’s why our stores carry a range of trusted brands to suit a variety of budgets and uses – from light commercial through to heavy industrial.

Many of these brands are exclusive to Blackwoods Protector. And thanks to our buying power, when you do find what you are after, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with our competitive prices. 

Visit the Blackwoods Protector website: http://www.blackwoodsprotector.co.nz/


Current Career Opportunities

Branch Assistant

Location: Whangarei

We are seeking applicants who have experience with industrial and or safety products and who can relate confidently within this field. This is a varied and challenging role, which involves dealing with all customer service enquiries, serving customers in the showroom and over the phone, showroom displays and various warehouse duties.


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Business Development Manager - Welding & Abrasives

Location: Auckland

The person we seek will be a high achiever and have a history of successful sales growth and business development with major corporate accounts. Ideally you will have experience in the Welding & Abrasives product ranges but more importantly you will possess the skills to grow what is a cornerstone category of our business.


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Meet The Team


Name: Denise Ferguson
Position: Branch Manager - Petone
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I’m Denise Ferguson and I am the Branch Manager at the Blackwoods/Protector Safety store in Petone, Wellington.  I have been with Protector Safety for almost 8 years and have seen many changes in that time.  Protector Safety… Read More


Name: Fran Te Rangi
Position: buyer
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I started out in the warehouse training to become a Customer Service cadet and ended up working in our Support Office as the Buyer for hose and valves.  What I enjoy about my job is working with an awesome team and also that what I… Read More


Name: Stephen Holden
Position: Advertising and Promotions Manager
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I have been with the company since 1999 as Advertising Manager for Paykel Engineering Supplies.  I lead our advertising and promotional programmes and am responsible for all printed material including promotional pricing, images and… Read More


Name: Kristen Auckram
Position: Account Manager - Invercargill
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I never imagined I would be working in the safety industry but “here I am”.

I started out working for NZ Safety as the Branch Administrator and three years later secured myself an Account Manager role at Protector Safety.… Read More


Name: Adam Hall
Position: Category Manager
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I originally started with Paykels in Albany about 10 years ago doing Internal Sales. Internal Sales was a fun job where my daily routine was to have a mince & cheese pie from the neighbouring Chinese bakery. Nice pies however I must… Read More


Name: Pat Mayes
Position: Southern Regional Manager - Christchurch
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I have been involved in direct customer sales for the past 25 years and I enjoy the challenge of doing the job right and getting repeat business from happy customers.I joined Blackwoods Paykels Protector Safety almost eight years ago as… Read More

Company News

JMR Round 1 - 2012

Click the link below and be redirected to the JMR website to get a full wrap up of the weekends racing.

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New February one-stop specials out now!

February one-stop specials out now!

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Wesfarmers Group

Kiwi quality wins the day

Thanks to Blackwoods Protector Hose and Fitting department’s exceptional quality and service, 250 new stainless steel hoses at a plant in New Plymouth will proudly carry a ‘Made in New Zealand’ sticker.

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