Just looking for some help about how to get into the industry? I am located in New Zealand and see a need for this business in my area. Whats the quickest way possible that I could reach the experience level needed to get out on my own?

Most would say get a job and some experience. You may like this job from a far but not up close and personal. You have to be a little messed up to enjoy this business! (I'm a little messed up) I LOVE IT! You will spend a chunk of money to get in evan with a trailer. If you do decide to buy with out experience do a lot of research. Buy a real good piece of equipment! Be sure you not buying something that should have gone to the scrapyard in 1987. Good luck!

If there is a place where concrete pumps don't exist. It would be great to be the first one in. That is how all the  money was made.

In addition to what seed has said already

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think long and hard , then hire you an experienced pump operator experienced the key word , be loyal to him and he will be to you , let him show you the business and every day operations and the ins and outs now its taken him years to gather his knowledge dont think your gonna learn it all in 6 months, not gonna happen thats why you need him as much as he needs you do this with the rite people and it can work and never forget who helped you get started and get ready to bust your ass for the rest of your life (or however long your business lasts), and know your return on your money will not be seen for a while if your cool with all this good luck,this comes from someone experienced in getting new companies off the ground, Good Luck 

pudg

Good advice

where abouts are you in newzealand , i worked there last year on a pump, and could put you in the right direction

Pudg hit the nail on the head... the only other way to do it and not go broke learning as you go is to work for some one else and have them teach the tricks of the trade, but if time is of the essesnce find a seasoned vet, and make sure you has some dispensible income and get clients to pay you as quickly as possible. You arent the bank and customers try and make you their bank if at all possible..

Time to fly welcome< Here's a few questions that may help..Are you a good mechanic? Do you know the concrete business? Are you in an area that needs a pumper and doesn't have one for at least 80 miles? Do you have nerves of steel? And what kind of money are you prepared to spend? If you buy right ,nows a good time. Make sure you check with us before you buy a pump, get some advice.

Owning your own truck and business?... Buy a Wrecker (a big A$$ tow truck) and follow around the concrete pumps that you will someday be greatful you never purchased. Or do it the American way, Get a brand new pump for zero down payment and no payments for one year, Pump like hell, save every $, when the repo-man shows up with a wrecker(a big A$$ tow truck) pocket all the flow and run like hell... Once you're back in Zeland, buy a wrecker....or a tow truck. Even in the worst of times there's always something stuck, broken or wrecked not to mention repossesions!!! 

Sorry, what I meant to say was "Buy a line-pump!"...   much less overhead --- Literally.