As long as you were planning to stay in one country for more than six months I'd say it was possible. In fact that's my plan. I'm not sure about the states, but NZ has working holiday visas with other countries that means I'll be able to work up to 9 months in some places (Peru, Argentina and Canada in the Americas).
There's heaps of conditions on these visas though, I can't work at one company for more than three months and the 30 year age limit that Dave mentioned applies. For Argentina I have to submit a full medical exam with the visa application.
The situation for NZ is probably pretty good considering your trade. There's a lack of qualified tradesmen in NZ at the moment. The embassay websites are good places for more info.
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