A long-running building contractor in New Zealand is hiring site labourers for housing and small commercial projects in Christchurch and Dunedin. The role covers general site help, material moves, and clean-down at the end of each shift. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with the chance to pick up Saturday hours during busy weeks. Starting pay sits between NZD 24 and NZD 30 per hour, which matches the current market rate for site labourers in New Zealand.
The crew welcomes new starters as well as people with past site work. Each new joiner gets a clear safety induction and the right gear for outdoor work. Strong workers can move into builder’s helper or apprentice roles within twelve months.
Company Overview
The hiring builder runs a steady book of single-storey homes, townhouses, and small retail fit-outs. The business has three active crews and a small office team. Each site has a leading hand who plans the day. The work culture rewards safe work, tidy sites, and helpful teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Move bricks, timber, and tools to where the trades need them.
- Help builders, plumbers, and electricians during their tasks.
- Mix and place concrete with the wheelbarrow or pump.
- Dig small trenches and backfill by hand.
- Clean off-cuts, sweep floors, and bag rubbish.
- Set up scaffold base plates and move planks safely.
- Help with deliveries and unload trucks at the kerb.
- Follow site safety rules and use the right PPE.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Site Safe passport or willingness to gain it on day one.
- Good physical fitness and steady stamina.
- Clear English to follow team briefings and read signs.
- Legal right to work in New Zealand.
- Comfort working outdoors in changing weather.
- Steady attendance and a willing attitude.
- Past general labour or trades work is welcome but not required.
Benefits and Perks
- Hourly pay 15$ with weekly direct deposit.
- Paid overtime on Saturday and long-day jobs.
- KiwiSaver employer contributions on top of base pay.
- Free hard hat, gloves, and hi-vis vest.
- Annual boot allowance and wet weather gear.
- Paid leave and statutory holidays under NZ law.
- Paid site safety and first-aid training.
- Clear path to builder’s helper and apprentice roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV through the official job listing. State your safety passport status, preferred city, and earliest start date. The site lead replies to short-listed workers within five working days to set up a brief site walk-through.