Civil Works Labourer

Tradestaff New Zealand; Hastings; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Opportunities with local contractor

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking an experienced Civil Labourer to join a well-established civil and drainage contractor in Hastings. The role involves assisting tradespeople on site, supporting drainage works, and maintaining safe, tidy work areas in an outdoor civil environment.

Starting in October with a pay rate of $25–$30 per hour, paid weekly. Candidates should be physically fit, safety-focused, and able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Experience on civil sites is preferred.
• Must be physically fit and have a hands-on attitude.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness is required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in active civil environments.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Willing to work as part of a busy site team.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assisting experienced tradespeople and civil crews on site.
• Supporting general civil and drainage works.
• Handling materials, equipment and tools safely.
• Assisting with site preparation and general labouring duties.
• Keeping work areas tidy, organised and safe.
• Completing physically demanding tasks throughout the day.
• Following site instructions and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Physically fit

Health & Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Drug test clearance

Job description

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Civil Labourer to join a well-established civil and drainage contractor in Hastings.

If you’re physically fit, safety-focused and already have experience working on civil sites, we want to hear from you.

Location: Hastings, Hawke’s Bay

Start date: October

Pay rate: $25–$30 per hour depending on experience, paid weekly

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting experienced tradespeople and civil crews on site
• Supporting general civil and drainage works
• Handling materials, equipment and tools safely
• Assisting with site preparation and general labouring duties
• Keeping work areas tidy, organised and safe
• Completing physically demanding tasks throughout the day
• Following site instructions and Health & Safety procedures

What we’re looking for

• Previous civil construction experience
• Physically fit and strong with a hands-on attitude
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Comfortable working outdoors in active civil environments
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions
• Willing to work as part of a busy site team
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

What’s in it for you

• Market-rate pay based on your civil experience
• Weekly pay throughout your Tradestaff assignment
• Varied hands-on civil and drainage project work
• Opportunity to work with an established local contractor

Why Tradestaff?

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.