Civil Works Labourer

Tradestaff New Zealand; Taupo; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PPE provided

Support from local Tradestaff team

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking a skilled Civil Labourer to join busy Taupō projects. You will bring civil site experience and practical skills to a hands-on role in a supportive crew.

Immediate start with potential for ongoing work. Weekly pay, PPE provided, and support from the Tradestaff team. A valid NZ driver licence is preferred for reliable transport to sites.

Qualifications

• Prior civil construction site experience required.
• Ability to work around heavy machinery and earthworks.
• Must maintain safety standards on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist civil crews with earthworks and site preparation
• Support drainage, trenching and infrastructure work
• Move and prepare materials, tools and equipment
• Use hand and power tools for practical site tasks
• Work safely around excavators, trucks and other heavy machinery
• Complete site set-up and general labouring duties
• Help keep work areas organised and projects moving efficiently

Skills

Civil site experience

Hand and power tool use

Health and safety awareness

NZ Driver Licence

Physically fit

Team player

Tools

Power tools

Site equipment basics

Job description

Civil Labourer

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Civil Labourer to join busy projects across Taupō. Bring your civil site experience, practical skills and strong work ethic to a hands-on role where you’ll be an important part of the crew.

Location: Taupō

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $25–$28 per hour + weekly pay

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist civil crews with earthworks and site preparation
• Support drainage, trenching and infrastructure work
• Move and prepare materials, tools and equipment
• Use hand and power tools for practical site tasks
• Work safely around excavators, trucks and other heavy machinery
• Complete site set-up and general labouring duties
• Help keep work areas organised and projects moving efficiently

What We’re Looking For

• Previous civil construction experience
• Good understanding of how active civil sites operate
• Confidence using common hand and power tools
• Physically fit and capable of completing manual work
• Strong awareness of site health and safety
• Full NZ Driver Licence and reliable transport
• Reliable attitude and ability to work effectively within a crew

What’s In It For You?

• Potential for ongoing work
• Variety across civil and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to build on your existing civil construction experience
• Gain exposure to different areas of earthworks and site operations
• Work alongside experienced operators and civil crews
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Tradestaff Rotorua team throughout your assignment

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.