Construction Cadet

Aoraki Construction Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross health insurance plan

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Progressive Parental Leave Policy

Frequent team events

Industry body membership support

Wāhine o Aoraki networking space

Job summary

Aoraki Construction Ltd is seeking a Construction Cadet in Wellington to assist with diverse commercial projects. The role is designed for individuals eager to build a long-term career in construction while gaining hands-on experience. Responsibilities include assisting project managers, coordinating documentation, supporting project tracking, and monitoring health & safety. Ideal candidates will have integrity, motivation, and preferably some background in construction. The company offers a supportive culture and benefits like health insurance and team events.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry or relevant tertiary study.
• Knowledge of construction processes.
• Understanding of the Wellington local construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Site Managers with project delivery.
• Coordinate project documentation, drawings, and site information.
• Support programme tracking and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with procurement, variations, and project administration.
• Monitor health & safety and quality processes on site.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

High levels of integrity and honesty

Self-driven and motivated

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Enthusiasm and positive attitude

Education

Relevant tertiary study or experience in construction

Job description

We’re looking for a Construction Cadet to join the Aoraki team delivering a strong pipeline of diverse commercial projects in the Wellington Region. We run a structured construction cadet training framework that gives you the opportunity to learn and absorb the ins and outs of commercial construction across multiple facets from site management to project management, development planning, estimating and quantity surveying. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in the construction industry while gaining hands‑on experience. We’re looking for someone who will get stuck in and run with the opportunities that this role offers.

You will be involved in:

• Assisting Project Managers and Site Managers with day‑to‑day project delivery.
• Coordinating project documentation, drawings, and site information.
• Supporting programme tracking and subcontractor coordination.
• Assisting with procurement, variations, and project administration.
• Monitoring health & safety and quality processes on site.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Your attitude will include:

• High levels of integrity and honesty.
• Be self‑driven, motivated and willing to learn.
• Be open and respectful of others, and able to communicate with everyone and anyone.
• Highly organised.
• Able to bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude while performing your role.

You will have ideally have:

• Experience in the construction industry or relevant tertiary study.
• Knowledge of construction processes.
• And ideally an understanding of the Wellington local construction environment.

Working with us

Recognising this, we offer a great team culture and supportive work environment, as well as a number of employee benefits:

• Southern Cross health insurance plan
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to counselling, legal advice, and budgeting support
• A progressive Parental Leave Policy that extends beyond statutory requirements and includes both primary and secondary caregivers
• Frequent team events so you can do fun stuff with your workmates outside of work
• Industry body/institute memberships including Building Institute Aotearoa (BIA), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)
• Wāhine o Aoraki, a space for women in construction to connect regularly in an informal setting and chat about the challenges and experiences on site.