General Labourer

Tradestaff New Zealand; Hastings; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive rates

Ongoing work potential

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking General Labourers to join our teams across Hastings, Havelock North and Napier. Immediate starts available for physically fit, reliable workers.

You will assist tradespeople on construction sites and in factories, perform general site clean‑up, help with manual handling, and follow directions to support a safe, productive team. We offer weekly pay, a variety of site assignments across construction, civil and industrial environments, and the opportunity for

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to work hands-on.
• Reliable transport and a Restricted licence to get to sites.
• Willing to work across sites with a positive attitude.
• Health and safety conscious while on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople on construction sites and in factory environments.
• Carry out general site clean-up and waste disposal.
• Support teams with manual handling and labouring duties.
• Follow supervisor instructions and work with the team.
• Maintain safe work practices.

Job description

General Labourer

Are you looking for hands‑on work and variety in your day‑to‑day?

We’re on the lookout for physically fit, reliable General Labourers to join our team across a range of sites in the Hastings, Havelock North and Napier areas. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience while working alongside skilled tradespeople in busy, fast-paced environments.

Location: Hawkes Bay Region

Start date: Immediate start available

Pay rate: $26–$29 per hour (paid weekly)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting tradespeople and contractors with various tasks on construction sites and in factory environments
• Carrying out general site clean‑up, including debris removal and waste disposal
• Supporting teams with manual handling and labouring duties
• Following instructions from supervisors and working collaboratively with the team
• Maintaining safe work practices and following health and safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Keen to get stuck in and not afraid of hard work
• Reliable transport and a Restricted licence to get to different sites
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands‑on, active work
• Able to take direction, work hard and back the team around you
• Enjoy variety — no two days or sites are the same
• Positive attitude, good banter and a strong work ethic
• Health and safety conscious while working in busy environments

What’s In It For You

• Weekly pay and competitive rates for reliable workers who show up
• Variety of work across construction, civil and factory sites
• Work with solid crews and learn from experienced tradies on the job
• Opportunity to build skills, gain experience and stay active every day
• Potential for ongoing work for hardworking, dependable workers
• Busy days, good team culture and no sitting behind a desk all day

Why work with 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.