NZ-Wide Construction Specialist – Full-Time, Travel Ready

North Island - Northland Whangarei; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE and tools provided

Job summary

Extrastaff, aLabourHire Company, is hiring full-time Construction Specialists for projects across New Zealand. Roles involve interpreting drawings, building and finishing structures, and moving materials between sites. The position offers long-term permanence with travel across regions.

Applicants should have 2 years in construction or a Level 4 qualification, a NZ driver license, and be ready to work on diverse infrastructure and commercial builds with strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2-year experience in the construction industry or Level 4 relevant qualification.
• NZ Driver license or overseas equivalent is required.
• Able to work independently and adapt to new environments.
• Experience working on commercial, infrastructure, or civil construction projects preferred.
• Sound knowledge of H&S procedures.
• Understanding of and commitment to workplace health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Construct, install and repair framework and structures, formwork, framing, cladding and finishing work, including foundation, walls, floors, roofs and ceilings.
• Cut materials, assemble and install doors, windows, cladding, insulation, linings, and finishing elements.
• Construct concrete formwork, create metal and wood structures forms or chutes by using fasteners, rod bending machines or hand tools, and assist in pouring concrete if required.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and access equipment for assembling structures above ground level, in accordance with safety standards.
• Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood strip block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
• Repair and maintain existing fittings.
• Loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around sites.
• Work on rotating project sites across the country.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the employer to support project and business objectives.

Skills

Construction experience

NZ Driver's license

Independence

Commercial projects

H&S knowledge

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Extrastaff, aLabourHire Company, is hiring full-time Construction Specialists for projects across New Zealand. Roles involve interpreting drawings, building and finishing structures, and moving materials between sites. The position offers long-term permanence with travel across regions.

Applicants should have 2 years in construction or a Level 4 qualification, a NZ driver license, and be ready to work on diverse infrastructure and commercial builds with strict safety standards.