Scaffolder

Tradestaff; Wellington; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Weekly pay

Quality projects

Put your tickets to work

Potential ongoing opportunities

Job summary

Tradestaff Wellington is seeking an experienced Ticketed Scaffolder to work on quality projects across the Wellington region. Immediate start, competitive pay, and a focus on safety and workmanship.

Locally based in Wellington Central, you will erect, modify and dismantle scaffolding with tube and coupler or modular systems, read scaffold plans, and coordinate with site supervisors to keep projects moving. Weekly pay and PPE provided are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Scaffolding Certificate of Competence – Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced, appropriate to the work.
• Current Working at Heights (WAH) certification – essential
• Proven experience erecting and dismantling scaffolding on construction sites
• Sound knowledge of NZ scaffolding regulations and safe work practices
• Physically fit, reliable and comfortable working at heights
• Ability to work independently within your qualifications and as part of a crew
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and a safety-first attitude

Responsibilities

• Erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding systems on construction sites
• Working with tube and coupler, modular and other scaffolding systems
• Reading and following scaffold plans and site requirements
• Inspecting scaffolding within the scope of your qualifications and ensuring safe working conditions
• Working safely at heights and following all relevant safety procedures
• Coordinating with site supervisors and other trades to keep projects moving
• Maintaining scaffolding equipment and ensuring work meets NZ safety standards

Education

NZ Scaffolding Certificate of Competence (Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced)

Working at Heights (WAH) certification

Job description

Ticketed Scaffolder

Got your scaffolding ticket and know your way around a scaffold?

Tradestaff Wellington is looking for an experienced Ticketed Scaffolder who's ready to get stuck into quality projects across the Wellington region. If you take pride in your workmanship, know your safety requirements and want competitive pay for your skills, we want to hear from you!

Location: Wellington Central, Wellington

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $32–$40 per hour, paid weekly, depending on qualifications and experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding systems on construction sites
• Working with tube and coupler, modular and other scaffolding systems
• Reading and following scaffold plans and site requirements
• Inspecting scaffolding within the scope of your qualifications and ensuring safe working conditions
• Working safely at heights and following all relevant safety procedures
• Coordinating with site supervisors and other trades to keep projects moving
• Maintaining scaffolding equipment and ensuring work meets NZ safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Current NZ Scaffolding Certificate of Competence – Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced, appropriate to the work
• Current Working at Heights (WAH) certification – essential
• Proven experience erecting and dismantling scaffolding on construction sites
• Sound knowledge of NZ scaffolding regulations and safe work practices
• Physically fit, reliable and comfortable working at heights
• Ability to work independently within your qualifications and as part of a crew
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and a safety-first attitude

What’s In It For You?

• $32–$40 per hour – competitive rates that recognise your tickets and experience
• Weekly pay – get paid for your hard work every week
• PPE provided – arrive ready to get the job done safely
• Quality projects – work across a range of Wellington construction sites
• Put your tickets to work – make the most of your scaffolding qualifications
• Potential ongoing opportunities – further assignments with established local contractors

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.