Skilled Labourer

Tradestaff New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided where required

Ongoing opportunities

Support from Tradestaff Christchurch

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking an experienced Skilled Labourer to support various construction projects across Christchurch. If you’re confident on site, adept with hand and power tools, and can help keep trades moving, we’d like to hear from you.

Join a trusted recruitment partner with a track record of connecting skilled tradies to great opportunities. This role offers immediate start, ongoing work, and PPE provided where required.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on construction experience is essential.
• Confident using common hand and power tools.
• Good practical understanding of construction sites and building processes.
• Physically fit and comfortable with demanding site work.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions effectively.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Site Safe would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradespeople with day-to-day construction work.
• Use hand and power tools confidently across a range of site tasks.
• Complete site preparation, demolition, and general building work.
• Move, organise, and prepare construction materials.
• Assist with basic carpentry, fixing, and practical building tasks.
• Help with site set-up and preparation as projects progress.
• Maintain safe, tidy, and productive work areas.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Physically fit

Reliable

Follow instructions

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Skilled Labourer

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Skilled Labourer to work across a range of construction projects throughout Christchurch. If you’re confident on site, capable with tools, and know how to support trades while keeping the job moving, we want to hear from you.

Location: Various locations across Christchurch

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $26–$28 per hour + weekly pay

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist qualified tradespeople with day-to-day construction work
• Use hand and power tools confidently across a range of site tasks
• Complete site preparation, demolition, and general building work
• Move, organise, and prepare construction materials
• Assist with basic carpentry, fixing, and practical building tasks
• Help with site set-up and preparation as projects progress
• Maintain safe, tidy, and productive work areas

What We’re Looking For

• Previous hands-on construction experience is essential
• Confident using common hand and power tools
• Good practical understanding of construction sites and building processes
• Physically fit and comfortable with demanding site work
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions effectively
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements
• Site Safe would be advantageous

What’s In It For You?

• Potential for ongoing and longer-term opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of construction projects
• Opportunity to broaden your practical building skills
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople
• Gain further experience across different areas of construction
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Christchurch Tradestaff 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.