Tradesperson / Builder - Tauranaga

Johns Lyng Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit van provided

Tools provided

Overtime pay (after hours & weekends)

Modern office environment

iPhone and iPad provided

Job summary

Johns Lyng Group is seeking a practical, reliable Makesafe Technician to join our Tauranga team. You will attend makesafe sites across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, carrying out temporary building repairs to secure homes and businesses after damage.

It’s a hands-on, problem-solving role with paid overtime for after-hours and weekends. The position offers clear pathways into supervisory and project management roles, with strong internal support and modern equipment to back your growth and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification essential; LBP or licensed builder ideal but not essential.
• Experience on Insurance construction projects is a plus.
• Positive, honest and pro-active attitude.
• Current and valid motor vehicle licence.
• Own basic hand tools, power tools and batteries.

Responsibilities

• Attend makesafe service calls with short notice.
• Provide peace of mind to clients in stressful situations.
• Conduct permanent and temporary repairs to homes and businesses.
• Ensure workmanship meets high standards above industry expectations.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and clients.
• Liaise with staff, insurance companies and councils.
• Communicate details of repairs and issues to head office.
• Ensure all work conforms to legislative and contractual OHS requirements.
• Travel across the Bay of Plenty region.

Skills

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Education

Trade qualification in progress

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Battery powered tools

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Company:

Johns Lyng Group has been established since 1953 and has a reputation for excellence. The Group has recently expanded to New Zealand. We have high ambitions to create a stronger built environment for the future.

The Role:

We're looking for a practical, reliable builder to join our team as a Makesafe Technician. In this role, you'll attend makesafe sites across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region, carrying out temporary building repairs to secure homes and businesses after damage. It's a hands-on, problem-solving position where no two days look the same, and you'll be the reassuring face clients meet during stressful situations.

This is a standard Monday-Friday role, but you'll also have the opportunity to earn significant paid overtime for after-hours and weekend callouts - perfect for someone who wants stable hours with the option to boost their income. With strong internal support, modern equipment, and clear pathways into supervisory and project management roles, this position offers both immediate rewards and long-term career growth.

What's on Offer

• Assist local communities
• Up to date technology and a modern office environment
• 2026 Ford Transit Van + Some Tools, Fuel and Bunnings Card, iPhone and iPad provided
• Paid overtime work, 1.5x pay for after hours and Weekends.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend service calls with short notice
• Provide peace of mind to clients in stressful situations
• Conduct permanent & temporary repairs to homes & businesses
• Ensure standard of workmanship is above & beyond industry expectations
• Build relationships with subcontractors & clients
• Liaise with staff, insurance companies & councils
• Communicate details of repairs & any issues to head office
• Ensure all work conforms to legislative & contractual OHS requirements
• Travel across the Bay of Plenty region

Key Selection Criteria

• Working towards a Trade qualification is essential, LBP, licensed, qualified builder is ideal but not essential.
• Experience on Insurance construction projects ideal, however not essential
• Positive, honest & pro-active attitude
• Current & valid motor vehicle licence
• Requirement to supply own basic hand tools, power tools & battery

We are a company of integrity and diversity.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check where required.