Construction Jobs in New Zealand
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Tradestaff
Tradestaff is New Zealand's leading supplier of temporary and permanent workers to the trade sector. With 12 locations throughout the country Tradestaff has a broad range of work available now – from unskilled to highly specialised.
About the Construction Industry
The construction sector in New Zealand employs around 170,000 people across a range of jobs. Construction and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings is an incredibly important part of the economy and influences productivity in the majority of other sectors. The quality of this work also impacts the welfare of New Zealanders in general, from creating safe housing to safe built environments.
The latest reports on the construction industry in New Zealand show increasing growth across all sectors and sub-sectors. They also stress that the industry is an integral part of a highly complex ecosystem which includes regulators, planning authorities, materials manufacturers and suppliers, property developers and a range of professional service providers.
Demand for Skills in the Construction Sector
Construction is a labour intensive activity and many firms report difficulty in recruiting skilled and experienced labour.
The construction sector covers a wide range of jobs and skill-sets, from tradespeople and labourers through to project managers and engineers. The industry is experiencing an unprecedented increase in workload following earthquake damage in some major centres like Canterbury and Wellington. There is also a massive demand for housing mostly centred in Auckland but generally nation-wide.
The biggest concentration of construction workers and jobs is in Auckland, followed by Canterbury, then Wellington, then the Waikato.
Sub-Sectors of the Construction Sector
Building Construction
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Residential Building
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Non-residential Building
Heavy and Civil Engineering
Construction Services
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Land Development and Site Preparation
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Building Structure Services
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Building Installation Services
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Building Completion Services
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Other Construction Services
Popular Jobs in Construction
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Construction Director – Civil Engineering
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Regional Finance Director – PFI/PPP Contracts
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Project Manager – Construction Contractor
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Senior Management Accountant – Special Projects Construction
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Senior Architectural Designer – Civil Engineering
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Group Financial Analyst – National Construction Contractor
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Engineering Manager – Offshore Renewable Developer
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Project Accountant – Leading Construction Contractor
For Visa Applicants: Roles On the Skills Shortages List
If you are offered a job which appears on the list below, and you have the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa will be easier. This is because the government has identified that employers need to recruit people from overseas to help meet demand for your skills.
Because construction tends to be a boom-and-bust industry heavily influenced by business cycles and variables like the weather, the industry often experiences skill shortages and a difficulty in upskilling employees.
In boom times skill gaps tend to be met through immigration. Immigrants skilled in construction may therefore be well considered for visa approval.
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Building Inspector
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Building Surveyor
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Construction Project Manager
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Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
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Surveying Technician
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Project Builder
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Quantity Surveyor
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Surveyor
Industry Snapshots
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170,000 - People employed in the construction sector
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5th - Largest sector in NZ
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7.6% - of the workforce employed in construction jobs
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30% - Increase in employment numbers between 2002-2012
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44,000 - Number of people employed in building of residential and non-residential buildings
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$30 billion + - Construction sector’s average annual contribution to the economy
Featured Jobs
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Qualified Welder
City:
Waikato
Job Type:
Temporary
Date:
8 days ago
🔥 Welders Wanted – Rotorua Qualified | Experienced | Ready to Join a Top Team?
🛠️ About the Role: Tradestaff Rotorua is on the hunt for skilled and qualified Welders who know their craft and are ready to jump into exciting new projects across the Bay of Plenty region.
If you can lay down a clean bead, read drawings, and take pride in strong, precise work — this one’s for you. You’ll be working with reputable local engineering and fabrication companies on a mix of structural steel, heavy machinery, and custom fabrication projects.
Whether your specialty is MIG, TIG, or Arc — we want to hear …..
Roofers Needed
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
14/11/2025
You Must Have:
Proven experience in roofing
Strong building knowledge
Ability to read construction plans and drawings
Be confident on the tools
Reliable and punctual
Have your own reliable transport
Be able to pass a drug screen
Be able to pass a MOJ
Responsibilities:
Install various types of roofs
Follow safety protocols, procedures and maintain a clean working station
Working on both residential roofs
Collaborate with the team to complete projects on time
Communicate with clients
Roofing Factory Worker Wanted!
City:
Tauranga
Job Type:
Temporary
Date:
15 days ago
🏗️ Roofing Factory Worker – Tauranga Tradestaff Tauranga is on the lookout for a skilled Roofing Factory Worker to join our team!
You’ll be part of a busy, well-organised roofing manufacturing environment — operating and maintaining machinery used to produce high-quality roofing products.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
Operating folding machines and brake presses
Measuring, cutting, and preparing sheet metal for production
Assisting with roofing panel and flashing fabrication
Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
General factory and maintenance duties as required
💪 What’s on Of…..
Work Work Work!
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Casual / Temporary / Contract
Date:
14/11/2025
Work Work Work!
We are currently recruiting for several vacancies within the Queenstown-Lakes area and have roles that would suit almost anyone. If you are a student coming home for the holidays, looking for weekend work to top up your wages, or even having second thoughts about your current position and would like to try something new? Then please do not hesitate to contact OneStaff for a chat!
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