Construction Worker - Canterbury Region

Opportunities Across New Zealand

OneStaff is currently seeking experienced and reliable Construction Workers to support a range of residential, commercial, and civil construction projects across New Zealand.

This role is suited to candidates who have gained hands-on experience across multiple construction environments and are looking for consistent work with opportunities to further develop their skills within the industry.

About the Role

As a Construction Worker, you will work alongside qualified tradespeople and site teams, assisting with a variety of construction activities including:

• General building and construction work


• Assisting builders, carpenters, and site teams


• Supporting a range of construction activities across residential, commercial, and civil projects


• Site preparation, clean-up, and material handling


• Operating hand and power tools


• Loading and unloading construction materials


• Following site plans and instructions


• Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment


• Assisting with groundwork, formwork preparation, and general site support


• Supporting construction teams with a variety of duties as directed by supervisors

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 12 months' hands-on experience within the construction industry


• Experience working across one or more construction environments, including:
  
  
  
  • Building and Carpentry
  
  
  • Residential Construction
  
  
  • Commercial Construction
  
  
  • Civil Construction
  
  
  • Finishing Trades
  
  
  • General Site Operations
  
  
  
  


• Good physical fitness and the ability to perform hands-on construction work


• A strong work ethic and positive attitude


• The ability to work well within a team environment


• A commitment to health and safety on-site


• A willingness to learn and take direction from experienced tradespeople


• Good communication and time management skills


• A Full Class 1 Driver Licence (preferred)


• Own basic hand tools suitable for construction work (preferred)

Flexibility & Travel Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects, successful candidates must be flexible and available to work across various locations throughout New Zealand. This may involve travel and periods working away from home.

Work may be required across multiple regions throughout New Zealand, including:

• Northland


• Auckland


• Waikato


• Bay of Plenty


• Gisborne


• Hawke's Bay


• Taranaki


• Manawatu-Whanganui


• Wellington


• Nelson-Tasman


• Marlborough


• Canterbury


• West Coast


• Otago


• Southland

Applicants should be:

• Available to work on projects throughout New Zealand as required


• Willing to travel and stay away from home for short-term or extended assignments


• Flexible with work locations, hours, and project requirements


• Able to mobilise to different sites at short notice when required

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants must be able to:

• Pass a pre-employment drug test


• Obtain a satisfactory Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check


• Provide recent work references


• Demonstrate the legal right to work in New Zealand

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rates ($25.00 to $30.00)


• Weekly pay


• PPE provided


• Opportunities to work on a variety of construction projects throughout New Zealand


• Exposure to multiple construction sectors and work environments


• Ongoing support from the OneStaff team


• Potential for long-term opportunities with reputable employers

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• New Zealand Citizens or Residents, OR


• Hold a valid New Zealand work visa

How to Apply

If you have construction experience, enjoy hands-on work, and are flexible to travel where the work is, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and details of your construction experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.