Mark Holtom applies a finishing coat of plaster to a wall
Interior plasterers plaster joints in walls or ceilings and coat them to make a paintable finish. They may also secure plasterboard to the inside framing of a building, which is called fixing.
He whakamārama
Ko tā te kaiwhakapiri uhi raima (o roto) mahi ko te uhi i ngā pakitara me ngā tuanui ki te raima kia pai ai kia peitahia. Ka whakatīna pea hoki rātou i ngā hīti raima uhi o roto o te whare, arā, ko te ‘whakamau’ te kupu mō tēnei mahi.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become an interior plasterer as you learn on the job.
Pay
Pay for interior plasterers varies depending on their employer and level of experience.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities for interior plasterers have decreased since mid-2008, largely due to a slump in the number of houses and apartments being built in New Zealand.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
