A bricklayer laying bricks
Bricklayers primarily lay bricks and concrete blocks to construct and repair buildings, walls, arches, chimneys and paved areas. They may also work with tiles and other materials.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te whakatakoto ukuahi, tapatu me nga poro rakau tapawha hei whakapaipai whare, pakitara, areare me nga tumera.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements to becoming a bricklayer.
Pay
Pay for bricklayers varies depending on whether they are permanent employees or self-employed, but they usually earn between $30,000 and $50,000 a year.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities for bricklayers vary considerably between regions, but overall jobs have become harder to find.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
