Jamie McNaughton and Wayne Gordon-Glassford installing a sheet of roofing iron
Roofers repair or install roofs using a variety of roofing materials such as roofing iron, tiles, and shingle.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te whakapai, ki te hanga tuanui ranei ma te whakamahi i nga momo rawa pera i nga rino ngarungaru, nga taera me nga puwaro.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a roofer, as you gain skills on the job.
Pay
Pay for roofers varies depending on the work involved, their level of experience, and their employer.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities for roofers have decreased since mid-2008, largely due to a slump in the number of new 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
