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Building Contractor | Kaihanga Whare

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Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

Building Insulator | Kaitauārai Whare

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Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.

Fencer | Kaihanga Taiapa

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Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.

Building a portfolio career

How you can combine your interests and personal skills into a portfolio career.

Electrician | Kaimahi Hiko

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Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Building and Construction Labourer | Kaimahi Whaihanga

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Building and construction labourers do a wide range of physical work on building sites, roads and other large civil construction projects. 

Roofer | Kaihanga Tuanui

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Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.

Quantity Surveyor | Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare

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Quantity surveyors manage finances for construction projects. They calculate budgets based on clients' requirements, and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient for each stage of construction.

Building Surveyor | Kairūri Whare

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Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.

Building a new career

Find out how Justin Pescini changed careers with a carpentry apprenticeship.