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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. 

Roading Construction Worker | Kaimahi Hanga Rori

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Roading construction workers make surfaces such as roads, airport runways and driveways, and control traffic around road construction sites.

Building and Construction Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Hanga Whare

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Building and construction managers plan, control and co-ordinate civil engineering or building projects, and the resources and people involved.

COVID-19 and the labour market

Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected jobs in New Zealand, and where the opportunities are now.

Construction | Mahi Hanga

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• physical work and working with your hands
• working with tools, machinery and equipment to do building, repair or maintenance work
• following and developing plans
• problem solving
• making calculations, and preparing estimates and quotes for costs and materials.

• Find out how you can get ahead with a construction career

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.

Skills you need for building and construction apprenticeships

Find out what skills employers want you to have in the construction industry

Great pay for jobs in the construction industry

Pay and job opportunities are excellent in the construction industry.

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 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.