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Queenstown-Lakes · Otago

Construction labourer

FeaturedFull timePosted 03/11/2026 · Closes 03/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$28.50/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Growing construction company has room for two keen labourers on its Queenstown Hill projects. Sites are around Queenstown, so there's no long travel and you're home by mid-afternoon. Hours are 6.30am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday. A full 48-hour week. This role pays $28.50 an hour. Some site experience is an advantage, but attitude and turning up on time count for more. Site safe passport is essential. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. Stable hours you can plan your week around. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • Carry and stack materials for the trades
  • Operate basic power tools under supervision
  • Follow instructions from the foreman and the site safety plan
  • Assist with concrete pours and formwork
  • Keep the site clean, tidy and safe
  • Dig, backfill and compact by hand and machine

Required skills and experience

  • At least 3 months relevant experience
  • • Heavy lifting
  • • Hazard identification
  • • Power tools
  • • Hand tools
  • • Health and safety awareness

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Site Safe passport

PPE, equipment and induction

Boots required (supplied if needed). Daily toolbox meeting and site induction on day one.

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