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About the Construction Industry

The construction sector in New Zealand employs around 170,000 people across a range of jobs. Construction and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings is an incredibly important part of the economy and influences productivity in the majority of other sectors. The quality of this work also impacts the welfare of New Zealanders in general, from creating safe housing to safe built environments.

The latest reports on the construction industry in New Zealand show increasing growth across all sectors and sub-sectors. They also stress that the industry is an integral part of a highly complex ecosystem which includes regulators, planning authorities, materials manufacturers and suppliers, property developers and a range of professional service providers.

Demand for Skills in the Construction Sector

Construction is a labour intensive activity and many firms report difficulty in recruiting skilled and experienced labour.

The construction sector covers a wide range of jobs and skill-sets, from tradespeople and labourers through to project managers and engineers. The industry is experiencing an unprecedented increase in workload following earthquake damage in some major centres like Canterbury and Wellington. There is also a massive demand for housing mostly centred in Auckland but generally nation-wide.

The biggest concentration of construction workers and jobs is in Auckland, followed by Canterbury, then Wellington, then the Waikato.

Sub-Sectors of the Construction Sector

Building Construction

Residential Building
Non-residential Building

Heavy and Civil Engineering

Construction Services

Land Development and Site Preparation
Building Structure Services
Building Installation Services
Building Completion Services
Other Construction Services

Popular Jobs in Construction

Construction Director – Civil Engineering
Regional Finance Director – PFI/PPP Contracts
Project Manager – Construction Contractor
Senior Management Accountant – Special Projects Construction
Senior Architectural Designer – Civil Engineering
Group Financial Analyst – National Construction Contractor
Engineering Manager – Offshore Renewable Developer
Project Accountant – Leading Construction Contractor

For Visa Applicants: Roles On the Skills Shortages List

If you are offered a job which appears on the list below, and you have the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa will be easier. This is because the government has identified that employers need to recruit people from overseas to help meet demand for your skills.

Because construction tends to be a boom-and-bust industry heavily influenced by business cycles and variables like the weather, the industry often experiences skill shortages and a difficulty in upskilling employees.

In boom times skill gaps tend to be met through immigration. Immigrants skilled in construction may therefore be well considered for visa approval.

Building Inspector
Building Surveyor
Construction Project Manager
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Surveying Technician
Project Builder
Quantity Surveyor
Surveyor

Industry Snapshots

170,000 - People employed in the construction sector
5th - Largest sector in NZ
7.6% - of the workforce employed in construction jobs
30% - Increase in employment numbers between 2002-2012
44,000 - Number of people employed in building of residential and non-residential buildings
$30 billion + - Construction sector’s average annual contribution to the economy

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HammerHand

City:

Waikato

Job Type:

Temporary

Date:

28/02/2024

*Join Our Construction Crew* Are you a skilled Hammer-hand looking for an exciting opportunity? We’re hiring! Responsibilities: Assist carpenters with construction projects. Use power tools to complete tasks Maintain a safe and clean work space Requirements: Experience as a hammer-hand preferre...

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Carpenter

City:

Bay of Plenty

Job Type:

Temporary

Date:

29/02/2024

*Join Our Construction Crew* Are you a skilled Carpenter looking for an exciting opportunity? We are preparing for up and coming residential and commercial projects in Rotorua and surrounding areas. Responsibilities: Maintain a safe and clean work space Carpenters with residential and commerci...