4 Construction jobs in Canterbury

This role is responsible for the delivery of either Residential, Commercial or Civil Construction services to our Clients.

You will be working within Canterbury region, but may from time to time be required to work in Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty or Wellington.

The guaranteed work hours per week will be 30 hours.

The Building and Construction Technician is responsible for providing technical support and expertise throughout all phases of the projects, including site preparation, building and construction, demolition, and all on-site operations.

The role will support project managers, site supervisors, and engineers, to ensure building and construction work is completed safely and in accordance with regulatory standards.

As a team player, the role will also be required to support and assist with all manner of general construction duties, site set out, and tidying under guidance of a Senior Construction Consultant.

Position Title: Building Construction Supervisor
Company: Greentech Industries Limited
Location: Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Pay Range: $32.00 – $42.00 per hour
Minimum Hours: 30 hours per week (Full-time)
Work Days: Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturdays may be required)

About Us:
Greentech Industries Limited is a specialist construction company operating primarily in the commercial agricultural sector. We construct high-quality agricultural infrastructure including Cravos, sheds, and other commercial facilities. Our projects are tailored to meet the needs of modern farming and horticultural operations across the Canterbury region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Construction Managers, Architects, and Surveyors with planning and coordination of projects

• Interpret plans, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to agricultural and commercial construction

• Prepare and revise technical sketches, working drawings, and construction specifications

• Coordinate material deliveries, human resources, and construction programs

• Inspect work sites and construction materials to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards

• Perform cost calculations and assist with time estimations for construction activities

• Supervise and organise site teams during various phases of commercial and agricultural projects

• Use surveying tools to collect site data and perform routine plotting and data interpretation

Skills and Experience Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in commercial/agricultural construction; or

• A New Zealand Register Level 4 (or higher) qualification in a construction or building-related field

Desirable Attributes:

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and building plans

• Strong coordination and communication skills

• Experience working in outdoor and agricultural environments

• Good knowledge of building compliance, health and safety, and construction standards

Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience or qualifications. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide references or work samples.

Nationwide - Roles available across all regions of New Zealand

Pay & Benefits:

• Min $26.00 per hour to a maximum of $40.00 per hour
• Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week 
• Full-time, permanent roles 
• PPE and tools provided 
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and commercial projects

Job Description:

Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is hiring full-time Construction Technicians for deployment on infrastructure and commercial construction projects throughout New Zealand. Positions are full-time and permanent, with site location based on project demand

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Tasks required of you that is within your skills and capabilities that is necessary for the business of the company.
• Comply with all aspects of any contract, project or task and deliver customer services that meets or exceed the expectation of the customer or the Extrastaff business.
• Erect Scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
• Creating structures, forms or chutes and pouring concrete.
• Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
• Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
• Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
• General labouring cleaning construction sites as required by managers
• Loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around building sites.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

Skills and experience required:

 

• Some experience in construction industry is preferable, but not essential.
• Friendly, with good time management, & excellent work ethic are essential
• Time management skills
• A commitment to learning and developing your skills within the industry
• Sound knowledge of H&S procedures
• Reliable and hardworking
• Fabricate and install custom joinery and cabinetry
• General framing, fix-outs, door hanging, skirting and architraves
• Measure and cut materials with precision
• Work as part of a team
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace
• Collaborate with other trades where needed
• Must be able to pass Criminal Check and Drug Test

 

Nationwide Opportunity and Travel:Although this role is listed in Otago, we are recruiting for positions to be deployed across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements.For for clarification, these regions are 

North Island: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui,  Wellington.

South Island: Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.

Applicants are invited to apply from any of these regions and must be willing to travel or relocate within the country as needed, relocation costs will be covered by the company

How to Apply:If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a dynamic working environment and the possibility of travel, please click APPLY, attach your resume and brief covering letter outlining your experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.