Construction Technicians Wanted in Southland

About the Company At Extrastaff, we are a leading Labour Hire Company dedicated to providing skilled professionals for various construction projects across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, and we are currently seeking full-time Construction Technicians to join our team. About the Role We are hiring Construction Technicians for deployment on major infrastructure and commercial construction projects throughout New Zealand. These positions are full-time and permanent, with site locations determined by project demand. Our technicians will receive a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week, with pay ranging from $26.00 to $40.00 per hour. We provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Key Responsibilities As a Construction Technician, your key responsibilities will include: - Performing tasks within your skill set that are essential for our projects and business operations. - Complying with all aspects of contracts, projects, or tasks while delivering customer service that meets or exceeds expectations. - Erecting scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level. - Creating structures, forms, or chutes and pouring concrete. - Covering subfloors with building paper to prevent moisture and installing hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors. - Filling cracks or defects in plaster or plasterboard and sanding patches. - Positioning and securing steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms. - Conducting general labor duties, including cleaning construction sites as required by managers. - Loading and unloading construction materials, tools, and equipment, and transporting them around the site. - Performing all other duties as assigned. Requirements To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following skills and experience: - Some experience in the construction industry is preferred, but not essential. - A friendly demeanor, strong time management skills, and an excellent work ethic are essential. - A commitment to learning and developing skills within the industry. - Sound knowledge of health and safety procedures. - Reliability and a strong work ethic. - Ability to fabricate and install custom joinery and cabinetry. - Experience with general framing, fix-outs, door hanging, skirting, and architraves. - Precision in measuring and cutting materials. - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. - Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient workspace. - Willingness to collaborate with other trades as needed. - Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Nationwide Opportunity and Travel While this role is listed in Southland, we have positions available across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements. These regions include: 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. We welcome applicants from any of these regions who are willing to travel or relocate as needed. Relocation costs will be covered by our company. How to Apply If you are seeking a new challenge in a dynamic working environment with opportunities for travel, we encourage you to click "APPLY." Please attach your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for considering a career with Extrastaff.