Posted 01 August, 2026
Construction Worker - Manawatu
OneStaff
Whanganui, MWT, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 429d9f73f7e1a3e4
Job Description
OneStaff is currently seeking experienced and reliable Construction Workers to support a range of residential, commercial, and civil construction projects across New Zealand. This role is suited to candidates who have gained hands-on experience across multiple construction environments and are looking for consistent work with opportunities to further develop their skills within the industry. About the Role As a Construction Worker, you will work alongside qualified tradespeople and site teams, assisting with a variety of construction activities including: General building and construction work Assisting builders, carpenters, and site teams Supporting a range of construction activities across residential, commercial, and civil projects Site preparation, clean-up, and material handling Operating hand and power tools Loading and unloading construction materials Following site plans and instructions Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment Assisting with groundwork, formwork preparation, and general site support Supporting construction teams with a variety of duties as directed by supervisors What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you will have: A minimum of 12 months' hands-on experience within the construction industry Experience working across one or more construction environments, including: Building and Carpentry Residential Construction Commercial Construction Civil Construction Finishing Trades General Site Operations Good physical fitness and the ability to perform hands-on construction work A strong work ethic and positive attitude The ability to work well within a team environment A commitment to health and safety on-site A willingness to learn and take direction from experienced tradespeople Good communication and time management skills A Full Class 1 Driver Licence (preferred) Own basic hand tools suitable for construction work (preferred) Flexibility & Travel Requirements Due to the nature of the projects, successful candidates must be flexible and available to work across various locations throughout New Zealand. This may involve travel and periods working away from home. Work may be required across multiple regions throughout New Zealand, including: Auckland Bay of Plenty Gisborne Hawke's Bay Taranaki Manawatu-Whanganui Wellington Nelson-Tasman Marlborough West Coast Otago Applicants should be: Available to work on projects throughout New Zealand as required Willing to travel and stay away from home for short-term or extended assignments Flexible with work locations, hours, and project requirements Able to mobilise to different sites at short notice when required Pre-Employment Requirements Successful applicants must be able to: Pass a pre-Employment drug test Obtain a satisfactory Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check Demonstrate the legal right to work in New Zealand What's On Offer Competitive hourly rates ($25.00 to $30.00) Weekly pay PPE provided Opportunities to work on a variety of construction projects throughout New Zealand Exposure to multiple construction sectors and work environments Ongoing support from the OneStaff team Potential for long-term opportunities with reputable employers Applicants must be: New Zealand Citizens or Residents, OR Hold a valid New Zealand work visa #J-18808-Ljbffr