Experienced Civil Labourers

Experienced Civil Labourers are required for full-time opportunities in Queenstown, New Zealand.

These positions are suited to hardworking individuals with practical experience in civil construction, earthworks, drainage and general site preparation. Successful applicants will assist with a range of civil construction activities and must be physically fit, reliable and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of verifiable civil construction experience, a valid driver's licence and English language ability equivalent to a minimum IELTS overall score of 5.0.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general civil construction and site preparation activities.
• Carry out manual digging, trenching and excavation work.
• Assist with drainage installation and associated groundwork.
• Prepare construction sites for earthworks and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with laying pipes, backfilling trenches and compacting materials.
• Use hand tools, power tools and basic construction equipment safely.
• Assist machinery operators and other tradespeople on site.
• Load, unload and move construction materials and equipment.
• Assist with levelling, grading and preparing ground surfaces.
• Install temporary barriers, signage and site protection where required.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas.
• Follow instructions from site supervisors and construction team leaders.
• Comply with all workplace health and safety procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of proven and verifiable experience in civil construction or directly relevant civil labouring work.
• Practical experience with digging, trenching, drainage or general civil construction activities.
• Good understanding of construction site procedures and safe working practices.
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking demanding manual labour.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate common construction hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a construction team.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Minimum English language ability equivalent to IELTS overall band score 5.0.
• Must be willing and able to complete an English language assessment or test as part of the recruitment process.
• Good communication skills and ability to understand workplace safety instructions in English.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking with a positive attitude.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Earthworks and site preparation.
• Drainage and pipe installation.
• Trenching and excavation.
• Backfilling and compaction.
• Road construction and maintenance.
• Concrete preparation and general concrete work.
• Working alongside excavators and other earthmoving machinery.
• Construction site traffic management.
• Relevant construction safety training or certifications.

Work Experience Evidence

Applicants must provide verifiable evidence confirming a minimum of 2 years of relevant civil construction experience.

Evidence may include:

• Employment reference or experience letters.
• Certificates of employment.
• Employment contracts.
• Payslips or payroll records.
• Tax or social security records where available.
• Relevant construction training certificates.
• Other reliable documentation confirming employment, duties and length of experience.

Employment references should clearly describe the applicant's civil construction responsibilities, including relevant digging, trenching, drainage or site preparation experience.

Applicants unable to provide sufficient evidence of their claimed experience may not be considered.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate English language ability equivalent to a minimum IELTS overall band score of 5.0.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English with supervisors and other workers.
• Understand verbal and written workplace instructions.
• Understand and follow health and safety procedures in English.
• Be willing and able to complete an English language test or assessment if requested.

These are employment requirements and apply regardless of whether an applicant is otherwise exempt from an Immigration New Zealand English language test.

Immigration Requirements

Applicants requiring visa support must:

• Meet the applicable Immigration New Zealand requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
• Meet any applicable Immigration New Zealand English language requirements.
• Meet Immigration New Zealand health requirements, including medical examinations where required.
• Meet Immigration New Zealand character requirements, including police certificates where required.
• Provide satisfactory evidence supporting their employment history, skills and experience.
• Be able to obtain the appropriate New Zealand work visa before commencing employment.

What's on Offer

• Full-time employment in Queenstown, New Zealand.
• Minimum 30 hours per week.
• Competitive hourly remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Opportunities to work on civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Practical, hands-on work within the civil construction industry.
• Opportunity for suitably experienced overseas applicants to be considered.

Experienced Civil Labourers with at least 2 years of verifiable civil construction experience, a valid driver's licence and English language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.0 or higher are encouraged to apply.