Hammer Hand – Commercial Interiors

Experienced Hammer Hands are required for full-time opportunities working on commercial interior construction projects in New Zealand.

This role involves assisting with the installation of high-quality commercial ceilings and interior systems, including GIB fixings, suspended ceilings, steel stud framing, specialist linings and aluminium partitioning.

The position is suited to practical construction workers with good hands-on building skills who can accurately measure and cut materials, use construction tools safely and work effectively under the direction of experienced tradespeople and site supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of suspended ceiling systems.
• Install steel stud framing.
• Assist with GIB fixing and interior lining installation.
• Install specialist wall and ceiling linings.
• Assist with aluminium partitioning systems.
• Measure, mark and cut materials accurately according to plans and instructions.
• Read and follow basic construction plans and drawings.
• Use materials and products according to manufacturer specifications.
• Assist with checking and preparing materials before installation.
• Identify and report defects in materials or completed work.
• Prepare and organise work areas before installation.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Keep construction sites clean, tidy and organised.
• Complete work to a high standard of finish.
• Follow site-specific safety procedures and instructions.
• Report hazards, incidents and unsafe equipment immediately.

These duties reflect the employer's actual Hammer Hand role, including preparation, measurement and cutting, installation assistance, site organisation and maintaining a high standard of work.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of proven and verifiable experience within the building and construction industry.
• Practical construction, carpentry, interior installation or similar hands-on experience.
• Experience using common construction hand and power tools.
• Ability to accurately measure and cut construction materials.
• Physically fit and strong enough to undertake a demanding construction workload.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow construction and safety procedures.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Reliable and able to consistently arrive at work on time.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop additional construction skills.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug testing.

The underlying job description specifically identifies 2+ years' building and construction experience, physical fitness, safe working practices, reliability, communication, numeracy/literacy and the ability to pass medical and drug testing.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Suspended ceiling installation.
• Steel stud framing.
• GIB fixing.
• Plasterboard installation.
• Commercial interior fit-outs.
• Aluminium partitioning.
• Specialist ceiling systems.
• Interior wall and ceiling linings.
• Carpentry or general building work.
• Working from construction drawings.
• Commercial construction sites.
• Elevated Work Platform operation.
• Working at Heights.
• Site Safe or equivalent construction safety training.

Work Experience Evidence

Applicants must be able to provide verifiable evidence of their relevant 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 qualifications or training certificates.
• Other reliable documentation confirming employment, duties and length of experience.

Employment evidence should clearly describe the applicant's construction duties and practical building or installation experience.

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.