Kairūri Whare
Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.
Building surveyors usually earn between
$61K-$112K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Wakapana Oneone
Earthmoving machine operators use digging machines, such as bulldozers or graders, to move, shape or level earth, rock and rubble.
Earthmoving machine operators can earn
$25-$40 per hour
Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare
Quantity surveyors manage finances for constructions, calculate budgets and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient.
Quantity surveyors usually earn
$76K-$145K per year
Quantity surveyors can earn
$56K-$184K per year
Kaihanga Whare
Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.
Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.
Kaiwhakahaere Hanga Whare
Building and construction managers plan, control and co-ordinate civil engineering or building projects, and the resources and people involved.
Building and construction managers usually earn
$95K-$155K per year
Building and construction managers can earn
$70K-$197K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga
Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.
Crane operators usually earn
$23-$35 per hour
Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour
Kaipeita/Kaiwhakapaipai Whare
Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes to interior and exterior walls, doors, windows and other surfaces of buildings.
Experienced and qualified painters and decorators can earn
$53K-$76K per year
Kaiwhakapiri Uhi
Plasterers apply plaster or other materials to buildings. They usually specialise in either interior or exterior plastering.
Plasterers can earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaiwhakarerewai, Kaiwhakarerekorohū, Kaiwhakatakoto Paipa Wai
Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers assemble, install and repair pipes, drains and fixtures and fittings that supply water and gas or remove waste.
Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers usually earn
$24-$53 per hour
Kaihanga Tuanui
Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.
Roofers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Experienced roofers or supervisors usually earn
$30-$40 per hour
