Construction Technician
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Have you worked on building sites and want to keep learning in New Zealand? A construction team in Dunedin is hiring a Construction Technician, also called a Construction Assistant, to work beside experienced tradespeople.
The job asks for real hands-on site experience, a steady work ethic and safe, careful work. You will also gain more time with tools, materials, equipment and site procedures across residential, commercial and infrastructure jobs. Sponsorship pathways may be available for suitable candidates meeting requirements. Many Bangladeshi workers bring this kind of all-round site experience from Gulf and Malaysian projects.
Your CV should name the sites you worked on, the tasks you did there, from concreting to trenching, and the tools you can use safely. Write a hands-on construction site CV with Build AI CV so supervisors see your experience quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Help experienced tradespeople and supervisors on residential, commercial and infrastructure work
- Set up worksites with materials, tools and equipment, and keep work areas clean
- Prepare, mix, pour, spread and finish concrete
- Assist with carpentry, bricklaying, roofing, flooring, plastering, painting, glazing, plumbing and drainage
- Do general site preparation such as excavation, trenching, levelling and moving materials
- Help install pipes, fittings, drainage parts, construction systems and heating, cooling and ventilation pathways
- Measure, cut, fix and place reinforcing steel bars and mesh
- Use hand tools and basic power tools safely as the site requires
- Help put up temporary structures and safety barriers, and clear away construction waste
- Spot hazards, defects or problems and report them to supervisors, following health and safety rules and PPE standards
- Work with the site team to meet deadlines and quality expectations, and take on other support tasks as needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 12 months of construction industry experience with proven hands-on exposure, and the ability to show genuine skills and earlier site responsibilities
- Physically able to do manual work in demanding conditions
- Strong understanding of safe work practices and construction site procedures
- Experience with basic hand tools and power tools
- Able to work in a team and follow supervisors' instructions
- Reliable attendance, a positive attitude and willingness to pitch in
- Commitment to learning New Zealand construction standards and workplace expectations
- Candidates with verified work experience and supporting employment history are encouraged to apply
Apply: jobs@jobsabroad.bd · WhatsApp
Visa guide: AEWV Guide for Bangladeshi Workers