Kaiwhakapiri Uhi
Plasterers apply plaster or other materials to buildings. They usually specialise in either interior or exterior plastering.
Plasterers can earn
$23-$30 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
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
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$23-$63 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
$23-$30 per hour
Experienced roofers or supervisors usually earn
$30-$40 per hour
Kaihanga Rangitupu
Scaffolders design, construct and remove scaffolding around buildings and other structures such as bridges.
Scaffolders with qualifications usually earn
$24-$37 per hour
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
Kaihanga Kapata Taonga
Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.
Cabinet makers usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Kaihanga Whare
Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.
New carpenters usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour