General Labourer

Location: Queenstown & Wānaka, Otago

Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term

Hourly Pay: $25 – $28 per hour + 8% holiday pay

Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week

Looking for steady work, great pay and the chance to spend your working days outdoors in Queenstown?

Remarkable People is looking for reliable and hardworking General Labourers to join busy construction, civil and roading teams across Queenstown and Wānaka.

Whether you're looking to get started in the construction industry or already have some hands-on experience, this is a great opportunity to build your skills while working alongside experienced teams.

No experience? No worries! We're looking for people with a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to get stuck in.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general labouring duties on construction, civil and roading sites.
• Load, unload, carry and move building materials, tools and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain work areas, including site clearing and general cleaning.
• Assist tradespeople and machine operators with basic tasks as directed.
• Carry out manual tasks such as digging, shovelling, lifting and moving materials.
• Use basic hand tools and equipment safely under supervision.
• Follow instructions from site supervisors and work collaboratively with other team members.
• Comply with all workplace health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.

Minimum Requirements

• A reasonable level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual labour.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet site-specific health and safety requirements, including pre-employment drug testing where required.

Desirable but not essential:

• Up to 6 months of previous labouring, construction or civil experience.
• A current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Previous experience using basic hand tools.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive hourly pay and weekly wages.
• Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week.
• Full-time work across Queenstown and Wānaka.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in construction, civil and infrastructure projects.
• Supportive local recruitment team.
• PPE provided where required.
• Opportunities to develop practical skills and progress within the industry.

Whether you're new to the industry or have previous labouring experience, we'd love to hear from you! Apply ONLINE today and get started with Remarkable People!

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain an appropriate work visa.

About Remarkable People

Remarkable People is a proudly New Zealand-owned recruitment company, founded in Central Otago in 2016. We've grown from one branch to a nationwide network, connecting great people with great opportunities.

We work hard, have fun and smash the mould!