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Civil Labourer Wanaka / Cromwell

Payment: Paid Position ($26-30hr)
Location: Wanaka / Cromwell
Region: Otago/Queenstown/Wanaka
Experience: Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 06/08/2026
Company: Tradestaff

Civil Labourers Wanted - Cromwell / Wanaka 


Love working outdoors? Want to build a career in civil construction? Spend your weekdays on major infrastructure projects and your weekends exploring one of New Zealand's most incredible adventure destinations.


Tradestaff is looking for hardworking and reliable Civil Labourers to join our team. Whether you have drainage experience or are keen to grow your skills in civil construction, we'd love to hear from you.


What's on offer?

  • Weekly pay
  • Immediate starts available
  • Ongoing work with consistent hours
  • Free Tradestaff PPE
  • Work on major civil infrastructure projects
  • Training and long-term opportunities

What you'll be doing

  • Assist with drainage, water and stormwater pipeline installation
  • Support trenching, excavation and pipe-laying crews
  • Operate hand and power tools
  • Assist machinery operators and maintain safe work zones
  • Complete backfilling, compaction and site reinstatement
  • General labouring across active civil construction sites

What we're looking for

  • Civil construction or drainage experience preferred
  • Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence
  • Reliable transport is a must
  • Physically fit with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
  • Positive attitude and commitment to health and safety


🌏 Overseas Qualified or Experienced?

Have overseas civil construction or drainage experience? We'd love to chat. We can help you find work and get started in the New Zealand construction industry.


Why Tradestaff?

We've been connecting skilled tradies with great employers for over 25 years. As proud RCSA members, we're committed to your safety, development and success.


Keen to travel?

Once you're registered with Tradestaff, you can transfer between our branches across New Zealand. Our Queenstown office covers Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and Invercargill, with opportunities nationwide.


Apply online today or call the Tradestaff team on 03 442 8553 or freephone 0508 404040 (option 2, then option 3).

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