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Building and construction videos,
Ngā ataata hanganui me te hanga whare

Watch this video playlist to explore jobs in building and construction.

Career ideas in this playlist,
Ngā whakaaro aramahi kei roto i tēnei rārangipurei

Career idea

Architect

Kaihoahoa whare

Pay

$67K to $119K yearly

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

Architects create designs for new construction projects, alterations and redevelopments. They may develop building restoration plans and be involved in construction projects.

Career idea

Boat builder

Kaihanga waka

Pay

$59K to $88K yearly

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training

Boat builders build, repair and sometimes design boats.

Career idea

Brick and blocklayer

Ringa tiri pereki me te poraka

Pay

$51K to $80K yearly

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training

Brick and blocklayers build and repair buildings, walls, floors, paved areas, chimneys and other structures with brick, concrete block and other masonry materials.

Career idea

Building inspector

Kaiwhakamātau whare

Pay

$76K to $117K yearly

You'll need

2 to 3 years of training

Building inspectors check buildings and construction sites for structural problems, weathertightness and compliance with plans, building codes and other regulations.

Career idea

Cabinet maker

Kaihanga kāpata taonga

Pay

$57K to $84K yearly

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training

Cabinet makers make, assemble and repair wooden furniture and other wood products. They may make wooden parts and fittings or fit catches and other fixtures to wood products.

Career idea

Carpenter

Kāmura

Pay

$51K to $81K yearly

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training

Carpenters build, repair and install structures made from wood and other construction materials.

Career idea

Carpet installer

Kaiwhakatakoto whāriki

Pay

$52K to $86K yearly

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training

Carpet installers lay, replace or repair carpet and underlay on floors.

Career idea

Concreter

Kaimahi raima

Pay

$54K to $85K yearly

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training

Concreters mix, spread and finish concrete for construction projects like buildings and footpaths.

Career idea

Construction labourer

Kaimahi hangatanga

Pay

$54K to $89K yearly

You'll need

No specific training

Construction labourers do physical work on building, road and civil construction projects. They may prepare and clean work sites and operate basic tools and equipment.

Career idea

Construction manager

Kaiwhakahaere hanganui

Pay

$92K to $150K yearly

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training

Construction managers oversee the creation of residential and commercial buildings.

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