Hammerhand, Kaiāwhina hanga whare
Also known as
- Casual labourer, hammersmith, hammerhand construction, hammerhand building construction, carpentry assistant, labourer
Hammerhands do basic tasks to help tradespeople on construction sites. They may prepare or clean work sites and equipment, and gather tools and materials.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $35
Most common
$43
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Hammerhands
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours and weekends
- usually work in houses and at outdoor construction and demolition sites and farms
- may work in all weather and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be safety conscious, practical and work well in a team
Tasks
- help build wooden structures and frames
- measure materials for building work
- cut wood for construction projects
- drill holes in building materials
- mark cutting and reference points
- move building materials around work sites
- gather tools for construction tasks
- gather materials for building work
- install wooden parts and supports
- clean tools and construction work areas
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a hammerhand and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery
- a New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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