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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

$48K

Lower

$50K to $63K

Most common

$75K

Upper

How does this pay compare?

Pay is before tax

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Career idea

Brick and blocklayer

Ringa tiri pereki me te poraka

Pay

$57K to $79K annually

You'll need

Under 1 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

Carpenter

Kāmura

Pay

$51K to $80K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Carpenters build, repair and install structures made from wood and other construction materials.

Career idea

Concreter

Kaimahi raima

Pay

$53K to $84K annually

You'll need

Under 1 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

$51K to $87K annually

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 steel worker

Kaiwhakatū hanganga rino

Pay

$66K to $112K annually

You'll need

0 to 4 years of training
Construction steel workers assemble and join iron or steel structural frameworks.

Career idea

Door technician

Kaihangarau tatau

Pay

$59K to $84K annually

You'll need

Under 1 year of training
Door technicians install, service and repair mechanical doors and automatic door mechanisms.

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