Fencer, Kaihanga taiapa
Also known as
- Farm fencer, fencing contractor
Fencers prepare the ground and construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire or other materials.
Duration
1:51 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $36
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Fencers
- usually work irregular and long hours
- usually work outdoors and may travel locally
- may work in dusty or muddy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, accurate and practical
Tasks
- determine appropriate locations for operations or installations
- position structural components
- measure work site dimensions
- mark reference points on construction materials
- verify alignment of structures or equipment
- install fencing or other barriers
- dig holes or trenches
- install wooden structural components
- mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
- pour materials into or on designated areas
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a fencer and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Fencing (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Fencing (Level 4)
- to pass a drug and alcohol test
- a driver licence and access to a vehicle
- to be able to drive a tractor
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but NCEA Level 2 may be useful.
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