Most construction work is in the most populated areas of New Zealand: Auckland, Waikato (Hamilton), Bay of Plenty (Tauranga-Rotorua), Wellington, Christchurch and Napier-Hastings. There are no specific requirements to become a construction worker as you acquire on-the-job skills. Building and construction workers work for small or large companies in the building and construction industry. Those staying in New Zealand are likely to switch from a work visa to a resident visa, suggesting that migrant workers are bringing experience to New Zealand's construction workforce.
This study investigates where these migrant workers come from, where they work and what experience they are bringing to New Zealand. Since demand for these workers fluctuates depending on economic conditions, it's useful to understand where New Zealand could attract more construction workers and what kind of experience they are gaining. The table below breaks down the size of the construction workforce according to their right to work in New Zealand. As demand increases, it can be useful to understand where the fruitful sources of new construction workers lie.
Road construction workers build surfaces such as roads, airport runways and vehicle entrances, and control traffic around road construction sites. Building and construction workers perform a wide range of physical work on construction sites, roads, and others large civil construction projects.
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