Labourer
Isaac Group
Listing Description
Description
About the Role We are seeking reliable and safety-focused Labourer's to join our kerb & footpath contract team in Dunedin. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor civil construction work, takes pride in delivering quality finishing, and wants to be part of a skilled crew delivering essential local infrastructure.
As a labourer on the kerb & footpath contract, you will support concreters, machine operators and the site foreman with preparation, formation, finishing and general site tasks to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to specification.
What you’ll be doing
- Assist with kerb and channel and footpath preparation, including setting out, formation, compacting, and timbering for concrete pours.
- Prepare and handle materials such as concrete, sand, aggregate, and bedding material; mix, pour and finish concrete under the direction of concreters.
- Support excavator operators with hand digging, cleaning out trenches, wheelbarrowing material and levelling formation to levels specified by the site team.
- Maintain site housekeeping, load and unload materials, operate basic hand tools and small plant, and assist with maintenance tasks as required.
- Follow site-specific health and safety procedures, wear personal protective equipment, attend toolbox talks and contribute to a safe workplace culture.
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience in civil construction, kerb and footpath works or similar labouring roles is preferred but trainees with a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply.
- Current NZ driver licence (Class 1 essential) and a willingness to obtain WTR & higher licence preferred.
- Good awareness of health and safety obligations, including experience working near live carriageways and with basic traffic management procedures.
- Physically fit, able to perform manual tasks outdoors in varying weather conditions and comfortable working in a team environment.
- Reliable, punctual with good communication skills and a positive attitude towards learning and upskilling.
Why join the Isaac Group? At Isaac Construction, our people are central to our success. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for skill development, and the chance to work on meaningful local infrastructure projects across Dunedin and the wider region.
We prioritise safety, quality and a positive workplace culture. You will work alongside experienced construction professionals and be supported to develop your skills in civil construction and traffic management.
Benefits Permanent opportunities: With a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed. Competitive pay: Competitive Hourly rate based on skills and experience. Training and development: Access to upskilling and ticketing support to grow your career in civil construction. Supportive team culture: Work with experienced crews who value safety and quality workmanship.
Eligibility & Next Steps All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs for this vacancy._
If you are ready to join a committed team delivering kerb and footpath works in Dunedin, please apply now.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Sara Swailes for more information.
Isaac Group
In 1950 Isaac Construction was founded by two passionate conservationists – Sir Neil and Lady Isaac. Their legacy has left us with a unique ownership model as far as we know, we are the only civil construction company in the world that is owned by a conservation and wildlife trust!
Today, Isaac Construction is part of the Isaac Group, with a long and proud history of providing quality construction products and services throughout the South Island. Our teams deliver high quality, on time and on budget solutions for a wide range of construction needs, small and large, simple and complex. The desire to do great work in a way that supports the environment and the wildlife within it inspired Isaac Construction at its inception and continues to fuel us to this day.
















