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Hauraki Labour Services

Labourers from about NZ$30 to NZ$40 an hour plus GST, for construction or warehouse sites in Hamilton. How many workers do you need, and for how long?

Canterbury Site Crew

Weekly-paid labourers at NZ$24 to NZ$26 an hour plus KiwiSaver and PPE, available for Christchurch sites. What hours do you need, and is the work full-time or fixed term?

Tauranga Works Ltd

Fixed-term general labourers at NZ$29.90 an hour plus holiday pay, starting this summer. Will the work be outdoors, and from what date do you need someone?

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General labourer in New Zealand: pay, rules and what to ask

General labourers in New Zealand earn about NZ$24 to NZ$30 an hour in listed roles, or around NZ$55,000 to NZ$65,000 a year on average. Labour hire companies charge clients NZ$30 to NZ$40 an hour plus GST. For current rates for a role in your city, post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate pay in New Zealand, November 2026 (job listings and salary sites)
TypeTypical rate
Entry-level labouring, weekly payNZ$24–NZ$26 an hour
Fixed-term or labour hire rolesNZ$25–NZ$30 an hour
Average annual salary for a labourerNZ$55,000–NZ$65,000 a year
Labour hire charge to the clientNZ$30–NZ$40 an hour plus GST

Minimum wage and what it covers

The adult minimum wage applies to workers aged 16 and over who are not starting-out workers or trainees. A separate starting-out minimum wage exists for those who qualify, so check which rate applies before you agree a wage. Licence fees apply to licensed building work: an application for a licensed building practitioner costs NZ$250 plus assessment fees. Ask the employer which role, if any, needs a licence.

Summer work and winter slowdown

November is late spring in New Zealand, and many listings are for summer work. Summer, from December to February, is the busiest period for outdoor labouring on construction and warehouse sites. Winter, June to August, is cooler and wetter in many regions, which can slow outdoor work and reduce hours for casual labourers.

How pay is quoted and what it includes

Pay is usually quoted per hour or per week. Listings mention KiwiSaver and personal protective equipment (PPE) as part of the package, and some fixed-term contracts, such as one of four months, add holiday pay. Labour hire rates are the price to the client, which is higher than the worker's hourly pay, so the figure you see depends on who employs the worker.

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Describe the duties, the pay you can offer, the workplace (city and site type), the schedule, the work experience needed, the employment type (permanent, casual or fixed term) and whether accommodation is provided. Sellers answer faster when the request states the start date and the hours per week.

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Questions and answers

How much does a general labourer earn in New Zealand?

Listed roles offer about NZ$24 to NZ$26 an hour, and some fixed-term roles pay NZ$29.90 an hour plus holiday pay. The average annual salary for a labourer is quoted at NZ$55,000 to NZ$65,000.

What is the minimum wage for a labourer?

The adult minimum wage applies to workers aged 16 and over who are not starting-out workers or trainees. A separate starting-out rate exists, so check which one applies.

Do I need a licence to work as a general labourer?

Licence fees apply to licensed building work, such as NZ$250 for a licensed building practitioner application plus assessment fees. Ask the employer which role needs one.

Is labour hire the same as a direct job?

No. Labour hire companies charge clients NZ$30 to NZ$40 an hour plus GST, which is higher than the hourly rate the worker receives.

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