The rebuild of Christchurch is expected to create several work opportunities in the Canterbury region.  There is currently demand for skilled workers, particularly Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Engineers; there is also some demand for tradesmen such as painters, carpenters and plasterers.

Below please find details of skills required as at February 2013.    To discuss your situation, please contact The Immigration Consultant.

Occupational group Occupation and ANZSCO number

 

 Required standard for work visa applicants with an offer of employment
Construction

 

 Construction Project Manager (Chip sealing, Asphalt or other Technical Manager) (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111)

 

 Bachelor of Engineering (Level 7) OR Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) and trained in Staff Management AND ten years relevant practical experience
Construction

 

 Construction Project Manager (Foreman) (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111)

 

 At least five years’ experience in building or maintaining roads AND Staff management experience AND appropriate drivers licence
Construction

 

 Construction Project Manager (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111)

 

 Bachelor or Diploma of Engineering or equivalent and Project Management qualification AND a minimum of five years’ relevant experience AND staff management experience
Construction

 

 Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) (133112)

 

 National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) AND three years’ relevant post qualification experience
Construction

 

 Surveyor (232212) Bachelor of Surveying
Construction

 

 Urban and Regional Planner (232611) Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental or resource planning
Construction

 

 Quantity Surveyor (233213) Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) AND three years’ relevant post qualification experience
Construction

 

 Building Inspector / Building Surveyor (312113)

 

 

 National Diploma in Building Control Surveying, Building, Construction Management or Architectural Design/Technology OR Bachelor Degree in Building Surveying or Building Science AND two years experience
Construction

 

 Surveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/Land Surveyor’s Technician) (312116)

 

 

 Bachelor or Diploma of Surveying AND two years’ relevant work experience