Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi, in conjunction with PanelLock (a division of the FNR Group), have established Te Ara Whai Kainga to provide options for affordable healthy homes to our local community.

Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi is charged with leading the hauora strategy for Ngāpuhi, serving whānau, hapū and hapori living within Te Whare Tapu Ō Ngāpuhi, from pēpi to kuia and kaumātua, whether Māori or non-Māori.

The FNR Group is a locally owned and operated civil and commercial construction company with a long and proud history of developing infrastructure in the Far North District.

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About the Position

Your role will be to build, mentor and develop a team of enthusiastic people wishing to pursue building qualifications.

You will be responsible for a team of 6, with goals of growing to a team of 20 strong, whose building responsibility will be the assembly of PanelLock Systems kit set homes for the Te Ara Whai Kainga initiative, based in Kaikohe.

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Skills and Experience

• Licenced building practitioner (LBP)
• Proven experience in building industry, specifically residential homes
• Understanding of mentoring low-skill staff
• Strong problem-solving skills
• An interest in shaping and developing the next generation of builders
• Good networks in the Ngāpuhi community

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The successful candidate will have

• Solid experience and knowledge of the building industry
• Ability to read and interpret building site plans and specifications
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, regulations and best practices
• Effective communications skills capable of training and passing on information to all skill levels (apprentices)
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Knowledge and commitment to Health & Safety
• Leadership skills

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In return we will offer

• Competitive remuneration package based on your skill level
• Full time hours
• Inclusive company culture
• The great Northland lifestyle

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If you want to use your qualification to make a difference in the Ngāpuhi community, we want to hear from you.

For enquires please contact Manu on 021 711 383 or at manu@fnr.nz.  

Please complete the application online to be considered for this great opportunity.  

Applications close on 21 February 2025.

Please note that the application process may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Qualified Builder?
• How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?