Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.

Studies drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures; order and select timbers and materials, and prepare layouts; cuts materials, and assembles and nails cut and shaped parts; erects framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures; nails fascia panels, sheaths roofs, and fits exterior wall cladding, and door and window frames; assembles prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install; cutting wood joints; may construct concrete framework; may repair existing fittings; may work with plastic laminates, perspex and metals.

• Works outdoors in various weather conditions but indoors or under cover for interior construction renovations or in workshops when pre-fabricating components.
• Mostly works on domestic homes and other small scale domestic and rural construction projects.
• Frequently works in exposed situations on partially completed constructions and at moderate heights.
• Worksites may be dirty, dusty and wet. Builders use a variety of personal protective equipment.

• Physical demand is medium to very heavy.
• Standing and walking is constantly required. Sitting is not required.
• Stretching up and across is frequently required to carry out construction tasks.
• Squatting, crouching and/or kneeling are occasionally required.
• Twisting of the body or neck and lifting and carrying is frequently required.
• Repetitive movements are frequently required especially in use of hands and arms for sawing, hammering and other fixing tasks.
• Driving to worksites may be frequently required if self-employed and there is a need to transport materials/supplies.
• Use a range of hand and machine construction tools including hammers, handsaws, bench saws, nail guns, glue guns, chisels, shovels and concrete mixers.
• Bending is frequently required to carry out required work tasks.
• Climbing of ladders and work on scaffold is frequently required, often working at heights.
• Mental skills necessary include building, planning and organisational skills.

• A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
• Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licencing is required in order to undertake or supervise Restricted Building Work, unless supervised by another LBP.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.