
Building contractors discuss plans with architects, clients and other tradespeople
Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.
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Ko tā te kaihanga whare mahi ko te whakatakoto mahere whare, te whakahaere i ngā mahi, te hanga me te whakarerekē whare.
Entry Requirements
Building contractors are normally very experienced carpenters.

Pay
Pay for building contractors varies depending on the success of their business and the number of jobs they are able to get.

Job Outlook
While the building industry is showing signs of slowly recovering from the effects of the recession, work opportunities for
building contractors are still low.Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages