23/11/2025
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗜𝗳…
You want more than just an apprenticeship, you want a career.
You want to learn from skilled builders, work on high-quality renovations and extensions, and be part of a team that genuinely invests in your development.
You’ll be a great fit if:
• You’re enthusiastic, motivated, and hungry to learn every day.
• You want to work on detailed, high-end residential projects where quality matters.
• You’re proactive, if you don’t know what to do, you ask… or you grab a broom.
• You’re aiming to become a qualified builder and progress beyond that.
• You take pride in turning up on time, working hard, and being part of a team pushing to be the best.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 (𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲):
• A great attitude and genuine enthusiasm for building.
• Initiative, get stuck into a task or when you’re unsure, you speak up.
• Willingness to learn, listen, and take feedback on board.
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 (𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹):
• Completed year 1 & 2 of your apprenticeship.
• Manual driver’s license.
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 (𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀):
• Your own tool kit.
• Some experience on residential sites.
• Completed polytech pre-trade course.
𝗪𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 (𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀):
• People who wait to be told what to do and show no initiative.
• A “that’s not my job” attitude or unwillingness to pitch in for the team.
• Poor attitude on site – complaining, blaming, or dragging others down.
• Unwillingness to learn, take feedback, or improve your work.
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀?
Our best people:
• Think ahead – they come with ideas or solutions, not excuses.
• Are coachable – they take feedback seriously and grow fast.
• Have grit – they know not every day is glamorous, but they show up and lean in.
• Have a team mindset – they help others, keep the site running smoothly, and represent the company well.
If this sounds like you, you’ll absolutely thrive here.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳):
We want to attract ambitious people and reward effort, ownership, and growth.
You’ll receive:
• 𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 — a chance to recharge when everyone needs it most.
• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 – both in construction and professional skills.
• 𝗔 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 – you’ll be shown exactly how to progress to fully qualified and beyond.
• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – no swearing at you, no ego, no abuse.
• 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 – your effort will be recognised.
• 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 – we value downtime, weekends, and family.
• 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – we celebrate wins and enjoy time away from the tools.
If you bring enthusiasm and the right mindset, we’ll give you the support to become an exceptional builder.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
We’re a Dunedin based residential building company specialising in high end renovations, extensions, and new homes. What matters most to us is being a strong team showing up with passion, doing what we say we’ll do, and taking pride in the work we deliver.
At Project Builders, everyone plays their part. We look after each other, our clients, and our own wellbeing. We own our work, we communicate honestly, and we celebrate our wins together.
You won’t be treated as “just the apprentice.” You’ll be a valued part of the crew, supported, trusted, and encouraged to grow every day.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆
Email [email protected] with the subject line:
“I’m Your New Apprentice”
Please include:
• A short CV with your work history and any building or labouring experience.
• What year of your apprenticeship you’re in (or if you’ve completed pre-trade).
• A brief cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and why you’d be a great fit for Project Builders.
If you're enthusiastic, hardworking, and ready to grow your building career with a company that backs your development—we want to hear from you.
