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NZ & Australian Construction Industries

CV Writing
Service

Know what a local applicant knows. The QS4NZ – QS4AU CV Writing Service helps construction job seekers prepare clear, professional CVs aligned with New Zealand and Australian employer expectations — the same formatting and priorities a local candidate would already understand. Tradespeople, quantity surveyors, project managers, and more.

NZ & AU market aligned
Trades & professionals
Delivered by email
——Industry focused CV register
Dean R. Parata
Qualified Carpenter | Leading Hand
Available on request
Christchurch, NZ
Trade Qualified
Licences & Tickets
Site SafeTrade CertEWPForkliftFirst Aid L2
Current Role
Carpenter / Leading Hand2020–Present
Southland Builders Ltd · Christchurch
Led crew of 4 across residential new builds & commercial fitout
Zero reportable incidents across 4 years as leading hand
Notable Project
Mark D. Henderson
Contracts Manager | Commercial Construction
Available on request
Auckland, NZ
14 Yrs Experience
Competencies
NZS 3910TenderingSubcontractorsEOT ClaimsProcore
Current Role
Contracts Manager2018–Present
Highmark Construction Ltd · Auckland
Managing 6 concurrent commercial projects up to $45M
Saved 6.2% avg against subcontract budgets across portfolio
Notable Project
What This Service Is

A CV That Works in NZ and Australia

Our CV writing service that caters for the construction industry specifically takes your existing CV or the information you provide in our form and turns it into a clear, professional CV designed to present your experience effectively to NZ and Australian construction employers.

  • Structured clearly so employers find what they need instantly
  • Written in plain, professional language aligned with NZ and AU expectations
  • Achievement-focused, with measurable outcomes front and centre
  • Formatted and presented to a consistently high standard
  • Delivered as both .docx and .pdf, ready to send
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Construction Industry Focused CV Preparation Our CV preparation service is designed around the expectations commonly seen in New Zealand and Australian construction recruitment markets. We present your experience, qualifications, licences, and project involvement clearly and professionally — formatted for construction employers, recruiters, and industry contacts.

Simple Process — 3 Steps

1

Choose a Package & Pay

Select a package from the options below, or a combination that matches your career stage, and complete payment.

2

We Write or Rewrite Your CV

Your Payhip receipt includes a secure link to download your CV information form. Fill it in and email it back to us — attach your existing CV if you have one — and our team takes it from there.

3

You Receive Your Finished CV

Your completed CV is delivered by email as both .docx and .pdf, ready for your final review and use.

Pricing

Choose Your Package

How It Works — Simple as 1, 2, 3:

1
Select & Pay — Choose your registration option below and complete secure payment
2
Download Link Sent With Your Receipt — Your Payhip receipt includes a secure link to download your CV information form
3
Email It Back When Ready — Fill in your form, attach your existing CV if you have one, and email it back to us — we take it from there

ALL PRICES IN NZD

Standard
Standard CV Rewrite
$190
For early-career and general trade applications. Rewritten for clarity, impact, and correct NZ/AU formatting.
  • Professional rewrite of your existing CV
  • Clear structure aligned with employer expectations
  • Plain, professional language throughout
  • Delivered as both .docx and .pdf, ready to send
  • Turnaround: 5–7 business days after we receive your complete information
Executive
Executive CV Rewrite and or refresh
$450
For senior, executive, or highly specialised technical roles. Detailed, structured, and leadership-ready.
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Leadership narrative and strategic framing
  • Comprehensive project portfolio section
  • 2 rounds of revisions included
  • Priority turnaround — 3 business days after we receive your complete information
  • 6-month Construction CV Register listing included, subject to your express written consent
Construction Register
Construction CV Register
This service also has a section set aside for all CVs and is open to all potential employees.
Our in-house Quantity Surveyors NZ Ltd register — a restricted, non-public listing approved for access by construction employers, industry recruiters, and construction-sector contacts
$85 / 3 months
A register of construction professionals, with restricted access approved for construction-sector employers and recruiters across NZ & AU. Get your CV in front of the right people — before the job is even advertised.
  • Restricted access — not publicly searchable or indexed
  • Covers all construction trades and site-based roles
  • Access approved by QS4NZ on a case-by-case basis
  • You choose what's displayed and whether contact details are shown
  • Removed automatically at expiry, or earlier on request

Purchase alone does not place you on the Register. After payment, you'll complete a short registration form covering your role, locations, licences, and what you'd like displayed — your listing goes live only once you give express written consent. See our Privacy Policy for details.

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CVs Prepared for NZ & Australian Construction Employers Our CV preparation service is designed around the expectations commonly seen in New Zealand and Australian construction recruitment markets. We present your experience, qualifications, licences, and project involvement clearly and professionally — formatted for construction employers, recruiters, and industry contacts.
Who It Helps

Built for Construction Professionals

Whether you're a tradie targeting a new role, a construction professional, or a senior QS stepping into a leadership position, this service is designed for the construction industry across New Zealand and Australia.

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Tradespeople & Technicians

Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, concreters, and all other licensed trades. We translate your on-site experience into a CV that stands out on any job board.

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QS & Project Professionals

Quantity surveyors, estimators, project managers, and contract administrators. We reflect your full lifecycle expertise and key financial outcomes clearly.

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Migrants & New Arrivals

Preparing your CV for NZ or Australian construction employers from overseas? We understand how local employers structure and read CVs, and how to present your international project experience clearly. We provide CV writing only — not immigration, visa, or work rights advice.

Sample CVs

The AU and NZ specific Orientation You Need

Three summarised examples of the professional, industry-aligned CVs we produce — illustrating the style, structure, and quality you can expect. Full CVs are more comprehensive; these snapshots give you a sense of how we present your experience to NZ and Australian employers.

The sample CVs below are fictional composite examples created solely to demonstrate layout and writing style. Names, employers, projects, qualifications, licence numbers, achievements and contact details are illustrative and do not represent actual clients.

Dean R. Parata
Qualified Carpenter | Leading Hand
NZ CitizenTrade QualifiedSite Safe PassportFull Driver's Licence
Contact details available on request
Christchurch, NZ
Trade Profile
Qualified Carpenter with 11 years of hands-on experience across residential new builds, light commercial fitout, and earthquake remediation. Experienced leading hand comfortable managing crews of 3–6, with a strong background in structural timber framing, exterior cladding, and interior fitout. Known for quality workmanship, safe work practices, and confident plan reading. Willing to relocate anywhere in New Zealand or Australia.
Licences & Tickets
Site Safe PassportTrade Licence (Carp)First Aid Level 2Working at HeightsEWP — Boom & ScissorAsbestos AwarenessForklift (F Licence)Full Driver's Licence
Trade Qualification
NZ Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
2016
Ara Institute of Canterbury  |  Carpentry Apprenticeship — Building & Construction ITO
Key Trade Skills
Structural timber framing (wall, floor & roof)
Circular saw, drop saw, table saw
Exterior cladding — weatherboard, James Hardie
Nail guns (framing, finishing, brad)
Interior fitout — lining, stopping, architrave
Power planer, router, jigsaw
Formwork — residential slabs & retaining walls
EWP (boom & scissor lift)
Decking — hardwood and composite systems
Forklift (counterbalance)
Window and door installation
Site laser level & digital measure
Employment History
Carpenter / Leading Hand
February 2020 – Present
Southland Builders Ltd  |  Christchurch, NZ
Led a crew of 4 carpenters on residential new builds and light commercial fitout across greater Christchurch.
Managed daily site coordination, safety toolbox talks, and quality checks — zero reportable incidents over 4 years.
Carried out structural timber framing for two-storey residential builds from slab to roof stage.
Promoted to leading hand within 18 months; responsible for quality sign-off on framing stage.
Carpenter
January 2016 – January 2020
Rebuild NZ Ltd  |  Christchurch, NZ
Canterbury earthquake repair and remediation — timber framing, subfloor, and cladding replacement to EQC and insurer scope of works.
Operated EWP for elevated cladding and fascia work; assisted with formwork for new concrete foundations.
Notable Project
Wigram Residential Development — 22-Lot Subdivision | Christchurch | 2022–2023
Led the carpentry crew, responsible for framing stage on 8 of 22 units. Coordinated with concrete, roofing, and electrical subbies. Consistently beat framing programme by 1–2 days per house — client brought forward handover dates on first 6 units. All framing inspections passed first time with no defects raised.
References
Grant Tuilagi
Site Foreman
Southland Builders Ltd
Available on request
Rangi Hura
Project Manager
Rebuild NZ Ltd
Available on request
Mark D. Henderson
Contracts Manager | Commercial Construction
NZ CitizenNZS 3910Site Safe PassportOpen to Relocation
Contact details available on request
Auckland, NZ
Professional Summary
Experienced Contracts Manager with 14 years in commercial and civil construction across New Zealand, delivering projects from $2M to $45M. Proven ability to manage the full contract lifecycle — from tender and procurement through to final account — with a strong record in NZS 3910 administration, subcontractor management, and dispute avoidance. Known for keeping projects on programme, on budget, and maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships throughout.
Core Competencies
NZS 3910 Contract Admin Tender & Procurement Subcontractor Management Variation & EOT Claims Programme Management Risk & Issue Management Cost Reporting & Forecasting H&S Leadership
Employment History
Contracts Manager
January 2018 – Present
Highmark Construction Ltd  |  Auckland, NZ  |  Projects: $4M – $45M
Managed full contract lifecycle on 6 concurrent commercial and civil projects — from tender award through to final account under NZS 3910.
Negotiated and administered subcontract packages totalling $18M across trades, achieving an average 6.2% saving against subcontract budget.
Resolved a disputed $480K variation claim through structured programme evidence — avoided adjudication and maintained client relationship.
Introduced a variation register and EOT tracking system adopted company-wide; reduced unresolved claims backlog by 74% in 12 months.
Site Manager
March 2013 – December 2017
Pacific Build Group  |  Auckland & Waikato, NZ
Delivered residential and light commercial projects from $800K to $6M — managing subcontractors, programme, and client liaison from start to handover.
Maintained zero lost-time injury record across 4.5 years and 11 completed projects.
Notable Project
North Shore Commercial Fitout & Base Build — $38M | Auckland | 2021–2023
Contracts Manager for a 7-storey commercial base build and full fitout for a major government tenant. Managed 22 subcontract packages, a 26-month programme, and a project team of 8. Navigated COVID-19 material delays with a revised procurement strategy that maintained practical completion within 3 weeks of the original date. Final account agreed within 1.8% of GMP. Client retained Highmark for Stage 2 directly on the strength of this delivery.
Qualifications
NZ Diploma in Construction (Project Management)
2014
Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland
Site Safe Gold Card First Aid Level 2 Full Driver's Licence LBP (Carpentry)
Technical & Software Skills
Procore — Advanced
MS Project — Proficient
Hammertech — Proficient
Aconex — Intermediate
Excel — Advanced (cost models)
Simpro — Intermediate
References
Bryce Callahan
General Manager
Highmark Construction Ltd
Available on request
Tina Forsyth
Project Director
Pacific Build Group
Available on request
James R. Thornton
Senior Quantity Surveyor
NZIQS Associate MemberOpen to Relocation12+ Years Experience
Contact details available on request
Auckland, NZ
Professional Summary
Experienced Quantity Surveyor with over 12 years of practice across New Zealand and the United Kingdom, specialising in commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects valued up to $85M. Proven track record in full lifecycle cost management — from early cost planning through to final account — with strong capabilities in contract administration, variation management, and EOT claims. Highly regarded for accurate, transparent reporting and robust subcontractor relationships.
Core Competencies
Contract Administration (NZS3910)Cost Planning & EstimatingProcurement & TenderingVariation & EOT ClaimsProgramme ManagementRisk ManagementCost Control & ForecastingSubcontractor Management
Employment History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
March 2019 – Present
Ironbark Construction Group  |  Auckland, NZ  |  Projects: $8M – $85M
Prepared detailed Bills of Quantities, cost plans, and estimates across design stages for commercial and mixed-use projects.
Identified and negotiated $1.4M in cost savings on a $55M commercial tower through value engineering during design development.
Successfully defended a $720K EOT claim, reducing contractor entitlement by 62% through detailed programme analysis.
Implemented a streamlined variation tracking register adopted as best practice across three concurrent projects.
Quantity Surveyor
June 2013 – January 2019
Meridian Cost Consultants  |  London, UK
Provided pre- and post-contract QS services for residential, hotel, and commercial fit-out projects across central London.
Delivered a 142-unit residential development in Canary Wharf on programme and within the £38M approved budget.
Promoted from Graduate QS to QS within 18 months in recognition of performance and client feedback.
Notable Project
Newmarket Quarter Mixed-Use Development — $68M | Auckland | 2020–2023
Lead QS on a 14-storey mixed-use development with 220 apartments, retail tenancies, and a 400-bay car park. Managed the full cost lifecycle from Stage 2 ($71M estimate, value-engineered to $68M) through to practical completion. Navigated COVID-19 supply chain disruptions and managed $3.1M in scope-driven variations. Delivered final account within 2.3% of GMP — significantly outperforming industry benchmark. Client commendation received for transparent cost reporting.
Qualifications & Memberships
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
2013
University of Auckland
NZIQS Associate Member — 2016Certificate in Project Management (PMINZ) — 2021
Technical & Software Skills
CostX — Advanced (primary estimating)
Procore — Proficient
Buildsoft — Proficient
Aconex — Intermediate
Excel — Advanced (custom cost models)
MS Project — Proficient
References
Michael Harding
Project Director
Ironbark Construction Group
Available on request
Sarah Nakamura
Associate Director — QS
Meridian Cost Consultants
Available on request

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What Happens Next

After You Pay — Here's the Journey

Step 1

Payment Confirmed

Your payment is processed securely. You receive an immediate confirmation email — keep this for your records.

Step 2

Download Link Emailed to You

Your Payhip receipt includes a secure link to download your package-specific CV information form. Fill it in at your own pace — the more detail you provide, the stronger your CV.

Step 3

Email Your Completed Form Back to Us

Fill in your form and email it back to cv@qs4nz.co.nz — our dedicated CV inbox — with the subject line CV Order – [Your Name] – [Package]. If you have an existing CV, attach it alongside — the more we have to work with, the stronger your new CV will be. Your turnaround period begins once we receive your complete information, not from the date of payment.

Step 4

CV Delivered to Your Inbox

Your professionally written CV is emailed to you as both .docx and .pdf, ready for your final review and use. Review the draft carefully and send any corrections or revision requests in one consolidated response within 7 days of delivery, in line with the revision entitlement for your package. If you've opted into and provided express consent for the Construction CV Register, your listing is created once that consent is confirmed.

Important Notice — Service Scope & Legal Limitations

The QS4NZ CV Writing Service is a professional CV writing and presentation service only. It does not constitute immigration advice, legal advice, visa guidance, work rights advice, or any form of regulated immigration assistance.

No outcome is guaranteed. We present your information clearly and professionally, but no interview, employment, employer response, or recruitment outcome is guaranteed. You remain responsible for checking that all dates, qualifications, licence details, employment claims, project values, referee information, and work rights statements in your finished CV are accurate — we do not independently verify information you supply.

QS4NZ (Quantity Surveyors NZ Ltd) is not a licensed immigration adviser, registered migration agent, or immigration lawyer in New Zealand or Australia. Providing immigration advice without the appropriate licence or registration is an offence under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (New Zealand) and the Migration Act 1958 (Australia). Nothing on this page or within this service constitutes such advice.

A CV writing service can help you present your experience clearly — it cannot assess your eligibility to work in any country, advise on your visa status, or assist with any aspect of an immigration application. If you have questions about your right to work in New Zealand or Australia, you must consult a qualified professional:

NZ — Licensed Immigration Adviser: verify at www.iaa.govt.nz  ·  AU — Registered Migration Agent: verify at portal.mara.gov.au  ·  NZ/AU Immigration Lawyer (qualified in the relevant jurisdiction)

Privacy

Privacy Policy

What we collect: When you use this service we collect your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, licences, and other CV-related information you choose to provide.

How we use it: Your information is used solely to prepare your CV. If you have given express written consent to a Construction CV Register listing, your CV and contact details are stored and made available to construction-sector employers and recruiters whose access has been individually approved by QS4NZ — this is a restricted listing, not a publicly searchable or search-engine-indexed page. Purchasing a package that includes a Register listing does not by itself constitute this consent; it is recorded separately on your information form.

Cross-border transfer: If you are applying to roles in Australia and have consented to Register sharing in Australia, your information may be shared with Australian-based construction employers and recruiters approved for access. By providing that consent you agree to this transfer.

Retention: We retain your information for the duration of your service or register listing and for a reasonable period thereafter. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@qs4nz.co.nz.

Your rights: Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 you have the right to access and correct personal information we hold about you. Contact us at info@qs4nz.co.nz to exercise these rights.

EU/EEA and UK users (GDPR): If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the basis of your consent and/or to perform the service you have requested. In addition to the rights above, you have the right to access, correct, erase, or port your data, to withdraw consent at any time, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact info@qs4nz.co.nz to exercise these rights.

Questions: For any privacy-related queries contact info@qs4nz.co.nz.