Offsite Construction
Workforce Development Plan
$170.4bn
5-year construction sector project pipeline (2024-29)
8,623
Workforce size
2023
916
Total businesses
2023
Offsite Construction Sector Vision
Building a resilient workforce requires a robust qualification
system and a focus on skills development.
Enhancing recruitment pathways and promoting workforce
wellbeing will foster talent retention. Aligning industry
standards and regulations ensures the sector remains
adaptable and future-ready.
Offsite Construction is reshaping how buildings go up across New Zealand, boosting speed, safety, and precision in the way structures are made.
From concrete production and steel framing to joinery, frame and truss manufacturing, and other offsite processes, this sector plays a vital and growing role in the construction industry.
As demand rises, so does the need for skilled workers. More people than ever are stepping into apprenticeships and advanced qualifications, including school leavers keen to start their careers, and seasoned professionals looking to upskill.
The Offsite Construction workforce is getting more diverse, more qualified, and more ambitious. Supporting this shift means strengthening training pathways, continuing to build skills, and making sure the workforce is ready not just for today’s industry needs - but for what’s coming next.
Based on what we’ve heard from across the sector, here are the four key areas guiding workforce action:
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