Up to 1600 people will be needed to build Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) during the project’s peak period of operation, according to Auckland Transport.

Jobs available for Aucklanders

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says this is good news for Aucklanders looking for employment and training.

“Construction on the CRL is ramping up with the first two contracts and the release of more tenders for the future work,” he says.

“We’re going to need a wide range of skills and that means fantastic job opportunities opening up.”

“The City Rail Link will provide opportunities for people to find jobs, get trained and develop their careers.”​

The CRL will need about 600 general construction workers during peak construction, as well as workers with more specialised skills. There will be opportunities for new entrants to the workforce and for more experienced staff.

Internships, cadetships and apprenticeships sought

Project Director Chris Meale says: “We’re looking for contractors to provide internships, cadetships, apprenticeships or equivalent pathways to learning as well as upskilling and reskilling to equip people for the present and future.”

“The project is a long-term employment offering, with the CRL not due to be completed until 2023, giving time for people to develop and progress in their careers."​

Equity and inclusion important to CRL construction

“This opens up opportunities for employment, training and social innovation especially for mana whenua, Māori, Pasifika and young people aged 15 to 24 years. CRL is committed to promoting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity with a social outcomes strategy that also targets others facing barriers in the labour market.”

“We also want to encourage socially innovative businesses. Such businesses want to make a profit but their point of difference is that they generate social benefits beyond the products and services they deliver.”