We are currently looking for Temporary Fence Installers to join our team from now through April. This is hands-on, physical work at events across Christchurch and occasionally throughout the South Island. You will be setting up temporary fencing, ensuring venues are secure and ready, and packing it all down when the crowds go home.
The hourly rate is $23.50–$25.00, hours vary depending on workload, and weekend and evening work is part of the package. If you are reliable, physically fit, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, this is your chance to get a foot in the door with a well-respected Canterbury events crew.
There is also potential for full-time roles after the event season for the right people.
Company Overview
Fahey is a Canterbury-based events and infrastructure crew with a strong reputation for delivering quality outcomes across the South Island’s busiest event calendar. We are the team behind the barriers at major festivals, sporting events, and community gatherings—work that happens before the crowds arrive and after they leave. We are not a faceless labour hire company. We are a supportive, fun, and energetic team that believes in looking after each other and enjoying the work. Our culture is built on teamwork, reliability, and getting the job done right, no matter the weather or the hour.
If you want to clock in, keep your head down, and never talk to anyone, this is not the crew for you. If you want to work hard, have a laugh, and be part of something that actually contributes to Canterbury’s event scene, you will fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
Event fencing is not the same as construction fencing. The pace is faster, the hours are less predictable, and the stakes crowds, safety, client expectations are higher.
- Install, secure, and dismantle temporary fencing systems at event venues across Canterbury and occasionally throughout the South Island.
- Work efficiently as part of a coordinated crew, following site plans and supervisor directions.
- Load and unload fencing materials, barriers, and associated equipment from trucks and trailers.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure fencing is stable, compliant, and fit for purpose.
- Respond to on-site adjustments and reconfigurations as event requirements change.
- Maintain a high standard of site presentation our gear reflects our reputation.
- Work across a mix of weekend, evening, and weekday shifts depending on the event calendar.
Qualifications
We are looking for attitude and reliability. Specific experience is welcome but not essential.
You must have:
- Physical fitness and manual handling capability. You will be lifting, carrying, and working on your feet for extended shifts.
- Reliability and punctuality. Events run to strict schedules. If you are late, the crew waits. That is not fair to anyone.
- A strong work ethic and positive attitude. No job is beneath you, and you are willing to learn.
- The ability to work well in a team environment. This is a crew-based role. Solo operators need not apply.
- The legal right to work in New Zealand.
- Your own reliable transport to get to and from meeting points and sites across Canterbury.
It is advantageous if you have:
- Previous experience in event fencing, construction labouring, or similar outdoor physical roles.
- A current Full Class 1 driver’s licence (trailer towing experience is a bonus).
- Availability across weekends and evenings, as event work is not confined to business hours.
Benefits and Perks
This is seasonal work, but it is good work with a crew that values effort and attitude.
- $23.50–$25.00 per hour, competitive for temporary event fencing roles in Canterbury .
- A great team culture with a strong focus on teamwork, banter, and enjoying the work.
- Varied and interesting work at events across Canterbury and occasionally throughout the South Island. No two days on the road look the same.
- Hours that flex with workload some weeks are full, some are lighter. Weekend and evening work is part of the event industry, and we are transparent about that upfront.
- Potential for full-time employment after the event season (now until April) for reliable, capable crew members who want to stay on.
- PPE and equipment provide you bring the hustle, we bring the gear.
How to Apply
If you are reliable, physically fit, and ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into Canterbury’s event season, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter through the SEEK advertisement.
Your application should clearly state:
- Your availability across weekends and evenings
- Any relevant experience in fencing, labouring, or event work
- Whether you hold a current Full Class 1 driver’s licence
Shortlisting begins immediately. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
