The family members of a Kiwi man who was killed at an Australian construction site have paid tribute to the “caring and amazing” father of eight. 

Kimura Dixon, 45, died on Tuesday morning after he was crushed by a wall that collapsed at the worksite in Brisbane. 

Dixon, a father of eight and grandfather of four, was declared dead at the scene, while his stepson, Rama, survived after being trapped under concrete for over an hour until he was freed by police and his fellow workers. 

The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital for treatment for chest and leg injuries, with the family expecting him to make a full recovery. 

Police said eight workers were on-site in a trench 500-600mm deep as a retaining wall collapsed nearby, trapping Dixon and his stepson. 

“Six of those workers removed concrete from the injured man, and in doing so probably saved his life,” Queensland Police Inspector Chris Pemberton said. 

Dixon’s partner, Katarina Bell, said she was overwhelmed with grief. 

“While I’m so grateful and thankful my son made it out ok with nothing too serious, I am overwhelmed with disbelief, grief and massive waves of emotions,” Bell wrote on social media. 

Kimura Dixon is remembered as an "amazing and caring" father. Photo / Facebook 

“Kimura you are the absolute love of my life. I have no idea how I’m going to handle this new chapter without you. 

“When you kissed me goodbye today I didn’t think it would be the last kiss I’d ever get from you. I wish I hugged you a little bit longer before you left.” 

Dixon’s daughter Rheign Reedy-Dixon told the Courier Mail he was “the most caring and amazing father ever”. 

“He would’ve done anything if it meant he could come home to us,” she said. 

“He filled rooms with laughter and especially love. 

“I hope he wasn’t scared and didn’t suffer, I just wish we all could’ve said goodbye.” 

A GoFundMe account has been created to help fly Dixon’s body “home to New Zealand so he can be laid to rest”, and has raised more than $24,000 so far. 

“Kim was loved by so many and will be greatly missed,” the fundraiser page stated. 

The construction site was declared a crime scene on Tuesday and an investigation into the incident has been launched by Workplace Health and Safety.