Apprentice Carpenter

Breen Construction; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life protection

Wage protection

Social club outings

Company functions

Job summary

Breen Construction in Queenstown, Otago, is offering an apprenticeship path for aspiring carpenters. Working under experienced Foremen, you will support the construction of diverse projects and gain skills to become a fully qualified carpenter.

The main work location is Wanaka, with occasional assignments across Otago. Applicants should be good communicators with numeracy and literacy skills, a safety mindset, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Able to learn quickly and follow instructions
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Health and safety mindset and compliance
• Team player with the ability to work independently when required

Responsibilities

• Support carpenters and foremen on site with tasks as directed
• Learn and perform carpentry duties to BCITO training requirements
• Assist with safety practices and site housekeeping
• Complete required learning modules and assessments for apprenticeship
• Flexibility to travel to Otago and Wanaka as needed

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Breen Construction – Queenstown, South Island

For 87 years, Breen has been a pioneer in construction. What began in Southland and then Central Otago, today spans from Oamaru to Twizel, Dunedin to Invercargill, Alexandra to Wanaka and Queenstown. Our skilled teams work together to deliver exceptional commercial, civil, rural, residential and architectural projects.

Breen's beginnings as a small family business are still very much the heart of who we are today. We pull together, do great work, and encourage each other to be better, every single day. We look for like-minded, excellent operators and agile thinkers, known for being great at what they do.

The Job

Are you passionate about learning a trade and beginning a career in the construction industry?

Apprentices are a key part of our team. Working under the direction and guidance of experienced Foreman you will support the construction of various projects and achieve the skills and experience to become a fully qualified Carpenter. The main work location is Wanaka and surrounds, however from time to time you may be required to work in other areas of Otago.

About you

• Confident communicator and able to deal with problems
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Must have a Health and Safety mindset
• Able to work as part of a team, but also independently when required
• Able to be flexible in work activities, location and hours of work
• Personable and comfortable in dealing with new people including clients, tradesmen, and other colleagues
• Be conscientious and diligent and show attention to detail
• Can take initiative and complete required learning for your apprenticeship and work to deadlines
• Flexibility to work away from home from time to time in order to complete construction projects

Duties

• Uphold the company's reputation for safety, quality, provision of sound professional advice and fair dealing.
• Carry out the duties as given to you by other senior qualified Carpenters and Foremen onsite to the best of your ability.
• Take an active role in learning the skills required to get you into a position of being competent in specific new tasks as they evolve.
• Adhere to any instructions given to you for the learning and assessment of theory and practical skills by your BCITO training advisor.
• Take an active role in health and safety at work for yourself and your teammates

In return we offer you

• Positive communication and team culture
• Medical Insurance
• Company Life, trauma and wage protection
• Social club outings and trips
• Company functions and Christmas parties

Candidates must have the right to live and work in NZ. Any applications from people who do not have the existing legal right to live and work in New Zealand will not be responded to.