Cabinetmaker & Assembler

Trade Assist; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE Provided

Training and upskilling

Holiday pay (accrued)

Sick and bereavement entitlements (6+)

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is inviting applications for a joinery role in Christchurch. This position is a permanent or temp-to-perm opportunity, with Monday to Friday hours and a wage of 25.00 to 28.00 NZD per hour.

You will follow plans to manufacture components and finished products, make customised items, operate woodworking machinery safely, and assemble furniture. The successful candidate will have experience with modern and traditional joinery, work well in a team or independently, be highly

Qualifications

• Experience with modern and traditional joinery practices.
• Able to follow plans and meet timeframes.
• Able to work both in a team and independently.
• Physically fit and able to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Following plans to make components and finished products.
• Making customised products.
• Operating woodworking machinery safely and accurately.
• Assembling furniture.

Skills

Joinery expertise

Team vs independent

Attention to detail

Plan following

Overtime ready

Physical fitness

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.

• Following plans to make components and finished products
• Operating woodworking machinery safely and accurately

The Role:

• Permanent or Temp to Perm Opportunity!
• Monday to Friday
• $25.00 to $28.00 Per Hour

Job Duties:

• Following plans to make components and finished products
• Making customised products
• Operating woodworking machinery safely and accurately
• Assembling furniture

The successful applicant will need to be:

• Experienced with modern and traditional joinery practices
• Able to work both as part of a team and independently
• Accurate in their workmanship with high attention to detail
• Able to accurately follow plans and work within timeframes
• Be prepared to work overtime when necessary
• Physically fit

What's in it for you?

• Fun, friendly team atmosphere.
• Full PPE Provided
• Training and upskilling
• Holiday pay (accrued)
• Sick and bereavement entitlements (after 6 months)

Please Note - All applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and MOJ check.