Carpenter

L & J Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is hiring four carpenters in Auckland to join our supportive team. This full-time, permanent role offers a structured workweek (Mon–Fri) and a wage of NZ$27–NZ$35 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, cut and fit timber, erect frames, and carry out renovations while maintaining safety standards. We value teamwork, physical fitness, attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant construction experience.
• Be a great team player and able to follow instructions.
• Physically fit and willing to work hard.
• Good eye for detail and ability to solve problems practically.
• Have a can-do attitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints, sketches or building plans.
• Prepare project work procedures and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Plan order and selection of timbers and materials and prepare layouts.
• Shape and cut materials using hand or power tools to required sizes.
• Assemble and nail parts to form frames or structures for buildings or fittings.
• Erect roof and window framing, build internal walls and partitions; layout sub-flooring.
• Build and install stairways, doors, fascia panels; fitments and fixtures.
• Remove and repair existing fittings; conduct renovations and maintenance on wood structures.

Skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Can-do attitude

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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.

Employment type : Full time (minimum 30 hours/per week, Monday to Friday ) , Permanent role

Our pay : $27-$35 per hour depending on skills and experience

We are a construction company based in Auckland. We are now looking for 4 Carpenter to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right people and will allow access into a reputable and experienced company.

Tasks you may carry out:

• Read and understand specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans
• Prepare project work procedure and determine dimensions and materials required
• Plan the order and selection of timbers and other materials, and prepare layouts
• Shape and cut materials to specified measurements, using hand or power tools
• Assemble and nail prepared parts to form framework or structures for constructing buildings or internal fittings
• Erect roof and window framing, build internal walls and partitions, make staircases and layout sub-flooring/floorboards
• Build and install stairways, doors and window boards and fascia panels
• Remove and repair existing fittings, conduct renovation and maintenance service for the wood structures
• Complete concrete formwork when required
• To able to work with plastic laminates and metal materials when required

To be successful you will need to:

• Have at least one year’s relevant experience in the same industry or field, or
• Be a great team player, be able to follow instructions
• Be physically fit and willingness to work hard
• Good eye for details and an ability to solve problems practically and effectively
• Have "can-do" attitude

Our goal is to inspire people more than managing them. We trust our teams to do what they think is best for us. In return, you will have this opportunity to gain more skills and techniques with our experienced team and improve your skills and way of working.