Carpenter

Msa Interiors Limited; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Travel support

Relocation support

Job summary

Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is seeking full-time carpenters to support projects across New Zealand. Roles involve commercial, residential, and infrastructure sites with relocation or travel as needed.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years carpentry experience or a Level 4 qualification, ability to read blueprints, and physical fitness. Pay ranges from NZD 28 to 37 per hour, with 30–50 hours per week guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Carpentry or Level 4 qualification.
• Must be physically fit and capable of extended standing, lifting heavy objects.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings.
• Formwork, framing, cladding, and finishing work.
• Construct, install, and repair structures.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Work on rotating project sites across the country.

Skills

2+ years carpentry experience

Read blueprints

Physically fit

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Number of Position Available: 3

Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region

Payrate: $28 per hour - $37 per hour

Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30

Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 50

Key Requirements:

• Must have 2 YEARS OR MORE EXPERIENCE
• Must have Minimum Level 4 Qualifications
• Must be physically fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reading blueprints and designs to work to specifications prepared by other construction professionals, architects and building code recommendations.
• Checking structural design, planning, layout, and installation repairing, finishing, and maintaining various structures, fixtures, and buildings.
• Conduct repair work and installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures as required.
• Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and stud work.
• Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation.
• Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures.
• Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit the customer’s budget and style.
• Designing, cutting, and measuring materials according to a client's requirements.
• Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job.
• Ability to assess the quality of woodwork and materials.
• Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals.

Nationwide – Roles available across all regions of New Zealand

Pay & Benefits:

• $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
• Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week
• Full-time, permanent roles
• PPE and tools provided where required
• Travel or relocation support (case-by-case basis)

Job Description:

Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is hiring full-time carpenters to support project work throughout New Zealand. You will work on commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction sites, with site location based on project demand. This role is ideal for experienced carpenters open to relocating or travelling as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret construction drawings
• Formwork, framing, cladding, and finishing work
• Construct, install, and repair structures
• Maintain health and safety standards
• Work on rotating project sites across the country

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years experience in Carpentry or level 4 qualification
• Able to work independently and adapt to new environments
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety

Nationwide Opportunity and Travel: Although this role is listed in Taranaki, we are recruiting for positions to be deployed across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements. For clarification, these regions are North Island: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington. South Island: Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland. Applicants are invited to apply from any of these regions and must be willing to travel or relocate within the country as needed; relocation costs will be covered by the company.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.