Carpenter

Tradestaff New Zealand; Timaru; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term project

Support from Tradestaff

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking experienced Civil Carpenters for a major Timaru Port project. You’ll join an experienced crew delivering reinforced concrete and structural carpentry in a busy port environment, focusing on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Role covers formwork, concrete structures, retaining walls, wharves, piers, columns, and steel interfaces. A strong reading of plans and a practical problem-solving approach are essential for success on this long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' carpentry experience, ideally in civil or heavy construction.
• Strong formwork and reinforced concrete experience.
• Confidence reading plans and construction drawings.
• Ability to pass pre-employment requirements and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Formwork, boxing, and structural carpentry on site.
• Build, install, strip, and modify formwork systems.
• Prepare structures for reinforced concrete pours.
• Read and work from plans/drawings.
• Construct and repair structural elements for marine/civil works.

Skills

Carpentry

Formwork

Reinforced concrete

Plans & drawings reading

Safety focus

Education

Carpentry trade qualification

Job description

Major Civil Project | Timaru | Long-Term Opportunity

Tradestaff is looking for experienced Civil Carpenters to play a key role in delivering important works at Timaru Port Wharf.

You’ll be part of an experienced crew delivering reinforced concrete and structural carpentry works within an active port environment. This is a hands-on role where safety, quality, and teamwork are critical to getting the job done right.

We’re looking for skilled carpenters who are confident working across formwork, concrete structures, retaining walls, wharves, abutments, piers, columns, and structural steel interfaces.

What you’ll be doing

• Formwork, boxing, and structural carpentry
• Building, installing, stripping, and modifying formwork systems
• Preparing structures for reinforced concrete pours
• Reading and working from plans and construction drawings
• Constructing and repairing structural elements across marine and civil works
• Working with reinforced concrete, structural steel, and other components
• Working safely with supervisors and the wider site crew to meet programme and quality requirements

What we’re looking for

• At least 3 years' carpentry experience, ideally in civil or heavy construction
• A carpentry trade qualification is highly preferred
• A full Class 1 NZ driver licence
• Strong formwork and reinforced concrete experience
• Experience with wharves, bridges, retaining walls, piers, columns, or similar structures
• Confidence reading plans, with strong practical problem-solving skills
• A reliable attitude, strong safety focus, and ability to pass pre-employment requirements

Why work with Tradestaff?

• Work on a major civil project at Timaru Port
• Competitive rates based on skills and experience
• Weekly pay
• Long-term project opportunity
• Interesting, hands-on civil and structural work
• Work alongside an experienced crew
• Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

If you’re an experienced Civil Carpenter looking to put your skills to work on a major Timaru infrastructure project, we want to hear from you.