Carpenter

Tradestaff New Zealand; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Ongoing work

Support from Queenstown team

Variety of carpentry work

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking an experienced Carpenter for Wanaka with a focus on residential projects and opportunities in upcoming commercial builds. You’ll perform framing, cladding and first-to-second fix carpentry, reading plans and ensuring accuracy to specifications on site.

Join a team delivering high workmanship across stages of construction, with support from Tradestaff Queenstown for ongoing opportunities and site coordination.

Qualifications

• BCITO Level 4 Carpentry qualification required.
• Residential construction experience.
• Commercial experience is an advantage.
• Own carpentry tools.
• Reliable transport.
• Strong workmanship and good site awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Framing, cladding, first and second fix carpentry.
• Finishing and general carpentry across residential builds.
• Reading plans and working accurately to specifications.
• Working across different stages of construction.
• Getting involved in upcoming commercial projects.
• Working independently and alongside other trades on site.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Site awareness

Independent & team work

Reading plans

Strong workmanship

Reliable transport

Education

BCITO Level 4 Carpentry qualification

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Carpenter

Looking for your next carpentry role in Wanaka? Tradestaff has a strong pipeline of quality construction work and is looking for an experienced Carpenter to get stuck in. You’ll work across residential projects, with further opportunities on upcoming commercial builds.

Location: Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $32–$36 per hour

What you’ll be doing

• Framing, cladding, first and second fix carpentry
• Finishing and general carpentry across residential builds
• Reading plans and working accurately to specifications
• Working across different stages of construction
• Getting involved in upcoming commercial projects
• Working independently and alongside other trades on site

What we’re looking for

• BCITO Level 4 Carpentry qualification
• Proven residential construction experience
• Commercial experience is an advantage
• Your own carpentry tools
• Reliable transport
• Strong workmanship and good site awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew

What’s on offer

• $32–$36 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• Strong pipeline of quality projects
• Variety of carpentry work
• Potential for ongoing work
• Support from the Tradestaff Queenstown team

About Tradestaff

Tradestaff has over 30 years’ experience connecting skilled tradies with great opportunities across New Zealand. We’re proud RCSA members committed to high standards and ethical recruitment.