Carpenter

Aoraki Construction Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive Parental Leave Policy

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Frequent team events

Southern Cross health insurance plan

Wāhine o Aoraki for women in construction

Job summary

Aoraki Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced Carpenter in Wellington to join our team for commercial construction projects. Candidates must possess a trade qualification and have at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include contributing to site culture and working effectively both autonomously and in a team. The role offers potential for career advancement and includes extensive employee benefits like health insurance and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver's licence.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Must provide 2 work references.

Responsibilities

• Work on commercial construction projects.
• Help develop a positive site culture.
• Be available to work weekends when required.

Skills

Trade qualification

5+ years experience

Ability to work autonomously and in a team

Current drivers licence

Physically fit

Own basic tools

Available to work weekends

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter to join our team working on commercial construction projects.

Ideally, this person would be able to demonstrate:

• Trade qualification along with 5+ years experience
• Current drivers licence (restricted or full)
• Have own basic tools
• Be physically fit
• Have own transport to get to work
• Be able to help develop and contribute to a good site culture where team members are motivated to produce efficient outputs and quality work
• Be able to provide 2x work references
• The ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team
• Be available to work weekends when required (time and a half over 44 hours)
• Available to start ASAP

This role offers excellent potential opportunity for career advancement into a Leading Hand Carpenter position in the future.

Working with us

Our Aoraki people are our greatest asset. Recognising this, we offer a great team culture and supportive work environment, as well as a number of employee benefits:

• A progressive Parental Leave Policy that extends beyond statutory requirements and includes both primary and secondary caregivers Annual health checks
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to counselling, legal advice, and budgeting support
• Frequent team events so you can do fun stuff with your workmates outside of work
• Southern Cross health insurance plan
• Wāhine o Aoraki, a space for women in construction to connect regularly in an informal setting and chat about the challenges and experiences on site.

Our philosophies are clean and simple – work in the market we know and love (Wellington!), work in partnership with good people, treat everyone with fairness and respect, work hard, and have a heap of fun along the way!