Carpenter & Joiner

Tradestaff; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Guaranteed 30+ hours/week

Ongoing varied projects

Recruitment team support

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Carpenter/Joiners for Canterbury, New Zealand. You will handle residential, commercial, and civil carpentry, joinery, and precise finish work across diverse projects.

Work will primarily be in Canterbury with possible duties in Otago, Southland and other regions. A pre-employment drug test is required, and you must supply your own tools and reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification (or overseas equivalent).
• Own hand and power tools required.
• Reliable transport needed.
• Two solid work references.

Responsibilities

• Carry out residential, commercial and civil carpentry tasks.
• Perform 1st, 2nd and final fix carpentry and joinery work.
• Read and work from plans, specs and technical drawings.
• Fabricate, install and repair doors, windows, staircases, cabinetry, and bespoke timber features.
• Frame, subfloor, cladding and roof work; ensure precise fitting of timbers.

Skills

Residential carpentry

Commercial carpentry

Civil carpentry

Reading blueprints/technical drawings

Education

NZQF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Carpenter/Joiners Wanted – Canterbury, New Zealand

Ready to sharpen your skills and work across diverse projects?

We’re looking for experienced Carpenter/Joiners who are confident in both carpentry and joinery duties to join our Canterbury based team.

If you thrive on variety and enjoy working on everything from residential builds to commercial fit-outs and precision joinery, we want to hear from you!

Canterbury will be the predominant region of work for this role, however you may also be required to work in Otago, Southland, Westcoast, Marlborough and Nelson regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.

What’s in it for you?

Join a skilled crew working on a broad range of projects, from new builds to detailed finish work and complex fit-outs. No two days are the same!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• You’ll need to be confident and experienced with:
• Residential, commercial & civil carpentry
• 1st, 2nd & final fix carpentry and joinery work
• Reading and working from plans, specifications & technical drawings
• Fabricating, installing, and repairing joinery components such as doors, windows, staircases, cabinetry, and bespoke timber features
• Framing, subflooring, cladding & roof work
• Precision fitting and finishing of timber and composite materials
• Shuttering joinery & steel tying
• Operating power tools and machinery relevant to both carpentry and joinery

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, or
• A relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification (or an overseas qualification recognised by NZQA as comparable).
• Your own hand and power tools
• Reliable transport
• Two solid work referencesStrong commitment to Health & Safety
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

What’s in it for you?

• $28–$38 hr (depending on experience)
• Guaranteed 30+ hours/week
• Ongoing work on a variety of exciting projects
• Support from a top recruitment team dedicated to your success