Carpenter & Joiner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 30+ hours/week

Diverse project types

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Carpenter/Joiners to work across Manawatu-Whanganui and potentially Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Auckland and Wellington regions. You will handle residential, commercial and civil carpentry, joinery, and precision finish work, reading plans, fabricating and installing doors, windows, cabinetry and timber features.

Applicants should have 3+ years' experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, own tools, reliable transport, two references, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant work experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification (NZQA-recognised).
• Own hand and power tools required.
• Reliable transport and two solid work references.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Residential, commercial & civil carpentry tasks and joinery work.
• Read and work from plans, specifications and drawings.
• Fabricate, install and repair doors, windows, staircases and cabinetry.
• Framing, subflooring, cladding and roof work.
• Precision fitting and finishing of timber and composites.
• Operate power tools and joinery machinery as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Plan reading

Safety conscious

Education

NZQF Level 4 qualification

NZQA-recognised equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Carpenter/Joiners Wanted – Manawatu-Whanganui 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.

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!

Manawatu-Whanganui will be the predominant region of work for this role, however you may also be required to work in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Auckland and Wellington 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 references
• Strong 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