Carpenter & Joiner

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

Job summary

Tradestaff in Waikato, NZ is seeking experienced Carpenter/Joiners to cover residential, commercial, and civil projects. You will work across new builds, fit-outs, and precision joinery, with regional travel as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years’ experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, own tools, reliable transport, and references. Expect 30+ hours weekly, with a rate of $28–$38 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience or an NZQA NZQF Level 4 qualification.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Reading plans

Power tool use

Education

NZQF Level 4

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Carpenter/Joiners Wanted – Waikato, 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 ourWaikato 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!

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